West Virginia Maintains No 1 Spot With 12th Straight Win
West Virginia stays atop the AP poll as the lone unbeaten major program with 69 first-place votes from 104. The Mountaineers crushed George Washington for their 12th straight victory and 28th in a row in the Southern Conference, earning 941 points. Kansas State 2nd and Kansas 3rd follow, San Francisco 4th, Cincinnati 5th, and North Carolina 6th with Oklahoma State 7th.
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Robertson Leads Bearcats Past Houston in Big Weekend Victory
Oscar Robertson scored 37 points as the Cincinnati Bearcats routed Houston 93-57 in a Missouri Valley Conference game in Cincinnati. Robertson and Connie Dierking combined for 30 rebounds, amplifying a five-game slate where Ohio State fell 72-63 to Michigan in Ann Arbor.
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Barons sweep Youngstown as lengthening win streak hits Ohio
Ohio basketball roundup shows Cincinnati routing Houston and Kentucky routing Tulane, while Youngstown loses 85-57. John Carroll wins third straight by beating Fenn 91-72 with John Stravele scoring 35 points and Fenn's John Harper adding 25.
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Kansas Beats Colorado Behind Wilt 32 Points in Big Eight Battle
Wilt Chamberlain returned to form for Kansas scoring 32 as the Jayhawks defeated Colorado 67-46 in a Big Eight matchup. Kentucky and Bradley also won, LSU fell to Tennessee, and Arkansas edged Texas Tech as conference play tightened standings.
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Ohio high schools adopt NCAA scoring for football
Ohio high schools plan to play next fall under NCAA scoring changes for extra points. Columbus officials say Ohio will award two points for a run or pass conversion and one for the kick, aligning with NCAA rules despite federation guidelines.
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Bilko Tries Again Warmed Over Rookies Important To Redlegs
New York report notes minor league stars and rookies headlining Cincinnati Redlegs' Tampa camp. Steve Bilko and Bob Kelly return for MLB trials after strong minors seasons, with Palys expected to provide right handed punch and Charlie Rabe emerging as potential staff help despite a rough start.
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Fight Results Roundup From New York New Orleans and Providence
Frankie Ruff of New York outpointed Kid Centella of Nicaragua 139 to 137 in New York. Ludwig Light Burn of British Honduras stopped Larry Armstead of New Orleans at 10 rounds. Bob Young of Providence outpointed Juan Pomare of Panama in Providence 8 rounds.
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Deer kill totals and park improvements page statewide
Deer kill reports show 757 in an eight county area near Athens through Dec 28, with four day statewide season at 3,003, far above 1956’s 2,200. Hocking leads highway fatalities with 20, Burr Oak Lake and three other parks receive major renovations including new bathhouses and camping for Burr Oak, Pymatuning, East Harbor and Hueston Woods. The Mid American Boat Show in Cleveland highlights 250 boats and a world debut Seamobile. Wildlife stamps set for a 1958 mail release to align with National Wildlife Week March 16 22. Meigs County Coon Hunters elect Arms as president with 140 members and plans to recruit more members and hold monthly meetings and field trials.
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City builds lot to park 2600 fans near Crosley Field
A Cincinnati citizens group proposes spending two million dollars to develop a 12 acre lot near Crosley Field to accommodate 2600 cars for baseball fans. The plan hinges on the Cincinnati Redlegs staying five years as city officials weigh the project after Powel Crosley Jr. voiced concerns about stadium parking. City Council considers the proposal Wednesday.
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Ohio U Bobcats Threaten Redskin Teepee In MAC Clash
Ohio University basketball coach Jim Snyder leads the Bobcats 1-1 in MAC play against Miami University, paced by Wayne Embry 17 rebound and 25 point potential and John Powell’s 43 point Marshall game. Miami already beat Bowling Green and Toledo in conference play as the Redskins seek win number three in a clash with rival OU.
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Coolville Suttons and Riggs Win in City Cage League
Coolville led by Hall 19 and Null 14 edged Union Grill 59 53. Suttons beat Kyles 41 27 behind Bill Whaley 20 and J McIntorf 30 total. Ray Riggs team outscored Playmakers 45 31 with Russell 15 top scorer.
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