Browns rally behind Ratterman to down Giants 24 14
With Otto Graham sidelined by a concussion, George Ratterman led Cleveland to a 24 14 victory over the New York Giants. Ratterman threw a 50 yard TD to Ray Mealy and a 14 yard score to Pete Brewster, while Lon Groza added a 21 yard field goal as Cleveland moved toward another division title. The drive featured a clever late surge, with Ratterman and Ed Modzelewski creating the final push.
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Brownsoa
Otto Graham
Cleveland
George Ratterman
Otto
Ski
Ratterman
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Browns
Graham
Ray Mealy
Pete Brewster
Lon Grosa
Dante Lavelli
Bowling Green Faces Ohio U as Rugged Opponent
Ohio University hosts Bowling Green as coach Carroll Widdoes warns of a tougher Falcons foe after BG’s rough 7-0 win for Akron. Bobcats pull upset edge over Western Michigan 40-14, boosting confidence while Jim Hiller adds three touchdowns and Widdoes notes mixed play as Evans and McBride comment on the team’s balance and effort.
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Ohio University
Carroll Widdoes
Falcons
Miami
Bowling Green
Ohi
Widdoes
Western Michigan
Captal Sohin Evans
Uke
Jim
Hiller
Hille
Hilles
Ahlberg
Amberg
Yanks Take Ryder Cup Victory in Palm Springs
In Palm Springs California the United States won eight of the day’s singles matches to retain the Ryder Cup. Sam Snead edged Dai Rees 3 and 1 while Chick Harbert beat Lyn Tommie Bolt beat Christy O Connor and Doug Ford defeated Harry Weetman 3 and 2. Burke Jr. topped Marty Bradshaw 3 and 2 as Jacobs defeated Middlecoff one up and Eric Brown beat Jerry Barber 3 and 2.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Great Britain
Anstone
United States
Sam Snean
Capt
Dai Rees
Chick Harbert
Lyn
Tommy’ Bolt
Christy O'Connor
Doug Ford
Harry Weetman
Ok Burke, Jr
Marty Bradshaw
Jacobs
Middleoff
Eric Brown
Jerry Barber
Marty Purgol
Arthur Lees Band
Buckeyes Face Looming Clash as Hawkeyes Lead Big Ten
Ohio State aims to derail Iowa’s bid to stay unbeaten in Big Ten play after a 20-13 win at Indiana. Hopalong Cassady stars with two rushing touchdowns, keeping Ohio State three points behind the 201 scoring mark. Bowling Green upset by Miami, Mid-American action shaping conference race with Akron and Heidelberg in the mix.
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Ohio
Hawkeyes
Bucks
Ineana
Ilinois
Michigan
Hopalong Cassady
Woody Stalwarts
Hoppy
Indiana
Cassady
Columbus
Miami
Ledskins
Bowling Green
Dayton
Holy Cross
Cheshire Highs Season Ends In 14-7 Victory
Cheshire High School closed its season with a 14-7 win at Point Pleasant over Han yn High School. Key plays included a 40-yard fumble return by Bob Lemley after a low pitchout from Georg Kirby, a 6-yard Fite score, and a late extra point by Gordon. The game marked the final grid contest for eight Cheshire seniors, with postgame notes on other scores around the Western Conference and upcoming home basketball date against Fort Wayne.
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Fannan
Wes Virginia
Georg Kirby
Bob Lemley
Huddy
Fite
Cheshire
Jim Gordon
Tom Cremeans
Gordon
Kirby
Wen
WLT
Los Angeles
Fife
Baltimore
Chicago
Green Bay
San Francisco
Ronnie Leach
Lemley
Detroit
Deve Fulton
Prank Casto
Tosy
Taylor
Don Patterson
Chicago Cards
Pittsburgh
Fort Wayne
Toledo
Mercerville
Cleveland
New York
Chicago Bears
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit Beats Toronto In Hockey Showdown 4-1
Detroit holds off Toronto with a 4-1 victory while New York edges Chicago in a separate matchup. Strong performances from scorers propelled Detroit to the win as Toronto fell short.
