Ohio U Moves Against Rugged Kent State In Key Grid Clash
Ohio University faces Kent State on the Flashes home field as coach Carroll Widdoes reshapes the backfield and line in hopes of snapping a three-game losing streak. Tom Redman starts at right halfback while Bill Stevens shifts to the other halfback. Paul Gallagher starts at left end. Doug Fairbanks returns at center. Don McBride may see action at quarterback. Kent State, led by Trey Rees with 25 lettermen, is favored and features back Ken Horton at quarterback with Dick Mihalas and Billy Whitley at halfback and end Geno Gioia. The Bobcats aim to rebound after losses to Xavier, Florida State, Toledo, and Louisville illustrated by recent struggles.
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Bulldogs Seek SECUL Win At Gallipolis
Southeastern Ohio Athletic League action opens with Athens at Gallipolis and Logan at Jackson while Nelsonville meets Pomeroy and Wellston travels to Middleport. Other games include Rutland at The Plains and McArthur at The Plains as the league slate unfolds.
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Rory and John L Calhoun Light Middleweight Showdown in Cleveland
In Cleveland Rory Calhoun and John L Sullivan square off in a middleweight bout at the Arena tonight with Joey Giardello eyed as the next opponent. Experts expected Giardello to win but his past upset over Bobby Joy produced fresh buzz about the division. Giardello plans to attend to scout, while Calhoun, a White Plains native and Atlanta minister's son, eyes a strong performance as NBC plans a 9 p.m. EST telecast.
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New York Knickerbocker Star Dukes Sums Interest in Trade Debut
Newark dispatch reports Walter Dukes, seven foot Knickerbocker center, as a prominent NBA figure. The Knicks paid Harlem Globetrotters 25000 for the former Seton Hall star last year, a record sum for a basketball player.
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Browns Sign Quinlan to Help Browns Backfield
Los Angeles reports the Cleveland Browns signed halfback Volney Quinlan, 28, who was released by the Rams the day prior. Quinlan stated he plans to join the Browns immediately to bolster the backfield.
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Hunsaker Keeps College Total Offense Lead in NCAA Action
Ralph Hunsaker of Arizona preserves the national total offense lead with 628 yards through four games as the NCAA service bureau notes. He surpasses Stanford’s John Brodie and Utah State’s Jack Hill in rushing and passing, while Brodie shines with 541 passing yards and three touchdowns.
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Cubs Shakeup Signals New Front Office Roles
Chicago moves to rebuild under front office reshuffle with Charlie Grimm named as field manager and Bob Scheffing added in the reorganization. Clarence Rowland remains executive VP as the club aims to lift from a decade of NL struggle and a last place finish in 1956.
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Dodgers Boss Names Newcombe As Promising Prospect
Walter O'Malley, president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, said he will not name any promising players during a Japan tour, mentioning only Don Newcombe who he lent $100 on departure and expects repayment.
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Rolfes Adds New Runners To Ohio University Team
Ohio University's cross country gains two newcomers as Coach Jim Rolfes adds junior Bob Emerick and sophomore George Hall. The pair will join a squad boosted by depth and hill training, ahead of this weekend's meet in Columbus against Ohio State. Senior Frank Nixon leads the effort as the team seeks its first win.
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Yogi Berra Advises Kucks Plus Hers in World Series
Yogi Berra advised starting Johnny Kucks in the final World Series game. Del Webb, arriving from New York, said Berra’s strategy helped the Yankees beat the Dodgers as Kucks limited them to three hits and five balls to the outfield while Berra contributed two homers.
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World Series Summary Home run New York Berra stars
World Series games at Ebbets Field and Yankee Stadium with New York and Brooklyn rosters. Berra hits multiple home runs and drives scoring as New York dominates at key moments. Early games feature several on base each side with Campanella and Berra delivering power in pivotal plate appearances. Third and seventh games highlight strong pitching and fielding from both clubs.
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Seixas Flam Green Chosen For Davis Cup Team
The U S selection committee named Vic Seixas of Philadelphia Herb Flam of Beverly Hills and Sam Giammalva of Houston to the Davis Cup team with Myron Talbert as non playing captain. The move aims to restore the United States to the Davis Cup victory over Australia.
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Scouts for Reds Sign Ralph Babe Pinelli as Scout
Ralph Babe Pinelli, retired after World Series, signed by the Cincinnati Redlegs as a scout. Pinelli previously served as an infielder for the Redlegs before becoming an umpire.
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NHL Scores Thursday Results
Detroit tops Chicago 3 to 1 while Toronto and Boston skate to a 4 4 tie in Thursday NHL action.
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Bucks Hold Slight Edge In Meeting With Illinois
Ohio State Buckeyes attack the Illini in a Western Conference opener. The Bucks aim for a third straight Big Ten title and lead series history 25-16-3. Key players include Don Clark and Jimmy Roseboro on the ground and Abe Woodson for Illinois as both teams drill methods for the 1:30 p.m. EST kickoff.
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Pirates trade Lynch and Peterson for three players
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent outfielder Jerry Lynch and catcher Harding Peterson to Hollywood of the Pacific Coast League in exchange for outfielder Dick Stuart pitcher Roger Sawyer and catcher Dick Rand. Stuart led Lincoln Nebraska with 65 home runs and 158 RBIs last season for a total of 385 bases.
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Rio Grande Forms Intramural Softball League
Rio Grande College forms an intramural softball league under Maurice E. Harter Jr the new director of athletics. Three teams compete at 5 30 in the evening and play will continue as weather permits.
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Another First Year Player Overshadows Lions Victory
The Lions win is overshadowed by rookie performances from Howard Cassady and Don Mellhenny. Schaefer and Keller spark the Eagles, while Blanda kicks four, setting conversions and field goals as the Bears topple Green Bay. Browns also rise with rookies Schaefer and Keller aiding a 14-10 win over Pittsburgh. The Eagles and Browns each build momentum in early NFL action.
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Purdue Over Notre Dame Predicted In Blue Plate Pick
Week's Blue Plate Pick notes Purdue defeating Notre Dame. Analyst Charles Chamberlain cites Purdue’s balanced attack led by Mel Lillard Tom Fletcher and Len Dawson, against a Notre Dame defense deemed insufficient against both run and pass. Other weekend forecasts include Illinois over Ohio State and Minnesota over Northwestern.
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