Ohio University Set to Open 1957 Season Against Indiana State
Ohio University readies for its 62nd season with a 2 p.m. home opener at Ohio Stadium against Indiana State Teachers College of Pennsylvania. Coach Widdoes shells the lineup with nine lettermen plus sophomores Ken Fisher and Dick Greens winning starting roles. The Bobcats, averaging 200 pounds on the line and 180 in the backfield, employ a 5-4 defense with early starting positions listed for Stobart Hilles Carney Vair Gallagher Fenik Strang Fisher Yates Greens.
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Akron
Charles Stobart
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Les Carney
Vern Smith
Jack Vair
Paul Gallagher
Ron Fenik
John Yates
Doug Strang
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Yates
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Vair
Gallagher
Stobart
Smith
Cardinals Purchase Pitching Help For Stretch Run Against Milwaukee
The second place Cardinals seek a three game sweep at Cincinnati to stay close to the first place Braves in a tight NL race. Milwaukee leads with a four game margin and a six game magic number. Chicago hosts the Cubs as Warren Spahn chases his 20th victory.
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Browns and Bears clash as rosters slim down before cuts
The Bears favored by seven face the Browns in Chicago as coach Paul Brown plans a final look at QBs before trimming to 35 by Tuesday. Milt Plum John Borton and Jim Haluska rotate, with Bratkowski and Ed Brown also in the mix. Jim Brown starts at fullback for Cleveland while Willie Gainey scores for Chicago against a 1957 3 3 exhibition mark.
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Lew Carpenter
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Zeke Bratkowski
Air Force
Ed Brown
Jim Brown
Hayes Backs Buckeyes Pass Offense After Practice
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes expressed satisfaction with the Buckeyes passing game and overall offense after a recent practice. He noted the defense lagged, saying they must hit harder to advance, while adding confidence in several passes that should complete.
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Ball Burst Delays 1873 Princeton Yale Football Debut
Midway through Princeton versus Yale in 1873 the football burst causing a half hour delay while players hunted for a replacement ball. The incident halted play as officials arranged for a new ball to continue the game.
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Notre Dame Names Co-Captains for 1957 Season
Universities across the Big Ten report on pre season prep. Notable notes include Michigan focusing on pass defense for opening game against Southern California and Purdue emphasizing defense in scrimmages. Northwestern designates Bob McKeiver as top all around in kicking and Iowa reports strong second team performance.
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Redskins Stop Point Pleasant 13 0 In Opener
George Washington of Elanor led by Howard Noffsinger defeated the Point Pleasant Junior High Redskins 13 to 0 Thursday night at Point Pleasant. Elanor gained 201 yards and 10 first downs while the Redskins managed 11 yards and one first down. Noffsinger scored two touchdowns and added a 45 yard run negated by a penalty.
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Torpid Secures Brown Jug in Two Straight Heats
Torpid, a Knight Dream offspring owned by Sherwood Farm, won the Little Brown Jug in two heats at Delaware Ohio. He clocked 2:00.4 in heat one and 2:03.2 in the final after a rain delay, earning $27,205.41. Trainer-driver Johnny Simpson said Torpid was slightly off but delivered a dominant performance as he pursues pacing’s triple crown with next start at Roosevelt on Oct 23.
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Moore Fights Tony Anthony Tonight For Light Heavyweight Title
Boxing tonight features Archie Moore defending against Tony Anthony in a 15 round title bout telecast by NBC at 10 p m EDT. Anthony, 22, plans a fast start then pressure late while Moore seeks an early knockout and carries a long title reign since 1952. Moore’s guarantee is 90000 dollars with Anthony earning 33 percent of gate proceeds over forty thousand.
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Detroit
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Joey Maxim
Louis
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Jack Dempsey
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Ames-Bern defeats Albany in fall league clash
Ames-Bern edges Albany 5 to 2 to snap Albany’s unbeaten run. Hubert Koehler pitched a 10 strikeout win with four walks and six hits allowed. Albany-Sewell’s Grant Sewell issued six walks and 11 strikeouts as three Albany errors aided Ames-Bern.
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Exhibition Pro Football Scoring Weekend Schedule
The report lists results and upcoming games for professional football. Rams beat Redskins 14 to 3. Weekend slate includes Bears vs Browns, Cardinals vs Colts, Packers vs Steelers, Giants vs Lions, 49ers vs Eagles.
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