Altenberg Named for UP Honors Altenberg Named for UP Honors
Fort Madison junior Halfback Stan Huston and Mason City junior Tackle Bob Okerstrom earned United Press high school back and lineman of the week honors. Huston starred in a 28 26 Little Six win over Keokuk with 234 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Okerstrom led Mason City to a 13 0 victory over Charles City. Other back candidates included Ron Altenberg of Marion and Glen Walters of Dubuque. lineman candidates included Ted Turner of Corning and Roger Wells of Farragut.
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Ron Altenberg
Marion
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Glen Walters
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City Central
Ted Turner
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Darwin Thompson
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Mustangs
Roger Wells
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Michigan Wolverines prep for Iowa with light drills
Ann Arbor Michigan notes a light workout followed by film review of Minnesota and a scout report on the Iowa UCLA game. Center Jim Bates is expected to play through his shin injury, while Rotunno shows a groin strain and a minor hamstring scare. End Ron Kramer remains out with a bruised chest, possibly limited against Iowa.
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Former Wilson Star Jim Hamilton Top Kohawk Workman
Jim Hamilton, former Wilson high ace, leads Coe in yardage against Cornell with 113 yards and a scoring night. He ranks second to Shady Day in passing, has a strong per carry average near Wayne Phillips, and will play his final Homecoming at Kingston Stadium against Knox. The Hamilton family, including brothers Doug and Dick, anchors Coe’s line. Hamilton’s 97 yard rushing burst prior shows peak form in a season noted for his multi facet play.
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Played Our Best Game Says Sanders After UCLA routs Iowa
UCLA coach Henry Sanders credited his team with its best game of the year after a 33-13 victory over Iowa. He noted the Pacific Coast’s four wins in six against Big Ten foes and said the Rose Bowl offers a chance to meet the Big Ten on even terms. Sanders praised Iowa quarterback Reichow for his sneak plays and fitness.
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Henry “Red” Sanders
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NCAA To Seek Small College Cage Tourney
The NCAA council recommends adding a small college basketball tournament as an amendment to the by-laws. In Chicago the 18 member group approved the plan for a tourney separate from the major event while admitting Long Island University as an associate member and electing the California Basketball Association to allied status. Member schools nationwide have largely complied with the NCAA code, with 95 percent responding to letters of compliance.
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George Pepperdine
Loys
San Jose Tate
Walt Byers
Sweden Wins Fencing to Boost Pentathlon Team Standings
MACOLIN Switzerland United Press Sweden won the fencing team events of the modern pentathlon to move into third place in team standings. Hungary leads the event and the United States sits seventh.
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Navy Irish clash could be nation's top game
Navy seeks its fifth straight win in the annual Notre Dame meeting as the series dating to 1927 shapes up as a pivotal clash. Navy quarterback George Welsh is praised by coach Eddie Erdelatz as the best he has coached, while Notre Dame builds on a 22-7 win over Purdue and new wrinkles including an unbalanced line and seven man defensive line.
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George Welshis
Eddie Erdelatz
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Baylor Drops Five Players From Team
Baylor University dismissed five football players after a late night sighting on Saturday and a 19 7 loss to Texas A and M. Senior center Jim Taylor Dan Miller guard Dugan Pearce quarterback Jimmy Davenport and halfback Paul Caver were named. Caver remains eligible for play only in another conference after a waiting period.
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Jim Taylor
Clyde
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Dan Miller
Port Neches
Dugan Pearce
el Paso
Jimmy Davenport
Ballinger
Paul Caver
Texarkana
Ark
Cassady Leads Big Ten Scoring as Ellwood Ties Third
CHICAGO AP Ohio State star Howard Cassady extended his Big Ten scoring lead with 42 points after a single touchdown against Wisconsin. Frank Ellwood rose into a tie for third with 30 points, matching Wisconsin’s Charles Thomas, while Gerry Planutis of Michigan State sits second with 35 points. Ron Kramer of Michigan remains fifth with 25 points amid an all games counted race.
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Howard Cassady
Frank Ellwood
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Gerry Planutis
Michigan State
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Charles Thomas
Ron Kramer
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Enenes Schwaike
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Former Buc Manager Hired as Braves Coach
Milwaukee announces Fred Haney former Pirates manager signed as Braves coach on a one year contract. Haney released by the Pirates after a three year tenure as pilot. Pirates finished last in the 1955 NL race.
