Gallipolis, Rio Grande Lead A B Poll Contention
Ohio high school basketball coverage with Rex Leach and Larry Huston contending for Class B laurels as Vienna and Savannah players chase top poll spots. Voting details show Portsmouth Columbus East Findlay and other top teams, with extensive notes on margins and recent results across Class A and B.
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Columbus
Rex Leach
Vienna
Larry Huston
Savannah
Pfaenekh
Portsmouth
Columbus East
Findlay
Ee Beaton
McKinney
Vom
BN Wiawedee Inka
Eision
Lima Centra
Zanesville
Middle
Wilmington
Eastverpool
Toledo Libbey
Oe Valley
Louisville
Ashland
Sandusky
Defiance
Canton
Lehman
Mt. Vernon
Worthington
Tecumseh
Hamilton
Massillon
Montpelier
Delhos St. John
Cambridge
Xley
Hamilton Catholic
Shadyside
North Canton
Toledo Central
Ashtabula
Cuyahoga Falls
Greenville
Toledo Clay
Turning Point Marshall Quint To Host Ohio U
Ohio University faces Marshall College in a pivotal MAC contest that could determine third place. Jim Snyder’s Bobcats, 10-3, rely on Harry Weinbrecht and Henry Pell to challenge Charlie Slack and Cobe Price as Ohio seeks a strong finish.
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Ohio University
Jim Snyder
Bobcats
Huntington
W. Va
Marshall College
Referee Questions on Screening and Clock Rules
A sports Q and A session covers a foul on an offensive screener for infringing three feet rule, clock start under 24 second rule, and defenses against screens. Other items note Northwestern basketball past and National Industrial Basketball League details.
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Lou Michels
George O’brien
Otto Graham
Jack Grein
Charley McCauley
al Hansen
Rupp’s Kentucky Tops SEC Lead as Upsets Shift Standings
Kentucky moved into first in the SEC after a 61-56 win over Mississippi State, as Vanderbilt beat Alabama 78-57. Indiana’s Don Schlundt surpassed 2000 career points, while Illinois and Minnesota posted key league results in a day of tight finishes across major conferences.
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Baron Adolph Rupp
Kentucky
Wildcats
Mississippi State
Vanderbilt
Alabama
Jim Ashmore
State
Peints
College Basketball Roundup Across Ohio and Nation
Ohio State fell 82 to 56 to Minnesota as Defiance and Bluffton posted wins over Rio Grande and Wilberforce respectively. Tennessee beat A&l 72 to 58 while Central State lost to 7 percent. Other scores include Kentucky over Mississippi State 61 to 0 and Georgia Tech 75 over Auburn 67. Furman routed Newberry 128 to 4. Illinois edged Michigan 81 to 80. Indiana over Wisconsin 65 to 58. Michigan State defeated Notre Dame 93 to 58. Marquette beat Creighton 84 to 77. Texas Tech toppled Arizona 82 to 76.
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Auburn
Marquette
Creighton
Minnesota
Big Ten
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Robin Freeman
Dick Garmaker
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Don Schlundt
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Tennessee
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Alabama
Frank Clair in Cincinnati Amid UC Coaching Rumors
Toronto Argo nauts coach Frank Clair stayed in Cincinnati today amid talk he may seek an assistant job at the University of Cincinnati. He checked into the same hotel as George Blackburn, newly named UC head coach. Blackburn added two assistants Bill Shalesky and Charles Ellis. one vacancy remains to be filled.
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Frank Clair
Toronto Argonauts
Big Four Football Union
University of Cincinnati
George Blackburn
Sid Gillman
Blackburn
Bill Shalesky
Army
Charles Ellis
University of Richmond
Andres Minoso Debuts Tonight in Chicago Ring Fight
A 24-year-old Cuban welterweight Andres Minoso makes his United States debut at Marigold tonight. He will face Lou Caller of Portsmouth in a four round preliminary bout, with Luther Rawlings and Johnny Brown matching in a 10 round main event. Minoso is cousin of White Sox outfielder Minnie Minoso.
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Chicago
Bowling's Your Game Back-Ups and the Value of the Hook
ABC Singles Champion Tony Sparando explains why a back-up ball misdirects the hook and reduces strikes. He notes bowlers often start straight, then turn into back-up bowlers as speed increases, stressing that a proper hook yields more pins while straight or back-up shots demand perfect execution.
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NBA
Tony Sparando
ABC
Vinoso Only Chisox Holdout Avila Can't Agree With Tribe
The Chicago White Sox near completing a 40-man roster, with Stan Jok and Ed White signed, leaving Minnie Minoso as the sole holdout in Havana. Bobby Avila of the Indians is also balking, asking 4000 more than offered, seeking 35000. Other signings include Gromek Surkont Thies Baker Claycomb Fox and Gosney. Willie Mays starred as Santurce beat Caguas 6-2 in Puerto Rico.
