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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
19
The NCAA debates strengthen amateurism rules and recruiting limits with little chance of a universal contract system. Penalties stay firm for PCC schools and coaches. letters of intent bind athletes to one college, reducing recruiting chaos but sparking debate.
Eddie Olson of Huntington West Virginia coaches in the International Hockey League and previously played nine seasons with St. Louis and Cleveland in the American Hockey League.
Bowden Wyatt of Tennessee was named Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association after leading the Volunteers to an undefeated season and the Sugar Bowl. He was chosen by 535 AFCA members and became the 21st recipient as he declined several offers, staying at his current program.
University of North Dakota star Bill Reichart set a school single game scoring record with seven goals against the Duluth branch of the University of Minnesota in 1954.
New York news that Jackie Robinson refuses to reconsider quitting baseball after a Giants pitch for one more season. He plans to submit his voluntary retirement letter by next Tuesday, saying no money or pressure could change his mind. He recalled a dinner with Giants VP Chub Feeney as a final plea, but remains adamant.
In Toronto Ted Teeter Kennedy, veteran Maple Leaf making a comeback, sparked the Leafs to a 4-3 triumph over the New York Rangers in the league's only game of the night. Kennedy showcased his playmaking as Toronto boosted its drive toward the NHL playoffs.
Carmen Basilio and his managers prepared to ask Cleveland Boxing Commission physicians for a postponement of the welterweight title defense against Johnny Saxton due to a right hand injury. Matchmaker Larry Atkins noted $50 000 worth of tickets had already been sold for the January 18 bout.
Team standings feature Mathews Insurance, Jeffrey Jewelry Co, Jones Buick Co, and others. Individual scores include Riggle 401, Pierce 437, Bartlett 436, and Widdoes 525 as top performances across multiple games.
The Missouri Valley Conference appointed Norvall Neve as athletic director after a 10 vote session, succeeding Artie Eilers who had led the league since 1924. J Frank Broyles becomes Missouri’s new head football coach, bringing backfield experience from Georgia Tech.
Brooklyn Dodgers announce Carl Furillo has signed his 1957 contract, following Duke Snider who was the first Dodger outfielder to reach terms. The signings add the club’s top slugging outfielders to the roster.
Wichita defeats St. Louis 69 64 while Loyola overpowers St Michaels 75 36. Ohio Univ beats Marshall 77 71. Valparaiso tops Western Michigan 91 71. Xavier wins 88 62 over Cincinnati. Penn beats Cornell 77 72. Yale 91 over Brown 67. Army defeats Amherst 55. Navy 82 over Virginia Military 57. Kentucky State 92 74 over Rio Grande. Ohio College notes include Youngstown 80 56 Central State 56 and Capital 76 Otterbein 70.
Wilton High School defeated Rutland 60-57 on Tuesday night as eight Wilton players scored. Four of the five starters hit double figures led by Shank and Thacker with 14 and 19 points respectively.
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