Purdue Victory Is No Fluke In Cornerstone Win Over Notre Dame
Purdue upset Notre Dame 26 14 to snap a 13 game unbeaten streak for the Irish. Len Dawson threw eight TDs in two games as Purdue improved to 2 0 and turns to a meeting with Duke after beating Missouri and Notre Dame. Duke also won two, beating Penn State and Tennessee 7 6. Purdue appears the solid favorite.
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Wahama Triumphs Over Wildcats 27 13
Wahama loaded the field with offense after a muddy start in Wetzel County. The Falcons scored early on a 60 yard kickoff drive and added a second TD on a 32 yard pass from David Roush to Roscoe Sprouse, turning the game in their favor.
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Indians suffer World Series collapse sparks clutch debate
Cleveland fans lament a four game World Series sweep by New York as GM Hank Greenberg and manager Al Lopez discuss improvements for next season. The article also covers Wahama and Paden City football highlights and college football results across top programs.
Lions and Rams Face Top Pro Contests This Weekend
The NFL season starts with two key divisional showdowns. Philadelphia Eagles host Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday night as both teams boast 2–0 records. Detroit Lions welcome Los Angeles Rams Sunday as leaders in their division, with the 49ers tied for second after a win and a tie. Giants fall 20–14 to the Colts, while Washington’s 37–7 loss to Pittsburgh forms the weekend’s upset frame.
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Ray Clark Wins Gallia Golf Crown
Ray Clark defeats Dr Raymond T. Allison 6 and 4 to win Gallipolis Golf Club championship flight in a 36 hole final. Clark led in both sessions with birdies and steady play, finishing 148 to 152 for Allison as the course par was 176.
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Tribe Announces Series Refund Plan
Holders of the 66 000 tickets sold for Sunday's World Series game at Cleveland Stadium, now canceled by New York's four game sweep, may obtain refunds for the full face value. Refunds available at any Central National Bank in Cleveland or by mailing tickets to the Cleveland Baseball Co World Series Department.
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Durocher Denies Quitting Giants and Baseball
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher says he has no plans to quit baseball and will return in 1955 to chase a second straight pennant. He leaves for Beverly Hills with wife Laraine and children Michele and Chris, dismissing rumors of retirement and discontent with president Horace Stoneham.
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Plans Made To Greet Lopez In Tampa Event
Tampa plans a celebration for Al Lopez homecoming with bands beauty queens civic groups junior teams and fans. A parade from Lopez Field to his neighborhood is set for Wednesday as Mayor Hixon says Tampans back him after the Indians World Series loss to the Giants.
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Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Rout Lakin Red Raiders 33 7
Chauncey-Dover rebounded from a rough week with a 33 7 home win over Lakin in Memorial Stadium. Stotts and O Nail led the offense with multiple scores while Chauncey rolled up 17 first downs to five for Lakin as the Devils regained momentum after a disrupted schedule.
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Buckeyes Eye Road Test Against Illinois In Interstate Clash
Ohio State Buckeyes ride a string of wins over Indiana and California as they travel to Illinois to challenge Ray Eliot’s Illini. The weekend slate also features 12 interstate games with Cincinnati leading the state in scoring after three wins, while Defiance ends a nine game winning streak.
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College Football Scores From Around the Nation
A flood of college games saw many teams post wins including Alabama 78 over Vanderbilt 14 and Rice 41 over Cornell 20. Notable results include Florida 19 at Auburn 13 and Mississippi State 46 to 13 over Arkansas State.
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Racine Tops CAC In Exhibition Game
Racine defeated the Columbus Athletic Club 10 to 5 in an exhibition. Mel Clark of the Phillies led the winners with a triple a homer and two walks. Luther Tucker of the Cotton State League caught the game for Racine and batted 312 for the season. Dick Walters allowed four runs in five innings before Larry Wolfe finished with a shutout fifth.
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Point Pleasant Man Tops Trapshooters at Gallia Club
Red Moore of Point Pleasant posted the high score Sunday morning at the Gallia County Gun Club by breaking 24 of 25 clay pigeons in one trap, and won two other shoots with 23 of 25. Dayton’s Charlie Jones and Gallipolis’ Harland Richards each shot 22 of 25 to win a squad. Middleport’s Dr Clyde Ingels shot 23 of 25 to win the final. The club announced its annual picnic for members and families next Sunday on Buckridge Road.
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Record ABC reports 6911 bowling alleys in 1953 54 season
The American Bowling Congress says 6911 certified bowling establishments operated during the 1953 54 season ending July 31, a new peak for the organization and the industry.
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Athens JV Football Beats Middletown 7 6
Athens High School junior varsity footballers defeated Middletown 7 to 6 on Saturday. Tom Widdoes scored the touchdown and the extra point. Athens will host McArthur next Saturday.
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Football Dinner Set by The Plains Athletic Association
The Plains Athletic Association will sponsor a football team dinner on Wednesday at 6 p m in the Community Room. All are invited provided they bring a covered dish and their own table service.
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Stroh's Beer Wins National Pin Title in Bowling
Stroh's Beer of Detroit captured the national five-man team elimination title with a 12 game total of 11 881 points. Maibach Furniture of Akron finished second with 11 813. The two teams advance to a 24 game home and home championship series set for November 27 28 in Akron and December 4 5 in Detroit.
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Kent State poses threat to Bobcats in MAC race
Ohio U faces tough tests as Kent State, Western Reserve loom. The Bobcats must rebound after a Toledo setback and rely on sophomores Gawronski or Wair to replace injured end Krager. Ohio U's depth, defensive line and backfield remain solid despite losses.
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Dawson Leads Lafayette Upset of Notre Dame
Leonard Ray Dawson the 19 year old Purdue transfer beat Notre Dame 27 to 14 as Lafayette upset the Irish. Dawson a quiet 178 pound family man spent Sunday with his wife and 5 month old daughter after marrying his Alliance high school sweetheart last year.
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Yonkers Suspends Cecil Champion After Harness Collision
Sulky driver Cecil Champion of Centerbury Ohio received a six night suspension at Yonkers Raceway after his horse William A. clashed with another runner, unseating Champion in the first harness race Friday. He was cited for interference.
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Moon and Grim Named Rookies of the Year
The Sporting News named Wally Moon of the St. Louis Cardinals and Bob Grim of the New York Yankees as major league rookies of the year yesterday.
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