Chester High Wins First Football Game in 3 Years
MIDDLEPORT The Chester High School football team ended a three season winless drought with a 44-20 victory over Coalton. Led by fullback Dick Gaul who scored five touchdowns and threw for two, Chester built an early lead, faced a Coalton rally, then pulled away in the final period with Gaul's 50, 40, and 20 yard runs and a 10 yard pass to Elmer Young. Young, Reibel, and Allan Brown starred on defense, with Young recovering three fumbles.
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George Young
Cleveland
Washington
Redskins
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Scarbath
Hugh Taylor
Ken Konz
Browns
Norm van Brocklin
Rats
Lions
Paco Nu Os Uum
Griffith Stadium
Unbeaten Tide Faces Big Ten Title Chase Imperiled
UCLA, 4-0 with a stingy defense, faltered 21-20 to Stanford. Stanford’s Bobby Garrett threw for all three touchdowns as UCLA now must beat Southern California on Nov 21 to stay in the hunt for the Rose Bowl. Michigan State, Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois shown strong in Big Ten action. Ohio State squeezed out a 12-6 win over Penn State and Iowa defeated Wyoming 21-7.
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Southern California
Chuck Taylor
Indians
Bobby Garrett
Chicago
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Michigan State
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Wisconsin
Purdue
Garrett
Red Sanders
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Indiana
Illinois
Ray Fiiot
Winoia
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Minnesota
J. C. Caroline
Mickey Bates
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Caroline
Duncan McDonald
Wolverines
Northwestern
Penn
Iowa
Wyoming
OSU and OU Set for Ohio Showdown Tilt in Week Clash
Ohio State aims to rebound in the Big Ten with a likely setback if John Borton cannot play against Wisconsin in Madison. Ohio University seeks MAC dominance at Oxford as Miami travels to face them, while Akron and Ohio Wesleyan push for Ohio Conference leadership with narrow wins.
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Former Chicago infielder James Delahanty dies at 72
Funeral services are held for James Delahanty, a member of a renowned baseball family of five brothers who played in the majors. Delahanty, who died after months of ill health, worked recently as a street paving foreman. His brothers Edward Thomas and Joseph are dead. Frank, 72, is the surviving member. Delahanty debuted with the Chicago Cubs in 1901 and later played for New York Boston Cincinnati St. Louis Washington Detroit, ending his major league career in 1922.
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New
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Chicago Cubs
New York
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Detroit
Dow Finsterwald Sets Athens Course Record
Dow Finsterwald, former Ohio University golf star serving in the Air Force, shot a 63 at Athens Country Club to break the course record of 65. Playing with Bob Littler, Dick Smail, and Tom Jones, he carded 31-32-63 and matched par on the rest. He also holds a nine hole record of 30 from two months earlier.
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Athens Country Club
Athens
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Dick Smail
Tom Jones
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Giants Beat Jap Pros and College Graders in Exhibition Tour
The Giants posted a 62 to 4 win over a Japanese pro team and defeated Augustana 32 to 14, Millikin 14, and several colleges in Japan. Other results include Oklahoma A&M 14, Delta State 20 and West Chester 64, Lock Haven 7 as part of a 14 game tour featuring multiple exhibitions and college opponents.
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Howard Payne
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New York
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Bluffton
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Tulse
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Emory and Henry
Maryville
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Houston
Arkansas A&m
Delta State
Japan
West Chester
Lock Haven
John Carroll
Case Tech
Hofstra
Wilkes
N. Michigan
Mich. Tech
Florida
the Citadel
Miami
Marshall
Kentucky
Mississippi State
Wayne
Bradley Smu
Rice
Morris Harve
W. Liberty
Tennessee A&i
WW. Va. State
Derby Choice Loses Stock in Pimlico Futurity Defeat
New York reports Porterhouse from Llangallen Farm once led the season yet faded as Errard King, owned by Joe Gavegnano, sped to victory in the Pimlico Futurity. With six wins in eight starts, Errard King challenges winter book favorites for the 1954 Kentucky Derby. The Hast View Stakes at Jamaica is seen as potential to reveal further contenders.
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Porterhouse
M. F. Person
Llangallen
Baltimore
Joe Gavegnano
Errard King
Pimlico
New Jersey
Jamaica
Marshall Drops Home Opener as Redskins Rout
In Huntington West Virginia Miami of Ohio crushed Marshall 48 to 6 in a MAC clash. John Chmara connected with Jim Swierczek for an 82 yard scoring play on the opening drive. Marshall held the first quarter but Miami dominated thereafter.
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Ohio
Marshall
Redskins
John Chmara
Jim Swierczek
National hockey scores round up
Detroit blanked Montreal 4 for a home win while Toronto edged Chicago 2 to 1. Boston routed New York 8 to 2 as Pittsburgh beat Buffalo 5 4 and Providence defeated Cleveland 6 to 3. Troy topped Cincinnati 6 3 and Marion and Louisville played to a 3 3 tie. Toledo crushed Johnstown 6 to 0.
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Boston
New York
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Troy
Cincinnati
Marion & Louisville
Toledo
Johnstown
Ohio U Miami clash may decide MAC title in Miami Field
Ohio University and Miami University, both unbeaten in MAC play, meet at Miami Field Saturday Oct. 24 to settle the race. Ohio U. is 3-0 in league play behind Taormina and Lawrence while Miami tops in offense and defense, averaging 434 yards per game and holding opponents to 156. The winner likely claims the MAC title with remaining games including Toledo at Bowling Green and Marshall at Kent State. Western Reserve visits Cincinnati among others.
