Big Ten Reign In Bowl Puzzles Coast Officials
In the Rose Bowl era the Big Ten repeatedly outplays the Pacific Coast Conference. The article cites better conditioning or smarter coaching, noting PCC teams led at half or late in games in six straight matchups from 1949 to 1954, with USC beating Wisconsin in 1949 and other close outcomes.
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Michigan State
Bucceroni Eyes Marciano Title After Ten Hoff Win
Dan Bucceroni of Philadelphia defeated Germany's Hein Ten Hoff by unanimous 10 round decision in Milwaukee to press a challenge for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight crown. IBC president Jim Norris indicated a strong win could yield "more ammunition" for a title scrap, though Marciano's camp has final say. Bucceroni weighed 188 pounds, was lighter and shorter but six years younger than Ten Hoff, and nearly stopped him in the final round without a knockdown.
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Milwaukeeditorium
Douglass Lions Edge Watonga In Home Opener
The Douglass Lions beat Watonga 56-52 in their season opener at home to move to 2-1. Robert Rhodes led Douglass with 21 points while Horace Stevenson and Dillard added 24 combined. Watonga trio Walter Johton Frank Neal and Johnson scored most for the visitors. A preliminary game saw Douglass Bees defeat Lawton Dunbar 45-37.
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Robert Rhodes
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Frank Neal
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Horace Stevenson
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Lawton
Dunbar School
Douglass Bees
Aggies Defense Leads Valley as Iba Teams Dominate
Oklahoma A&M tops the Missouri Valley Conference in defense at 50.2 points per game through 13 contests under Hank Iba. Tulsa and Saint Louis follow, with Tulsa at 57.2 and Wichita State leading in scoring at 82.8. Bob Mattick and Dick Boushka juggle the scoring race at 21.2 points per game.
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Aggies
Hank Iba
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Illinois
Texas
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Iba
Mississippi
Tulsa
Clarence Iba
Tulsans
Wichita
Bob Mattick
Dick Boushka
Mattick
Oklahoma City
Boushka
New York
Bud Wilkinson Likely Remains At Oklahoma Amid Coaching Rumors
Cincinnati dateline reports rumors swirl about head coaching openings at major programs including Minnesota Nebraska Iowa State Texas A&M and Kansas. Bud Wilkinson says he is content at Oklahoma while NCAA convention weighs coaching changes rule relaxations and TV telecasting limits.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
Bud Wilkinson
Oklahoma
Wilkinson
Minnesota
Ike Armstrong
Nebraska
Patsy Clark
Bill Glassford
Pennsylvania
Iowa State
Idaho
North Carolina State
Texas A&m
Jules Verne
Siki” Sikes
Kansas
American Football Coaches Association
Cameron Aggies topple Decatur to extend home win streak
Cameron Aggies defeated Decatur Texas 73-60 marking their 20th straight home victory. Led by Rogers Morgan and Al Love with 19 and 17 points respectively, Cameron built a 19-9 lead by the second period and maintained the advantage. The win keeps Cameron 5-1 on the season and sets up a league opener against Northeastern Tuesday night.
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Wilkinson Is Named Press Bowl Coach
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson earned national praise after guiding the Sooners to a 7 0 Orange Bowl upset of Maryland. He credited team spirit over stars as key, citing injuries and a tough schedule including Notre Dame Pittsburgh and Texas. Star back Larry Grigg led the drive with 80 yards of scoring and strong line play fueled the win.
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Texas
Charles Bud Wilkinson
Oklahoma
Joe
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George L. Cross
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Cross
Wilkinson
Larry Grigg
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Okie Doke
President Cross
Young Grigg
J. D. Roberts
Roberts
Sooners
Chisox Acquire Southpaw Help With Four Prospects
NEW YORK The Chicago White Sox bought four top flight minor league left handers to boost Paul Richards' pitching staff. The crop includes Jack Harshman a 26 year old who switched from first base to mound after 23 wins in Nashville last season earning a 25 000 price tag. Also added were Al Sima Jocko Thompson Hal Hudson all with prior big league time. Righthanders include Dick Strahs Tom Hurd Don Johnson with strong Memphis and Toronto showings and Johnson leading IL with a 2.63 ERA. Al Zilian was 16 12 at Oklahoma City.
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Paul Richards
Sox
Tampa
Fla
Jack Harshman
New York Giants
Nashville
White Sox
al Sima
Jocko Thompson
Hal Hudson
Sima
Chattanooga
Washington
Thompson
Baltimore
Philadelphia Phillie
Hudson
St. Louis Browns
Charleston
Toronto
Dick Strahs
Tom Hurd
Don Johnson
Strahs
Memphis
Hurd
Johnson
Yankee
Brownie
Geronimo Beats Indians 47 44 In Non conference Tilt
Geronimo edged FSIS 47 44 in a non conference basketball game after Geronimo girls won 46 29. Edward Bard scored 13 for the Blue Jays while John Conroy had 18 for FSIS. In the girls game Bertha Devine 21 and Edna Devine 20 led the winners Delores Neva Quoyah had 15 for FSIS. Fletcher beat Claypool 46 32 before the Cameron Decatur game at Lawton.
