Michigan State Tops AP Grid Poll Amid Shakeup
Michigan State jumps from fourth to first in the AP football poll with 1,851 points, narrowly ahead of Auburn's 1,842. Auburn leads in first place votes but MSU gains and faces Kansas State next, while Auburn meets Florida State and Alabama. Oklahoma falls after Notre Dame upset, Texas A&M drops to fourth.
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Gola Discharged to Join Warriors in Time for Big Game
Gola, 1955 56 Rookie of the Year for the Philadelphia Warriors, arrives from the Army and is cleared to play tomorrow against Cincinnati at Convention Hall. With Paul Arizin sidelined by an ankle injury, Gola may shift from guard to forward this week to bolster the club, having trained at Fort Monmouth and Hershey with four exhibition games in recent weeks.
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Corry Area High opens basketball practice with limited experience
Corry Area High School basketball practice began under Coach Vic Cragg with only two returning lettermen from last season's 10 win, 11 loss Beavers. Senior Don Kauer and junior Eddie Latos lead a mix of seniors, juniors, and sophomores vying for varsity berths, including transfer Jim Palmer from Edinboro and a large junior varsity contingent.
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Eddie Latos
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Lee Williams
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Carl Clabbatt
Dan Wentz
Jan von Dresar
Terry Williams
Sid Stewart
Corry
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Rodney Person
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LeRoy Rieck
Larry Gallagher
Mike McLaughlin
Craig Parkhurst
Doug Stewart
Bob McVicker
Dave Hall
Vernon Hatch
Don Christensen
Jim Davison
Garwood Stesdman
Dick Herberg
Russo Wins Nod Over Sub in Brooklyn Welterweight Fight
Danny Russo of Brooklyn edged Pete Schmidt of New York by split decision in a 10 round television bout. Referee Art Marconte scored it even five rounds and six points each, with judges Eppy and Schwartz differing on the victor.
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Futurity Prep winner, Nala, tops Pimlico stake in Baltimore
In Baltimore Nala priced at $12.60 captured the $6,000 Futurity Prep at Pimlico. In New York Mr. Turf paid $14.60, hung on in the stretch to win the Setauket Handicap at Jamaica.
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Top Navy Scout Praises Army Back Bob Anderson
New York reports Navy chief scout Steve Belichick, at the New York Football Writers Winebeon, called Army sophomore halfback Bob Anderson exceptional and part of the best two man backfield with Pete Dawkins. He praised Anderson and Dawkins as the finest set of halfbacks in 10 years, noting they can run inside or outside. Navy coach Bud Leeats and staff discussed upcoming Army game. fullback Dick Dagamipal and tackle Jim Martinez are sidelined by injuries, but Ned Oldham is expected to be ready.
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Delany Loses IC4A Cross-Country Title
Delany a Villa Harbor senior finishes second as Crawford Kennedy of Michigan State wins the IC4A five mile cross country in 24 minutes 148 seconds. Delany regrets hesitating to pursue the leader with two miles to go and trails by 90 yards at the finish. Peter Close of St John s Brooklyn and Fordham s Doh Lulsl finish behind.
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Bowling scoreboard highlights from Avalon and circuit action
Frank Bernardi and Archie Wetmore topped local leagues with high games and series as the Avalon Men's B League, Bowl-Aire circuit and several divisions posted results. Notable scores include 247 and 222 by top bowlers, with several 200s across the A and B leagues and a 310 by Bud Reed in the Clymer division.
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Avalon
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Sonny Staples
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Russ Bemis
Leon Rot
Walt Loveland
Dick Morton
Joe Baresi
Bil and Harvey
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BU Lamielle
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Bud Reed
Hy, Pier
J. Niedomus
Sweeny Gains In Hockey Race
Providence star Sweeney rises in American Hockey League scoring race with four points to reach 23, challenging Hershey’s Wile who leads with 28. Willie's goals total 13 and assists 1, while Dane Fisher stays third with 21 points.
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Dane Fisher
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California Athletic Commission Bans Tommy Jackson
The California Athletic Commission blocks heavyweight fighter Tommy Hurricane Jackson from competing citing safety concerns and licensing issues in Sacramento. Officials say the ban halts all bouts until compliance is achieved.
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Hurricane” Jackson
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Celtics Cager Rejects Accidental Injury Charge
Worcester report says Celtics star Bob Cousy will undergo minor thigh surgery after a collision with Philadelphia center Neil Johnston, who denies any intent to injure. Cousy claims Johnston kneeled to stop him, while Johnston and Philadelphia owner Eddie Gottlieb dispute a deliberate attempt.
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Stellar Crop Of Rookies Noted In National Football Circuit
New York report highlights a surge of rookie standouts across the NFL in 1957. Brown Podoley Galimore Owens Bosseler Sutton Arnett Barnes Harris and many others are shaping a rookie league reputation, with first year players delivering key plays and headlines for multiple teams.
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