Top High School Hoop Actions Set Across Southeastern Ohio Tonight
Championship outcomes loom as second place in two leagues fuels Southeast Ohio basketball. Athens visits Middleport as Albany hosts Rome, with Meigs and Gallia counties hosting several rematches and key showdowns before tournament week.
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Flyers Seek 18th Win as NIT bid looms in big weekend
Dayton, ranked 10th nationally, eyes its 18th victory in 21 games as Loyola of New Orleans visits Madison Square Garden for an important NIT matchup. The weekend features key clashes across the region including Cincinnati hosting Centenary and Marquette’s chase with Bowling Green, while Western Reserve and Miami loom in the MAC race.
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Dick Liond Leads Cats Against Ohio in MAC Tilt
Western Reserve center Dick Howard headlines the showdown with Ohio University as the Redcats visit the Bobcats in Men’s Gymnasium. Howard, 6-foot-6 and averaging about 26 points, broke Kent State’s grip on MAC scoring and seeks to extend WRU’s upset potential.
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Army OK for Bowl Play Backed by Military Academy Board
The U S Military Academy Board of Visitors approved post season football, likely Sugar or Cotton Bowl, for Army. Representative Hebert led the vote with support from Te x as and California. Defense Secretary Wilson backing. Army coach Blaik and Lt Gen Bryan were informed. Navy already played on January 1.
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College Basketball Scores Across Ohio and Nearby States
Denison defeats Wooster 68 to 64 and Marietta prevails 98 to 82 while Kenyon beats Case 87 to 69 in a night of regional college basketball. Ohio Northern barely tops Rio 75 66 and Central State loses 62 69.
Mat and swimming action this Saturday at regional meets
Mat wrestlers travel to Oxford to face Miami as water polo swimmers head to Bowling Green for competition. Multiple athletes from the Bobcats are slated to compete in both events this weekend.
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Andrews Johnson Rematch Set At Madison Square Garden
Paul Andrews and Harold Johnson meet in a 10 round light heavyweight rematch at Madison Square Garden with Andrews favored 8-5. Johnson seeks revenge after a 14th round knockout loss to Archie Moore and a split decision defeat to Andrews in their prior meeting. NBC will televise at 10 p.m. EST.
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Sugar Ray Robinson May Fight in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Boxing and Wrestling Commission approved a 10 round comeback bout for Sugar Ray Robinson in Cincinnati on March 15 pending signed contracts. Robinson was decisively defeated in his last outing by Tiger Jones.
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United States Pan American pentathlon team named
The U S team for the Pan American Games modern pentathlon in Mexico City March 14 18 includes Army men Lt Edgar A O Hair Jr and Pvt Alan G Wadsworth and Navy Lt William J Andre. Alternates include Airy Winston M Allen of Newark.
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Gola Dominates Explorers Victory Over Jaspers
LaSalle star Tom Gola carried the Explorers with 27 points and 29 rebounds as LaSalle beat Manhattan 76-62. Greenberg and Blatcher provided the late fire, while the Jaspers had led 37-36 at the half. Other results include Holy Cross, St. Louis, Oklahoma, Furman, Washington and Lee, Bradley, Denver Brackeen, Oklahoma City, and Wichita State in various upsets and tallies.
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Saxton Delaney Non-Title Bout in Akron
Welterweight champion Johnny Saxton meets Ronnie Delaney in Delaney's hometown in a non-title ten round contest. Saxton rests his crown after last October’s title win over Kid Gavilan, with his previous bout a non-title victory over Ramon Fuentes. Saxton opened as a 13-5 favorite. odds narrowed as fight night approached.
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Youth Dominates Tucson Open Lead At First Round
The Tucson Open golf tourney sees young players seize the lead at El Rio course with 5 under 65s from Bob Rosburg and Tony Holguin. George Bayer and Bud Holscher trail by one stroke after 66s as Rosburg battles illness and a tense scene with a photographer.
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Reds Near Contracts as Holdouts Narrow to Three
Cincinnati has signed Gerry Staley Bobby Adams and Don fp to 1955 contracts leaving Bud Podbielan Angel Scull and Jim Willis unsigned. If Staley regains form he could supply needed pitching while Adams remains a longtime Reds roster member who hit 269 in 110 games last season. Gross posted a 12 9 mark in the South Atlantic League in 1954.
