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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1955

Page

8

Eagles Rally Past Browns in 33 17 Victory

Philadelphia overcome a 17 point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Browns 33 17. Adrian Burk led with 198 passing yards and two touchdowns while Bill Stribling and Bibbles Bawell scored on drives as the Eagles defense forced Cleveland turnovers and field position dominated by the end.

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Browns Fall to Eagles 33 17 in NFL clash

In a two thirds through season shake up, the Browns blew a 17-0 lead as Philadelphia Eagles surged to a 33-17 victory. Adrian Burk sparked the visitors with two touchdowns and a late rally sealed the win while Cleveland’s defense struggled to halt the Eagle attack. The Bears also gained a deadlock as Chicago routed Los Angeles 31-14, reshaping the Western Conference standings amid a muddled playoff race.

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Carl Jenkins Leads League With SEC Scoring Lead

Gallipolis Blue Devils star Carl Jenkins tops the Southern Eastern Ohio Athletic League scoring list. Bill Sheridan of Pomeroy and Bill Qualls of Pomeroy threaten to challenge if Jenkins slips. Gallipolis’ Tom Me Quaid and teammates like Larry Williams, Jim Cunditt, and Bob Young are noted in league scoring tallies as the SEC adjusts for per game pace and defense.

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Five Factors Prime Bucks For Mie

Ohio State basketball faces Michigan at Ann Arbor on Saturday. A win would secure the undisputed Big Ten title for the Buckeyes and cap a dominant stretch this season.

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Podres Faces Draft Exam Amid Dodgers World Series Fame

Johnny Podres, 23, left handed pitcher from Witherbee, faces a Selective Service physical to decide if he will pitch for the Dodgers in 1956 or fulfill military duty. Dodgers VP Bavasi said trade talks paused until Podres’ status is known. Local board in Ticonderoga will rule within days as older draftees are recalled first. Podres indicated no plans to appeal if classified for service.

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Ironical season closes for Ohio Bobcats era

Ohio University football ends season with a loss to Bowling Green as coach Carroll Widdoes hails the team’s spirit. Halfback Carlos Jackson of Bowling Green and a stifling defense hampered Ohio’s attack while quarterback Don Nehlen and end Jim Krager praised the Falcons. Cassady of Ohio State nears Big Ten scoring title with 16 touchdowns this season.

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Centre College routs Washington and Jefferson 40 7 in undefeated run

Centre College defeated Washington and Jefferson 40 to 7 on Saturday to secure its first undefeated season since 1921. Gene Scott starred with three touchdown plays including a 90 yard punt return and a 14 yard scoring run, boosting his season total to 84 points.

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Three Jockeys Named To Hall of Fame

Baltimore’s Pimlico race track announces three riders to its Jockeys Hall of Fame Eddie Arcaro Earl Sande and the late George Woolf Arcaro led with 443 votes to 114 for Johnny Longden and 4 for Ted Atkinson Voting was by sportswriters radio and TV sportscasters Woolf died in 1946 from a fractured skull after a spill at Santa Anita.

Baltimore Pimlico Jockeys Hall of Fame Eddie Arcaro Earl Sande George Woolf Arcaro Johnny Longden Ted Atkinson Woolf Santa Anita

Braves Draw 1000 Fans at Milwaukee Stadium in 1955

The nuwaukees Braves drew more than 1,000 fans six times during 1955 at Country Stadium Milwaukee, reflecting strong local support for the squad across the season.

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Ez Matched With Rocky's Sparring Foe at Providence R I

Charles is set to box Toxie Hall, a Rocky Marciano sparring partner, in Providence R I. Charles has mixed results this year, losing as often as winning, and once defeated by Tommy Hurricane. Hall, currently unranked, had previously floored Marciano in a sparring session.

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49ers owner Morabito honored by hanging effigy in protest

An effigy of 49ers owner Morabito was found hanging from a light pole in Holyoke amid a tense week of sports and political controversy. The scene, tied to a Redskins vs 49ers showdown and a December football context, drew police attention and broad local media coverage.

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Grid Scores from Ohio State to Xavier Update

Scores list shows Ohio State 20, Iown Howling Gren 18. Ohio U. 0 Denison 27. Obertin Miami 21. Dayton Central State 40, Anderson Kent State 14. Waynesburg Wilmington 19. Marietta 7 Youngstown 44. Gustavus Adel ati Roger Bacon. Cincinnati Elder 1. Cincinnati t Xavier.

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Confusion Clears Over FD CORRIGAN Orange a Teams Bet

Unclear text fragment hints at college football stakes with FD CORRIGAN and a Big Ten context. Mentions Pasadena bound teams and a game outcome against Oregon Mountaineers 26-7. Contains garbled names and scattered references to players and regional teams.

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Toledo Club May Head For Miami Braves Move Realignment Talk

Cairnes, executive vice president, said Toledo may relocate the Braves to Miami for a Florida farm club. He planned to fly to Florida Tuesday to meet city officials and hopes to decide within a week. A franchise shift could trigger exchanges between the International League and the American Association to reduce cross country travel. No American Assn. entries exist in the area. The Braves announced they would not field a team in Toledo at the close of its first season.

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Unbeaten Teams Shaken as Six Drop in rankings

The list of 23 unbeaten college football teams loses six with several smaller schools still leading. College of Emporia Heidelberg Hillsdale Missouri Valley Michigan and others remain undefeated after last Saturday action.

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Ohio State Triumph Over Michigan Stuns Season, Football Clash

Ohio State rides a high season, defeating Michigan 20 to 10 in a late September football clash. Hopalong style humor claimed the day as the Buckeyes secured a clear victory over their rival, signaling a strong start to the campaign.

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Three League Stops Post Season Playoffs

Chicago coverage notes a list of teams and players facing postseason play, with mentions of regional leaders and conference actions. The fragmented text references Teague, Totten, Totten, and other names, suggesting a midseason to postseason context across several cities and leagues.

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Football scores and weekend schedule highlights

Washington 7, San Francisco 38, Philadelphia. Cleveland, Green Bay 31, Chicago Cards 16. Detroit 31, Pittsburgh 28. Sunday schedule at Milwaukee includes Washington at Chicago Cards. Fort Wayne 5, Indianapolis. Troy 8, Cincinnati. Grand Rapids 9, Toledo Marion Saturday. Cincinnati 3, Toledo Marion 1. Fort Wayne 1, Indianapolis 1. Grand Rapids 3, Troy 1.

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Cotton Bowl Eyes Teams as Selection Nears

Cotton Bowl officials eye host candidates including Navy Auburn Georgia Tech and Mississippi with selection two weeks away. Southwest Conference rep will be known Saturday if TCU beats Rice at Fort Worth. Texas Christian favored to gain hosting spot but Texas A M M cannot participate due to recruiting rule probation.

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