Two Area High School Cage Crowns Go Up for Grabs This Weekend
Kentucky basketball faced internal strife as Linville Puckett left the team amid a training rules clash. Despite the controversy Kentucky beat Florida 63 to 47, with Phil Grawemeyer leading with 20 points and Gayle Ross starting strong. Other top results included George Washington, Utah, and Dayton victories, plus upsets by John Carroll and Drake.
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Regional hoops title races hinge on two ACL leaders
Ames Bern holds a perfect ACL mark as they travel to Carthage Troy with a Greenie win sealing the championship. Albany, Trimble, and Belpre chase in tie scenarios while Olive Orange, Racine, Rio Grande and Zaleski race in other leagues with key matchups Saturday and Friday night showdowns shaping the crowns.
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Kid Seeks Ring Fate In Return Madison Square Garden Fight
Cuban contender Kid Gavilan faces slugger Ernie Durando at Madison Square Garden in a bout broadcast by NBC. Gavilan, probed for form after a three month layoff and recent uneven showings, is a heavy underdog at 3 to 1 despite past triumphs and his famed speed and savvy.
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Northwestern football coach search narrows after Voigts resignation
Otto Graham withdraws from consideration as Northwestern coach after Bob Voigts resigns amid criticism. Athletic director accepts resignation as Northwestern seeks new leader. Graham had recently retired from pro football and stated he is not available for coaching anywhere.
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Hawkeyes Face Purdue Test In Conference Clash
Iowa hosts Purdue in a 3 p.m. televised game with a 5-2 conference record at stake. A win would give Iowa a share of first in the standings with Minnesota while Purdue sits in last place heading in.
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High School and College Basketball Scores Across Dayton and Beyond
A mixed slate of results shows Dayton area high schools Wilbur Wright 47 over Dayton Stivers 34. Chaminade 87 over Riser 44. College games include Marietta 63 over Wooster 61 and John Carroll 79 over St Francois Pa 70. Other notes include Wright Patterson AFB 56 over M Saint 68 and Kentucky 47 over George Washington 76.
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Haddix Signs 1955 Contract With St. Louis Cardinals
Harvey Haddix, top winner for the Cardinals over two seasons, inks his 1955 deal. He posted an 18-13 record after a mid season injury, following a 20-9 year in 1953, and will earn more than 20 000 dollars. He declined a 1954 salary offer estimated 16 000 to 18 000, noting his knee feels fine after a line drive impact from Milwaukees Joe Adcock.
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U S Olympic Ski Jumping Tryouts at Pine Mountain
The Giant Pine Mountain slide at Iron Mountain Michigan will host the U S Olympic ski jumping team tryouts on the 26th and 27th.
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Meigs County Basketball Tournament Opens February 14
Meigs County tournament games begin Monday February 14 at Pomeroy Junior High School with rounds through February 19. Teams include Tupers Plains Chester Racine Rutland Harrisonville Middleport, with reserve and varsity contests scheduled across February 14 16 17 and 19.
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Avila Aims for .400 Batting Mark With Indians This Year
Cleveland infielder Bob Avila, last season's AL batting champion at .342, says he will try for .400. He cites Rogers Hornsby as a model and notes Ted Williams’ presence in the discussion. Avila also discusses his Mexican League club, winter-season finances, and spring training plans.
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al Lopez
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Rio Grande and Vinton Draw Byes In Gallia County Tourney
Gallia County Class B tournament drawings awarded byes to Rio Grande and defending champion Vinton. First round matches set for Feb 22 with Rio Grande and Vinton awaiting semifinals on Feb 23 and Feb 25 finals date. Officials named and a foul-shooting contest planned with 50 cent admission to Washington gymnasium.
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Carl Tennant
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Donald Love
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Dick) Ratliff
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Jack) Duncan
Bowling's Your Game: 7 Hit the Spot Find the Pocket
Instructional piece by Tony Sparando on pocket aiming for bowling. Explains single-aim strategy at the 1 2 pocket and how left handers should direct the ball. Emphasizes practice to locate the consistent hitting spot before discussing the hook.
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State Cage Rankings In Balance
Hamilton and Columbus South loom as top contenders with 6 7 and 7 4 records as Ohio polls shift. Columbus East trails No 1 by a few points while Portsmouth and Gallipolis chase strong showings in late season league play. Ohio Class B and A leaders mix with Struthers St Mary and Newark St Francia among notable matchups tonight.
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Littler Leads Phoenix Open in Early Round Play
Gene Littler, 24, the Navy veteran turned pro, led the Phoenix Open after finishing the first round at four under par. He held a one stroke edge over Dave Burkemo Johnny Palmer and Jack Fleck on the 6684 yard Arizona Country Club course as a chilly breeze persisted. Jimmy Clark stood at 64 and ten players at 69. Middlecoff was present after last year’s playoff loss to Ed Ferry.
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Rice Athletic Plant Stoked by Oil Wells
A Limestone County wildcat well completed last week yielded a daily flow of MA barrels of oil. Houston oilmen acquired leases seven years ago with three acts of income set aside for Rice Institute. the athletic department receives first consideration. The Southwest Conference school built a 10 000 seat stadium and a 6 400 seat field house.
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City League Scores Show Swearingens Victory
Swearingens beat Eagies 65 to 53 in a City League game. Mutton's posted 50 points as Messenger scored 16 and Kasier's led National Guard 76.
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Ohio University Wrestlers Prep for Case Game
Ohio University wrestlers aim to rebound after a 93 44 win over MIT as Jim Snyder eyes another tough run in the Mid American Conference. The team plans to use the same lineup with Weinbrecht Pell Moore and Evarna to defend the mat against Case Saturday night in Cleveland.
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Marietta Wooster Battle Highlights Tight Buckeye Clash
Marietta and Wooster trading the lead five times in the first half led to a torrid Ohio Conference struggle. Mark Devin scored 19 for Marietta as Dayton and Cincinnati contrasts also appear with Seton Hall and Murray State in a day of college hoops across Ohio.
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Cage Schedule TONSIHT Athens at Pomerny darkaen at Welleton
Local sports listings show TONSIHT hosting Athens and Pomerny as darkaen visits Welleton in a busy cage schedule spanning multiple matchups across regional arenas with teams like Logan Cadmus and Chester ilouster also on the slate. The card includes period fixtures such as Keipre facing Parkersburg and BaTU RIAY hosting Olive, reflecting a packed week of basketball action across Morgantown style venues.
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Middleport
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McArthur
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Shade
Bassett Beats Mularda In Heavyweight Bout In LA
Percy Bassett from Philadelphia defeats Dave Mularda of Los Angeles in a televised 190 pound heavyweight clash. Bassett improves to 16 wins as Mularda suffers a tough loss in the ring.
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Eagles Sign Bucks Dugger and Krisher
PHILADELPHIA Dean Dugger and Jerry Krisher, two Buckeye players from the 1995 Ohio State Rear Bowl team, signed one day contracts with the Eagles of the National Football League. General Manager Vince McNally announced the deals after a quick trip to Columbus. Dugger was the Eagles fourth pick and Krisher the 13th in the recent college draft. The Eagles yesterday added their top draft selection, and Bielecki of Maryland was noted.
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Everett Case’s NC State Era Began After Indiana High School
Indiana native Everett Case built a strong coaching foundation at a high school before moving to North Carolina State to lead its basketball program. His early career shaped a later successful tenure with the Wolfpack.
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