Bobcats hold Kent test as injuries mount for Ohio
Ohio University beat Kent State 27 18 as Bill Frederick threw two TD passes. Key players Bill Ellis Bill Casto and Vince Costello suffered injuries. Casto sprained ankle and Ellis to be X-rayed. Kent moved on a late pass attack but Ohio's defense held strong after early lead. Cincinnati-area teams, standings, and homecoming implications noted.
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Bucks Beat Badgers Ends Woody Hayes Backlash
Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 23 14 signaling a temporary pause in calls to replace Woody Hayes after a string of losses. The article also recalls past tough moments and quips from college games and a humorous sideline anecdote about Oklahoma coach Bruce Drake and a missing set of keys.
Belpre Eagles rout Trimble 47-14 for league win
Belpre's Golden Eagles defeated Trimble 47-14 to secure their first Southeastern Ohio Buckeye League victory. The win evened Belpre's season at two wins and two losses and three straight league losses for Trimble.
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Duke Fullback Trap Demonstrates 1951 Offensive Plan
Duke football showcases the Fulback Trap with quarterback fakes and a wide backfield. Worth Lutz and Jerry Barger directed the plays as the 1951 roster largely stayed intact except for End Blaine Baton. Steve O'Neill, longtime Phillies catcher, is noted for 16 major league seasons with over 100 games caught in 10 campaigns.
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Browns crush Eagles as Cardinals edge Giants in tight American race
In a weekend of NFL action the Browns routed the Eagles 49 7 to pull into a three way American Division tie with the Cardinals and Giants at 3 1. Otto Graham threw four touchdowns and 290 yards as Cleveland rolled. Lou Gros set a league record with 86 consecutive conversions. Bob Gain suffered a broken jaw for Cleveland.
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Marion Motley
English Horse Wilwyn Wins Washington International Classic
Wilwyn the English colt set a Laurel Park course record 2:30 4-5 for 1 1/2 miles winning the $50,000 Washington International. Ridden by Mann Mercer the horse beat Ruwuhe by a length and three quarters with Zucchero third and Niederlander fourth. Trainer John Waugh planned to ship Wilwyn home Thursday, noting a slight limp but expecting no serious issue. The field drew seven horses from England, Germany, Canada, and the United States.
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No Reserve Problem 145 on Football Team
Cincinnati Summit School for Boys has 210 students with 145 on the football squad. Fourth to eighth graders form house teams plus a varsity from seventh and eighth and Middlers from grades four and five. They play in the Eastern division of the Catholic Youth Organization against other private and parochial schools.
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Aged Trainer Daniel Webster Smith Dies in Florida
Daniel Webster Smith, 83, longtime harness racing trainer in Kissimmee and other stables, died Sunday. He once trained horses on the Grand Circuit and served the local racing scene for years.
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Finsterwald Leaves Golf Clubs For Air Force Service
Athens golf pro Don Finsterwald will report to Lackland Air Force Base in Texas as a second lieutenant. Commissioned after graduating from Ohio University in June, he has earned over 2800 through golf and notable results include a fourth place tie in the Western Open at St Louis and a win at the District Open in Columbus with Roger Pedigo in the SEC Pro Am at Lancaster.
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Finsterwald Sets Pro Golf Record in 1950 St Louis Open
Finsterwald fired a 61 in the 1950 St Louis Open to set a new National PGA record, breaking Walter Hagen's 27 year old mark by one stroke. At Athens Country Club's annual meeting Finsterwald received a lifetime membership for his contributions to golf locally and nationally. He played for Ohio University, helping the Bobcats to a 1951 championship pace, and is the son of Mr and Mrs R W Finsterwald of 20 Church St Athens.
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Unbeaten Ohio Leads Statewide Standings in Week of Football
Ohio State and Miami lead the state with four straight wins as they prepare for key games against Iowa and Ohio University. Findlay and other Ohio squads push their records, while Muskingum and Muskies move atop their leagues. Fortunes shift across the Buckeye colleges as several teams post first victories and close tests in a crowded slate.
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Western Reserve
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Wilmington
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Mt.Union
Akron
Rubber City Crew
Detroit Reds Wings Grab NHL First Place With 6-1 Win
Detroit's Red Wings, in flame shirts, moved to the top of the NHL standings by routing the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 after the Chicago Blackhawks fell 3-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Gordie Howe, Marty Pavilich, and Metro Prystal struck early in the second period as Gerry McNeil was unable to stop Detroit.
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Gerry McNeil
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OU Stars Triumph Over Wonder Bar In Ohio Bowling Meet
OU Stars at Ohio University defeated the Wonder Bar keglers of Glouster on Friday night at Sports and Recreation lanes. Spagno led with a 513 series as the team rolled 2393 in three games. Rose added 500 while Glouster’s E Grinstead led with 496 and others followed with 467 426 and 424.
