Bobcats win Kentucky Invitational consolation final
Ohio University Bobcats beat Morehead 97-91 to claim the consolation championship in the Kentucky Invitational Tournament in Louisville. Five Bobcats scored in double figures as Jim Snyder praised the team’s return to form after watching Morehead the day before, with assistant Kermit Blosser aiding coaching. Murray State beat Western Kentucky in the winner’s bracket final.
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Teams Split: MSU Leads Big Ten Unbeaten Run
Michigan State remains the Big Ten's lone unbeaten after a 95-75 win over Maryland in the Winter Invitational. Hooks McCoy scored 30 and Duane Peterson 25 as MSU rolled to its fifth straight victory. Northwestern beat Dartmouth 74-60 and Illinois routed Drake 102-66 as other Big Ten teams also won. Ohio bounced Morehead in a Dixie Classic game, while Wisconsin fell to California and Iowa lost to Stanford on the West Coast. The report notes upcoming games among MSU, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin and details Ohio's 5-3 mark with key performances from Dick Garrison and Bob Peters.
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Ladies Pin Winners Take Double and Single Honors
In a two day Ladies League bowling event Vi Widdoes and Helen Andrews won doubles with a 1043 handicap total, and Widdoes top scored 582 in singles. Andrews joined Widdoes for the 1043 doubles while Ridenour and Blackford were second with 1041.
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Martinez defeats Mueller in second round knockout
Milwaukee reports Vince Martinez of Paterson New Jersey knocked out Peter Mueller of Germany in the second round at 2 51. Martinez weighed 151 pounds to Muellers 155 pounds and led the bout from the first round as referee Milt Goldstein counted Mueller out at ten. Martinez was the betting favorite at 3 to 1.
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Warriors Rout Syracuse to Seize Lead in East
The Philadelphia Warriors overwhelmed Syracuse Nationals 112-85 at Convention Hall before 11,236 fans, extending their Eastern Division lead to two games. In the West, Fort Wayne and St. Louis battle for first as Detroit topped Rochester 83-75 and Minneapolis beat St. Louis 74-71, snapping a four-game skid.
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Babe Zaharias Beats Pneumonia at John Sealy Hospital
Galveston report says Babe Didrikson Zaharias, renowned woman athlete, is improving after battling pneumonia at John Sealy Hospital. She reportedly ate heartily and felt much better as of Thursday.
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NBA Scores From Around The League Today
Philadelphia beat Syracuse 112 to 43 in a surprising blowout while Minneapolis led St. Louis 74 to 7. Fort Wayne won 83 to 75 against Rochester in a high scoring matchup.
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Pitt and Georgia Tech Reach Final Sugar Bowl Prep
Pitt and Georgia Tech entered the last phase of Sugar Bowl preparations in New Orleans. Pitt face injury to fullback Tom Jenkins as Johnny Michelosen kept regular routine while stressing depth on defense. Bobby Dodd outlined no fixed plan for final drills ahead of Monday.
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Four Games Saturday Begin Bowls Half Million Expected
More than half a million fans are set to attend a weekend of 11 bowl games. The East-West Shrine Game in San Francisco features Ohio State star Howard Cassady and is expected to draw over 60,000, with Woody Hayes coaching the Eastern squad. NBC will televise at 5 p.m. EST. Also on the card are the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville featuring Vanderbilt and Auburn.
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From All-College Tourney to Bowl Preview Highlights
In a sprawling roundup of college basketball and football results, Tulsa edged Oklahoma City 65-58, Idaho State beat Pennsylvania 84-79, and New Orleans beat Loyola 70-63. The Dixie Classic, Kentucky Invitational, and Big Seven featured semifinals and consolations with Kentucky and Duke among winners. bowl fever builds as major games like Rose, Sugar, Orange, and Cotton approach TV telecasts and large anticipated crowds.
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Sooner Back May Decide
Miami report on the Orange Bowl game notes coach Jim Tatum of Maryland believes Oklahoma halfback Tommy McDonald’s extra speed could swing the outcome. McDonald has 16 touchdowns, 68 yard average per rush, and 265 passing yards. Ed Vereb of Maryland is his main rival in speed and scoring. Tatum cites line strength and quarterback performance as Maryland advantages but singles out McDonald’s speed as the potential pivotal factor.
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Canadiens Open Gap On Nearest Rivals
The Montreal Canadiens built a 15 point lead over their nearest rivals the New York Rangers after a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Chicago defeated Detroit 4-3 and Boston continued a winless streak in a 4-3 loss to Detroit.
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Inter Cities League and Mixed League Bowling Scores Summary
In the Inter Cities League Ace High leads with a 4 17 record followed by Ohio River collieries and Engineers. Ace High tops team totals with 1076 in a game and 2851 in a series, Tucker scoring 210 in a single game and King 551 in a series. Jolly Time Mixed League shows Frosty and 7-Up leading in games and series. McFall posts 201 single game and 498 series, while 7-Up records 2700 team series. NHL and IHL scores listed Detroit 4 Boston 3 and Cincinnati 7 Fort Wayne 4 respectively.
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Murray Wins Tourney as Little Fellows Shine
Tulsa earns All- College Tournament title behind 32-point effort by junior Born 5-10 guard, matching a 65-58 upset of 10th-ranked Oklahoma City. Murray State wins Kentucky Invitational with Dick Kinder 25 points leading 74-69 over Western Kentucky. Major small player theme dominates the slate with several 5-11 or shorter standouts highlighting wins across the day.
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Texas Christian and Mississippi Meet for Cotton Bowl Fever
TCL Mississippi find fever rising as two versatile teams collide in Dallas at 2 p.m. EST before 75,504 fans. The game pits TCU as the slight favorite at 7 to 1, with Mississippi flashy scrimmages and TCU lighter, frolicsome training ahead of the prolonged bowl drought clash.
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Perils Comeback Ends Charles Heavyweight Quest
In Los Angeles on Thursday night, 28 year old Jack Johnson defeated veteran Ezzard Charles by knockout at the end of the sixth round in a scheduled ten rounder. Johnson cut Charles’s lip in the second round and pursued him until referee Lee Grossman halted the fight. Chicago’s Joh Holman had stopped Charles earlier this year.
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Blues Meet Grays In Classic Blue Grey Football Tilt
In Montgomery Alabama a strong Rebels squad faces an unbeaten Yankee team in the annual Blue Grey game televised by NBC and aired on Mutual at 230 p m The North won last year 14 7 led by Jim Haluska Wisconsin a top passer with 1036 yards The Gray offense features a potent aerial attack while Don Faurot builds a sturdy ground game Paul Dietzel plans to deploy Kentucky stars Howard Schenellenberger Bob Hardy and Bart Starr to pace the air and allied combinations
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Morrill Can Toss Spartans Eye Air Game in Rose Bowl
Michigan State plans to mix passing and power as Earl Morrall leads the attack against UCLA. Duffy Daugherty warns a strong ground game is needed, while Red Sanders notes UCLA must deliver its best effort. MSU aims to rise to the toughest test of the year with odds narrowing to 6 1/2 points.
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Los Angeles Boxer Knocks Out Opponents in Europe and US
Jack Johnson of Los Angeles, 209 pounds, stops Exzard Charles of Cincinnati, 196 pounds, in a bout. Vince Martin of Paterson, New Jersey, 151 pounds, defeats Pete Mueller of Cologne, Germany, in another match.
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