Bratton Returns to Ring After Suspension Fight
Bratton resumes boxing tonight at St Nicholas Arena in New York after a suspension for a lackadaisical performance. He faces Chico Varona of Havana with a pro record of 59 22 3, as Saxton now holds the welter crown. Costa meets Garcia on the Brooklyn card at Eastern Parkway with ABC televise coverage.
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Johnny Saxton
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Havana
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Willie
Carmelo Costa
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Los Angeles
Costa
Gene Smith
Garcia
California
al Cruz
ABC
Ohio State Michigan Meet Snaps Ohio State Michigan
Ohio State and Michigan, leaders in the Big Ten, face stiff tests as Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota battle to stay in title contention. Northwestern has not won a conference game since 1952 and looms next for the Buckeyes while Michigan meets Indiana and Notre Dame faces Navy after a week off.
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Browns edge Bears in slugfest as Graham shines
Don Paul sparked the Browns with a third period touchdown after a Chicago interception. Otto Graham connected on 16 of 24 passes for 182 yards with a touchdown as Cleveland routed Chicago 28 7. The 49ers stayed undefeated with a 37 31 win over Detroit as Y A Tittle and Hugh McElhenny led the attack.
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UNC football star Lambert also shines as shot putter
John Lambert, a UNC junior tackle, doubles as a shot putter for the Tar Heel track team. His hometown is Rocky River, Ohio.
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Coalton Cage Team Seeks Four Open Dates for Season
Coalton coach Gerald Wagner seeks to fill four open dates for the Coalton basketball team on Dec 10 Jan 14 Feb 4 and Feb 18. A Dec 28-29 tournament is proposed with entries invited by writing Coalton High School or calling Wellston 2017-Y. The Vinton Tigers under coach Cecil Davis open Nov 5 at Wilkesville.
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Popey) Wagner
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Smog Fails To Tarnish Rose Bowl Buzz
The Rose Bowl clash sees Southern California Trojans and Ohio State Buckeyes remain unbeaten after weekend wins. The air over Los Angeles carries a rose scent as California and Ohio battle for early supremacy in the Pacific Coast and Big Ten races.
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Ohio Teams Lose Only Seven by Extra Point
Ohio State and other Buckeye schools face mixed results as seven games this season were decided by conversions. Miami, Toledo, and others profited from extra points while Wittenberg and Xavier lost on that play. The article notes Ohio teams’ interstate play and outlines upcoming games across conferences.
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College Football Results From The Weekend
LSU routed Florida 26 to 7 while Florence State defeated Murray State 70 to 15. Ferris Institute and Northern Michigan tied 13 all and Alma beat Grand Rapids JC 7 to ?. Duke topped NC State 21 to ?. Kalamazoo defeated Adrian 14 to 18 and Wittenberg beat MIT 39 to 14. Abilene Christian and Youngstown finished 26 apiece. Bradley fell to Drake 14 to 7. Glenville beat West Virginia Wesleyan 27 to 12. Indiana Central defeated Hanover 45 to 19. Taylor lost 13 to Farnham 23 and Albion dropped Depauw 21 to 19. Lola blanked Oregon State 61 to 6. Carnegie Tech edged Edinboro State Teachers 4 to 6. Brigham Young beat Montana 19 to 7. Stanford defeated Washington 13 to 7. Oregon won 26 to 7 against San Jose State. USC beat California 29 to 13. High school scores follow with Goshen over Union 32 to 6 and Columbiana over Canfield 71 to 12. Buffalo Nichols downed Western Reserve Academy 6 to 26. Cincinnati Hughes edged Western Hills 13 to 6. Mt. Pleasant and Springfield Township Jefferson County played tight. Smithfield won 36 to 6 over Brilliant. Steubenville Central beat Linsley of Wheeling 25 to 6.
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Racine Caps Tie Playoff With 5-4 Extra Inning Win
Racine edged Albany 5-4 in 13 innings to even the Ohio Valley League playoff series two games in. Larry Wolfe earned the win and Ralph Nuzum took the loss as Racine, the defending champion, prepares for a deciding game next Sunday in Racine.
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Owensboro High Football Team Held After Shoplifting
Owensboro High School football players were taken to police court after merchants reported a wave of shoplifting. Coach Joe Brown had 13 players step forward. Judge J. Ernest Jones allowed them to return after promising restitution. Most stolen goods were recovered. two players claimed to have sent loot by friends after Mayfield victory.
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Ohio U. Wrestling Grapples Tough Big Ten Schedule
Ohio University coach Fréd Schleicher outlines a demanding 1950s wrestling slate featuring Illinois Indiana Purdue and Waynesburg plus a four team tournament at Purdue on December 18 and a January 18 matchup with Waynesburg. The coach pins hope on depth veterans and a strong sophomore class to fuel a potential MAC title bid.
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Race Replay of Last Year in Southeastern Ohio League
The 1954 football race in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League centers on a Thanksgiving clash between Jackson and Wellston after Wellston’s 23-4 win over Athens. Jackson and Wellston remain unbeaten, while Athens was shut out for the first time this season. Ron Corradini leads the league in scoring, with Mike Hamilton in third place.
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Bryant Takes Over Losing Texas A&M Squad
Paul Bryant said he is officially taking over the Aggies with faith the team will improve. He warned players against giving up as Arkansas, leading the SWC, faces Texas A&M on home turf and noted his past record of turning around struggling teams.
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Saxton Offered $75,000 LA Title Fight Guarantee
Babe McCoy, matchmaker at Olympic Auditorium, said yesterday that a $75 000 guarantee has been offered to welterweight champion Johnny Saxton for a Los Angeles title defense. Saxton’s manager Blinky Palermo is believed interested. Basilio was also mentioned as a potential opponent.
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Ohio Bobcats Fall 16 13 to Miami in Homecoming Thriller
Ohio University loses 16 to 13 to Miami in the Sesquicentennial Homecoming clash. The Bobcats face Harvard next, with Friday’s trip to Boston and a chance to rebound against the Crimson. Major Hoople predicts a Bobcats win, noting Harvard’s soft schedule and past struggles against tougher teams.
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Buckeye Soph Bobo Shines In Big Wisconsin Win
Ohio State beat Wisconsin 14 7 as sophomore fullback Bobo outplayed Ameche. Bobo’s defense and a 21 point fourth quarter surge helped the Buckeyes reach a Rose Bowl trajectory. Ameche gained 42 yards on 16 carries while Bobo totaled 24 yards and a TD in seven rushes.
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Knsterwald Captures Air Force World Wide Golf Title
Lt. J. W. Finsterwald from Shaw AFB set a single round record with 66 but finished third as EGLIN bases star Lt. Conrad from Gary AFB posted a 72-hole score of 271 to win by 12 strokes over the field. Weaver and others trailed as Norton AFB, England competitor posted 294.
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