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Pale Hose
Stan Jok
Ed White
Minnie Minoso
Minoso
Sox
Havana
Windy City
Andres Minoio
Marigold Gardens
Minnie
Andres
Bobby Avila
Cleveland Indians
Bobby
Steve Gromek
Detroit Tigers
Max Surkont
Jake Thies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Floyd Baker
Gerald Claycomb
Philadelphia Phillies
Howie Fox
Lloyd Gosney
Baltimore Orioles
Santurce
Caguus
Willie Mays
New York Giants
Caracas
Mays
Giants
Only Feet Bruised In 30-Ft. Plunge
In Cushing Oklahoma Elvin Gale Earnest, 17, escaped serious injury when his car skidded and plunged down a thirty foot embankment into a creek. He was thrown through the windshield and landed upright on his feet with only bruises on the soles, according to Deputy Sheriff Lee Stiles.
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Cushing
Okla - Elvin
Gale Earnest
Earnest
Lee Stiles
His Highness First Thoroughbred to Earn 100000 in a Season
In 1891 the horse His Highness became the first thoroughbred to win $100,000 in a single season. In the previous year 15 horses earned sums from $159,425 to $328,700.
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His Highness
Leo Cristante Trials with Detroit Tigers After Atlanta Win
Leo Cristante, who won 24 games for Atlanta in Southern Asia in 1954, will be getting a trial with the Detroit Tigers this spring.
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Leo Cristante
Atlanta
Asia
Detroit Tiges
Boxing results from multiple cities show outpoints in ten rounds
In New York Holly Mims defeated Milo Savage over ten rounds in Salt Lake City. In Brooklyn Chico Vejar beat Joey Klein in ten. In Rochester Jimmy Martinez triumphed over Joe Miceli in ten. In Jeannette Eddie Brant edged Don Alderson in ten.
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Holly Mims
Washington
Milo Savage
Salt Lake City
Brooklyn
Chico Vejar
Stamford
Athens Host To Wellston In SECAL Showdown
Athens faces Wellston on home floor as Gallipolis eyeing second place in the SECAL standings. Athens and Jackson sit 8-3, Wellston seeks an upset while Gallipolis has an 11 game league streak and beat Athens and Jackson this season. Other SECAL games include Nelsonville at Logan and Pomeroy at Middleport with Olive Orange aiming to close season with a perfect record at Harrisonville.
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Wellston
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Gallipolis
Southeastern Ohio Athletic League
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Ironmen
Blue Devils
Charles McAfee
Nelsonville
Logan
Pomeroy
Middleport
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Glouster
Murray City
Hocking County
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Vincent
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Wahama
Buffalo
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Ripley
Gilcuster
Allensville
Vinton
Belpre
Dons Oust Wildcats From Lead In AP Poll
The University of San Francisco Dons top the nation's poll, ousting Kentucky after seven weeks as Frisco earns 68 first place votes to Kentucky's 19. San Francisco leads 1107 to 867 points based on games through last Saturday. The Dons extend their streak to 14 wins with recent victories over Loyola of California and St. Marys, while practicing in a local high school gym and using Kezar Stadium fieldhouse or Cow Palace for home games.
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Delphos St. John
New Lexington
Vienna
Flyers
Wayne
Columbus
Kent Roosevelt
Columbus Central
Kent
Charley Boykin
Central
East
Portsmouth
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Wilmington
Sandy Valley
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St. Marys
New Washington
Toledo Libbey
al Jeffery
Ohio U
Springfield
Jim Severs
Middletown
Lima Central
Middies
Paul Walker
H. W. Emachler
West Alexandria
West Elkton
Emmy
Magnolia
East Sparta
Waynesburg
Strasburg
Salem
East Liverpool
Quakers
Jerry Myers
Pete Richards
Brilliant
Mt. Pleasant
Dillonvale
Pete
Yorkville
Ken Alessi
Shadyside
Henry Josefczyk
Earl Davis
Bridgeport
Sherrard
W. Va
Lima St. Rose
St. Rose
Tom Williams
Ohio State
Tom
Mel
University of San Francisco
Kentucky
Associated Press
Daaling Dons
Wildcats
Frisco
San Francisco
Dons
Loyola of California
St. Mary's
Kezar Stadium
Cow Palace
From Cardinals to Lions A Coach’s Career Move
The speaker recalls leaving the Chicago Cardinals after the 1949 season and joining Bo McMillin as the Detroit Lions backfield assistant. He credits the Rams upset and consults with owner Violet Bidwell before seizing the Lions opportunity and eventually becoming head coach.
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Chicago Cardinals
Phil Handler
Los Angeles Rams
Chicago
Violet Bidwell
Bo McMillin
Detroit Lions
North Carolina Wrestlers Dominate 17 Man UNC Squad
Fourteen of the 17 men on the University of North Carolina varsity wrestling squad hail from North Carolina, highlighting strong local representation on the team.
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University of North Carolina
North Carolina
Mims Defeats Milo After Shoestring Gag
In a St Nicholas Arena bout Holly Mims edged Milo Savage by unpopular decision despite Savage using a shoestring gag on him. Judges Rossi and Miller sided with Mims while Angello scored it even. AP had Savage ahead 6-4.
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New York
Benny Leonard
Willie Ritchie
Milo Savage
Holly Mims
Savage
Ray Miller
Mims
St. Nicholas Arena
Tony Rossi
Miller
Jo Angello
Rice Far Apart With Card's Office
ST. LOUIS Del Rice, longtime catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, says he and the club are far apart on salary for 1955 after an injury season. Rice, who played 52 games with a .252 average, has met with VP Bill Walsingham and expects another talk next week. He notes the offered pay cut is sizable and indicates he earned about $19,000 last season.
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