Gallipolis and Rio Grande Lead Class B Scoring Race
Rex Leach of Vienna and Larry Huston of Savannah pace the Ohio Class B scoring race as the regular season nears end. Leach has 767 points in 17 games for an average of 45.117 after a 59-point game. Huston has 812 points in 18 games for an average of 45.111 after a 53-point performance.
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Ohio high school hoops top ten editors poll update
A sprawling weekly AP poll recap tracks Ohio high school boys basketball, detailing class A and B standings, leading teams, scores, and notable players like Howell, Carter Howell, and Sidwell. It notes uncompleted returns, game postponements, and regional shifts influencing rankings across counties and cities.
Kentucky Clinches SEC Lead With Narrow Win Over Mississippi State
Baron Adolph Rupp’s Kentucky moved atop the Southeastern Conference with a 61-56 comeback win over Mississippi State as Vanderbilt defeated Alabama 78-57. Jim Ashmore led State with 19 points while Minnesota surged to the Big Ten lead with an 82-56 win over Ohio State. Robin Freeman of Ohio State remained the Big Ten’s top scorer with 409 points in 13 games. Don Schiundt of Indiana crossed 2000 career points, becoming the first in Big Ten history to do so.
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Turning Point Marshall Quint To Host Ohio U
Ohio University faces Marshall College in Huntington as a pivotal MAC contest. The Bobcats seek third place behind Miami and Western Michigan, aiming to build on a 10-3 mark and improve Snyder’s Ohio U coaching best. We in photos: Weinbrecht Pell Moore Garrison Strawser Evans lead scoring and rebounding amid lineup changes.
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Referee Q and A on fouls and timing from basketball coaching legend
A reader question set covers screening fouls three feet needed between screener and shooter. It also answers on pros in college coaching, Otto Graham basketball at Northwestern, 24 second rule start times, number of teams in the National Industrial Basketball League, defending screens, and which leg to use for a layup.
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College basketball scores roundup
Minnesota 82 Ohio State 56 Defiance 81 Bluffton 76 Rio Grande 71 Wilberforce 68 Tennessee A&I 72 Central State 54 Duquesne 66 Villanova 54 Kentucky 61 Mississippi State Tennessee 97 Georgia 41 Georgia Tech 75 Auburn 67 Vanderbilt 78 Alabama 57 Furman 128 Newberry 04 Illinois 81 Michigan 80 Indiana 65 Wisconsin 54 Michigan State 93 Notre Dame Marquette 84 Creighton 77 Texas Tech 82 Arizona 76
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Toronto's Frank Clair Prospect for Cincinnati
GP Coach Frank Clair of the Toronto Argonauts visited Cincinnati amid speculation he may seek an assistant coaching berth at the University of Cincinnati. He stayed at the hotel with George Blackburn, newly named head coach. Blackburn’s two aides were approved, with one vacancy remaining to be filled.
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Andres Minoso Makes Ring Debut Tonight in Chicago
A 24 year old Cuban welterweight Andres Minoso makes his first U S debut at Marigold Center in Chicago. He faces Lou Caller of Portsmouth in a four round preliminary bout while Luther Rawlings fights Johnny Brown in a 10 round non televised main event. Minoso is cousin to White Sox outfielder Minnie Minoso.
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Bowling's Your Game 9 Back-Ups Don’t Get the Strikes
A back-up ball hooks the wrong way and fails to strike. The article explains how straight and back-up throws miss more often than hooks. It notes that a proper hook drives pins, offering angles a straight ball or back-up cannot.
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Vinoso Only Chisox Holdout Avila Can't Agree With Tribe
The Chicago White Sox close to a full 40 man roster with Stan Jok and Ed White signing, leaving Minnie Minoso in Havana and Bobby Avila in a holdout demanding 4000 more than offered. Other signings include Gromek Surkont Thies Baker Claycomb Fox Gosney. Willie Mays stars for Santurce as they win the Puerto Rican Winter League title and head to Caracas for the Caribbean World Series.
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Only Feet Bruised in 30-Ft Plunge
In Cushing Oklahoma Earnest Elvin, 17, was ejected from a car that skidded and plunged down a 30 foot bank into a creek. He landed upright on his feet with only minor scrapes on the soles. Deputy Sheriff Lee Stiles remarked he had no other injuries.
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His Highness First Thoroughbred to Earn $100000 in a Season
In 1891 the race horse His Highness became the first thoroughbred to win $100,000 in a single season. Last year 15 horses earned amounts ranging from $159,425 to $328,700.
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Leo Cristante Trials With Detroit Tigers In 1954 Spring
Leo Cristante, who won 24 games for Atlanta in the Southern Asia in 1954, will be getting a trial with the Detroit Tigers this spring.
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Boxing card results from New York and several cities
Holly Mims from Washington outpoints Milo Savage of Salt Lake City in New York. Chico Vejar of Stamford defeats Joey Klein of New York in Brooklyn. Jimmy Martinez of Glendale edges Joe Miceli of New York in Rochester. Eddie Brant from Dayton defeats Don Alderson of Canonsburg in Jeannette, PA.
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Athens Hosts Wellston in SECAL showdown tonight
Athens aims for a 10th win in 15 starts as they face Wellston on home floor with Gallipolis looming for a potential second place in the SECAL. Nelsonville visits Logan and Pomeroy goes to Middleport as the area schedule includes league and non league games.
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Dons Oust Wildcats From Lead
The University of San Francisco Dons overtake Kentucky atop the AP basketball poll. Frisco led with 68 first place votes to Kentucky’s 19 and 1107 points to 867, based on results through last Saturday. The Dons, with a 14 game win streak, practice in a shared high school gym and play at Kezar Stadium, Cow Palace, or similar venues.
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Coach recalls leaving the Chicago Cardinals for football
A former Chicago Cardinals coach reflects on ending his stint after the 1949 season. He details co coaching with Phil Handler, taking over the last six games, beating the Los Angeles Rams, and pursuing the Lions job with Bo McMillin as backfield assistant. He eventually rose to the top coaching position in football.
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North Carolina Wrestlers Dominate Varsity Roster
Fourteen of the 17 men listed on the University of North Carolina varsity wrestling squad come from North Carolina.
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Sucker Trick Fails Defeated by Whims in Six Round Bout
New York report from St Nicholas Arena notes Milo Mims edged by Benny Savage using the famed shoestring gag. Savage claimed 16 or 17 west shows. judges Rossi and Miller gave Mims the decision while Angello had it even. AP had Savage ahead 6-4.
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Rice Far Apart With Card's Office
St Louis pitcher? no, catcher Del Rice says he and the St Louis Cardinals are far apart on 1955 salary terms. Rice, who appeared in 52 games with a .252 average last season, has met with VP Bill Walsingham and expects another talk next week. He indicated the proposed pay cut is sizable.
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