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Indians
Edward Bard
Blue Jays
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Bertha
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Delores Nevaquoyah
Fletcher
Claypool
Cameron-Decatur
Lawton
Early Birds Take Two Of Three In League Bowling
In Tuesday action the Early Birds beat the Sleepwalkers two to one while the Dishrags defeated Pats. Ester Tubbs of the Early Birds posted high series and high game figures including a 450 series and a 169 in the final game.
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Maranville Dies Of Heart Attack
New York City veteran Walter Rabbit Maranville famed as a top fielding shortstop and member of the 1914 Miracle Braves died Tuesday night at age 61. He began and finished his major league career with the Boston Braves, passing away at his Woodside home. Burial is planned in Springfield, Massachusetts. he is survived by his widow Helene and a daughter Mrs. Peter McGuinis of Rochester, N.Y.
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Rabbit) Maranville
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Richmond Nearing League Membership
Richmond appears set to join the Class AAA International League as a full member after a $200,000 fundraising push by four local citizens. Parker Field will be converted to hold 10 000 to 12 000 spectators, with mayor Dr. Ed Haddock praised for driving the effort and Frank Shaughnessy calling the move wonderful and tremendous.
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Sooners Mentioned New Conference Lineups Planned
Discussion centers on possible new college athletic conferences with Pitt, Penn State, Army, Navy, Notre Dame and others. Reports suggest several lineup options and a potential East round‑robin schedule in 1956 that could edge out Army and Navy from the East, with Pitt as a recurring factor.
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Tom Hamilton
Giambra Favored Over Dykes In Midweight Bout
Buffalo’s Joey Giambra a 2 1 favorite to stop veteran Bobby Dykes in a 10 round middleweight bout on CBS TV. Giambra brings a 36 3 9 record with 21 knockouts, while Dykes has 45 KOs in 107 pro fights and an upswing in form. The event airs from Miami Beach with Giambra weighing about 158 and Dykes around 159.
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Oklahoma's Blue Sidelined by Foot Injury
Norman reports forward Ron Blue from Oklahoma is nursing a troubling foot injury from the Kansas defeat Monday night. Coach Bruce Drake says it is unclear if Blue will be ready for the Nebraska game Saturday.
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Kansas
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Court Roundup Six Cage Powers Score Victories Streaks Continue
A roundup of college basketball results highlights Rice’s first defeat 79 66 to SMU and Western Kentucky’s 13 0 mark with a 98 7 victory over Middle Tennessee State. Niagara NC State LSU Oklahoma City and Loyola of the South also won as Holy Cross and La Salle set up upcoming midweek games.
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Gene Schwinger
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Hilltoppers
Tom Marshall
Gerald Johnson
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Louisiana State
Niagara
North Carolina State
Oklahoma City
LSU
Loyola
South
Tigers
State
Bob Pettit
Pettit
Buffalo
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma Baptist
Holy Cross
American International
la Salle
Calame Undergoes Shoulder Operation
Oklahoma quarterback Gene Calame, injured in the Orange Bowl game against Maryland, underwent a shoulder operation after leaving with a 7 0 lead. The surgeon gave no immediate prognosis. Calame has one more year of eligibility.
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Major Bowling Southwest Highlight on Tuesday Night Action
Johnson leads Major League bowling with a three game stretch as Sander and Roy clash, Budweiser edges Pop ular, and Pepsi-Cola defeats Fairmont. Fairmont bowler L Willett posts the night high series and game with 204 and 155 for a 617 series.
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Cameron Fighters Clash With Granite In Aggie Gym Debut
Cameron’s boxing team opens its season tonight in Aggie gym against Granite reformatory. Coach Thompson may card 10 to 15 bouts with top fighters like Dale Kite Gene Glenn Chapman Jack Postlewait and Frank and Carl McClure. Reserve seats are $1.25 with 75 cents general and 50 cents for students and servicemen.
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Wolverines Lose Eighth Straight To Anadarko In Rivalry
Lawton Wolverines drop to 0 8 on the season after a 41 29 defeat to Anadarko. Coach Williams faces Clinton next at home in a 8 p.m. Friday contest. Junior highs fall 30 21, with Lawton trailing 20 13 at halftime.
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College basketball wrap reads mixed results across several games
The page lists multiple scores including East St. Johns 87 to West Virginia 74, Seton Hall 89 over Wake Forest 78, Massachusetts 71 over a Francis Pa FDU foe, Auburn 84 over Howard 56, Western Kentucky 98 over Middle Tennessee 75, and Kansas 58 over Emporia 69. Other figures reference Tulsa Rogers 58 Sapulpa 39 and Baylor 47 vs Texas A&M 45.
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Howard
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Middle Tennessee
A's and Orioles Discuss Trade for Gus Zernial
Roy Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics said the club was not eager to trade Gus Zernial but could consider a very good deal. Art Ehlers of the Baltimore Orioles indicated talks were ongoing regarding the slugging outfielder.
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Roy Mack
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Ehlers
Milwaukee bout gives Bucceroni win over Ten Hoff
Tuesday night results list Milwaukee’s Dan Bucceroni outpointing Hein Ten Hoff in a 188 pound match, with Philadelphia and Chicago winners noted. Other cards show Paul Andrews defeating Larry Watson, Bob Dunlap knocking out George Parmentier, and associated locations including Buffalo Sacramento and Oakland.
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George Parmentier
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Moose) Krause
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