Jeff Jefferson Big Jeff Named CIAA Commissioner
Harry Jefferson known as big Jeff became the first Commissioner of the 16 member CIAA. He coordinated athletics among 16 colleges including Howard Hampton and Winston-Salem Teachers College. Jefferson coached CIAA teams for 32 years with 181 wins and is NAIA Hall of Fame bound. He and his wife live in Philadelphia with ties to Hampton Institute. May 8 tribute banquet will feature Lefty Gomez and George Trautman.
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Reds stumble in New York as Indians crush exhibition
Cincinnati Reds drop 8-6 in an exhibition against the Cleveland Indians after a later rally. Vada Pinson and Hank Foiles homered for the Reds, but the lineup faltered after the fourth inning as New York's Mets series looms. Joey Jay was slated to start against Jay Hook.
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OU Trackmen Test Ohio State in Columbus Meet
The Ohio U. track squad travels to Columbus to face Ohio State Wednesday in a postponed meet. Ohio U. team placed second in the college division sprint medley and fifth in the 440 relay at Des Moines. Ohio State features strong field and sprint events with Middleton in shot put and discus, Warfield in broad jump and sprints, White and McDaniel in high jump.
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Ames Bern Greenies Win Dramatic Sectional Final
Ames Bern defeats Plains 6-5 in eight innings at Amesville to advance to the district at OU. Bill Quinn delivers tying hit and trio of late runs after Plains rallied. McArthur routs Racine 11-0 behind Dick Bates as Pomeroy edges Gallipolis 4-2 to stay alive. Wahama beats Point Pleasant 9-8 in a non sectional game.
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Athens Bulldogs Dominate Marietta In Sectional Opener
Athens Athens High Bulldogs defeated Marietta 13 to 0 in a Sectional baseball game. Paul Ayers pitched a three hit shutout with five strikeouts for his fourth win. Bill Biggs and Dick Duncan led the offense with three and two hits respectively. The win extends Athens’ winning streak to eight games as they advance to the Lancaster finals Thursday.
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Bobcats Cruise Past Morehead in 13-2 Victory
Ohio University Bobcats routed Morehead State 13-2 at home as Bob Vandersleben drove in six with a grand slam. Vandersleben led an 11-hit attack including two hits from four players, while Dan Wright limited Morehead to three runs through seven innings. The win improves Ohio to 11-3 on the season ahead of a Dayton rematch.
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Sir Gaylord Heads 13 Sure Derby Trial Entries
Kentucky Derby hopefuls assemble for the $15,000 Derby Trial at Churchill Downs as Sir Gaylord and Ai dan lead a 13 from the Derby Trial field. Other named contenders include Royal Attack, Roman Line, Sharp Count, Mister Pitt, Boone Co, Lee Town, Bigger Bonus, and Treasury Note amid Derby entry decisions.
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Ames Bern High School Banquet Speaker Ray Mears
Amesville reports the Ames Bern High School Basketball Banquet will be at 6 30 p m Thursday in the high school gym. Ray Mears new Tennessee head coach will be main speaker. Varsity and reserve awards to be presented by Al Bowen and Bill McIntorf. Pot luck dinner. booster club supplies meat rolls and drinks. Attendees to bring own table service.
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OU Drops 5-1 Tennis Match
Ohio University tennis lost to Toledo University by a 5-4 score. Singles saw Nagy and Whiting win for TU while Motz, Julian Whiting, and Calhoun secured OU victories. Doubles were split with Toledo claiming two wins.
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Chicago Moves Ahead in Patterson Liston World Title Talks
Chicago appears to have the inside track to host the Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston world heavyweight championship bout. Patterson says the city figures to be a good fight town and will listen to offers from other cities. New York and Philadelphia are out. New York denied Liston a license over legal troubles and Patterson will not fight in Philadelphia.
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Browns star Jim Brown shoots par at Highland Golf Course
Cleveland Browns fullback and long time rushing champion Jim Brown, who began golf three years ago, completed 18 holes at Highland on Monday with a par 72.
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How's This For A Wicked Slice
St. Paul golfer Stanley Moucha sliced a drive Monday at Phalen golf course. The ball struck a tree and rebounded to hit him in the face, fracturing a facial bone. He was hospitalized for treatment.
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