Ohio U Meets Miami In MAC Action At Home
Ohio University hosts Miami in a Mid-American Conference clash at Men's Gym tonight with a 8 p.m. tipoff after a 6 p.m. freshman game. Miami's LeVern Benson leads scoring with about 16 per start, while Ohio U relies on guards Bruce Johnson and Bill Whaley along with forwards Howard Jolliff, Larry Kruger, and Bunk Adams.
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Bears rebound with easy 60 45 win over USC
California makes quick revenge on Southern California at Los Angeles for snapping its 25 game win streak. Darrall Imhoff exits briefly with a cut mouth as Cal’s defense holds USC to six first half field goals and 32 percent shooting. Other top games include Utah, Ohio State, Wake Forest wins and Big Ten action.
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Ohio State Rolls Past Illinois in Big Ten Opener
Buckeyes soar to a 97-73 victory over ninth-ranked Illinois as Jerry Lucas and Larry Siegfried combine for 56 points. Lucas 30 and 23 rebounds pace OSU while Illinois struggles from the field and Missouri? no. (Note: The source mentions Wilberforce over Steubenville 62-61 in a separate note.)
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Third Loop Men Meeting With Solon
Washington reports top officials of the Continental League meet with Sen. Kenneth Keating to discuss possible congressional aid. William Shea and Branch Rickey seek support as the league plans to start play in 1961 and face expansion uncertainty from the American League.
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Dick Weber Voted Bowler of the Year by PBA
Dick Weber of St. Louis was chosen as Bowler of the Year by the Professional Bowlers Association and will receive a trophy, the association announced Monday.
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College Scores Roundup From Eastern and Southern Matches
East Maryland defeated Yale 103 to 80 while Buffalo State beat McMaster 69 to 54. Mississippi beat Auburn 64 to 56 and Tulane topped Florida 71 to 55. Louisiana State won 81 to 77 over Georgia, Mississippi State triumphed 85 to 56 against Alabama, and East Kentucky beat East Tennessee 92 to 89 in two overtimes. William and Mary beat Davidson 72 to 64 as Florida State won 93 to 75 over South Carolina. Duke defeated Bucknell 72 to 36. Wake Forest beat Clemson 77 to 62. Ohio State won 97 to 73 over Illinois. Northwestern 61 beat Indiana 57. Iowa 71 defeated Wisconsin 64. Detroit 94 defeated Creighton 78. Kansas State 69 over Colorado 37. Iowa State 57 over Nebraska 53. Emporia State 88 defeated Omaha 49.
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Cincinnati Tops AP Poll As Bearcats Extend Lead
Cincinnati remains undefeated at 10-0 and leads the AP college basketball poll with 150 of 175 first-place ballots and 1686 points. California moves to second after a loss to Southern California while West Virginia Utah and Illinois drop from the top group.
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J JSS RES Athens Kollerbowe Royal Mober Legh Rotary
A compact update notes Rotary activities in Athens with key figures Kollerbowe and Legh. The item highlights club involvement and regional gatherings led by ROYAL MOBER.
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Kiwanis No 2 Tops Team Bowling Standings at Athens
Athens rollerbowl league results show Kiwanis No 2 leading, with high team totals by E L Nye Realty and Kiwanis No 1. Individual scores from Jobe Zimmerman and Gene Moennikar highlight strong lanes play as clubs like Lions Club and Conant's Gulf compete in Monday action.
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Coaches Vote On Two Platoon Football Rule
NEW YORK a Shrine classic coach says a return to two platoon football is the easy way out and a boy should block tackle run pass or kick. AFCA committee chair Lou Little will announce recommendations before the 37th annual meeting Wednesday.
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Johansson Named Athlete of Year 1959
Ingemar Johansson the 27-year-old Swedish boxer who defeated Floyd Patterson last year was voted the Associated Press Athlete of the Year for 1959 in Milwaukee. He led Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts in votes, with Unitas second. other top contenders included Billy Cannon, Ernie Banks, Charlie Conerly, Nellie Fox, and Larry Sherry.
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Indians Sign Five Players to 1960 Contracts
Cleveland General Manager Frank Lane announced the signing of veteran pitcher Jack Harshman and catcher Ed FitzGerald along with three rookies Al Luplow John McLane and Gene Lee. The club now lists 15 players under contract and Lane aims to use FitzGerald as player coach in 1960.
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Giants Rams battle over two All-Americans
New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams threaten legal action to enforce contracts on two NFL All-Americans. Fullback Charlie Flowers of Mississippi signed with the AFL Chargers, while Billy Cannon of LSU reports a three year AFL deal with the Houston Oilers after a Rams verbal agreement.
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Jackson Visits Pomeroy In Top SECAL Contest
Jackson and Pomeroy, both 4-0 in the SECAL standings, meet in a key league game that could shape the title race. The 14 game high school basketball schedule also features Nelsonville hosting a 1-3 squad as Athens and others vie for position.
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Harrison Keeps SEC Scoring Lead In Southeast Ohio Circuits
Southeast Ohio basketball updates show Phil Harrison of Pomeroy leading with 84 points through four SECAL games. George Stump of Logan trails with 76, followed by Mike Patton of Nelsonville with 73 and ED Spriggs of Jackson with 72 entering a pivotal Pomeroy at Jackson showdown.
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Lucas Maintains Lead In Big Ten Scoring Race
Chicago report shows Ohio State freshman Jerry Lucas leads with 282 points in 10 games at 28.2 per game while Purdue sophomore Terry Dischinger is second with 230 points in nine games at 25.5 per game highlighting rookies atop the scoring list.
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Legion Plans Bowling Tournament for 1960 Members
K. T. Crossen Post 21 Ath ens sponsors a bowling tournament for its 1960 members on Sunday Jan 17 at the Bellerbowl. Entries due Jan 15 with a $3.50 fee. Handicaps set at 80 percent of 200 scratch from two of four games. Tourney begins at 12 noon.
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