Indiana Tops Wildcats In Big Ten Inaugural
Indiana, defending Big Ten champions, outlasted Northwestern 68 to 65 in the conference opener. Jerry Thompson hit two free throws after the final horn. Indiana used six players and made 16 of 19 free throws while committing seven fouls. William Jones led IU with 20 points and Ruklich scored 17 for Northwestern.
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Joe Ruklich
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Allen Schlegelmilch
Hill
Frank Radovica
Schlegelmilch
Richards Out As Mentor Of Cardinals
Chicago AP report says Ray Richards resigned Saturday as head football coach of the Chicago Cardinals for the best interests of everyone concerned. Richards, 50, led the team for three years after a 3 9 record this season in the NFL Eastern Division. Walter Wolfner, managing director, expressed regret and wished the organization future success.
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College Stars Triumph in Optimist Bowl
In Tucson Arizona the College All-Stars defeated the Tucson Cowboy 56 28 in the first Optimist Bowl. Iowa’s Collins Hagler with 80 yard kickoff run and a 7 yard TD run sparked the win. Michigan State’s Bob Jewett earned outstanding lineman honors with 12 receptions including a TD.
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Ariz
Tucson Cowboy
Collins Hagler
Iowa
Hagler
Notre Dame
Dick Lynch
Bob Jewett
Michigan State
Gophers Win Four-Way Big Ten Wrestling Meet
Minnesota tops Purdue Michigan State and Northwestern 61 to 49 42 36 in a quadrangular meet at Northwestern with three individual weight class champions Ron Andrews 123 Jim Reifstock 147 Ron Baker 157 for Minnesota Purdue winners Jack Meilana 137 Bill Carpenter 167 Cliff Chappel 177 MSU winners Don Stroud 130 John Baum heavyweight.
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Ron Andrews
Jim Reifstock
Ron Baker
Jack Meilana
Bill Carpenter
Cliff Chappel
MSU
Don Stroud
John Baum
Coach Eugene Lam Bert Excels in Multiple Sports
Eugene Lam Bert of Alabama showcased versatility across football tennis and basketball at Arkansas and also competed on the track team highlighting multi sport talent in the era.
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Eugene Lambert
Alabama
Arkansas
Expansion Hopes Rise After Territorial Deal In Baseball
AP report on Frick and Giles backing expansion after a compromise plan for New York and West Coast territories. Discussion of adding teams, possible third league, and a New York NL franchise reentry. Mentions Mayor Wagner committee, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Crosley’s stance amid Dodgers and Giants relocation context.
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Warren Giles
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Territorial Committee
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Powel Crosley Jr
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Chuck Comiskey
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Queens
Los Angeles
Yankees
NCAA Tightens Freshman Rule For Two Sports
The NCAA executive committee tightened freshman eligibility for basketball and baseball tournaments effective Sept 1 1958. Conferences observing the freshman rule gain automatic NCAA berths while others may earn at large bids if meeting standards.
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Dutch Harrison Takes Los Angeles Open Lead
Dutch Harrison, 47, from St. Louis, shot 70 to go with a 68 first round, totaling 138 for 36 holes and a two-stroke edge at the Los Angeles Open at Rancho Golf Club. Smiley Quick and four others tied for second at 140. several veterans and rising players chased as wind rose and play paused to resume Sunday. Harrison, hampered by a lingering back injury, added birdies from six to 30 feet despite three three putts.
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Dutch Harrison
St. Louis
Harrison
Rancho Golf Club
Smiley Quick
Stan Dudas
Philadelphia
Charles Sifford
Gay Brewer, Jr
Cincinnati
Tommy Jacobs
Whittier
Calif
Bo Wininger
Odessa
Tex
Frank Stranaihan
Toledo
Bob Rosburg
San Francisco
Ken Venturi
Johnny Pott
Shreveport
Louisiana State University
IHL Protest Rules Rattle Cincinnati Victory Contests
The IHL Protest Committee and President Frank Gallagher upheld protests against Cincinnati wins over Troy and Toledo, citing a 14-man dress for two games after injuries. The wins were nullified. four-point replays set for January dates. Troy and Toledo losses restored. An all-star game plan for Philadelphia January 23 was advanced.
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Indianapolis
International Hockey League
Frank Gallagher
Detroit
Cincinnati
Troy
Toledo
Chet Mel ‘Ski
IHL
Louisville
Philadelphia
THL
Badger Boxing Coach Plans Resignation
Madison Wisconsin boxing coach John J Walsh says he will resign at end of 1958 season after guiding Wisconsin squads to eight NCAA team titles in 22 seasons. Athletic director Ivan Williamson announced the retirement plans on Saturday.
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John J. Walsh
University of Wisconsin
Ivan B. Williamson
Walsh
Redleg Writers Dinner to Honor 50th Anniversary
Cincinnati Redlegs face possible jeopardy of stay but will head the Cincinnati Baseball Writers dinner Tuesday night marking the 50th anniversary of the association. Officials join the writers’ choice for MVP of 1957 to be presented the trophy. Speakers include Reds manager Birdie Tebbetts, Dodgers manager Walter Alston, and Pee Wee Reese. Tom Swope, longtime local writer, will be saluted for his 1914 start.
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Baseball Writers of America
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Crosley Field
Baseball Writers’ Trophy
Birdie Tebbetts
Reds
Walter Allston
Los Angeles Dodgers
Pee Wee Reese
Dodgers
Tom Swope
Baseball Writers’ Chapter
Hoop Band Cops Lee Handicap at Tropical Park
Hoop Bard driven by John Choquette won the $20 000 added Robert E Lee Handicap at Tropical Park yesterday. St Amour ridden by William Lester finished second and Rockecastle as show horse. Hoop Band paid 18 40 8 00 and 6 40 for a 2 bet.
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William Lester
Rockecastle
Hoop Band
Wrestling Quadrangular results at Minnesota Purdue Michigan State Northwestern
Minnesota defeated Purdue and Northwestern while Michigan State and Purdue posted scores in a quad meet. Northwestern trailed with a low 36 points, Minnesota led the field with a 61 point tally, Michigan State scored 42 and Purdue 49 in a balanced team event.
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