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Detroit
Toronto
New York
Chicago
Mitchell Sparks Illini Rally in Upset Victory at Michigan
Illinois coach Ray Eliot credited sophomore Bob Mitchell a 20 year old Negro speedster from Hot Springs Ark with providing the running spark in a 25-6 upset that ended Michigan's bid for perfection. Mitchell ran 10 times for 93 yards and a 36 yard score after starter Jefferson left with a rib injury. Jefferson, Illinois top back, had 14 carries for 60 yards before injury.
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Champaign
Bob S Mitchell
Mitchell
Hot Springs
Ark
Stas
Harry Jeferson
Mitchel
Lichigan
Mlinois
Ray Eliot
Jefferson
Illinois
Dong
Eliot
J. C. Caroline
Caroline
Roline
Milnois
Michigan
Langston High
Ed Langston
Micthell
Timnals
Ed Tilinals
Mr. Mas
Rivals Grapple On Night Of Boxing At St Nicholas Arena
Danny Giovanelli headlines a NYC boxing card at St Nicholas Arena with a dynamic show. Giovanelli defeats Paolo Melis of Italy while other bouts feature Constance and Dillon in competitive showdowns as fighters push for late 1980s prominence.
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NM Doniers
Biers Eigen
Cornell
Etchantae
Ee C. Whcktoos
Danny Giovanelli
Progress Ridenour
Dan- G Reynolds
Chico Vejar
Danny de Peres
St Nicholas Arena
New York
Giovanell
Paolo Melis
Italy
Nce
Bere Aga
Danny Jo
Lula Peres
Beree
Americans and Mexicans Share Jumping Wins at National
Corrigan New York report says the National Horse Show international jumping contest became a US Mexico duel. Captain Billy Steinkraus rode Knight Owl to victory after a jump-off with Irish and Mexican riders. Steinkraus won on time.
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Corrigan
New York
United States
Mexico
Billy Steinkraus
Ace
Knight Owl
Port
Conn
For & Fest
Nautical
Harrisburg Lesshan
Humberto Mariles
Harrisburg
Snova Valdes
Steinkraus
Kiernan
McGrath Killed in Dirt Race and AAA Stops Sponsorship
Two major racing careers ended on the same weekend. Jack McGrath, a 16 year old Los Angeles driver, died in a spectacular crash on lap 16 of the Bobby Ball Memorial race at Indianapolis. The American Automobile Association announced it would end its sponsorship of the championship, citing safety concerns amid rising emphasis on speed and endurance. The Phoenix driver Jimmy Bryan won the 100 mile race, with John Thomson second and George Amick third. McGrath had planned to retire from racing to start a business after qualifying for the 1986 Indiana state series.
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Phornia
Jack McGrath
Los Angeles
Indianapolis Speedway
American Automobile Ass
Cver Rak
AAA
Immy Bryan
Phoenix
Johnny Thomson
Springfield
Mass
George Amick
Andy Linden
North Vernon
Ind
Mechain
Sid the
Obey’ Balt
Janay
Arive
Indiana
Bowl Men Must Take New Look
Bowl selectors reassess after a full Saturday of college football as contenders vie for conference titles. Ohio State Michigan showdown and Michigan State’s Big Ten claim loom large while Maryland Oklahoma and others chase Orange Cotton Sugar and Gator bowls with varying unbeaten records.
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Associated Press
Ilinois
Michigan
College of Pacific
Michigan State
Ohio State
Indiana
Minnesota
Spartans
Maryland
Okahoma
West Virginia
Unson
Terps
Louisiana State
Oklahoma
Bill
Nebraska
Sooners
Huskers
Colorado
Iowa State
Towa State
Missouri
Pitt
Mountaineers
Eorge Washington
Georgia ‘Tech
Tennessee
Auburn
Mississippi State
Kentucky
Wildcats
Vanderbilt
Mississippi
Memphis
Rebels
Minsippi State
Tech Agua
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Sipp State
LSU
Missisippi
Houston
Eeu
Yale
Princeton
Army
Missouri Coach Faurot Receives Board of Curators Support
Cape Girardeau Missouri The University of Missouri board of curators president James Finch says he is fully confident in the Missouri Athletic Program and will not change leadership. Finch notes Faurot, 33, has the board’s backing despite criticism during a losing season.
