Rocky Marciano eyes best shape of career ahead of title defense
Rocky Marciano declares peak condition for his Yankee Stadium title defense. He promises fast start and intense warming routine, recalling past fights with Ezard Charles and Don Cockell, while detailing heavy training and planned drills. Ohio University opens 1955 football season with a new era.
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Don Cockett
Marciano
Moore Yen
Jersey Joe Walott
Traini
Roland Latarza
Cockell
Moore
Ohio University
Ohio Stadium
Parison
Carroll Widdoes
Ste
Nia
Nagurski Jr Enrolls at Notre Dame in 1955
The Minnesota star and son of Bronko Nagurski has enrolled at Notre Dame as a pre medical student and plans to try for freshman football. He is 6-1, 220 pounds, and recovering from an arm injury, choosing Notre Dame over Minnesota due to family preference and his own desire to play for the Fighting Irish.
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South Neers
Bronko Nagurski
Minnesota
Notre Dame
Gophers
Bronko
Nagurski
Internationa Falls Minn
University
Nagur Jr
Florida
Notre. Dame
Tve
Hungarian o cracks Mark in long distance record chase
In Vienna a Hungarian army lieutenant, already holder of two world records, set new marks for three miles and 200 meters during a Hungary Poland dual meet. He clocked 13 508 for the 5000 meters and 13 25 for the three mile event, beating the former records of 13 51 2 and 13 40 4.
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Vienna
Maer Snares
Ve Slim
Radio Aid
Ile
Russia
Vladimir Koenigland
Chris Chataway
Howver
Tharos
Lawrence leads bowling results and early golf comeback note
Lane scores show Lawhead 4 and WATH 0 in a mixed listing while Strawn and others tally various marks. An item notes a famous woman athlete planning a February comeback and aiming for the 1956 Tampa Women’s Open tournament late January.
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Feancer
Tampa
Jackets Ready For Friday's Game At Point Pleasant
Coach Charles McDonald predicts a tough opener for the Yellow Jackets against Point Pleasant Friday night. He says the team is young but improving with injured replacements noted as inadequate. Starting lineup includes Roger Cort, Bob McKinney, Bill Jodson, James Miig, Rephew Coats, Romont East, Larry Easter, John Vroman, Richard Hovatter, Ernie Kauff, Harry Marvin.
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Mavineron
Charles
McDonald
Yellow Jackets
Ty Blacks
Roger Cort
Bob McKinney
Bill Jodson
James Miig
Rephew Coats
Hamilton Entry is Chess Champion
COLUMBUS Charles Heising of Hamilton won the state chess championship during Labor Day weekend with a 6-1 score. He works at General Electric Evendale plant. The women champion is Mrs Alina Markowski of Toledo who won 4-3. She is a regular at University of Toledo Gary Michael 18 of Cleveland won the junior division.
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Hamilton
Columbus
Charles Heising
General Electric Co
Evendale
Alina Markowski
Toledo
University. of
Gary. Michael
Cleveland
Fresh Line Coach Named at Xavier University Football
Ken Jobzison, former center for Xavier University football in 1949 1950 and 1951, was appointed freshman line coach at Xavier.
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Cincinnati
Ken Jobzison
Kavier University
Favorites Survive In Am Golf Playouts in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia the 55th National Amateur Golf Championship advances as favorites remain for the final, with Harvie Ward among the top contenders. The field features many over forty players and several veterans, including 29-year-old Ward, 42-year-old Roberts, and rivals like Ted Bishop Turnesa and Willie Sweeny, who all vie for late‑round glory and a possible title. Prior champions and former Walker Cup players like Roberts and Palmer are noted, while talk centers on experience versus youth.
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Richmond
Harvie Ward
Joe Conrad
Air Force
Jimmy
Te Olger
Tournal
Jimmy Melle
Bil Campbell
Hillman Per
Manutact Roberts
Tater
Ward
Ray Palmer
Ted Bishop
Wile ‘Turness
Wayandotte
Mich
Cai
Tari
Turnesa
Willie the Wedge
North Adams
Archie Moore
Bop Sweeny
Old Palmer
Rocky Marciano
Yankee Stadium
Rolf Palmer
Holder
Archie
Chick Evans
Man- ChamPun
Charley Johnston
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