Fenwick Falcons Aim for Perfect Season Finish
Fenwick High fans flood the city with football fever as Coach Barney Otten’s squad, unbeaten in seven, head to Hamilton to face the Rams. About 1000 Middletonians expected to travel as the Falcons seek their first undefeated season since 1936 amid pep rallies and college style meals.
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Fenwick High
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Barney Otten
Miami Valley
Hamilton Catholic Rams
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Falcon
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Tooth craving leads to odd dental collection tale at Ohio State
A Columbus curiosity stirs when Indiana rival Ohio State players target Middletown dentist Dr H Elder Sebald for 500 extracted teeth. The plan, described as an academic need for a dental anatomy course, prompts local dentists to collect extracted teeth in formaldehyde jars to meet the 500-teeth goal.
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Indiana
Ohio State
Hamilton
Dave Weaver
Bucks
Middletown
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Weaver
Dr. Sebald
South Pacific
Sebald
Gebald
Hamiltonian
Yale Tackle Tarasovic Is Named AP Lineman of the Week
Yale captain and left tackle Phil Tarasovic earned the AP lineman of the week after anchoring the Elis in a 14 12 win over Army in the Yale Bowl. The 6 4 215 pound senior from Bridgeport Conn. recovered two fumbles and helped limit Army as Yale claimed victory. Tarasovic was one of several linemen considered for the weekly award.
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Yale
Army
Elis
Tarasovic
Associated Press
Bridgeport
Pat Uebel
Uebel
Missouri
Jack O'Toole
Wichita
Charles Krueger
Texas A&m
Forrest Gregg
Southern Comer
Johnny Tatum
Exas
West Virginia Faces Pittsburgh Test and Bowl Hopes
West Virginia seeks to extend its unbeaten streak against Pittsburgh while defending its top national ranking in ground gains and scoring. The Mountaineers average 436.9 yards per game and lead in total offense, though last week they were limited to 358 yards and 13 points by George Washington. Oklahoma trails in total offense, rushing and scoring, with Hardin-Simmons leading pass completions.
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Pittsburgh
Mountaineers
George Washington
Oklahoma
Associated Press
Sooners
Hardin Simmons
Ford Wins 1955 PGA Championship at Northville
Ford captured the PGA title in Northville Michigan by winning six matches. His opening rounds were the toughest with 2 and 1 victories over George Fazio and Ted Kroll to reach the final.
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Ford
Northville
Mich
George Fazio
Ted Kroll
Iowa Hawks Face Ohio State as Cassady Guards Hawkeye Run
Iowa coach Forest Evashevski warns Cassady can swing the game after his 643 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. He notes Ohio State remains strong, with the game at Ohio State a tough test after Iowa’s three road losses this season.
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Iowa
Hawkeyes
Ohio State
Howard
Hopalong
Cassade
Cassady
Forest Evashevski
Michigan Faces Narrow Path After Illini Defeat
Ann Arbor Michigan coach Bennie Oosterbaan hit hard practice to lift a faltering team after a 25-6 loss to Illinois. He warned Indiana and Ohio State loom with strong lines and speedy backs, as passing faltered and morale sagged.
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Mich
Bennie Oosterbaan
Michigan
Wolverine
Oosterbaan
Indiana
Ohio State
Quasterbaan
Ray Eliot
Illinois
Associated Press
Missouri
Milt Campbell
John Bartkiewicz
Touring Yanks Build U S Bridges in Japan
New York Yankees co owner Del Webb says the touring team won thousands of friends for the United States during their trip through the Orient. Webb reports crowds up to 75,000 at sellout games and calls the tour a perfect bridge for promoting better understanding.
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Los Angeles
New York Yankees
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Japan
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Webb
Yanks
Orient
Umpire Len Warneke Shuts Out Detroit in 1935 World Series Opener
National League umpire Len Warneke, formerly a Cubs pitching star, blanked Detroit 3 to 0 in the opening game of the 1935 World Series. He kept the Tigers scoreless as Chicago took a decisive early lead.
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Len Warneke
Chicago Cubs
Detroit
Penn 108 Yard Return Earns Back of the Week Honor
Penn sophomore halfback Frank Riep ran 108 yards on the opening kickoff against Notre Dame and scored a touchdown as Penn, winless at 0-6, fell 41 14. Despite the loss and a 16 game drought, Riep was named AP back of the week for his standout performance amid broader college football highlights.
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Penn
Notre Dame
Riepl
Associated Press
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Ilinois
Michigan
UCLA
Ronnie Knox
Lenny Moore
Penn State
Syracuse
Franklin Field
Fighting Irish
Riep
Charley McKinney
Paul Hornung
Charley
Hornung
Copacabana Wins Open Jumping Title at National Horse Show
Copacabana owned by Bernie Mann of Port Washington N Y captured the open jumping championship at the National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden. The U S team earned the overall trophy with six Mexico tests five United States five Ireland one and Canada one in final standings.
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Copacabana
Bernie Mann
Port Washington
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Madison Square Garden
U. S
Mexico
United States
Ireland
Canada
Warren Spahn Key Braves Player in Historic Victory
Warren Spahn is highlighted as the sole Milwaukee Braves pitcher who secured a win against the Boston Braves in a notable early meeting. The item marks a rare cross-branch victory reflecting Spahn’s emerging prominence during the era.
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Milwaukee Braves
Boston Braves
Top Ohio high school teams ranked by 57 writers
Canton McKinley leads the Columbus poll with 426 points and 361-33 scoring line. Massillon, Columbus East, East Liverpool, and Toledo Devilbiss follow with top eight wins and strong point differentials. Mansfield and Jackson also post multiple wins while Springfield and Fremont Ross show mixed results. Other notable teams and scores are listed, including Hamilton, Zanesville, Benedictine, and Oak Hill among the near-misses.
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Mansfield
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Zanesville
Sebring
McKinley
Toledo
Libbey
Nelsonville
Dayton
Roosevelt
Carrollton
Troy
Canton
Lehman
Grandview
Suspensions Rise At Franklin High Football Team
Franklin High reports more players suspended as investigations continue into athletic violations. Eleven players were cut previously, including eight first strings, with more suspensions possible. A second offense triggers permanent ineligibility from school athletics.14 or 15 players remain for Friday’s game against Monroe.
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Franklin High
J. Forrest Burns
Acon
Athletic Board
Burns
Glen Kessle
Monroe
Dave Daniel
Televising Is Out For Hollywood Club
Hollywood club announces no television of baseball games next season as radio station KFWB buys exclusive rights to all games. Gilmore Field turnstile counts have fallen since 1952 when all home games began televising.
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Hollywood
Bob Cobb
the Stars
KFWB
Gilmore Field
Final Ohio high school football poll sets stage for title clash
Massillon and McKinley prepare for the Canton showdown as the AP poll ranks 10 top teams with Massillon leading the field in consecutive title bids. Individual leaders include Bill Snyder and Ronnie Rahe with standout performances across week eight games.
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Canton McKinley
Massis
Alston to keynote Armco Fall Sports Dinner crowd soars
More than 350 people are expected at the Armco Fall Sports Dinner in Manchester with Walter Smokey Alston, manager of the world champion Brooklyn Dodgers, as featured speaker. Trophies will be awarded by Armco Association director Clarence Abell.
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Walter Smokey" Alston
Brooklyn Dodgers
Armco
Manchester
Alston
Clarence Abell
Armco Association
Dave Tranter
Middletown Works
R. G. Adair
Charles Murray
Ray Young
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