Ohio University Adds Florida State to 1956 Football Schedule
Ohio University announces a six home and five away 1956 football schedule under Athletic Director Carroll Widdoes. The Bobcats debut at Florida State September 22 in a night game, then host Toledo October 6 and Miami October 20, with Louisville October 27 and Marshall November 17 at home. Elsewhere Xavier returns, and the slate includes Western Michigan and Bowling Green among MAC opponents.
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Russians Set Sights on Six Winter Olympic Medals
Experts note Russia's tradition of entering only when they can win and amid six days before the 1956 Winter Games in Cortina d Ampezzo observers expect the Soviets to win around six medals. This would place them among the top nations, joining the United States and others, as warmup events in speed skating and ski jumping hint at strong performance and a possible top place.
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Villanova set for tough field at Philadelphia Track Meet
Villanova aims to repeat six-event success after Boston showing as names like Charley Jenkins Ron Delany and Phil Reavis lead a strong lineup with Mal Whitfield Reggie Pearman and other rivals in distance sprints relays and jumps. Other noted competitors include IC4A titlist Charles Holding and Rod Kielard while college and Olympic champions dot the field.
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Wrestlers Host B W Saturday Meet at 2 PM
Ohio State hosts a Saturday dual meet at 2 PM featuring lineup moves. Freshmen wrestle varkersburg YMCA in a preliminary arc. Bobcats regain 137 pound Tom Nevits, with Jon Weins and Jim Hertel shifting to 123 and 130 pounds. Other entries include Sforzo 147, Rudo 137, Karban 167, Zemi 177, and heavyweight Na Al. Don Chadwick advances after upset over Ken Zeman in open rounds.
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Prize Horse Misnamed By Toolmaker
MIAMI FL A freshman team faces Parkersburg IMCA as Joe Ornowski Rudy Napoli Joe Kay Doug Ryan Tad Coschignano and Carmen Baratta are named in a racing context. Serkin previously won a large prize with a horse named Hititlucky at Hazel Park. Hazel Park officials offered $6000 which he declined.
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Falcons Face Bow Bobcats in Championship Push
The Falcons travel to Bow to meet the Bobcats as both teams press toward the title. A win would tighten the race and set up a potential championship showdown.
Three-Way Deadlock Near End in Ohio League Race
Athens, Pomeroy, and Nelsonville sit 3-3 as three-way race for third tightens in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League. Gallipolis and Wellston lead, facing a head-to-head clash that will not alter their standings. Pomeroy or Nelsonville will drop with their meeting. Bowl weather keeps almost 20 games on the slate, with regional matchups including Athens at Middleport and Ames Bern hosting Waterloo.
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Sou chak holds two stroke lead at Calienta Open
Tauana Mex Mike Souchak led the field into the second round of the 12500 Caliento Open Golf Tournament with a seven under par 65. Other early notables included Frank Stranahan Ralph Blomus Rod Funseth and Tony Hoguin. At 71 stood Doug Ford Fred Wampler Marty Furgol and more.
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Jim Tatum on Pan By Student Groups
A fragmentary critique of Jim Tatum after leaving Maryland for North Carolina. It laments the shift in athletic focus over academics, warns of institutional overemphasis on sports, and questions whether Tatum will prioritize the old college try or merely win.
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College star Burnham earns AP Little All-America honor
College football standout Burnham, a theology student from Wnnatun, was named to the Associated Press Little All-America team after rushing for 3,498 yards in 30 games, setting school and College Conference of Illinois records. He plans to become associate pastor and aims to lead the team from his quarterback position.
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Sam Eveland and Young Sign With Cleveland Indians
Sam Eveland and Ch Young signed contracts with the Cleveland Indians bringing to 14 the Tribesmen in 1956. Santiago won two games for the Indians last year after a July call up from Indianapolis of the American Association. Cleveland purchased Younger Baltimore in mid season and sent him to Indianapolis where he hit .366.
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Freeman leads Big Ten scoring as Rams appoint manager
Robin Freeman tops Big Ten scoring with 899 points in the season while Indiana's Wally Choice sits high in accuracy. Tex Schramm is named Rams manager to oversee club affairs as ownership seeks a handover among partners Seley Levy and EdFort Lauderdale.
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Top five college stars named by pro scout Handley
Pro basketball scout Handley names Bill Russell, Sihugo Green, Tom Heinsohn, Ron Shavlik, and Lennie Rosenbluth as the nation’s top five collegiate players. He rates Russell the best big man with stamina, and Rosenbluth the only senior among the top five.
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OU Swimmers Seek First Win at Pitt
OU aims for first victory against Pittsburgh in the Intercollegiate Championship meet, seeking to avenge four straight losses to Pitt. Pitt features five lettermen led by Jim Zarcher and Warren White, with Zarcher the 220 and 40 yard freestyle champion. The Panthers, coached by Ben Grady, previously beat Miami and lost to NC State. Bartels praises Manske and Falsgraf while noting Lephar and O Gara show promise and Costill posts strong times.
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Bartels Zap Leads In One Stroke Open Golf Duel
Bartels holds a one stroke edge as Tad Pot aeter and Ralph Sommers chase in a Tampa Women’s Open round. Mickey Wright from Syracuse and Dick Hamlin from San Diego contend in a crowded field of 221 players. Gary Thatcher competes as 10-round action nears NBC Radio TV coverage tonight. Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons marks 25th straight winter in Florida racing.
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Glouster Gauls Tilt Cancelled Tonight
Glouster's Gullesten-Tomcat Coach John Dunnett has had Glouster's scheduled game tonight cancelled.
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Fans Hope On Lehman and New Dodgers Roster
The Brooklyn Dodgers, facing possible loss of World Series hero Johnny Podres to the Army, are banking on Ken Lehman as a replacement after a strong 21 of 32 starts and a 2.76 ERA with the Montreal Royals. Newcomers include Chicago Fernandes, Charley Neal, Bob Darnell, Chuck Templeton, Charley Thompson, Herb Olson, Gino Cimoli, Dick Williams, Bert Hamric, plus young debuts such as Don Elston, Bill Harris, Bob Walz, Mike Napoli, Jim Gentile, Dick Gray, Jackie Spears and Bob Wil. The brass expects three or four of the newcomers to be ready this season, led by Cimoli, Neal, Williams, and possibly Fernandez.
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Fight Results from Dallas and New York Cards
In Dallas Virgo Axins at 150 pounds beat Clarence Cook of Bastrop Louisiana by knockout. In New York Sunnyside Galen Hardy Smallwood at 157 pounds outpointed Lou Stanick of Youngstown 8 rounds.
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Helfand Attacks NBA Proposal At Boxing Dinner
New York January report shows Helfand blasting the National Boxing Association for a resolution barring a boxer from signing with a manager under suspension. He labeled the NBA move hypocritical, predicting fighters will still face trouble with suspended managers. Radzienda, NBA head, defended the policy amid the Boxing Writers Association gathering.
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USC appoints Hill as athletics director in 1957
Los Angeles reports that Jess Hill will finish his final USC football season and succeed Willis O. Hunter as director of athletics in August 1957 when Hunter retires at mandatory age. President Fred D. Fagg Jr announced the athletic setup at a news conference late Thursday.
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