Hopalong Cassady and Cisco Lead Buckeyes to Duke Clash
Ohio State faces Duke as Hopalong Cassady and Cisco Kid anchor the backfield in the firstBuckeyes showdown with the southern power. Cassady has five touchdowns this season while Cisco added 34 of 76 yards in a recent drive and an interception return. The Dukes pursue strong stats with Nelson at guard and a large crowd of about 82,500 expected at the stadium.
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Ohio University Faces Kent in MAC Showdown
Ohio University and Kent State square off in a key MAC clash as the Flashes boast a tougher squad this year. Junior Don McBride directs Ohio’s first unit with 18 completions in 20 attempts and 158 passing yards, aided by ends Jim Krager and Jack Viar. Fullback Vern Smith leads the rush with 138 yards, while Don Wirtz adds three touchdowns. Kent counters with a strong line led by tackles Luke Owens and Bill Kerr and backfield threats Stimac Norcia and Blair. The matchup pits Widdoes’ defending MAC title contenders against Kent’s improved rotation as both teams seek dominance.
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Roberts Owns Gopher High in Baseball Record Spree
Philadelphia's Robin Roberts and the pitching staffs of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Athletics set major league gopher ball records in 1955. Roberts pitched 306 innings, yielding 41 homers, breaking the 38 mark set in 1918 by Murry Dickson. Cardinals and Athletics staff figures also show record homers allowed in 1964 and 1953 respectively, with A's mound crew surrendering 174 circuit clouts to erase Detroit's 154. Changing Scene notes coach Trevor Rees of Kent State once assisted Carroll Widdoes of Ohio State in 1945.
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Five Touchdowns In Six Plays Spark Champaign Win
Champaign high school scored five touchdowns in six plays during the third quarter against Danville on Thursday night. Halfback Bill Ohls opened with a 91 yard kickoff return to start the scoring spree, followed by 43 and 46 yard passes, a 50 yard run, and a 32 yard off tackle romp. Final score Champaign 53, Danville 0.
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Patterson Knocks Brad in First Round Match
Patterson defeats Brad by knockout at 2 minutes 38 seconds of the first round in Los Angeles. The bout was a scheduled 10 rounder, Patterson's 26th win in 27 starts and his 18th knockout. Crowd size reported at 6480 as Patterson pressed his claim for Archie Moore's light heavyweight title.
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Athens Bulldogs Face Strong Pomeroy Panthers In Weather Affected Clash
Athens High School coach George Riser says the Bulldogs will be tested by the 2-2 Pomeroy Panthers despite rain and muddy field conditions. Key Athens players include Jim Lee Sim Wolfe Ton Widdoes and Larry Hawk with Joe South Jim Ruthorkle leading a sturdy line as Friday night hosts the Panthers in a pivotal SECL battle.
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Ohio U and Kent face high profile clash in rivalry series
The Ohio University Bobcats and Kent State Flashes push toward a marquee Mid-American Conference showdown. The series began in 1936 with Ohio leading 6-1, resumes since 1949, and has produced tight scores. Both teams boast veteran coaching pedigrees, with Carroll Widdoes and Teague linking past headlines as they again square off.
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Boxing results flash from three cities
Floyd Pate of Brooklyn defeated Cal Brad of Los Angeles by knockout. Armand Savoie of Montreal outpointed Jackie Dean of Dallas. Jimmy De Cerio of Norristown Pa. stopped Jay Anderson of Philadelphia on points.
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Hunters and Dogs Pursue Killer Bear in Upper Peninsula
In the Upper Peninsula near Brimley a bear hunted by Michigan Bear Hunters killed a prize Airedale named Buster. The owner Gary Johnson and Porters dog handlers pursued the bear after Buster disappeared, with a clash that led to a rescue involving Porter shooting the bear as the chase neared its end. The hunt unfolded as trackers weighed whether Buster avenged the canine loss.
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Homecoming Rally Opens Weekend With Balloting and Parade
Homecoming events begin with a rally at 1:30 pm at the stadium ahead of the 2 pm kickoff. Winners of the float parade decorate and are announced at halftime along with the Homecoming Queen. The reception in Ballroom Lounge follows the judging results as nine groups compete for honors.
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OU Soccer and Cross Country Debut at Home
OU prepares for a home debut with soccer and cross country teams. The soccer side, aiming to extend an unbeaten run to six, fields Rowland Okafor Stan Rodman Don Jacobs Nyema Baker George Perplulas Tumberto Jimenez Mahmnut she Ralph Bult Pedro Herrera Chyun yu Pyo and Lumbero Poulos as keeper amid a Dayton Flyers test.
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Purdue and Michigan State Healthy for Big Saturday Tests
Purdue and Michigan State head into a busy Saturday in strong form with full squads after months of injuries. Len Dawson is recovered, veterans Riddle Vincent and Rodger Swedberg listed but expected to play. Notre Dame faces a strong test in East Lansing as Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio State also vie for position. Wisconsin meets USC in Los Angeles tonight as other key Big Ten matchups unfold.
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No Whistle By Refs Criticized
Austin American sports editor Batterson criticizes officiating in a Texas Oklahoma game. He cites a movie showing two Texan players concussed by Sooners actions and a guard injured by a neck knee blow with no foul called. Fort Worth Telegram staff notes large crowd reacting to missed calls.
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Kimberly Kid Wins Gotham Trot at Yonkers Raceway
Kimberly Kid, a 5-year-old trotter from Leonard J. Duck's Allwood Stable, beat rivals at Yonkers Raceway in the $29,000 Gotham Trot. In his metropolitan debut after Grand Circuit fame, the horse finished one and a half miles in 3:08.3, a track record by a fraction of a second.
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