Cowpoke Hope Rivalry Test For Sooners In Norman
Oklahoma State faces Oklahoma in the annual grudge game at Norman as Cliff Speegie’s Cowboys, led by Dick Sperger and Dave Cross, seek a bold upset. The article highlights polling quarterbacking depth, Cameron Aggies punting prowess, and Shrine Bowl prep, noting West beat East 13 12 and Jr. college prospects leaving Cameron.
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Notbal
Oklahoma State
Oklahoma
Norman
Cliff Speegie
Sooners
Kansas
Dick Sperger
Dave Cross
Punt Return by McDonald Turns Tide in 1955 Sugar Bowl
In the 1955 Sugar Bowl Oklahoma defeats Maryland 20 to 1 as Tomm y McDonald’s 33 yard punt return early in the third period sparks the Sooners. Oklahoma then scores on a 19 yard McDonald pass to Burris and a Dodd 82 yard interception return seals the win. Bud Wilkinson and Jim Tatum credit McDonald’s punt as the turning point.
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McDonald
Terps
Bob Roobing
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Sooners
Maryland
Fad Vereb
Vereb T
Vereb
Jay O’neal
Tamburello
Don Stiller
Terrapins
All America
Bob Burris
Billy Percer
O'Neal
Carl Dodd
Bud Wilkinson
Jim Tatum
Mitchell To Hear KU Offer Today
Lawrence Kansas officials will meet with Arkansas football coach Jack Mitchell today regarding the Kansas head coaching vacancy. Mitchell, a Kansas native and former Wichita State coach, is viewed as the leading candidate. Arkansas boosters have reportedly contacted other coaches about the job if Mitchell leaves.
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Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
Jack Mitchell
Arkansas
Mitchell
Kansas
Wichita University
Dutch Lanborg
Kangas
Chuck Mather
Little Rock
Ark
The
Democrat
Jack Keady
Sail Tommy Fprotha
Oregon State
Jim Myers
Iowa State
Razor~ Back “Boosters
Daugherty Sees Michigan State Atop Nation In Polls
EAST LANSING Mich Duffy and Daugherty argue MSU should be ranked first in football polls. They note big opponents like Michigan Notre Dame and Purdue shaped the schedule, defend their strong record against Ohio State, and call for an even Big Ten schedule to balance votes.
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East Lansing
Mich
Duffy
Daugherty
Michigan State
Auburn
Ohio State
Purdue
TCS
Msu-Buckeye
Biggie Munn
MSU
Spartan
All-Ivy Stars Are Revealed
The 1957 Associated Press All-Ivy football team spotlights three Ivy standouts from Dartmouth Yale and Princeton with guards and a single wing quarterback leading the offense. Notables include Joe Palermo Dartmouth guard and Yale captain Jack Embersus, with Princeton captain Jack Sapoch at blocking back.
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Hugh Fullerton Jr
Associated Press
Dartmouth
Joe Palermo
Yale
Jack Embersus
Princeton
Jack Sapoch
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Brown
Corel
Columbia
FAM
Mike Vavallan
Ynne
Winnetka
Dive Moss
Marblehead
Mass
Bob Shaunegay
Hunlur
Athebarn
Mazz
Hordut Fenn
Winder
Cuards
Lowell Mass
John Embersits
Baty
Pills H
Spirit Breaks Figure In Army Navy Series
Navy favored by experts in the 58th Army Navy clash at Municipal Stadium. Weather and breaks could decide the outcome as Army and Navy meet for the eighth time under Blaik and Erdelatz. Bourland Dawkins Anderson Hurst Oldham Foerestal among key players. Navy leads 4-2-1 in series. If Navy wins a Cotton Bowl bid is likely.
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Spirit
Philadelphia
Navy
Army
Eddie Erdelatz
Municipal Stadium
Earl Blaik
Blaik
Erdelatz
Bourland
Blaik Arid Erdelatz
Navy Boasts Tiny Halfback In Army Navy Tilt
Ronnie Frence, a 150-pound Navy halfback at five feet six, earns a rare start for the service academy clash in Philadelphia. Once denied by height limits, he joined Navy after trying Notre Dame and Case Institute, rising from junior varsity to second string before earning a varsity role behind Ned Oldham under Eddie Erdelatz. The game draws about 100,000 fans.
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Annapolis
Ronnie Frence
Philadelphia
Navy
Naval Academy
Case Institute
Cleveland
Case
Brence
Tom Forrestal
Caller
Army
Frees
Philadephia
The
Sands
Big Heys
Ned Oldham
Eddie Erdelatz
Auburn Seen As Cinch For Defense Title
Auburn dominates defense with 253 yards allowed per game and 3.1 points per game through nine games, nearly ensuring a national defense title. Arizona State leads in total offense and scoring, while Utah, Georgia Tech, and Colorado vie for top rushing honors among Army, Mississippi, and Colorado as their seasons wrap.
