Middleport Logan game ends in ejections after ugly incident
Seven Middleport players were ejected in a 46–0 loss to Logan amid slugging and unsportsmanlike conduct. Officials reported threats from Middleport players and praised Logan officials for crowd control. Ohio high school athletic commissioner H W Emtschler delays action pending Middleport report.
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Leeka Named Lineman of the Week After UCLA Win
UCLA tackle Bill Leeka 6-0 202 pounds received the Associated Press Lineman of the Week honor after a standout performance in UCLA s 20 0 PCC victory over Washington. Leeka was among six UCLA seniors ending half season eligibility amid PCC penalties.
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Bob Brooks Named Bobcat of the Week After 14-10 Loss
Bob Brooks a 195 pound full back from Winchester Kentucky was named Bobcat of the Week after gaining 84 yards on 28 carries in the 14-10 defeat to Miami. He led both teams in rushing and will receive a Legion plaque. Paul Gallagher earned the WCUB award for strong both ways play.
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Royals Give Stokes Check
Cincinnati Royals officials planned a $10 121 40 check to Maurice Stokes, the former star rebounder, who has been partly conscious since a brain disease last March. A benefit double header by four NBA teams raised funds for his mounting hospital and medical bills.
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Brown On Pace To Set NFL Rush Record
The Browns star Jim Brown leads league rushing with 635 yards on 94 carries in four games, aiming to break the single season record of 1 146 yards set by Steve Van Buren. Rookie Bob Mitchell adds 370 yards. Mitchell averages 8.8 yards per attempt as Brown headlines a scoring parade with 60 points.
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Bass headlines college offense leaders after strong season start
Dick Bass of College of Pacific tops major college rushing with 619 yards and leads total offense at midseason despite a 58 yard, 17 play showing vs Cincinnati. Bob Newman of Washington State still the top in passing. Navy’s Joe Tranchin leads TD passes with seven. Peter Hall of Marquette has 10 interceptions.
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Round Table Tops 1957 Derby Purses With $600,258
Round Table finished as a leading money earner in 1957 earning $600,258 in purses. The Kentucky Derby winner led the year’s earnings among racehorses and connections.
Chicago Cardinals eyeing innovation with double wing-T
Chicago Cardinals coach Pop Ivy introduces double wing-T and triple wing-T in the NFL. The team sits tied for second in the Eastern Division and leads the league in total offense, trading power for more receivers and quicker pass options. Ivy’s Canadian roots shape a 12-man style with multiple wing alignments.
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Ortega Jordan In TV Bout Promises Welter Title Shot
Gaspar Ortega of Tijuana Mexico and Don Jordan of Los Angeles meet in a 12 round rematch at the Lafayette Hotel Long Beach. The winner earns a title fight with welterweight champion Virgil Akins with ABC telecast at 6 p m PST. Jordan previously defeated Ortega in Portland September 17 and drew wide notice for beating Isaac Logart.
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Boxers Scorecard From West Coast Matches
Portland bout saw Benny Moyer outpoint Johnny Saxton over ten rounds. Len Matthews defeated Or lando Zulueta in Philadelphia by decision. Chico Vejar stopped Lem Harvey in Holyoke in two rounds. Sixto Rodriguez won on points against Willie Gilbert in Richmond by ten rounds.
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Ohio University booters open season with 2–0 win over Wesleyan
OU defeated Ohio Wesleyan 2-0 to claim its first victory of the season. Lucien Paul scored both goals with assists from Herb eee and Al Giedraitis guiding Paul through a late clincher. John Jende earned the shutout as OU plans a trip to Denison next Friday.
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Matthews Unanimous Win Over Zulueta In Philadelphia
Unbeaten lightweight prospect Len Matthews won a 10 round decision over Orland o Zulueta in Philadelphia. Zulueta, a 50 year old Cuban veteran, sustained two knockdowns and provided a stern test, while Matthews complained he did not get a strong shot at his opponent.
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NBA Exhibitions Scores From Boston and Philadelphia
In exhibitions Boston defeated St. Louis 108 to 106 while Philadelphia beat Syracuse 121 to 102. Detroit edged Cincinnati 108 to 103 in another preseason game with notable performances from the participating teams.
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Robbins Advances In Senior Golf At North and South
Sixteen remaining players reached the second round of the North and South Senior Golf Tournament in Pinehurst after a first round featuring top seeds Thomas Robbins of Pinehurst and Chick Evans. Robbins defeated P J Farley 6 and 5 while Evans edged George Henderson 1 up.
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Mudcat star Jim Grant shines in AL debut recap
Mudcat Jim Grant, who debuted with the Cleveland Indians last season, posted a dominant strikeout run as he built an 110 strikeouts in 204 innings across his Indians tenure. He logged 636 K in 828 minor league innings across Fargo Keokuk Reading and San Diego over four seasons.
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