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Fights Last Night Across Several Cities
In Los Angeles Carlos Chvez defeated Bobby Woods by decision. Spokane saw Chvez win 138 to 136 in points as Vigilante Car dell stopped Curly Monroe in Worcester.
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Scouts For Braves Luis Olmo Named Scout For Milwaukee
Former Dodger and Braves outfielder Luis Olmo is identified as a scout for the Milwaukee Braves, expanding the team’s talent network. Olmo’s MLB links include time with Detroit and Brooklyn, reflecting a career spanning several clubs.
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Top Scorers Listing With Local Leaders In Ohio Basketball
A detailed tally of top scorers from various Ohio towns and schools. Notables include 409 Warren Watkins of Vinton, 482 Jim Thomas with a 473 tally, Clyde Evans of Rio da Te, and Harold Beatty of Albany. List covers Rio Grande, Athens, Gallipolis, The Plains, Zaleski, Rutland, and more.
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Bob Taylor
Warren Watkins
Vinton
Jim Thomas
Eal
Clyde Evans
Rio da Te
Harold Beatty
Albany
Roger Epple
Chester
John Milhoan
Gallipolis
Larry Burdiss
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Bob Exline
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Bob Tripp
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Jim Cremeans
Rutland
Sonny Ellis
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Bill Beech
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Francis Poches
Ron Jewell
Harrisonville
Roger Long
Middleport
Mike Morrison
Don Cofer
Rio Grande
Joe South
Athens
Larry Keith
Glouster
Jan Smathers
Buchtel
Alan Pendleton
Chauncey
Don Wolfe
Racine
Aman
Rome
George Walraven
Ron Williams
Don Selby
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Bob Powell
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Dick Armatrong
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Tom Gill
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Olan Koehler
Ames Bern
Ralph Guthrie
Shade
Paul Sheets
Bill Hackney
Russ Smith
Jim Ellison
Point Pleasant
Bill Capehart
Pt. Pleasant
Junior Adams
Nelsonville
Jim Vessalo
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Ernie Lewis
Ted Eiseinenn
Tom Potts
Wellston
Don Taylor
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Gophers and Illini Vie for Big Ten Title
Minnesota and Illinois meet in a nationally televised game at Minneapolis for the Big Ten basketball title stake. Dick Garnaker leads Minnesota with six wins against two losses while Illinois and Iowa sit at five and two. Saturday night schedule features Ohio State at Wisconsin, Indiana at Iowa, Michigan at Purdue, and Michigan State at Northwestern.
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Carter and DeMarco Fight in Boston Bout
In Boston a 10 round non title welterweights bout features Jimmy Carter defending against Tony DeMarco. DeMarco, 23, is No. 6 contender for Johnny Saxton’s welter crown with a 15 bout win streak and 11 knockouts. DeMarco weighs about 143 while Carter is around 137, with DeMarco advantaged in youth and power but Carter holding speed and experience.
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Substitutes Worth While On Hoops Team Says McAfee
Athens coach Charlie McAfee argues bench players are vital to team success. He cites practice discipline and game impact, noting substitutes can win games and must stay fit even if rarely in the final minutes. The piece also mentions proposed rule changes by local officials and players consensus that home wins color the mood.
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Pioneers Run String to 18 in win over Wittenberg
Marietta Pioneers extend Ohio Conference lead with a 98-82 victory over Wittenberg. Mark Davis scored 29 and a 10-point fourth-quarter burst helped Marietta, now 8-0 in league play, maintain a strong record. Denison edged Wooster 68-64. Wilmington beat Ohio Northern 87-85. Central State beat Lincoln 62-61. Georgetown Kentucky beat Rio Grande 76-75. Kenyon defeated Case Tech 87-69.
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Buzzy) Davis
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Musial Hit Home Run in All NL Parks Except Wrigley
Stan Musial connected for a homer in every National League ballpark during the 1954 season with the lone exception of Chicago's Wrigley Field, showcasing his consistency across venues.
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