Bulldogs Narrow SECAL Title Hopes With 61 60 Win
Athens Bulldogs eke out a 61 60 victory at Logan to stay tied atop the SECAL standings with Nelsonville. Ben Buckles scores 18 including a late buzzer layup as Logan briefly led early and in the second half. Logan reserves win in two overtimes 50 48 with Ronnie Duffey keying the clinch.
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Logan Chieftains
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Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Gary McConkey
Athens
Chieftains
Papooses
Little Bulldogs
Ronnie Duffey
Greyhounds Sweep Past Jackson Ironmen 78-42
Nelsonville Greyhounds rout Jackson Ironmen 78 to 42 at Nelsonville. Ed Keating and John McQuaid sparked a fast start while Tom McQuaid and Larry Bentley led scoring with 18 each. Jackson’s Johnson topped their tally with 21 as Nelsonville built a 39 to 10 halftime lead.
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Nelsonville Greyhound
Jackson Ironmen
Hounds
Ironmen
Ed Keating
Keating
Elvin Johnson
Jackson
Johnson
Tom McQuaid
Larry Bentley
Little Ironmen
Jack Monk
Jerry Patton
Biswaugle
Lavender
Rhodes
Mitchel
Verian
Dillon
Reynolds
Baur
Holmes
Colts Sign Kent State Line Tackle Owens for 1957
Baltimore Colts sign Luke Owens of Kent State as their third 1957 draftee. Owens at 6 foot 2, 242 pounds played tackle end guard and fullback in college and earned all Ohio honors his last three years. Also notes Cincinnati Reds report Jerry Lynch and Russ Meyer are in good shape after a Tuesday physical.
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Luke Owens
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Baltimore Colts
National Football League
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Jim Parker
Ohio State
Jackie Simpson
Florida
Colts
Ohio
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Cincinnati
Jerry Lynch
Russ Meyer
Cincinnati Redlegs
Middleport Yellow Jackets Upset Gallipolis Blue Devils 63-55
Middleport coached by Nolan P Swackhammer defeated Gallipolis 63 to 55 to notch their first SEC win. Key scorers included Bowles Kennedy and McComas while Nelson and the Jackets' defense clamped down late to secure the victory.
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Nolan P. Swackhammer
Middleport Yellow Jackets
Gallipolis Blue Devils
Middies
Blue Devils
McComas
Hindy
Nelson
James Bowles
Junior Kennedy
Bil Carrithers
Yellow Jackets
Jackets
Bowles
Kennedy
Whitlatch
Gallipolis
Gifford Receives Washington Touchdown Club Award
Frank Gifford, Giants halfback, named the outstanding professional football player of the year by the Washington Touchdown Club. The announcement states Gifford earns top honors for and is recognized for his performance in the season.
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Frank Gifford
New York Giants
Washington Touchdown Club
Wellston Edges Pomeroy 63 61 In Narrow Hoop Win
Wellston beat Pomeroy 63 to 61 after trailing at half and finishing strong. Friedenmaker led Wellston with 28 points while Buffington added 24 for Pomeroy and S. T. Johnson scored 19 for the Panthers. Reserves filled the final score with Zirkle leading 13 points.
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Pomeroy Panthers
Panthers
Pomeroy
Dick Retton
Aaron Buffington
Friedenmaker
S. T. Johnson
Zirkle
Werry
Folmer
Buffington
Johnson
Wildermuth
Arnold
Sisson
Hawthorne
Lambert
Eastern Cagers Top Kyger Creek 78 35
Eastern High School defeated Kyger Creek High School 78 to 38 on Tuesday night. Eastern led 29 20 28 78 with top scorers Knight 19 and Woode 26, while Kyger Creek managed 38 points. Referees Pratt and Bunting officiated the game.
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Pomeroy
Kyger Creek High School
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Headley
Kuhn
Boyles
Woode
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Hetzer
Spaulding
Lemely
Chapman
Rife
Mulford
Kirby
Cornelius
Wickiser
Shamblin
Cis
Kgger Creek
Pratt
Gophers Baseball Title Under NCAA Review Today
The NCAA meets to decide Minnesota’s eligibility after star Bill Hornung signed a pro contract. Minnesota led Ohio in District Four, won the national title, and could forfeit season results if ruled ineligible. Coach Dick Siebert recently received Coach of the Year honors.
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American Association of College Baseball Coaches
NCAA
Minnesota
Ohio University
Gophers
Dick Siebert
Omaha
Nebi
Bill Hornung
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Hornung
Arizona
Siebert
Boxing results from Miami Beach card list rivals and outcomes
Miami Beach bouts feature Gil Turner stopping Jimmy Morris in a six round match while Bob Satterfield KO’s Dale Hall in Portland. Virgil Akins outpoints Sammy Walker in Buffalo as the Springfield card lists ten rounds.
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Gil Turner
Philadelphia
Jimmy Morris
Miami
Portland
Ore
Bob Satterfield
Chicago
Dale Hall
Los Angeles
Buffalo
N.Y
Virgil Akins
St. Louis
Sammy Walker
Springfield
Mass
Hockey Scores Tuesday’s Exhibition Results
Detroit NHL team triumphed 7 to 6 over Cleveland AHL in a Tuesday exhibition. Cincinnati IHL beat U S Olympic Team 5 to 0 in another game.
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NHL
Cleveland
Cincinnati
U.S
Swimmers Open at Home As Pitt Invades Friday
Pitt visits the OUNatorium Friday at 3 30 for the Bobcats first dual meet of the season. OU coach Bob Bartels praises a strong MAC Relays showing while noting depth remains a challenge. Capt Bill Faunce and Dave Costill expected to compete with the Bobcat breaststroke group.
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Bob Bartels
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ECSA
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Warne White
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Rutgers
Bill Faunce
Dave Costill
Tar Heels Stay Unbeaten With 71 61 Win Over William and Mary
No 2 North Carolina remained unbeaten at 12 0 with a 71 61 victory. Lennie Rosenbluth was limited but NC closed strong and eyed ACC games against Clemson and Virginia. Dayton toppled Canisius 65 58 and Southern Methodist beat Texas A M 62 53.
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Virginia
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Hot Rod Hadley
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Pittsburgh
Chet Forte
Princeton
Columbia
Heavyweight Boxer Tommy Jackson Charged After Fatal Auto Collision
New York heavyweight contender Tommy Jackson 26 was arrested on a forged driver’s license charge after striking pedestrian Charles Balga 60 who died in a Queens hospital. Balga was hit Monday night while chasing his dog in Edgemere.
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Hurricane) Jackson
Charles Balga
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Edgemere
White Sox pursue Kaline as Tigers resist sale
Chicago White Sox offer $250,000 cash or players for Al Kaline, but Detroit Tigers refuse. Spike Briggs says the deal starts $150,000 short and they will not sell Kaline for any price. Kaline seeks more than his reported $26,000 1956 salary amid contract talks.
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Chicago White Sox
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Detroit Tigers
Chuck Comiskey
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Spike Briggs
Chuck
Kaline
Comiskey
Tigers
Bluemen Top McArthur In 58-54 Comeback Victory
Rio Grande Bluemen overcome early deficit to defeat McArthur 58 to 54 at McArthur Gym. Wrightsel led McArthur with 15 first half points before being held to a single field goal after halftime, while Garber and Cain sparked Rio Grande’s rally with scoring from inside and drives.
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Vic Cain
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