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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1957
Page
3
A tersely reported note indicates West Germany's Chancellor Adenauer will meet United States officials as Europe faces growing tensions and the need for coordinated policy. The dialogue aims to reinforce transatlantic ties and address regional stability concerns.
Kansas and Kentucky, two top five teams, won games as Wilt Chamberlain led Kansas past Canisius 66 46 with 32 points. Kentucky rallied to beat Ohio State 61 54 behind strong free throws and rebounding. Kansas faces Northwestern. Kentucky meets Temple as snow cancels several other games.
The Cigar Bowl in Tampa, scheduled for December 28, is cancelled after unable to attract satisfactory opponents. Morton Annis, president of the Cigar Bowl Association, announced the decision following refusals by Texas Christian and Mississippi State, among others.
A United Press survey shows 1957 college football attendance rose in the East Pacific Coast and South while the Midwest and Southwest fell. Total attendance slipped 0.16 percent to 13,931,295 though per game average rose 0.007 percent. Michigan and Ohio State led individual schools. Michigan drew 84,105 per home game. Navy, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Yale noted as weaker hosts.
Defending champion West Virginia Tech eyes its second West Virginia Conference win Thursday at West Virginia State as three league games tip off. Bluefield State plays Wesleyan at Buckhannon. West Liberty hosts California Pa as others clash in a slate marked by shifting averages and standout scorers across the circuit.
United Press selects Jowa Tackle of Gary Indiana 220-pound tackle as college football Lineman of the Year for 1957. He leads with 86 votes to 27 for Oklahoma’s Bill Krisher as critics laud his defensive plays and all around impact.
Navy tackle Bob Reifsnyder, a United Press second team All American choice, is named unanimous winner of the Maxwell Memorial Football award for college player of the year. The Rockville Centre New York native, 20, will accept the honor at a January 14 dinner in Philadelphia. Other finalists include Walt Kowalczyk of Michigan State and Lee Grosscup of Utah.
Chicago White Sox announce two deals adding arly Wynn and Ray Moore to bolster pitching while surrendering Minnie Minoso and Larry Doby for Cleveland and Baltimore. GM Frank Lane cites a pennant capable staff as talks with Yankees, Rays, and other targets continue amid salary minimum and roster rules debates.
The Augies of St. Augustine High meet Fellows ville High at 8 in the Washington Street gym. After a rough loss to Rowlesburg Tuesday night they seek a comeback against the Wolves from Preston County.
Chicago bouts saw Joe Brown stop Joey in 11 rounds in a clash with New Orleans and Sacramento workers. In Albuquerque Fs Folley stopped Jose Edgardo Ronee of Argentina in 2 rounds, ending the card with a sharp finish.
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