Michigan Tops Williamson Rating for No. 1 Rank
Mitchell Williamson lists Michigan at No. 1 after a 26-2 landslide over Army, with Maryland rising to second after a 28-7 win over Wake Forest. Notre Dame remains unscored at 14-0 over Miami, while UCLA, Oklahoma and Duke advance in the top ten. Compton continues unbeaten in junior college circles with a 4-0 mark.
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OU Maryland Orange Bowl collision looms in New Year's lineup
Oklahoma and Maryland eye a New Year's Day Orange Bowl showdown. The Sooners, praised for balance and a stout defense, face stiffer tests ahead with rivalries and key players like McDonald Tubbs and Pricer noted for standout performances. Michigan and UCLA also factor into national buzz.
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Sooner Foes Have Kick Coming! Quick Kick Potent Weapon For OU
Oklahoma uses the quick kick as a weapon in a 20-0 defeat of Texas. Fullback Billy Prices booted four kicks for 62, 50 and 63 yards. Halfback Clendon Thomas added a 49 yard boot as the Sooners prepare for Kansas and aim for their 48th straight conference win. Missouri and Colorado also start conference play with varied aims.
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Michigan Powerhouse Relies On Defense In Big Ten Run
Michigan, ranked No. 1 in the AP poll, relies on a stifling defense under Bennie Oosterbaan as it prepares six Big Ten games. A 26-2 win over Army and a 42-7 opener vs Missouri highlight a season of domination, but star end Ron Kramer is sidelined by a chest injury for at least two games.
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Presbyterians Cement Place Atop Church Bowling League
First Presbyterian swept four points from First Methodist to keep a strong lead in the Church bowling league at Sooner Lanes. Centenary Methodist won three and lost one to Central Baptist, remaining in second place. Buck Buchanan led St. Andrews with 461, Olaf Hansen 473 for St Johns, and Ted Pope 498 for Congregational as they split results.
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Beaumont Loses Team To Austin
The Texas League ends its fall meeting with Beaumont franchise transferred to Austin after 41 years as a charter member. Austin guarantees Allen Russell 175000 attendance for the coming season to win the club and enable its return to the league. The Big State League seeks compensation and assurances of working agreements with higher leagues for its clubs.
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St Marys Saints Secure Second Six Man Victory
St Marys won its second six man football game of the season, beating Enid Chieftains 46 to 12 in the Saints first home game. Clayton Oxley scored four touchdowns, Dale Washenberger added two, Donnie Martin executed drop-kick two-point conversions, and Joe Mitchell closed with a 45-yard TD reception.
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Knox Beaten Out As UCLA Tailback For Stanford Game
SAN FRANCISCO UCLA will not start Ronnie Knox at tailback against Stanford. Sam Brown remains the first string tailback. UCLA executives praised the backfield depth and dismissed outside remarks from Knox’s stepfather as unnecessary noise.
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Lane to name Cardinal manager Wednesday at 10 am
Frank Lane indicated the St Louis Cardinals would announce their 1956 field manager at a 10 am CST press conference on Wednesday. Lane, the club’s trading wizard, declined further comment while touting trades during an ongoing organizational meeting in San Antonio.
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Michigan Tops AP Poll After Army Win in 1950s Echo
Michigan rises to No 1 in the Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 1950 after a 26 2 victory over Army. Maryland drops to runner up as Michigan bid for a first national title since 1948. The unbeaten Wolverines move into the spotlight amid a strong comeback.
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Michigan Reigns Top in Coaches Poll After Army Win
UNITED PRESS tally places Michigan No 1 in weekly coaches ratings after a first win over Army. Georgia Tech and Texas Christian follow, with Duke and Michigan State among other top voters. Second Ten lists Washington, Army, Rice, West Virginia, Purdue and others with narrow margins.
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Army Coach Blaik Seeks to Forget Fumbles After Loss
Army coach Earl Blaik lamented eight fumbles in a 26 2 defeat by Michigan saying the turnovers gave the Wolverines 400 yards and spoiled a possible win. He praised Michigan’s speed and depth while noting his team must curb fumbles to improve. Duke’s Bill Murray offered a cautious take on facing Ohio State, doubting the defense can withstand the Buckeyes.
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Wilkinson downplays win streak as Sooners seek 23rd win
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson says a 22 game winning streak means nothing and that statistics don’t matter in football. He notes the team will pursue No. 23 against Kansas on Saturday and remarks the season isn’t over yet.
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Michigan State Scrimmage Skipped Before Notre Dame Game
Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty says the first stringers have not scrimmaged since the season started to avoid injuries ahead of the NCAA TV game against Notre Dame. He notes depth limits force caution in practice versus potential injuries.
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Hayes Promises Hard Fight Against Duke Saturday
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes defied coachs union norms by predicting his Buckeyes may defeat Duke this Saturday. He acknowledged the tough task but expressed confidence in his team’s effort and readiness.
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TCU and Texas A&M meet in key Southwest Conference clash
Texas Christian and Texas A and M prepare for a Saturday conference game that could determine the SWC standings. Coach Abe Martin says both teams will be ready and expects an exciting contest for spectators while coaches anticipate stress.
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Knox cleared to play Stanford clash. Brown grabs No. 1 tailback spot
UCLA team physician says Ronnie Knox with a shoulder issue should play against Stanford. Sam Brown has won the No. 1 tailback job. Coach Jack Mitchell of winless Arkansas says the squad is improving but hindered by discipline as he notes more players seek Ivy League schools for academics and football.
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England's Campbell to challenge boat speed record
Don Campbell, holder of the world power boat speed record at 202.32 mph, was due to arrive in Las Vegas today to race against the clock again this week on Lake Mead.
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