Middletown tops Ohio Class AA poll. Lucas stars in win
Middletown remains the No. 1 in the nation in Class AA after a 64–49 win over Hamilton, with Jerry Lucas scoring 31 points to push his 2016 total to 201. Cleveland East Tech rises to runner-up as Zanesville holds third. Deshler leads Class A in first rankings posted.
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Little Bethel Blackhawks Continue Winning Run
Bethel Blackhawks, a 16-man program, extended their streak to 13 with top performers Ed Bode averaging 23.2 and 27 to 29 last season. They beat Bellaire 68-62, while rivals like Barnesville’s Tiny Tim Phillips and St. Clairsville’s Clyde Eads posted big scoring nights. Bridgeport won eight straight led by Johnny Havlicek with 267 points. Senior Buddy Miller nears 1,700 career points as Pleasantville climbs 11 of 13.
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Fight Results From Multiple Cities Reported
Boxers delivered decisive results across cities including San Francisco and Chicago. Spider Webb stopped Rory Calhoun, Harold Games knocked out Harold Smith, Stefan Kedl stopped Willie Moore, and Dell Flanagan outpointed Chebo Hernandez in a ten round bout in Las Vegas.
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Mexico
Hennon Climbs to Fourth in Major Scoring Race
Pitt center Don Hennon raised his scoring average to 26.0 after a 34 point night against Carnegie Tech as Pitt moved past idle rivals. Elgin Baylor moved within the top ten with 24 points for Seattle, while Oscar Robertson led Kansas past Wilt Chamberlain by one hundredth of a point in the race. Both stars were idle for mid term exams.
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Maryland, Bradley fall to upsets in college basketball week
West Virginia remains top in the AP top 10 as Maryland loses 57-48 to NC State and Bradley drops 58-55 to Portland. Jim Armstrong and Dick Jolley led Portland with 40 points as Bradley suffers its third defeat in 13 games.
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Wisconsin Bucks Win as Spartans Slump in Big Ten Action
Wisconsin from the Badgers defense upset Michigan State 66 52. Ohio State also beat Iowa 70 64 as Frank Howard led the Buckeyes with 22 points and 18 rebounds while OSU dominated rebounding 57 34. Indiana and Ohio State sit 3 2, Michigan State 2 2, Wisconsin 3 3 in the standings.
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East Quint Favored in NBA All Star Game
The East led by Red Auerbach faces West coach Alex Hannum in St. Louis with Boston stars Bill Russell Bob Cousy and Bill Sharman starting for the East. West starters include Bob Pettit Slater Martin Maurice Stokes Dick Garmaker and George Yardley with Yardley averaging 27.7 points.
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Bragan aims to teach Indians faster running with Harrison Dillard
Cleveland manager Bobby Bragan plans spring training sessions with track star Harrison Dillard to improve player speed. Bragan and GM Frank Lane seek to apply Olympic sprint techniques to ballplayers, noting Raul Ruiz’s Cuban program influence and mentioning Larry Doby as an example of poor running form.
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Dees Extends Lead As Big Ten Scoring Tops
Archie Dees of Indiana maintains the Big Ten scoring lead with 306 points in 12 games, averaging 25.5 per game after a 33-point outing. Frank Howard of Ohio State is second with 260 in 13 games, averaging 20.0. Pete Tillotson of Michigan is third with 234 in 12 games, averaging 19.5. Don Ohl of Illinois has 230 in 11 games, 20.9 average. Other leaders include Gunther of Iowa and Ruklick of Northwestern.
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Moose leaps onto truck after unsuccessful hunting trip
Emile Unterschute and Alf Dodge were returning from a hunting trip near Wynard Saskatchewan when a moose jumped onto the hood of their truck. The moose then disappeared as the vehicle stopped.
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Bobcats Beat Toledo 69 66 In Fouls Plagued MAC Clash
Ohio U topped Toledo 69 66 as 58 personal fouls marred the MAC game. Toledo hit 24 of 41 free throws while Ohio connected on 33 free throws and 18 field goals. Toledo's Joe Keifer led scoring with 22 points as the Rockets pulled within four at intermission and led late before Ohio's Larry Williams and Bob Peters helped seal the win.
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Machen Folley fight eyed as Patterson title bid
Eddie Machen and Zora Folley, ranked No. 1 and No. 2, sign for a March 17 12 round bout at the Cow Palace San Francisco. If Floyd Patterson refuses a title bout the NBA may recognize the winner as heavyweight champion.
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Harrison Cops $2000: Dow Fires 284
The Ti Juana Open at Tijuana Country Club ends with E. J. Harrison capturing $2000 top money after rounds of 71 71 69 69 280 eight under par. Goosie Hawkins Wininger Hebert Ragan Littler Finsterwald also post strong 281 282 284 totals in a competitive field.
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Cincinnati Police Buy Seven Souped-Up Cruisers
Cincinnati police department accelerates deterrence by purchasing seven souped up patrol cars to outrun hotrodders during speed chases. The move aims to counter faster vehicles and regain chase control.
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Washington Senators sign promising bonus pitcher Bert Guenther
The Washington Senators announce the signing of Bert Guenther a 20 year old right hander from Cincinnati. Guenther reportedly received 20000 and will report to the Fox Cities Wisconsin farm club in Appleton for the Three Eye League season. He is a junior at Miami Ohio University and the fourth bonus player signed by the Senators.
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Ohio) University
SEOAL Games Highlight Seven-Game Tuesday Card
Meigs County League clash and two non league contests join four SECAL tilts to form the seven game Tuesday night slate. Pomeroy hosts Middleport with unbeaten Panthers aiming for ten wins as SECAL leaders. Wells ton hosts Wellston in a second place battle. Athens Bulldogs visit Wellston with Gary McConkey out. Gallipolis at Jackson keeps Slim hopes alive while Ironmen host a single league win. Nelsonville seeks first SECAL victory against Logan.
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Athens Faces Wellston Without McConkey In Gloomy Cage Prospect
Athens high school basketball learns its scoring threat Gary McConkey is sidelined with a badly sprained right ankle. Coach Charlie McAfee considers lineup shifts to add height as the 5-7 guard misses four upcoming games. Gaskill and Coen lead Athens scoring while Wellston relies on Max Walton to push the Rockets.
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