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Fred Haney
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Milwaukee Braves
John Quinn
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Durocher Rejects Offers to Leave NBC Contract
Hollywood news reports Leo Durocher will not consider offers from major league clubs as he intends to honor his contract with NBC for the year. He stated on a sports broadcast with Cleve Hermann that he will stay with NBC despite temptations from teams.
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Cleve Hermann
Sugar Ray Robinson Seeks Comeback Win At Chicago
Sugar Ray Robinson, trim and confident after six tuneups, vows to reclaim the middleweight title from Bobo Olson in Chicago on November 4. He says he can go 15 rounds, eyeing a knockout but prepared to win by decision, and notes Olson’s weight troubles while asserting his own sharpness and endurance.
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Canadian Football League rocked by two scandals
In Calgary the Stampeders face questions over a game tipped off to opponents as Dean Bandiera is fired for allegedly revealing plays to Winnipeg. Ottawa Rough Riders fine 20 players 200 each for sub par performances as roster changes are planned.
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Kentucky Football Fight Over Fake Injury Claim
Florida coach Roy Woodruff charged Kentucky players faked an injury to stop the clock for a last minute field goal. Kentucky coach Planton Collier denied signaling. team physician Dr. O B Murphy said guard Bob Collier suffered a nerve injury. Delmar Hughes booted the game winner after entering with the kicking tee.
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Roosevelt Riders Eye Strong Finish in City Conference
Roosevelt seeks its best season since 1939 with a potential 5-1-3 mark after Friday’s finale as McKinley aims for second place by beating the Riders. Wilson, at 0-5-2, hosts West Water at home and closes season November 4 against Bloomfield, while Franklin and the Mississippi Valley standings highlight the Riders’ high ranking.
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Lombardo Boat Wins Governor's Trophy at Madison Regatta
Guy Lombardo's Tempo VII won the governor's trophy in the Madison regatta Sunday crossing the finish line two feet ahead of Gale V.
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MEY YORK-Ladwis Lightburn Match Summary
In a rough summary from a partly legible OCR, British Honduras native Lightburn defeated opponent Hocine Halt of Algeria by points. The bout took place in Holyoke Massachusetts with referee notes and score details partially obscured.
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Hocine Halt
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Charles Joseph
Sammy Walker
Holycoke
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Kramer Plans To See Aussie Tennis Stars
San Francisco AP ran Jack Kramer, the blond impresario, heading for Australia to sign reluctant amateurs Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall to contracts. He said they were pressured into changing their minds and had promised to join his touring troupe.
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Jack Kramer
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Lew Hoad
Ken Rosewall
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Ten Former Boxers Enter New Hall of Fame
New York INS reports ten boxing greats were elected to the boxing hall of fame at a Ring Magazine dedication ceremony at Madison Square Garden. Named were Gene Tunney, Mickey Walker, Benny Leonard, Harry Greb, Sam Langford, Terry McGovern, Abe Attell, Barbados Joe Walcott, and heavyweights Bendigo and William Richmond. Walker led votes with 105, Greb 100, Tunney 99, Leonard 96 amid a 24-member hall roster over two inaugurations.
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Benny Leonard
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Sam Langford
Terry McGovern
Abe Atell
Joe Walcott
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Griffith Develops Lung Ailment but Is Improved
Washington agent reports 85 year old Griffith owner of the Washington baseball club fights a new lung congestion amid a critical illness. Dr George Resta says his stomach hemorrhage has improved slightly but overall condition remains about the same. Griffith, longtime baseball figure and co founder of the American league, has contributed 69 years to the sport.
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Morrall Emerges as Unsung Spartans Leader
Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty lauds Earl Morrall as a versatile quarterback who can pass, run, and punt. Morrall directed a pivotal second half against Illinois with a 60 yard completion, two TD passes, and a 67 yard punt. He ranks among notable Big Ten quarterbacks and could earn all American consideration if momentum continues.
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Clarence Peaks
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Gerry Planutis
Earl Morrall
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Purdue
Len Dawson
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