Three Pin Teams Tie For Church Lead In Bowl ing League
Three teams share first place after Monday at Sooner Lanes with St John s Lutheran joining First Presbyterian and Centenary Methodist after sweeping Central Baptist and key matches. Chuck Alvey led St John s with a 534 series while Olaf Hansen added 200 500 and Hugh Horn 201. In the 45th Bnd Ladies League Martha Koenne topped with 456 as Chop pers swept Heapers.
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Bill Ewald
Church
Sooner
St. John’s Lutheran
First Presbyterian
Centenary Methodist
Central Baptist
Centenary
St. Andrews Episcopal
Central Baptists
First Baptist
Westminster Presbyterian
Wesley Methodist
Congregational
Chuck Alvey
St. John’s
Olaf Hansen
First Central Baptist
Hugh Horn
Martha Koenne
Bnd
Sooner Lanes
Choppers
Heapers
Michigan Maryland and Oklahoma Top AP Poll After Upset Weekend
Michigan remains No 1 with 76 first place votes and 1603 points while Maryland slips to second with 1487 and Oklahoma follows with 1434. Navy climbs to fourth after an aerial win over Penn State, Duke rises to fifth, Notre Dame tumbles near the top ten, and Michigan State debuts in the ranking ahead of Illinois.
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Michigan
Northwestern
Wolverines
Maryland
Jim Tatum
Terrapins
North Carolina
Terps
Oklahoma
Sooners
Navy
Penn State
Duke
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Michigan State
UCLA
West Virginia
Auburn
Southern California
USC
Washington
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Georgia Tech
Duffy Daugherty
Spartans
Ilinois
Colorado
Minnesota
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Iowa
Coaches Vote Keeps Michigan Atop Top Football Poll
United Press college rankings show Michigan leading with 18 first place votes, followed by Maryland Oklahoma and Navy in the top four. Michigan State Auburn and Southern California rise into the top group as Notre Dame falls to tenth amid weekend upsets.
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Michigan
Maryland
Oklahoma
United Press
Navy
Michigan State
Auburn
Southern California
Notre Dame
United Press Rating Board
United Press College
Dmaceiend
Okisbomne
Ceommawan We
Duke
Comoran
Sean Tan
Georgia Tech
Brooklyn Park Homer Haven Repeats as Slugger Destination
The Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field led the majors with 204 home runs in 1955, surpassing Crosley and Fenway as favorite hits. Cincinnati’s Redlegs park yielded 199, while Kansas City's Municipal Stadium saw 180, with Washington’s Griffith Stadium proving toughest at 45. The Athletics hit 70 at home as other clubs totaled 85 at Brooklyn and 199 in Cincinnati.
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Brooklyn
Ebbets Field
New York Yankees
Dodgers
Ball Yard
Associated Press
Brooks
Cincinnati
Crosley Field
Haven
Redlegs’ Park
Kansas City
Municipal Stadium
Athletics
Fenway Park
Boston
Washington
Griffith Stadium
Capital City
Senators
Towne Edges Savage In Narrow U S Return Split Decision
New York Artie Towne defeated Milo Savage by split decision in their bout at St Nicholas Arena. Towne, back in the United States after a European run, failed to show his usual right hand, while Savage claimed he won noting Towne did not land a solid punch. The deciding blow opened a cut over Savage's eye in the 16th round, though Savage called it a butt.
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New York
Artie Towne
Milo Savage
St. Nicholas
Ena
Towne
Savage
United States
Europe
Salt Lake City
Kramer Pinning Hopes On Vets
Los Angeles promoter Jack Kramer turns to veteran Frank Sedgman and Pancho Gonzales after Australian amateurs Ken Rosewall and Lew Hoad reject lucrative offers and remain amateurs. Kramer had signed Tony Trabert for $75,000 and plans a world tour to decide the top players. Trabert agrees to compete. Kramer believes Rosewall and Hoad misread business, while Gonzales and Sedgman pose tougher opposition if signed.
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Jack Kramer
Frank Sedgman
Pancho Gonzales
Ken Rosewall
Lew Hoad
Kramer
U. S
Tony Trabert
Big Jack
Trabert
Gonzales
Sedgman
Rosewall
Hoad
Tony
Cincinnati Netter
Monday Night Fights Report Scores and Results
AP boxing roundup from New York Providence Halifax Corpus Christi and other locations lists bouts with weights, city affiliations, and winners. Arie Towne outpointed Milo Savage in New York. Vince Martinez outpointed Lester Felton in Paterson. Dick Howard defeated Orlando Zulueta in Halifax. Raul Macias beat Cecil Schoonmaker in Corpus Christi.
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Associated Press
New York
Artie Towne
Milo Savage
Salt Lake City
Providence
R.J
Vince Martinez
Paterson
N.J
Lester Felton
Detroit
Halifax
N.S
Kid) Howard
Orlando Zulueta
Cuba
Corpus Christi
Tex
Raul (Raton) Macias
Mexico
Cecil Schoonmaker
Vosa
Nat Ch
Macias Beats Schoonmaker In First Start Since Injury
Corpus Christi bout sees Raul Macias, bantamweight champion of the National Boxing Association, win a drab 10 round unanimous decision over Cecil Schoonmaker of Los Angeles in a non title fight. Macias, booed by 6 000 fans at Memorial Auditorium, labored in the final rounds to finish the challenger.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Raul
Aaton) Macias
National Boxing Assa
Cecil Schoonmaker
Los Angeles
Macias
Memorial Auditorium
Schoonmaker
Dickinson College to Use Freshmen Due to Injury Epidemic
Carlisle Pa Dickinson College will play remaining football games with freshmen after injuries reduce the 26 man squad to 18. Athletic Director David Faven son said the move is an alternative to canceling the rest of the schedule due to manpower shortages.
