Wisconsin Favored By 12 Over Iowa In Big Ten Clash
United Press reports Wisconsin slated as a 14 point favorite over Iowa at Madison before Iowa’s No. 1 end Frank Gilliam broke his leg in practice. The game is pivotal for 1955 Big Ten title hopes as Maryland also contends for the top rankings with Baylor, Michigan, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame among others favored in key matchups across the nation.
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New Formations Have Speeded Up Football
The article compares 1939 and 1954 Big Ten statistics, noting faster games, higher scores, more scrimmage plays, and increased total yardage due to T formations and multiple offenses. Passing accuracy rose from .385 to .439 while punts fell 3.6 times per game as teams go for yardage on downs, gaining about 48 more rushing and passing yards per game and about two extra points per contest.
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Ripon at St Olaf in Top Midwest Battle
In the Midwest Conference Ripon travels to St Olaf for a key showdown as both teams rise undefeated after seven games. Ripon relies on Pete Mattacci’s seven TD passes in two games while St Olaf features a deep line and a recent 51 0 win over Northland with Carleton and Coe also undefeated contenders in the race.
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Colorado Guard Back in Fold After Vanishing Act
23 year old Pittston Pa guard Joe Connors rejoined Colorado Buffaloes after he disappeared from the team following bench riding in the Colorado Arizona game. Assistant coach Ray Jenkins said Connors told him he had simply returned to his campus apartment with his new bride and did not inform officials of his location. The incident occurred amid routine preparations for upcoming practices and team activities.
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Cyclone Passing Gains Momentum Ahead of Illinois Game
Iowa State Cyclones extended prep for Illinois with a one hour scrimmage and a long passing drill. Coach Vince DiFrancesca praised improved throwing and greater team spirit after practice. A second scrimmage was set for Wednesday with defense vs reserves running Illinois plays. Des Moines native John Murphy returned from injury, leaving no players on the injured list.
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Hamilton Steps Down As Athletic Director
Berkeley Calif Bru tus Hamilton coach of the United States 1952 Olympic track squad planned to resign as athletic director of the University of California. The university announced his resignation Tuesday night and said the 55 year old will continue as UC track coach a job he has held since 1932.
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Little Series Tied 3 All After Wilson's 10th Inning HR
In Minneapolis George Wilson hit his second home run of the game in the 10th, lifting the Minneapolis team to a 4-3 victory over Rochester. The win evened the Little World Series at three games apiece, with the next game set for Wednesday. Wilson also delivered an eighth inning four-bagger to tie the game, off Tony Jacobs with one out in the 10th.
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Janda Surprised To Get Iowa's First TD
Iowa City report states Cedar Rapids born Jon Janda scored the Hawkeyes first TD of the season in a 28-7 win over Kansas State. The sophomore fullback, who arrived in 1953, rose to No 2 and beat several rivals for the job amid injuries and strong play. Janda credits blockers as crucial to the nine-yard run. He has geology studies at Iowa and earlier star status in Cedar Rapids high school.
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Moore to Defend Light-Heavy Title in London Jan 10
Archie Moore agreed to defend his world light heavy title against Randy Turpin in London on January 10. Promoter Jack Solomons announced the bout after Moore’s bid for the heavyweight title was halted by Rocky Marciano in the previous week.
Dodgers Sign Farm Club Deal With Kokomo Ind. Team
Brooklyn Dodgers increased their farm club network to 15 by signing a working agreement with the Kokomo club of the Class D Mississippi-Ohio Valley league in Indiana.
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