Gavilan Eyes Goal of Two World Titles
In Syracuse Ohio University and coach Claire Dunn prepare for the season opener at Toledo's Glass Bowl set for 8:15 p.m. Tomorrow. The Bobcats seek a strong start as favorites with a veteran lineup and key players like Dave Andrezewski and Ron Bedee sidelined by injury. The Rockets aim to upset as Dunn shuffles offenses and defenses.
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Charles Bar
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Ron Foliano
Sam Greiner
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Lowell Anderson
Bob Penrod
Stan Maschino
Lou Sawchik
Morris Cups Gallia Match Upset in Golf Club Semis
Morris A Morris defeated John O'Dell 4 and 3 in the Gallipolis Golf Club second flight semi finals, earning a spot in a 36 hole final on Sept 27 with Col H B Ecker. In the first flight semi finals Dr Raymond Pope beat Howard I Neal 4 and 2 to face John E Halliday or A A Cornett on Sunday. Other championship flight action resumes Saturday with Bill Burnette vs Vic Hager and Sunday with Howard Baker Saunders vs Ray Clark.
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Joe) Baker Saunders
Ray Clark
Office, McBee Lead League After Thursday Wins
Athens league bowling action at Sportland Recreation saw Office and McBees surge to six points each. Athens Machine moved to five, Oilmen stayed at three, while Ambassador and Martins tied for last with two. Top scores included Calvi n 593, Avenger 517, Woogerd 585, Gagle 493, Holmes 517, Smith 541.
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Call Over Retired to Stud Duties as Money Winning Son
The horse Call Over, famed as the finest money winning offspring of Devil Diver, is retired from racing and will begin stud duties. The move marks the end of his on track career and the start of a new phase in breeding.
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Devil Diver
Yanks Fail To Fool Cholly In Indian St Louis Losses
The Yankees under Charley Dressen dropped games to Cleveland and split a doubleheader with St. Louis Browns, while Dressen scouted from the stands. He predicted his club is better than last year if pitching holds and the same players stay on the field.
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Georgia Tech Favored To Lead All Southeast
Georgia Tech enters the season as the pre season favorite in the Southeast with an 26 game unbeaten run and a strong roster led by Bobby Dodd. Alabama also strong with Tommy Lewis and Corky Tharp, while Florida Tennessee and Ole Miss present high powered offenses and solid backs alongside LSU Tulane and Auburn in the mix.
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Bobby Dodd
Leon Hardeman
Billy Teas
Glenn Turner
Larry Morris
Sam Hensley
Orv Vereen
Bill Brigman
Pepper Rodgers
Alabama
Tommy Lewis
Corky Tharp
Bobby Luna
Tennessee
Bob Neyland
Harvey Robinson
Probable All Southeastern Selections Named By Coaches
Franklin Tennessee E Joe Tuminello La State T Bob Fisher Tennessee F Culpepper Alabama G Crawford Mims Mississippi G Joe D Agostino Florida Ed Beatty Mississippi Q Zeke Bratkowski Georgia Q Jack Parker Miss State H Leon Hardeman Go T H Steve Meilinger Ky F Rick Casares Florida Bratkowski and Parker merit equal rating.
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Zeke Bratkowski
Georgia
John Carson
Mississippi
Reds
Crawford Mims
Ed Beatty
Bear Bryant
Kentucky
Steve Meilinger
Will
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Mississippi State
Jackie Parker
Louisiana State
Joe Tuminello
Gus Tinsley
Charlie Oakley
Speed
Tulane
Max McGee
Pete Clement
al Robelot
Art Guepe
Virginia
Vanderbelt
Bill Krietemeyer
Chuck Newman
Auburn
Miami of Coral Gables
Don James
Frank McDonald
Andy Gustafson
Mack Franklin
Tennessee
Bob Fisher
F. Culpepper
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Miss
Joe D'Agostino
Florida
Jack Parker
Miss. State
Leon Hardeman
Rick Casares
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Georgia Tech QB Rodgers Sets SEC Extra Point Record
Pepper Rodgers of Georgia Tech holds SEC records for consecutive extra points with 19 and for almost field goals with 4 during the regular season. The note highlights notable performances by 1953 season pitchers Roberts Erskine Staley Perkowski and Konstanty who beat all rival teams at least once.
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Pepper Rodgers
Robin Roberts
Carl Erskine
Gerry Staley
Harry Perkowski
Jim Konstanty
Toledo Blues Lead Playoffs With Narrow Victory Over Louisville
Toledo secured a 3-2 win over Louisville to take a 2-1 lead in the American Association series. Sam Jethroe drove in all three Sox runs with a third inning grounder and a two run fifth inning triple. Bob Chakales pitched for Indianapolis in a 4-3 Kansas City win over the Indians.
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Four Teams Remain In Baseball Tourney
In Youngstown the National Amateur Baseball Federation Championship reduced 18 entrants to four. Birmingham Alabama stands unbeaten heading into tonight, after beating Detroit 6-5. Tonight Birmingham faces Lee Youngstown, winners over Royal Oak Michigan 9-5. Detroit meets Chicago, which eliminated Cleveland 5-2.
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Hayes Says Bucks Rounding in Shape
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes reports the Buckeyes rounding into top form ahead of the season opener with Indiana. He notes sharp practice and praises fullback Dave Leggett, a former quarterback from New Philadelphia, for standout work.
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Picking Football Games Tough With New Rule
New York columnist Harold Claassen notes one platon football rivals as difficult to pick under a one platoon rule. The piece lists season winners across major schools including Nebraska over Oregon and California over Baylor with brief rationale and upcoming Friday night games.
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Browns Meet Green Bay in Final Exhibition
Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown faces tough choices as 39 players remain in camp from 52 after trimming ahead of the last exhibition against the Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Stadium. He says a long camp and multiple exhibitions help evaluate talent for the season opener in Milwaukee.
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EaglesTop Lions 28 to 17 in Week Result
Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Detroit Lions 28 to 17 while the New York Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers 28 to 21 in separate NFL outcomes.
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Detroit Lions
New York Giants
San Francisco 49Ers
Michigan State all time scorer Lynn Chandnois
Lynn Chandnois holds Michigan State's all time career scoring record with 31 touchdowns across four seasons, a mark achieved during his MSU career.
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Lynn Chandnois
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