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Utah
Georgia Tech
Lecire
Ara
Mississippi
Colorado
Ncsa Service Bureau
Arizona State
Army
Navy
Sun Devils
Arizona
Auburn
Miami
Fla
Texas A&m
Holy Cross
Tikely
Georgian Tech
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Missouri
Mississippi State
Ariz Sladen
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Sane
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Tawa
Asda
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Misusseippi Ma
Rice
Ay & Ulan
Nosbina Coffe
Ave. Army m & Am
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Princeton
Drake
Ariona
Kardin-Sim- Town
Boston
Col
Hag
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Trek
Tennerser
Sami
Eta
S. Einetnnatt
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Bas ‘UN
Boston College
Syracuse
Jam
Aus
Tulane
Virginia “Tech
North Carolina
Kentucky
Tenkesser
Army Halfback Dawkins Tops Class in Football and Study
West Point star Pete Dawkins, 19, from Royal Oak Michigan, ranks in the top five percent of his class and studies nuclear physics, while leading Army football with 11 touchdowns and 66 points. He aims to beat Navy and also stars in Army hockey and baseball as a multi sport athlete. Dawkins previously dressed for Navy game as a Plebe quarterback and reflects on his growth and discipline at the Point.
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R&s Sporting Goods
West Point
N.Y
Pete Dawkins
Arms
Hoyal Oak
Mich
Dawkins
Army
Navy
United Press All America picks 1957 college stars
United Press selects its 1957 All America team with Michaels the lone repeat from 1956. Karras leads with 2325 points, Crow second, Stephenson edges Currie for center, and Anderson surpasses Clark for fourth back. Midwest dominates with four positions, Far West lands one second team berth, and Ohio State places two on second team.
Top Grid Stars In Colleges On UP Squad 1957 All America Team
New York UP lists the 1957 United Press All America football team First Team includes Alex Karras Lou Michaels Don Stephenson Jim Gibbons John Crow Walt Kowalczyk Cleodon Thomas Bob Anderson and others with positions tackle guard center end back and star selections from Auburn Notre Dame Texas Army Iowa Michigan Duke Ohio State Navy and more. Second and third teams feature Dave Kaiser Charlie Krueger Aurelius Thomas Roy Hord Jim Pace and others with wide college representation.
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Leo H. Petersen
United Press
United Press Today
Eails
Jimmy Phillips
Auburn
Jim
Gibbons
Towa
Alex Karras
Iowa
Loz Michaels
Kentucky
Krisher
Oklahoma
al Beuyer
Notre-Dame
Don ‘Stephenson
Georgia Tech
Tim’ Crow
Texas A&m
Walt” Kowsbeyk
Michigan State
Clendon
Thomas
Bob Anderson
Rcmy
Michaels
C. Caroline
Ilinois
Karras
Crow
Ispearhead
Anderson
Clark
Midwest
Midlands
Southwest
Dick Wallen
UCLA
Rcavy Lim
Lemuyer
United Press Board of Coaches
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Aurelius Thomas
Michigan ‘State
Navy
Rman
Army
Georgia
Tech
Dave Kaiser
Wallen
Charles Krueger
Bob Reitsnyder
Roy Hord
Duke
Tom For-restal
Jim Pace
Michigan
Lee Grosseup
Utah
Buddy Dial
Rice
Don
Ellingson
Washington’ State
Jin McCusker
Pittsburgh
Dick Klein
Bill Johnson
Tennessee
Joe Palermo
Dartmouth
Charley Brueckman
Bob Stranskey
Colorado
Niel
Petrosante
Notre Dame
King Hill
Bob
Newman
Washington State
New York
Ecool
Cliss
Alex City
Ala
Gary
Ind
Bill Krsiher
Midwest City
Okla
Don Stephenson
Georegia
Beesemer
al Ecuyer
New Orleans
Lou Michaels
Sweyerville
Jim Gibbons
Chicago
John Crow
Texas’ Arm
Springhill
Walt Kowalczyk
Michigan-Shire
Westfield
Mass
Cleudon Thomas
Olahoma, Sr
Oklahoma City
Soph
Cocoa
Fla
Charlie Krueger
Bob Reissnyder
Don Clark
Tom‘Forrestal
Lee Grosscup
Jim ‘McCuster
Bill Johasson
C. Charley -Brueckman
Tul - Joe Palermo
Don Ellingsen
Tulsa Gridmen Get New Berths
Tulsa University football changes lineup as Thanksgiving holiday ends practice for Wichita game. Coach Bobby Dobbs shifted George Cagliola to first team over Benny Davis, Duwayne Gandy moves to fullback, and Verble at right guard replaces Jim Combs amid scoring by Gandy on a touchdown and multiple conversions.
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Tulsa
Tubsa University
Hurricane
Wichita
Bobby Debbs
Dobbs
George Cagliola
Benny Davis
Duwayne Gandy
Bob’ Brumble
Gandy
Wen Verble
Jer
Jim Combs
Sooners Prepare for OSU with Emphasis on Pass Defense
Norman Oklahoma United Press report says Oklahoma Sooners concentration on pass defense at two hour drills at Owen Stadium ahead of Saturdays season opener against Oklahoma State. Coach Bud Wilkinson split practice between pass defense and offense with new plays. Third unit did light contact work as uncertainty around two players.
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Wilkinson
Bobby Boyd
Gilmer Lewis
Eaward
Wahoo
McDaniel
Fights Last Night In Milwaukee And Boston
In Milwaukee Jiminy Side outpointed Pika in a 10 round women’s bout. In Boston Joe Dimicch outpointed Jackson in a 8 round match. In Texas Port Arthur Paul Joteenen stopped Manuel Balista after 7 rounds in Frantisca.
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Milwaukee
New York
Pika
Boston
Joe Dimicch
Tewlon
Mass
Jackson
Free
Beaumont
Tex
Paul
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