Wildcats Lose 59-58 as Georgia Tech Upsets Kentucky
Kentucky sees its 32 game win streak end when Georgia Tech edges the Wildcats 59-58 on a last minute goal by Joe Helms. Tech coach John Ryder praised his squad for controlling play and overpowering Kentucky on both ends. Furman crushes Citadel 154-67 with Darrell Floyd scoring 50 points. Duquesne falls to St. Francis 82-72 while Duquesne faces Dayton next.
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Whad) Ryder
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Ticket Mystery Cleared at Middletown High Gym
Middletown High athletic director Elmo Lingrel said Garden officials erred by pulling 100 tickets for the Hamilton Middletown game at Cincinnati Garden. The mistake was acknowledged and tickets were shipped up promptly. In Cincinnati, Butler County schools draw interest with college games also on tap this weekend.
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Hamilton signer Joe Nuxhall sets sights on coaching Middletown game
Joe Nuxhall of Hamilton signed a 1955 Cincinnati Redlegs contract and will officiate the Middletown Hamilton junior varsity game at the Garden Friday night with George Young. Middies star Owen Lawson is sidelined a week with a sprained ankle after a Western Kentucky game.
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Preble Officials to Discuss Rules Meeting
Preble County Officials and Coaches Association schedules a rules discussion at 7 30 pm tomorrow in Eaton Court House. A single additional meeting is planned immediately before this season's tournaments.
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Ohio Northern Leads Lone Unbeaten Quinte in Ohio
Ohio Northern Polar Bears remain the only undefeated team in the state with six wins after an 87-84 overtime victory over Defiance. Akron fell to Kent State 82-60 ending its shared top spot. Miami marching with 89-55 win over Bowling Green. Ohio State dropped an overtime loss to Michigan 81-88 before facing Illinois Saturday.
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Veteran catcher Hegan signs with Indians praised by Hank
Jim Hegan, longtime Cleveland catcher since 1941, signed his 1955 contract with the Tribe. The 34 year old, who turns 35 in August, led the league in fielding among catchers last season with four errors and three passed balls in 139 games and posted a .234 batting average. General Manager Hank Greenberg called Hegan one of the club’s key pennant factors and "the best catcher in the American League" outside New York's Yogi Berra.
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Richer Snead Aims For Masters After Pro Am Victory
Sam Snead, $1425 richer after a 7 under par 65 in the MacNaughton Pro Am at Bay Shore, eyes Masters and National Open. back improving after Miami Open withdrawal. He won by five strokes over 50 pros and earned $1000 plus $425 for two-ball best-ball with his three amateur partners.
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Mays Quits Santurce Club of Puerto Rican League
Willie Mays announced in a TV interview that after next Sunday's doubleheader with Santurce he will quit the Puerto Rican League and return to the United States on January 18. He will end a season in which he led the league in batting average .395 and runs with 59 while ranking highly in triples 6 doubles 15 and homers 11.
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Rules Group Seen Abiding By Coaches Suggestions
The NCAA Football Rules Committee begins a three day session in New York with signals that major changes are unlikely. Coaches proposed relaxing substitution rules to allow re enters during a quarter for starting players while non starters would not re enter. They also consider curbing lineman movement to discourage the suction shift and adopting a three inch kickoff tee to reduce short kicks.
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Littler Wins LA Open in First Year as Professional
Gene Littler, ex sailor from San Diego now based in Palm Springs, won the $5,000 top prize at the Los Angeles Open with an 8 under par 276 total. He matched Ted Kroll with a 69 final round to clinch the title, after chipping in on 15 and earlier holes.
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Kroll
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Pittsburgh
Arm and Leg Wound Tourniquet Quick Guide
A safety notice advises applying a tourniquet immediately to severe arm or leg bleeding to save a life. Use a stick or any material, tighten fast, and do not loosen for severe bleeding. loosen briefly for light bleeding every 15 minutes.
Arkansas seeks new football coach after Bowden Wyatt departure
Arkansas officials name DeWitt Weaver and Frank Broyles as among real prospects for the Razorbacks head coaching job after Bowden Wyatt left for Tennessee. Athletic Director Barnhill declines comment as campus leaders discuss a short list of six to ten candidates. Weaver says he is considering an offer while visiting Detroit.
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John Barnhill
William Good
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Graham Outdone At Specialty By Larson In Hawaii
In Honolulu the College All-Stars defeated Hawaii 33 13 as Paul Larson of California out threw Otto Graham of Cleveland. Larson went 9 of 15 for 200 yards and combined with Carroll Hardy for scores in every period. Hardy gained 138 yards on 13 carries and was named the outstanding collegiate player.
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South Holds Off North in Senior Bowl Drive Show
South players led by Dave Leggett of Ohio State forged an 80 yard scoring march in the second quarter as Leggett scampered in from a foot out. The North defense yielded but the South answered after halftime with a 2 yard and 10 yard TD drives by Frank Eido and Dick Bielski respectively to seize the lead.
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Bowling Notes Highlight Close Games Across Leagues
Material Records swept three from Factory in Aeron ca Girls' League at Frontier Alleys with close scores. Loretta Day led losers at 414. Accounting swept General Office. Mildred Estridge's 435 aided Shippers over Expeditors. Planning edged Cost as Fishern 401 played. George Gibbs posted 170 201 170 550 for Office No 1, while Raymond Bay Men's League saw George Lewis 201 164 196 561. Office No 2 beat Sewed Bag No 1. Bottomer blanked Tuber. Shipping and Machine Shop won two from Sewed Bag No 2. Two wins led Raymond Bag Girls' League as Sewed Bag No 3 beat Bottomer No 2. Bottomer No 2 beat Inspectors. Bottomer No 1 Paynter 441 routed Office No 6. Sewed Bag No 2 beat Office No 1. Ruth Sanders posted 164 140 177 481 for Office No 1 and Myra Woodward top league with 117 163 204 484.
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Fenwick Fights Hard but Falls to Hamilton Catholic 55-50
Fenwick Falcons rallied to within three points late but could not overtake Hamilton Catholic Rams as three players reached double figures for Hamilton. Christman and Wolf led Fenwick with 14 and 11 points, while Urmston and McMullen paced the Rams.
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Cage Results From Cincinnati High School Matches
Purcell defeats St Xavier 62 to 59 while Roger Bacon edges Elder 55 to 51 St Joseph tops Marys 60 to 51 and Fenwick beats Middletown 55 to 50 in a set of high school cage games across Cincinnati and Sandusky.
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Roger Bacon
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Colts Upset Bobcats Tie Forest Place
The Colts defeated the Bobcats 31-26 at Holy Trinity Gym to tie for first in the CYO National League. Bobby Moorman led with 19 points while Frank Fiori and Doug Borders added seven each for the Bobcats.
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Special Ducat Sale Nears End
Season ticket holders must buy one ducat per season ticket by 4 pm tomorrow for seats in a special section at Cincinnati Garden for the Middletown Middies versus Hamilton's Rie Bive. Ducats cost one dollar and are sold in Miller Gym lobby. public tickets available at Roberson's and Allsports on Central Ave with unlimited quantities downtown.
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