Buck Star on Way to All Time Scoring Record
Dynamic Robin Freeman, small in stature but mighty on the court, led Ohio State to a 86-80 win over Washington. Freeman scored 34 points, boosting his season average and continuing pursuit of the all time scoring record, with Ohio State improving to 6-1.
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Coast practice windup mocks and Santa figure in college grid chatter
A chaotic snippet shows college football talk with Coach Daugherty, players, and a Santa Claus motif. The piece references Ohio University and Michigan State with mentions of practice, lineup decisions, injuries, and early-season wagering figures as the Coast practice cycle nears a windup.
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Mantle Holds Slugging Title Amid 1985 Race
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees led the league in slugging with a 1.512 mark on 316 total bases in 517 at bats, repeating top power honor after leading the league in home runs last season. Kaline trailed Mantle, Williams led the Red Sox in other categories, and Combs, tied to a Belair Studs bid, eyed a sale in Miami with the horse Swaps connection.
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Jim aDnee
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Combe
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Giants slugger Mays hits 92 homers in last two NL seasons
In a sharp run of power, Willie Mays of the New York Giants clubbed 92 home runs across the past two National League seasons, underscoring his status as the league’s premier slugger and driving the team’s offense.
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More Pins Authored by Buzz Fazio Begins for Messenger Bowlers
Buzz Fazio, 1988 ABC Masters champion, debuts a new sports series titled More Ping on the Messenger sports page. The feature aims to aid Messenger-area bowlers with insights from a top bowler, noting his 7-10 conversion prowess and All American team selection from 1952 to 1955.
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Timing Over Muscles Key to Bowling Success
ABC Masters champ Buzz Fazio explains that timing and coordination trump size in bowling. At 36 and 143 pounds he outpaced taller foes, noting the game’s equalizing nature. He promises practical tips in this series, including how to improve grip and ball choice. Next: selecting a ball and grip.
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Connie Mack Celebrates 93rd Birthday Today
Connie Mack, born Cornelius J. McGillicuddy during the Civil War era, marked his 93rd birthday in Bryn Mawr with well wishers and family. He recently left Presbyterian Hospital after a hip fracture and remains praised for guiding the Athletics to nine league pennants and five World Series titles.
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Racine Routs Scipio to Tie for First
Racine defeated Scipio 75 to 58 in Meigs County League play, snapping Harrisonville’s first place share. Ron Salser and Doug Graham led Racine with 20 and 2 points respectively, while John Cline scored 22 for Harrisonville and Paul Green 16. Officials listed as Dick Macak and Darrell West.
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J Ironmen Game Postponed to Jan 10 by Coach
The J Ironmen basketball game scheduled for 3 was postponed to January 10 per Coach Low Well Cole who said postponing a week was better than risking the first day back after Christmas. Nearby notes mention Greyhounds vs Gallpolis Blue Devils at Nelsonville and various boxing results from Los Angeles to Spartanburg.
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Charles Is Pres To Beat Albright
Charles used up most of his 34 years on a comeback night with a split decision over Bob Albright of Los Angeles in Frisco. Albright carried 22 pounds more and challenged Charles through a 10th round rally before Cincinnati’s former champ earned a 36-54 nod from two judges while the referee scored for Albright.
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Dogs Wear Fluorescent Jackets at Track Race
Spokesman said dogs will wear fluorescent jackets with numerals for the race around the track. The foggy conditions were noted as a factor for the event and crowd safety.
Shrine Foes Prep In Foggy Outdoor Drills
West Shrine football teams worked out in outdoor drills despite heavy rain as they prepare for the annual game on December 31. Both squads posed for photos Thursday and focused on loosening muscles ahead of the event.
