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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1955
Page
10
In a high scoring pro football clash at Memorial Coliseum Cleveland Browns overpowered the Los Angeles Rams 56 to 13. Otto Graham capped a stellar finale with two rushing touchdowns and two passes as Ray Renfro and Dante Lavelli combined for multiple scores.
Spartan back Cli nce Peaks is 100 percent ready for the January 2 Rose Bowl clash with UCLA. Peaks, a 198 pound Michigan back, is a strong all around performer and lead ground gainer before knee and ankle injuries in an October 15 Notre Dame game. UCLA’s Ronnie Knox, hampered by injuries, is the Bruins’ top passer and punter and expected to be in good shape for the game.
Ames Bern dominated Stockport Friday night leading 24 14 after one quarter and maintaining the edge. Starters Max Seyfried scored 26 points, Paul Kaiser added 18, while Stockport’s high man trailed, with Kasser challenging for runner up. reserves of Ames Bern opened with a 40 22 win over Stockport reserves.
South team defeats Kilteen Bowl West 10 in a winter Hialeah event as Jockey Wile Mattack joins Calumet Farm. St John’s University basketball squad features players from New York City.
Ohio college basketball teams head for tournaments across Kentucky Indiana Virginia New York and more as Dayton Ohio State Toledo Bowling Green Findlay and others chase victories. Akron Wooster Ohio Wesleyan Akron Tourney, Xavier in Buffalo field, and the Dayton Kentucky run highlight a busy week for Buckeye clubs.
MONDAYS NOOK results show HY and Sac Other Games with Marquette 72 over North Dakota 37 and Southern 68 over Wash ey Wichita 69 to Santa Clara 60. St Marys Cal 7 and Sacramento State high school Monroe bus Academy 52 over Williards 68 and West Jefferson 33.
Troy snapped Grand Rapids to halt a five game win streak as the teams battled in the PRO BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION. The Bruins and Fort Wayne also had notable results in a weekend of action across multiple leagues, with injuries and late scores shaping the standings.
Johnny Michelosen notes improved speed from Georgia Tech in practice as Pitt prepares two workouts to shake off cold kinks. End Joe Walton and first Negro Sugar Bowl player is reportedly nearing return from leg injuries. today's drills may resolve remaining doubts.
Ohio University faces third seed Western Kentucky in the Kentucky Invitational at 2:30 p.m. in a three day classic. Louisville hosts as Ohio aims to improve from a 3-2 start while Western Kentucky seeks to defend its conference title and stay unbeaten in the event.
Adios Harry Leader, the sleek pacer from Greenwood Delaware owned by J Howard Lyons, tied or set 39 world marks in 1959 harness racing at Vernon Downs New York on July 16. He matched the all time harness horse mark and set a new race record while equalling or erasing various one and two heat standards for four year olds and all age performers. Scott Frost, the other contender for harness horse of the year, failed to break any world records.
New York fans studied the top ranked Dons as they considered a possible path to the championship. The game featured UCLA and Saint Bonaventure as contenders, with Seaton Hall and Fordham also noted in broader regional action. Russell starred for La Salle in a hard fought matchup, while Dons’ defense electrified 14,143 attendees with key saves and strong rebounding.
Fort Wayne Pistons surge to first in the western division after defeating the St. Louis Hawks 83 to 67 in Rochester. Hawks shot 43 of 48 in the first half and cooled, while New York beat Philadelphia 108 to 97. Roger? Cheeger ended Syracuse’s four-game winning streak with a Rochester win.
West coach Jess Hill praises his unit for stifling All-America halfback Howard Cassady in the East-West Shrine game. Stanford's Chuck Taylor corralled Cassady in a 6 0 loss as Ohio State suffered two defeats this season. Hill says the West will rely on Cassady, Schaefer of Notre Dame, and Reichow of Iowa as the main playmakers for the East.
A fragmented report notes a Canadian player setting personal or team marks in a hockey or soccer context. Details are unclear, but mentions goals, assists, and a coach or director figure. The piece alludes to international competition with references to teams, dates, and venues in a blurred OCR line.
The San Francisco Dons hold the top spot with 143 first place votes and 1,366 points. Dayton moves up to second after beating Utah and Kentucky, while La Salle, Frisco Club, and others shuffle in the top 10. The AP poll reflects votes from 10 writers and sportscasters.
Navy quarterback George Welsh led the Rebels to a sixth straight win over the North in the Shrine game before 42 179 fans. He completed 12 of 20 passes for 164 yards and scored a touchdown on a three yard sneak. Booby Garrard added a one yard TD for the South, while Don Nollender and Beagle also connected on key plays. The North rallied with a 38 yard pass to Nollender, but the South prevailed in a game marked by two turning points and strong defensive stands.
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson arrived in Miami for the Orange Bowl against Maryland. He argued size is not decisive and stressed psychological factors over ranking as the Sooners prepare to face the Terrapins. Maryland is described as bigger and stronger, with 1954 Orange Bowl memories noted.
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