Greer stars as Marshall tops Ohio in MAC clash
Hal Greer fuels Marshall with 27 points and 20 rebounds as the Herd beat Ohio U 77 71 in Huntington. Bobcats' Fred Moore and Bob Anderson combine for 50 points while Peters misses with knee injury. Moore adds 13 rebounds and outhustles OU in late stretch.
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Denison Xavier Triumph In Ohio Conference Action
Denison defeated Mt. Union 76-75 to seize first place in the Ohio Conference while Xavier topped Cincinnati 88-62 after a 51-point second half run. Ohio Wesleyan beat Wittenberg 83-78. Bowling Green edged Toledo 56-46. Youngstown State beat Central State 80-56. Capital down Otterbein 76-70. Kentucky State overwhelmed Rio Grande 92-74.
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Bowling Sweep for Polio Fund Set in Athens and Nelsonville
The 1957 Athens County March of Dimes Bowling Sweeper runs in Athens and Nelsonville the week of January 2026. Donated lanes by Norman Engh and Basil Whichlatch. Entry is one dollar per bowler. proceeds go to the polio fund. Participants must be American Bowling Congress sanctioned with a 12 game average. handicaps apply.
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Fol ley Outpoints Bethea In Syracuse Bout
Zora Fol ley from Phoenix defeats Wayne Bethea of New York in a 10 round decision in Syracuse New York. Indiana defeats Miami 65 to 21 in a college swimming meet with Indiana claiming the win.
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Billikens Slump Hits St Louis After Top Upsets
St Louis Billikens fall from pride of the Missouri Valley as four losses in five games drop them to 7-5 after a 69-64 setback to Wichita. Louisville rolls to 9-2 behind 26 points from Bill Darragh in a 93-71 win over Memphis State. Penn and St Joseph's pull off dramatic comebacks at Philadelphia’s Palestra. Brandeis drops a 10-0 start with a loss to St Anselm’s. Syracuse cruises to a 93-76 win over Fordham with 29 by Vinnie Cohen.
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Milhoan Keys Frosh Rally To Defeat Ohio U Frosh
In Huntington West Virginia John Milhoan scored 18 as Marshall College freshmen beat Ohio University 87 to 79 to extend their unbeaten streak to seven. Herm Cogner led OU with 31 points while Howard Joliff added 16 for the Buckeyes.
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Smith Mentioned Four Area Gridders Gain National Honors
Bert Smith of Gallia Academy joins Jim Cremeans Rutland Jack Armstrong McArthur and Dickie Herrig Point Pleasant on the 10th annual National High School All-America football honorable mention list. The prep All-America game is set for late August 1957 in Crump Stadium Memphis.
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OU Mermen To Face Pitt In Home Dual Meet
Ohio University hosts Pittsburgh in its first home dual meet of the year led by captain Bill Faunce and Al Lephart. The Panthers, a longtime East power, arrive after a 50 35 loss to North Carolina State and a 44 42 win over Rutgers.
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Detroit Plans 21 Night Games at Briggs Stadium
The Detroit Tigers will play 21 night games at Briggs Stadium in the 1957 American League season, up seven from 1956. Manager five-team schedule aims to boost attendance and TV appeal as Briggs hosts marquee contests.
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Giants Bears and Lions Dominate AP NFL All Stars
New York Giants Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions sweep 15 of 22 berths on the AP NFL all star team chosen by 28 sports writers. Harlon Hill and Roosevelt Grier named on all ballots. Bears’ Rick Casares Hall of Fame guards appear on offense. Lions players include Layne Schmidt and Lary on defense.
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Shaughnessy backs Gifford as tailback in single wing
Clark Shaughnessy, father of the modern T formation, says if coaching the Giants he would use Frank Gifford at tailback in a single wing attack. He calls Gifford the greatest all around football player, yet notes he won’t be the star of Sunday's pro bowl game as the team will give extra effort whenever he is involved.
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Redlegs' Wally Post Signs 1957 Contract
Cincinnati outfielder Wally Post signed his 1957 Cincinnati Redlegs contract becoming the 14th Redleg to reach terms. Terms were not disclosed and Post said he is very well pleased after a wrist injury limited his 1956 season.
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OU Wrestling team returns MAC champions for 1957 season
Ohio University wrestling under coach Fred Schleicher features three defending MAC champions Rudy Napoli Tom Nevits and Steve Rudo plus runner ups John Sforza and Carmen Baratta. Fresh starters include Joe Ornowski in 123 pounds Tom Hatfield 167 pounds John Staschiak 177 pounds and Bill Evans heavyweight. Napoli defends 130 Nevits 137 Sforza 147 Rudo 157. Evans joins at heavyweight.
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Government Set to End Anti-Trust Case Against IBG
The government is expected to finish its anti trust case against the International Boxing Guild today or tomorrow in Cleveland. The action pressured the IBG and is linked to the termination of studio boxing shows on WEWS after 27 consecutive weekly broadcasts. Defendants include the IBG Ohio affiliate and three guild officers.
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