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Nore
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Toledo
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Recever
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Ed Merchant
Tirrel Burton
Bob Bronston
Bowling Green
Jim Ladd Hasj
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John Chmara
Aninex
Western Reserve
Cinsinnati
Washington U. of
Texas League Operator Sees Hope for Minors
Dallas club owner Dick Burnett announced progress toward baseball law changes to aid the minors. A meeting with 23 minor leagues and 51 major league clubs produced amendments on voice in law framing, unrestricted draft, partial sales payment to players, radio rights, and a revised minor league agreement to be presented at the National Baseball Convention in Atlanta. Burnett funded the gathering with 7500 dollars, aiming to help retain the reserve clause and curb perceived player servitude.
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Dick Burnett
Burnett
Atlanta
Baseball
Supreme Court
Prentice Wilson
Generals Top Ironton In 46 13 Victory At McArthur
McArthur overwhelmed Ironton St. on Saturday night as All-American back Jack Armstrong sparked the rout with two 50 yard runs and a 25 yard score. The win marked McArthur’s third straight triumph and fourth in five games in a one sided clash.
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Jack Armstrong
Ironton St
St. Johin
State Fox Hunters Start Bench Show
Gallia Academy High School hosts the Ohio State Fox Hunters Association bench show at 8 p.m. tonight in the auditorium. The event includes daybreak fox chases with anticipated 280 entries and decisions posted by Whiectner. Local arrangements are led by Robert F. Gordon, John Morgan, Vernon Kuhn, and Bill Rees.
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Fox Hunters
Gallipolis
Ohio State Fox Hunters Association
Gallia Academy High School
Eye Fox Chase
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Pusouay
Robert F. Gordon
Gallia County Fox Hunters Association
John Morgan
Jtrustee
Vernon Kuhn
Bill Rees
British Miler Attacks Emphasis on Records
Roger Bannister urged the athletics world to focus on sport rather than records. He suggested handing stop watches to keep the emphasis on participation, warned against idolizing athletes, and cautioned against excessive specialization among competitors.
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Roger Bannister
Britain
Bannister
London Federation of Boys’ Clubs
Betsy Rawls Wins Texas Open Title in Fort Worth
Betsy Rawls of Spartanburg South Carolina won the 18th annual Women's Texas Open at River Crest Country Club in Fort Worth with a 5 and 4 victory over Fort Worth amateur Polly Riley. The win earned Rawls $500 after a 74 one under par first round on the 629 yard course.
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Tex
Pattie Betsy Rawls
Spartanourg
5. C
Polly Riley
University of Texas
River Crest Country Club
Army and ACC race tightens after close wins
Army edged Duke 14-13 as the ACC limits bowl entries, while Rice’s Cotton Bowl hopes dimmed by SMU 12-7. Baylor crushed Vandy 47-6. Georgia Tech beat Auburn 36-6 as Notre Dame topped Pitt 24-14. Maryland beat North Carolina 26-0 while Michigan, Illinois, and Michigan State won, and SC routed Oregon State 37-0 to loom in the coast race.
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Olson Given Favorite Role in Middleweight Bout
New York reports Randy Turpin and Caz Olson clash in an international middleweight bout. Turpin, a 2-1 underdog, has trained sparingly while Olson, coming off a Robinson defeat, promises peak form. Promoter Solomons doubts Turpin's prep and hints Olson could seize victory if the fight lasts 15 rounds.
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San Francisco
Caz
Boba) Olson
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Sugar Ray
Rudy Goldstein
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Jack Solomons
Solomons
Olsen
Bates Watkins Tied In Big Ten Scoring
Bates and Watkins share the Big Ten scoring lead after Bates scored two touchdowns in Illinois 27 Minnesota 7 win raising his total to 48 points for the season. Watkins added a touchdown in Ohio State 12 6 victory over Penn to reach 48 points. Caroline sits in fifth with 24 points as Illinois’ J C Caroline remains among leaders.
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Watkins
Chicago
Mickey Bates
Illinois
Ohio State
Bob Watkins
Ilinois
Minnesota
Buckeyes
Penn
J. C. Caroline
Orange Bowl Enters Pact For 2 Years
The Orange Bowl agreed to a two year pact with the Big Seven and Atlantic Coast conferences to supply teams for 1954 and 1955. Oklahoma and Maryland are favored to dominate their leagues and meet on New Year’s Day in the first game under the agreement. Each team will receive 110000 for 1954 and 112000 for 1955.
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Dallas
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Kansas City
Big Seven
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W. Bruce Macintosh
Reaves ©. Peters
MacIntosh
Redcats Dump Buffalo 26-6 for First Victory
Western Reserve of Ohio beat winless University of Buffalo 26-6 after a scoreless first half. Curt Gear scored on a one yard run, Elmer John tied it for Buffalo, then Gordon McCarter Don Bramer and Jack Evans added touchdowns in the third and fourth periods as Reserve pulled away.
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Western Reserve of Ohio
University of Buffalo
Curt Gear
Buffalo
Elmer John
Reserve
Gordon McCarter
Don Bramer
Tava
McCarter
Jack Evans
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