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College Christmas Cage Scores and Tournament Results
Scores from the college Christmas cage event show Quantica Marines 100 beat Mt. St. Marys Md 71 for the championship with Akron 5, Ball State 83 third place. Evansville 111 over Atlantic Christian area Manhattan 71 and Connecticut 99 over NYU. Wake Forest crushed Brigham Young 80 to 46, Tulane 91 beat Washington State, and Miami Flat. Bradley 73 defeated Western Illinois 2. Southeast Louisiana 70. California 6% over West, Santa Clara 35. Colorado 5%. Defiance 65 over Dayton Stivers 6. Mansfield 33 over Springfield 3. Columbus St. Mary 82 over Columbus Rosary 28. Dayton Chaminade 88 over Cincinnati Purcell 46. New Vienna 4. Cedarville 62 over Dayton Patterson 58. Beavers Dayton Riser 68 over West Carrollton 3. Tisha AI. Fremont mows Ashtabula 6%, Cleveland Heights 2. Mariemont 49 over Lockland 46. Heme Union 6 over Liberty Union Pleasantville 98 over Amanda 71. Stoutsville 7% over Rushville 5%. Lancaster BIS 67 over Buchtel 47.
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North and South Drill for Shrine All-Star Football Game
North and South squads began tapering tape and training for the Shrine all-star charity football game to fund their annual meeting. South coach Wally Butts singled out Ray Brown and Ole Silas as strong defensive ends. Three Army players arrived early and joined coaches Bernie Rimins and Art Lewis. Halleder will play right end after starring as quarterback in 1955.
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Ole Silas
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Bernie Rimins
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Art Lewis
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Wings Rally To Fourth Straight Win Over Bruins
Detroit Red Wings beat the Boston Bruins to extend their unbeaten stretch to a fourth straight victory. The win places Detroit within five points of the second place New York Rangers in the NHL race.
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New Honor for Hop Sasa Cacckar Trophy In Rally
Washington sguentown chief Washington Sasa receives the cacckar trophy for a standout season. Amid confusion, the article notes the early games and peers from Comety toup, with references to 1888 era play and notable back of the year.
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Athens Bowler Calls Shots On Unusual Three Core Trek
Whitey Moore of the Athens Machine in the Thursday League bowled three identical cores in one series at Sportland Recreation. He finished with a 272 after a late pair of strikes, needing only two of the final three pins, and described the shot as picking cherries.
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Indians Top AL in Defense for Season Says Official Averages
The Cleveland Indians led the American League in defense last season, allowing fewest errors and lowest fielding percentage. Cleveland totaled 108 errors while Chicago had 111, with strong showings from George Strickland Gene Woodling and Jim Hegan anchoring the infield and catching.
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Mexicos Lightweight Champion Bets Underdog Debut at MSG
Mexico's lightweight champion Vasquez faces New York's Frankie Ryff at Madison Square Garden in an Eastern debut billed as a test for the unbeaten challenger. The bout will be broadcast on NBC-TV and radio at 10 PM BST.
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Racial incident not anticipated before San Francisco Loyola game
AP report from San Francisco notes a 32 game win streak with five Black players and no expected incident for tonight's Loyola of the South visit. Officials Molloy Guidice say no trouble anticipated after Tuesday's 71-65 Loyola upset. McMillen Bradley controversy cited as not racially charged, with denial of tongue gesture.
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Pass Duel Looms In Browns Rams Championship Clash
The 1950 Cleveland Rams title rematch at Cleveland and the 1951 key plays highlight a Monday championship preview. Van Brocklin and Graham, each star passer and runner, lead the old guard and fresh names in a prime time revival of the title feud.
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Pro Playoff Tickets Boost Anticipation for Coast Championship
Tickets for the Coast championship game between Cleveland and Los Angeles rise in chatter as Rams owner Daniel F. Reeves hints at strong demand. While exact sales totals aren’t released, he says attendance could surpass the 58,346-record set when the Giants faced the Bears at the Polo Grounds in 1946.
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Nashua Heads For Miami and Widener Syndicate Details
Nashua the 1955 Horse of the Year heads for Miami at Hialeah where the famed Nasrullah colt has netted over 100000 in recent years. Combs, leader of a syndicate that paid a record 1251200 for the Spendthrift Farm horse estate, will lease Nasrallah from the syndicate for 1956 racing. The group includes John W. Hanes and Chris J Devine with others such as P A B Widener III and Harry M Warner among noted members in New York and Kentucky circles.
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John W. Hanes
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Harry M. Warner
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