Southeastern Ohio football scorers lead as Armstrong tops list
Dick Armstrong of McArthur tops the state scorers with 42 points after a 32 7 win over Rock Hill. Owen Stotts Chauncey Dover moves to 36, while Paul Bennett Point Pleasant sits at 30. Rio Grande features 11 scorers in a 52 0 win over Mercerville as Athens McArthur Jackson Wellston Rutland push three victories each.
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Ironmen Fall From Top Ten In AP Poll Shakeup
Ohio high school football saw major upsets as Massillon, once dominant with six titles, lost 19-7 to Alliance Aviators under coach Mcl Knowlton. Alliance rose to first, Warren dropped, and other contenders like Portsmouth, Fremont Ross, and Columbus Central also suffered defeats.
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Sooners reclaim No. 1 in AP football poll
Oklahoma rises to the top of the AP college football rankings after an open weekend, receiving 77 of 153 first place votes and 1369 points. Notre Dame falls to eighth following a loss to Purdue, while Purdue debuts at No. 5 with 22 first place votes.
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Bulldogs in Top Shape Says Riser Ahead of Pomeroy clash
Coach George Riser says the Athens Bulldogs are in top shape for Friday's game with Pomeroy Panthers. He notes no changes to lineup, praises defense, and recalls a 13 7 win over Gallipolis as proof of their strength.
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Perez Bucks lightweights After ielory
Lulu Perez of Brooklyn moves to lightweight after a victory over Bobby Woods at Eastern Parkway Arena. The 21-year-old weighs 133.4 pounds and will meet Frankie Ruff on November 26 at Madison Square Garden. Ward against Kilgore also drew a 10 round decision, setting up a November 1 bout for Ward with Bobby Jones.
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Cassady Leads Big Ten Scoring Pace
Ohio State halfback Howard Cassidy has moved ahead with 24 points after two wins over Indiana and California. He scored four touchdowns, twice in each game, to top the Big Ten scoring parade. Wisconsin’s Clary Bratt and Iowa’s Earl Smith and Dick McNamara of Minnesota are tied for second with 18 points. Tad Weed of Ohio State tops conversions with six.
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Illinois Back Worry Hayes OSL Favored
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says Illinois backfield stars J C Caroline and Mickey Bates remain dangerous as Ohio State eyes a return game after last year’s 41 20 upset. Hayes notes needed improvements while praising team spirit tackling and downfield blocking.
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Vie Wertz Keeps Job With Cleveland Indians
Vie Wertz will enter next season as Cleveland's first baseman but vows to earn the spot through hard work. The 29-year-old Pennsylvanian led both teams with eight World Series hits and posted the top SCC average among Indians regulars after a dramatic midseason trade from Baltimore that revived his career.
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Strikeout King Hurls For Syracuse Tonight
John Meyer the strikeout king of the International League starts for Syracuse against Louisville in a bid to close the gap in the Junior World Series. Syracuse trails 2-0 after a 3-1 loss in the series’ second game.
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Ahlberg Leads Bobcats In Early Rush Heavy Ohio Attack
Ohio University relies on 158-pound junior back Ahlberg who has rushed 20 times for 240 yards in two games. Deckman is the next busiest back with 79 yards on 10 carries while fullback Ted Jackson anchors the ground game. Passing threats from McBride Frederick and Brammer frame OU’s offense as Krager is sidelined by a collarbone injury. The Bobcats beat Xavier and Toledo in two early games and prepare for a trip to Cleveland for a Western Reserve clash.
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Wapakoneta High School Drops Football From Schedule
Jos ephs High School canceled football due to player shortage after losing its first three games. Only 17 players were available last week, and games with Lakeview Lima St Rose Rockford and Maria Stein were cancelled.
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Dayton man wins long walk at fall sports show
Wayne Yardo of Dayton won a walking race sponsored by the Ohio Amateur Athletic Assn. The event took place near Venice yesterday as part of the fall sportsman show of the Southern Ohio Dog and Game Protective Assn. He traveled six miles in 47 minutes and 41 seconds.
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Sarazen Cards 62 After Six On Opening Hole
Gene Sarazen opened the 1954 Metropolitan Open with a six on the first hole but finished the first round with a 62 eight under par. This strong rebound showcased his resilience and scoring touch despite a rough start.
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Antonelli Grabs ERA Crown With 2.19 Mark For Giants
Southpaw Johnny Antonelli led majors with the lowest earned run average at 2.19 while posting 21 victories and six shutouts for the New York Giants in 1954. He pitched 259 innings and allowed 66 earned runs, as AP data noted. in the American League Mike Garcia earned the crown with 2.64, narrowly over Sandy Consuegra 2.67.
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Hayes uses Hubie Bobo as bait for Michigan game
Hayes plans to deploy Hubie Bobo as the centerpiece of a strategic trap against Michigan. The Ohio State star has impressed with his defensive prowess and blocking, while rarely carrying the ball in practice. Hayes praised Bobo's football instincts and hinted at a bigger role in the upcoming showdown.
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Lee Roach a noted Ohio fishing reformer profiled
C H Harris profiles Lee Roach of Athens and the Ohio Division of Wildlife as a pioneering advocate for liberalized fishing. Roach argues small fish protection hinders growth and credits open seasons and no size limits with boosting anglers and fish populations, citing Lake Alma and national recognition.
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Ohio high school football poll ranks top teams nationwide
An editorial panel of 23 editors rates Ohio football schools with poll points in a 10 to 9 scale. Top 10 records shown include TM Oh CS Alliance and Canton McKinley with varied records, while many others across Ohio list scores and standings from Fremont Ross to Cincinnati Elder and Columbus Central.
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Two Horses Score Largest Daily Double at Lebanon Raceway
Martha Morris and Cherry Hal combined for the largest daily double of the year at Lebanon Raceway, earning $374.20. Morris, owned by Ben Keller, paid $20.60, $7.40 and $5.80 in the first race. Cherry Hal, ridden by coowner Barney Coe, paid $55.20, $23.60 and $8.20 in the feature. Julia Cornell won the Class B race in 2:09-15, with her chocolate mare moving from third to lead early.
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Powell Meets Norkus on Way to Title
California young heavyweight prospect Powell, 22, 6 3, 215, faces Port Washington’s Norkus in a 10 round coast to coast TV bout from San Francisco on CBS at 10 p m EST. Powell seeks to extend his pro record to 12 straight wins as a rising challenger to Rocky Marciano.
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Belpre Dominates Little Reds 41-0 in Belpre
Golden Eagles press lead in first half and coast to a 41-0 victory over Parkersburg Little Reds at Belpre Saturday night. Larry Nutter runs six yards for the first score, Roger Robinson adds two touchdowns while two others are called back. Belpre’s defense stymies the visitors throughout.
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Morabito Attacks Rams as Dirty Football Claim Sparks Duel
San Francisco owner Tony Morabito accuses the Rams of dirty play after a 24 24 tie in Los Angeles and injuries threaten key 49ers. Rams coach provides a strong denial while NFL commissioner Bert Bell had previously threatened penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct. Banducci vows tougher tactics for the next meeting in San Francisco on November 7.
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