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Cape Girardeau
Don Faurot
University of Missouri
James Finch
Missouri
Finch
Faurot
Powder Bowl: Pi Phis Defeat Alpha Xi Delta 2–0 at Ohio Stadium
About $800 was raised for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund as Pi Beta Phi edged Alpha Xi Delta 2–0 in the ninth Powder Bowl at Ohio Stadium. Joy Ashley's tackled safety late in the first half produced the game's only score, while Kay Sears and Nannette Robbins led standout passing efforts. Lloyd Wittenmyer, Chuck Alexander, and Bill Forpe named to Powder Banking court.
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Damon Runyun
Pi Phi
Joy Ashley
Alpha Xi
Ro Ferro
Marilyn Paulsen
Alpha Ro Ferro
Alpha Xia
Pi Phis
Kay Sears
Nannette Robbins
Kay
Ninetie
Lloyd Wittenmyer
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Powder Banking
Chuck Alexander
Delta Tau Delta
Bill Forpe
Beta Theta PI
Bears Crush Packers to Extend Winning Streak in Pro Game
Chicago Bears rolled past Green Bay 52-31 to notch a fourth straight victory and tighten the Western Conference race. The Rams faced San Francisco in a pivotal clash as Los Angeles kept pace, while Baltimore and Cleveland won behind strong ground offenses and standout runs.
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Bert Bell
National Football League
Los Angeles Ans
Chicago
Ramning Bears
San Francisco
Bears
Green Bay
Baltimore
Cleveland
Browns
George Rattertran Taleb
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Washehgtons
Pittaburgh Srhicn
Chicago Cardinals
Angeles
Detroit
Ram
Sdl Gillman
Fio
Younger
Larry
Beef Trust
Sarde
San Francico
Los Angeles
Andy Robustell
Rams
Grange Haag
Gene Britont
Ted Wogert
Eagle
Roy Barnt
St Mandram
Lars Toranes
Uchdown
Vic Janowice
Ralph” Guglielmi
New Lex Nips Tomcats 19 13 in league play
New Lexington Panthers rallied for a touchdown in the final period to beat Glouster Tomcats 19 to 13 in Muskingum Valley League action. Scoring came from Glouster with Goodman PAT and New Lexington’s Dillinger on a run.
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NEW Lexington
New Lexington High
Panthers
Glouster
Tomcats
Dallas Rman
Melbourne
Tha Meiure
Psi Twell
Nathan Said
Rere
Oolina
Manle
Southe
Glouster Ginman
Lex — Dillinger
Sidwell
R. Hutchinson
Glouster — Goodman
Lex—Dillinger
Rose Scent Now Strong For Spartans
Chicago report notes Michigan State gains in the Big Ten title race as Illinois upends Michigan, boosting their shot at a first division finish. Illinois’ Bob Mitchell rushes for 173 yards as Michigan falls further behind. Michigan State’s win over Wisconsin adds to suspicions of Spartan strength in conference play.
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Joe Moll
Chicago
Michigan State
Illinois
Michigan
Wolverines
Seveen
Ohio State
Bucks
Iowa
Onio
Minern
Bob Mitchell
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Spartans
Purdy
Cassady Opens Big Ten Scoring Lead in Buckeyes Win
Ohio State star Cassady boosts Big Ten scoring lead with two more touchdowns against Indiana, totaling 16 points for the season. Michigan State’s Planutis stands second with 11 touchdowns and 66 points, while Wisconsin’s Charley Thomas and Michigan’s Ron Kramer follow with 36 and 34 points respectively.
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Cassady
Ohio
Aipamerica Haifa
Big Ten
Buckeye
Indiana
Jerry Planutis
Michigan State
Charley Thomas
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ron Kramer
Turda Miami 7 Bowling Green 0 grid results
Scores and matchups from college football and related games show Turda Miami defeating Bowling Green 7 to 0, with a string of other results including Muskingum 38 Defiance 27 and Ohio State 20 Ohio U 20. The list includes multiple colleges such as Denison, Kenyon, Western Michigan, Mount Union, and Akron in various margins and pairings across the schedule.
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TURDA
Miami
Bowling Green
Wittenberg
Capital
Ohio State
Muskingum
Denison
Hiram
Kenyon
Ohio U
Western Michigan
Bethany
Marietta
Baldwin Wallace
Ohio
Wes
Cincinnati
Akron
Oberlin
Meideiberg
St. Joseph's
Ima
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