Ohio U Bobcats face battle in Green and White game
Ohio University prepares for the 1956 Green and White football game at Ohio Stadium with Widdoes testing veterans and newcomers. The 2:15 p.m. clash pits White team quarterback Don McBride and backfield Don Wirtz against a solid Green lineup, with plans to use every candidate and evaluate under game conditions.
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Athens
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Charles Storbart
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Roy Goodwin
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Norm Leggett
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Woods
John McCormick
Paul Gallagher
Cuards
Myron Lepore
Bobcat
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Don Wirtz
Jim Hilles
Vern Smith
Ripple
Don Schulick
National Fencing Championship Opens With 108 Fencers
The National Fencing Championship began as 108 fencers from 39 colleges compete for the title held by Columbia. 1791 bouts are scheduled through Saturday in the Collegiate Athletics meet, with Illinois Princeton Notre Dame Navy and Ohio State viewed as top challengers to Columbia.
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Athens High preps with seven open spots on baseball roster
With the season opener two weeks away Athens High School plans a 10 game slate. Twenty candidates compete for seven vacancies as two senior lettermen catcher Joe Hughes and ally second baseman Hughes hold starter spots. Coach Ed Rannow expects depth and notes offensive potential is uncertain. Uniforms issued today and first outdoor drill set for Monday.
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Buckeyes win in Rollins tournament opener at Winter Park
Ohio State earned its third win in four Rollins tournament games by beating Virginia Tech. NHL playoff semifinals featured New York defeating Montreal 4 2 and Detroit beating Toronto 3 1 as Detroit moved closer to the best-of series.
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Open pro golf field in Miami Beach second round action
In Miami Beach, Florida, Dow leads at 70 with 64s by Dickinson and Maxwell. Dickinson and Maxwell fired 64s at Bayshore Club course tying the 54 year old course record. Cooper, Arzetta tied for third at 67 with Souchak Demaret Inman Biagetti and Finsterwald close behind.
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Athens
Dayton Meets Nemesis In Championship Final at MSG
Dayton's Flyers face Louisville in the NIT final after a 89-58 semifinal win over Brooklyn. Louisville beat St Joseph's 89-79. St Francis and Niagara meet for third. Dayton led early then pulled away behind 7foot Bill Abs and 18 points from Jim Paxson and Jim Palmer.
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Jablon Steals First Base as Redlegs Beat Senators in Grapefruit Play
Cincinnati Redlegs beat Washington 10 3 in Florida exhibition. Ray Jablon Jr. stole a base in the fourth inning, Art Fowler pitched nine innings for Cincinnati, allowing 11 hits. Dick Brodowska started for Washington, and McMillan, Fowler, Burgess and Harmon drove in runs. Redlegs raise Grapefruit record to 8 5, Senators to 5 4 6.
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Smoky Burgess
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Roy McMillan
McMillan
Vinton Quint Champs in Gallia County Final
Vinton Junior High School defeated Rio Grande Junior High 42 to 16 on the Vinton floor to win the Gallia County tournament title. Coach Cliff Wilson’s team was led by Chuck Dowler with 12 points. Cadmus beat Mercerville 24 to 23 for third place.
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Gallia County
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J. Owens
Myers
Two Fighters Linked to Fixed Fights in 1930s Probe
Testimony before Gov Goodwin's investigating committee reveals two fighters admitted involvement in fixed bouts tied to Babe McCoy now linked to a boxing ring operation. Soldier Eddie Stanley and Chief Investigator James Cox recall arranging a Portland box clash for Ira Hughes with McCoy directing the setup. Derak Red Wings extend their NHL playoff streak to 18 years, a record unmatched in the league.
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Derak Red Wings
National Hockey League
Humez Debuts Against Jones in Madison Square Garden
European welterweight champion Charley Humez makes his pro debut in the United States top billed against Ralph Tiger Jones in a televised 16 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Humez brings a 17 fight unbeaten streak and European notoriety as NBC-TV televises the slugfest at 10 p.m. EST.
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Ralph Tiger Jones
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