Middies In 63rd Meeting With Springfield Tonight
Memo to basketball coaches notes Louisville's depth and the Tyra Darragh punch elevating the Cardinals to a 14-2 start and a top national ranking. Dynamos Tyra and Darragh led a 99-60 win over Miami Florida as Duke, Wake Forest, and other teams chase ACC and Skyline standings.
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Beav er City season tickets reflect basketball indifference
Beav er City athletic director L G Renemus says only 10 season tickets were sold for Tiffany Gym contests this season. He notes no seating reservations for basketball, unlike Middletown High, and suggests Springfield's early state title failed to spark lasting hoop interest despite crowded games when Middies visit.
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Springfield Trails in Greater Ohio League Attendance
Tom Hamlin, formerly of Carlisle and now with Auburn University network in Birmingham, surveyed Greater Ohio League attendance. Springfield ranked last in loop attendance with 13,209 in 10 home games 1984-85 and 11,485 in nine games last year, while Middletown drew 32,272 in 10 home games and 21,319 in two Hamilton games. Zanesville drew only 200 in nine games the year it won the state title.
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Dodgers Aiming For Strong Pitching In 1956 Fight
Brooklyn manager Walter Alston previews a pennant race with Milwaukee and Cincinnati challenging the Dodgers. He cites a deep pitching staff led by Podres back from back trouble and young arms like Roger Craig and Don Drysdale, while noting uncertainty over Podres health and avoiding a clash with Roy Campanella and Jackie Robinson.
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Williams Real y To Remarry
New York reports the step mother of Nelva More claims Nelva, 24, will marry Boston Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams within days. Nelva has worked in Broadway and on television. Williams divorced Doris Soule in May 1955, with a settlement of about $100,000 and $190 weekly for their daughter Barbara Joyce, 8.
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TV Sponsors Pleased With Chicago Site For Fullmer Robinson Rematch
Chicago Stadium hosts the world middleweight title rematch between Gene Fullmer and Ray Robinson. ABC televises with a 30 percent purse split for each fighter and a projected $200000 gate. Fullmer enters as a 13-5 favorite amid prior rabbit punching controversy.
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Players Union considers expansion and rules changes for NFL
At the NFL meeting the Players Association discussed expanding to 14 teams and proposed rules changes. Topics include minimum salary and training provisions, league recognition, and an injury clause. Expansion interest from Buffalo and other cities was noted along with posturing on uniforms and goalpost height.
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Murphy Quits Front Office While Attacking Senators Ownership
Washington businessman Gabriel Murphy resigns as treasurer and board member of the American League Senators while stating he will stay active. He accuses President Calvin Griffith and two directors of incompetence and says Griffith leads a family group with 52 percent of the stock. Murphy holds about 40 percent.
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Ted Williams Tougher To Pitch To Than Mantle Says Feller
Boston. Bob Feller, former Cleveland ace and two time hurling legend, says Ted Williams of the Red Sox is tougher to pitch to than Mickey Mantle of the Yankees. He notes Williams has a sharper eye and can hit any pitch over the plate. Tebbetts named Manager of the Year at the dinner.
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Reds Add Two To Signed List For 1957 Season
Cincinnati outfielder Pete Whisenant and pitcher John Oldham were added to the Reds contract list for 1957. The signings leave only pitcher Johnny Klippstein and first baseman George Crowe unsigned. Whisenant came to Cincinnati last fall from Chicago in a trade. Oldham had been with the Reds in spring training and then entered the Navy.
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Ohio Colleges Dominate Pro Football Draft Selections
Ohio produced 23 players chosen in the 1957 professional draft with 19 from state colleges. Names and teams include James Parker Ohio State to Baltimore and Robert White Otterbein to Baltimore with multiple backs ends and guards from Miami Kent State Xavier and others across Baltimore Detroit San Francisco Green Bay New York Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
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Middletown High Eyes 14th Straight GCL Win Over Springfield
Middletown High hosts Springfield High in the 63rd GCL rivalry at Tiffany Gym aiming for a 14th straight win and a step toward the league title. Jerry Lucas leads the Middies needing 19 points to reach 500, while Springfield veteran coach Bucky Walters hopes to reverse last year’s slump and spoil the proving ground for Middies’ title bid.
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Cage Results Colleges
Oklahoma City beat Wichita 84 to 70 and Cincinnati defeated Toledo 78 to 63. Xavier topped Loyola 102 to 76 while Youngstown edged Westminster 76 to 66. Rio Grande beat Marietta 86 to 74. Utah Colorado A&M 60 60 went to overtime. Brown 58 Harvard 56 in overtime. Temple 87 Delaware 57. St Johns Brooklyn 78 Pitt 70. Wake Forest 73 Virginia 59. Duke 72 Maryland 60. Louisville 89 Miami Florida 60. Eastern Kentucky 102 Quantico Marines 96 in overtime.
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Xavier Hammers Loyola in 102 to 76 rout
Xavier University Musketeers rocked Loyola of Chicago Bartimore 102 76 at Cincinnati as Joe Viviano led with 19 points. High scorer Paul Dodd of Loyola poured in 23. Westminster College of Pennsylvania also fell as Youngstown University won 76 66. Cincinnati Bearcats beat Toledo Rockets 78 63 at Toledo University field house with Miller Hornbeck and Merritt starring.
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