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Logan Chieftains Prepare for Top-Spot Battle at Middleport
Coach Dwight Diller drills Logan for Friday clash with Middleport, which sits atop the Southeastern Ohio League with 3-0. Logan trails at 2-1-1, with Bob Emerson and Eddie Grandy cleared by Dr J Ward Doering to start after injuries. Emerson and Grandy had limited play recently and Grandy strained a muscle in the last tilt.
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Western Michigan Beats Toledo 19 to 14 in MAC Clash
Western Michigan opens with three touchdowns in eight minutes to beat Toledo 19 to 14 in a Mid-American Conference showdown. Bill Brown scored on a nine yard run and a 13 yard reception, George Heydlauff added a 48 yard punt return for the third. Burt Warrick tallied Toledo's first TD on a 17 yard run after a 69 yard drive. Cincinnati over Wabash 27 to 7 as Gene Rossi throws two TD passes for UC.
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Youngstown College and Marshall Tie In Homecoming Thriller
Youngstown State and Marshall battled to a 6 6 tie before 8000 fans as Joe Jakovina recovered a fumble early for Youngstown and Dick Franko scored on a cutback. Len Hellyer added a 74 yard touchdown reception for Marshall in the third period.
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Falcons Topple Baldwin Wallace in Homecoming Tilt
Bowling Green used the Lyons to Ladd pass combo three times to topple Baldwin Wallace 27-19 before 6100 homecoming fans. A 93 yard run by Lloyd Parkson, who recovered a fumble, highlighted the tilt.
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Bowling Green
Bill Lyons
Jim Ladd
Baldwin-Wallace
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Grid Scores From Saturday and Sunday Football and Cagers
Saturday results include Baylor 21 over Texas Tech 10 and Georgia 27 over LSU 14. Tulsa 26 beat Kansas State 7. Morris Harvey 39 over West Liberty. Davis and Elkins 40 over Salem 6. Fairmont 21 over Concord 19. Sunday notes Ohio College 1 and Xavier Frosh 21 over Dayton Frosh 1. Cincinnati Elder 18 over Cincinnati Roger Bacon 7. Toledo Central Catholic 44 over Springfield Catholic 13. Washington 28 over Pittsburgh 24. Chicago 24 over New York 23. Detroit 24 over Los Angeles 16. Cleveland 49 over Philadelphia 7. San Francisco 40 over Chicago Bears.
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SMU Tops Rice 21 14 in Southwest Conference clash
SMU added a human cannonball Jerry Norton to its aerial circus and beat Rice 21 14 in a Southwest Conference opener. Duane Nutt threw two second quarter TD passes while Norton scored from five yards in the third to seal the victory before 56 000 fans as Rice replied with a 1 yard run by Bill Frazier and a third quarter TD by Mor Stone.
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Reserve Wins First Victory With Stiff Defense
Western Reserve halted Washington University drives in the fourth period to secure a 20-16 win. Reserve interceptions thwarted two late Bears threats, including the final drive with 47 seconds left. Dave Jones and Bob Mayne were ejected for fighting in the third period.
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Parilli Sparks Packers to Rally Over Cowboys
Babe Parilli sparked Green Bay with a late scoring burst to beat the Dallas Cowboys in a crowd of 14 000 National Football League fans.
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College football powerhouses dominate across regions this season
The South and Far West emerge as the top power blocs as interregional play heats up. Michigan State leads the nation with no major undefeated threats elsewhere. Cal, Southern California and UCLA top the Pacific Coast with 5-0 marks. Maryland, Georgia Tech, Duke and Virginia pace the South, while Penn State faces Michigan State and Purdue meets Illinois in key Big Ten games. Notre Dame, Minnesota and others post notable upsets as teams press toward bowls.
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Purdue Illini Stock Topples After Setbacks
The Big Ten standings shifted as Purdue and Illinois dropped from top positions after losses to Notre Dame and Minnesota respectively. Michigan and Minnesota surged, with Michigan routing Northwestern and Indiana, while Wisconsin and Ohio State posted strong showings. Harland Carl and Bob Grimes moved into scoring contention, as the league race tightens behind Minnesota and Purdue.
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Hockey titlists tied for last in league standings
The Pittsburgh Hornets and Hershey Bears, once champions, sit tied for last as both lose Sunday night. Bears fell 5-3 to Providence Reds. Hornets lost 5-4 in overtime to St. Louis Flyers. Buffalo Bisons defeated Syracuse Warriors 7-2.
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Providence
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Syracuse Warriors
Hockey Scores From National League Showdowns
Detroit beat Montreal 6 to 1 while New York drew 2 all with Boston and Toronto defeated Chicago 3 to 2. Buffalo routed Syracuse 7 to 2 and Providence tallied 5 to Hershey 3. St Louis outscored Pittsburgh 5 to 4 as league play produced varied results.
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