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Carlisle
Dickinson College
Athletic
David Favenson
Carter Plans Corrective Fight In Bid To Regain Crown
Cincinnati broadcaster Harold Harrison reports Jimmy Carter will fight Wallace Bud Smith in a 15 round rematch for the world lightweight title in Cincinnati Garden. Carter seeks a fourth crown amid remarks on correcting past mistakes while Smith claims he can win again. the bout, televised nationally on ABC at 8 p.m. CST, follows Smith's victory in Boston last June 29.
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Cincinnati
Jimmy Carter
Wallace
Bud) Smith
Cincinnati Garden
Smith
Boston
Hamline’s Leading Passer Shines Despite Team Losses
Hamline University freshman quarterback Jerry Foley piles up passing numbers as he completes 74 of 146 in recent games and averages 59 passes per contest, while teammate Dick Donlin sets receiving marks. Despite Foley’s record setting aerial performance, Hamline has yet to win a game as coach Montgomery reshapes the offense to maximize Foley’s arm.
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St.paul, Minn
Hamline University
Jerry Foley
Foley
Hamline
H. D. Montgomery
Montgomery
Gustavus Adolphus
St. John’s
Minnesota
Duluth
Donlin
Giants Install Walters as Pitching Coach in Giants Lineup
New York Giants appoint Bucky Walters as pitching coach under Manager Bill Rigney. Charley Root moves from Walters to coach the Milwaukee Braves. Belmont Park hosts the Poughekeepsie Handicap with Tremor winning by three quarters of a length. Royal Fan wins the Assembly Purse at Garden State Park. Ebon Maid takes the Worcester Purse at Suffolk Downs. Cortina wins the Don Leon Handicap at Sportsman's Park. Tonalea captures the 6 furlongs feature at Bay Meadows in San Mateo.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Giants
Bucky Walters
Bill Rigney
Charley Root
Walters
Milwaukee Braves
Belmont Park
Camden
N. J
Garden State Park
Boston
Worcester
Suffolk Downs
Chicago
Cortina
Don Leon
Sportsman's Park
San Mateo
Calif
Bay Meadows
Monday Grid Results Showdown Highlights Key Wins
Muhlenberg shutout Lebanon Valley 32 to 0 while Jackson College Mississippi defeated Alcorn A&M 14 to 0. Prairie View topped Wiley College 34 to 7, outlining decisive conference showing and notable scoring spreads.
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Lebanon Valley
Jackson College
Miss
Alcorn A&m
Prairie View
Wiley College
Frontage on Sheridan Road noted for sale
Frontage on Sheridan Road north of Gore. 106 feet on Sheridan by 335 feet deep. Described as a good location. Price listed at $18,550. Contact The McKee Co. by phone at 432.
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Gore
Sheridan
the McKee CO. Pho
Musial rooted as Cardinal not for sale says Lane
In St Petersburg Frank Lane calls Stan Musial an institution in St Louis and not for sale or trade. Red Blaik sticks with Don Holleder at quarterback for Army. Vic Raschi released by Kansas City after four wins and six losses. John Cooney released by Milwaukee Braves after 25 years. Baltimore Orioles acquire Bobby Adams from Chicago White Sox for Cal Abrams to shore up the left side of the infield.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Frank Lane
Stan Musial
Stan
St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
NEW York — Army
Red Blaik
Don Holleder
Blaik
Kansas City
Vic Raschi
New York Yankees
Kansas City Athletics
A’s
Raschi
Yankees
Sarasota
John Cooney
Milwaukee Braves
Cooney
Braves
Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Bobby Adams
Chicago White Sox
Cal Abrams
Greenberg Eyes San Francisco Seals Investment
Cleveland Indians general manager Hank Greenberg arrives in San Francisco to explore buying the Pacific Coast League Seals. He plans stadium inspection and may arrange a Cleveland working agreement with the Seals, while Seals owner Paul I. Fagan extends the lease. Milwaukee Braves executive Joseph F. Cairnes also visits, signaling possible Frisco farm link.
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San Francisco
Hank Greenberg
Cleveland Indians
San Francisco Seals
Greenberg
Seals
Damon Miller
Cleveland
Paul I. Fagan
Joseph F. Cairnes
Milwaukee Braves
Claire Goodwin
Miller
Milwaukee
Frisco
Leon Simmons Joins Curley's Barber Shop
Leon Simmons is now working at Curley's Barber Shop located at 417 South Fourth Street. The move updates his professional profile and invites patrons to visit the shop for haircuts and grooming services.
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Leon Simmons
Curley
S. Fourth Street
Mat Match Set Here Tonight
Junior Heavyweight champion Edmund Francis defends his title at Cameron college gym against Amazing Zuma from Argentina. Francis won the belt from Baron Michele Leone and has defended it since April. He faces a highly rated challenger while Arne Skaaland meets Jim Austern in a two out of three fall one hour bout.
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Edmund Francis
Cameron College
Zuma
Argentina
Francis
Baron Michele Leone
Zurna
Arne Skaaland
Jim Austern
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