Bobcats Tackle Miami Leaders In Mid American Opener
Miami’s tallest team rides a five game win streak into a Mid American Conference home opener at Ohio University tonight. The 8 PM game in Men’s Gym features Ohio aiming for a seventh win in 11, minus Peters and Tudor with Wolf stepping to forward.
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Cyclones Top Kansas After Wilt Cham Berry Halts 17
Iowa State held Wilt Chamberlain to 17 points as Don Medeker hit a late 20 footer to lift the Cyclones to a 39-37 upset over top-ranked Kansas. Kansas suffered its first loss after an AP poll surge while North Carolina remained undefeated. Multiple other top teams also stumbled across the nation.
Toledo Installs Harry Lerche as New Football Coach
Harry Lerche, former Arkansas State player and Toledo assistant coach, becomes head football coach replacing Jack Morton. University President Alan S. Knowles announced the change and said Toledo will discontinue night games and abolish the athletic director title, with duties folded into a new combined role overseeing physical education health and intramural programs.
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Tampa Cigar Bowl Wins NCAA Approval
Tampa will revive its Cigar Bowl as a major college attraction after NCAA approval at a Kansas City meeting. The event, once a charity game with small colleges, now follows guidance from a citizens committee mindful of Orange and Gator bowls impact in Miami and Jacksonville.
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U. S Trotting Association Names Harness Horse of the Year
The U S Trotting Association to name its harness horse of the year at its annual meeting in Columbus. Eddie Cobb of Washington Court House Ohio will be honored as the leading driver of 1956 with $241 000 in earnings and Joe Lighthill of Troy will be recognized for leading the state's race winners with 121 victories.
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Wilt Chamberlain Outcloses Cyclones In Ames Thriller
Wilt Chamberlain led a stiff Iowa State defense but fell short as Don Medsker scored the winning basket in the final seconds. Gary Thompson outscored Chamberlain 18 to 17, while Iowa State matched Kansas with tenacious ball control and a 39 37 victory.
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Dees Tops Big Ten Scoring Race
Chicago report notes Archie Dees of Indiana leads the Big Ten scoring chase with 267 points in 11 games and a 24.2 average. Frank Howard of Ohio State has 232 points for a 21.0 average, with Illinois' George Bon Salle close at 221 for a 20.0 average.
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Rosewall Loses Pro Tennis Debut in Melbourne
Ken Rosewall, in his first pro match, falls to Pancho Gonzales in a five set thriller 6-3 3-6 6-3 1-6 9-7. Rosewall had recently signed a $45000 pro contract with promoter Jack Kramer and remained optimistic about future honors.
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Top ten college teams list includes Wake Forest and others
A top ten ranking lists Wake Forest Oklahoma A M and California tied for tenth with Canisius Virginia Duke Ohio State Western Kentucky and Texas A M.
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Ring Giant Defeated In U S Opener
Ewart Potgieter a 332 pound newcomer from South Africa, lost by a 10 round decision to Jeff Dyer in his U S debut at Valley arena Holyoke Massachusetts. Potgieter showed size but lacked early offense while displaying endurance and a solid chin. He remains a novice as current heavyweight contenders watch. Henry Johnson and Primo Carnera are cited as historic benchmarks for size and weight in ring records.
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Hart Ready Says Manager Hart Ready Says Manager
Hart's manager believes the welterweight prospect will be ready for a title shot this fall. Hart rallied to stop Gene Johns of New York in 1:14 of the sixth round at St. Nicholas Arena, gaining a technical knockout after three knockdowns in one round under New York rules. Johns, 21, failed to continue. Hart improved to 17 knockouts.
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Colts Sign Former Michigan State End
John Lewis, a 6 foot 4 inch 220 pound end from Michigan State, signed a Baltimore contract Saturday after a prior stint with a Canadian team. He had been with the Vancouver Lions during part of last season’s training period.
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College Basketball Scores Roundup
Iowa State 30 Kansas 37. Illinois 112 Indiana 91. Michigan 71 Wisconsin 62. Ohio State 85 Minnesota 75. Purdue 77 Northwestern 57. Loyola Chicago 69 Detroit 76. Washington St Louis 30. Yale 84 Brown 33. Boston University 68 Bates 66. Tulane 68 Kentucky 60. Maryland 66 South Carolina 59. LSU 62 Tennessee 61. Georgia Tech 82 Mississippi 78. Arkansas 67 Texas 66. VMI 94 Presbyterian 87. Other scores include Missouri 35 Illinois 112 and Wittenberg 76 Capital 68.
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Three More Redlegs Sign 1957 Contracts
Cincinnati Redlegs announce three more 1957 contracts: outfielder Gus Bell and pitchers Don Gross and Joe Nuxhall. Bell hit 29 homers and 84 RBIs with a .292 average last season. Nuxhall went 13 and 7 in 1956, while Gross posted a 3-2 record in Havana before joining Cincinnati and going 3-0.
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Football Rules Satisfying Under National Rules Committee
The National Collegiate Athletic Association rules committee met in New Orleans at mid session with chairman Fritz Crisler stating that most are satisfied with the game as it stands. Fewer change suggestions were offered this year than before. The American Football Coaches Assn proposed expanding substitution rules to allow both substitutes and starters to return at least once per period, a plan backed by Lou Little.
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Rockie Signs Cub Contract for 1957
Chicago Cubs announce 24 year old K. C. Wise a switch hitting second baseman shortstop becomes 11th Cub under 1957 contract Wise played all 168 games for Los Angeles last season hit .287 with 60 RBIs and led off in the order He is a Pacific Coast League all star at shortstop.
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Fight Results in Monroe and Toronto Bouts
In Monroe Jimmy Martinez outpointed Clarence Cook over 10 rounds. Martinez weighed 159 pounds from Phoenix, Cook 155 from St Louis. In Toronto Vince Martinez stopped Pedro Jimenez in 7 rounds. Martinez listed at 1564 pounds from Paterson New Jersey and Jimenez at 159% from Spain.
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Middleport Beagle Captures Trophy in 13 Inch Class
In Meigs County Beagle Club trials near Harrisonville on Sunday 44 entries contested 13 and 15 inch classes. Bailey's Queen IV owned by Lester Bailey Middleport won the 13 inch trophy while Cherry Run Spot owned by Carey King Wellston won the 15 inch trophy. Second through fifth places in 13 inch went to White's Lady Joan Cindy and Wakatimba Buddy. 15 inch placed Ceasar IV Ray's Woodrow Duke Elliott Bubbles and Big King.
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Panthers Host Racine Five In Key SECAL Showdown
Athens Ohio prep scene features the Pan thers hosting Larry Morrison's unbeaten Racine Tornadoes in a top SECAL clash. Racine rides a 10 game win streak after beating Middleport belpre, while Pomeroy sits 6-3 and trails in the standings with wins over Nelsonville and Athens Eastern. The slate includes Belpre at Tuppers Plains Racine at Pomeroy and multiple league road games.
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Embry. Thomas Star For Miami Redskins
Miami Redskins take fifth straight with 84-79 win at Western Michigan. The team stands 6-0 in the MAC and 9-2 overall as they prepare for Tuesday at Ohio University.
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Buckeyes Take Big Ten Lead With 85 73 Win Over Minnesota
Frank Howard scored 31 as Ohio State defeated Minnesota 85 73 in Columbus. OSU’s third straight conference win solidified its first place, building a 59 40 second half lead before the Gophers trimmed the margin.
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East Favored In All Star Game At Boston Garden
The East is a three point favorite to beat the West in the seventh NBA All Star game at Boston Garden. East relies on speed while West holds a height edge in this showcase of league stars.
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