Middletown Coach Ellison Faces Key Pain of Losses and Upcoming Test
The article highlights Middletown High coach Glenn Ellison drawing on endurance from past defeats to prepare for a pivotal game against Hamilton. It notes Ellison praising Hamilton quarterback Ron Vitatoe and hints at tactical pass plays while contrasting Fenwick coach Barney Otten’s reflective stance after a tough season.
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Ron Vitatoe
Chuck Thackara
Podres Draft Status Put On Hold For Ten Days
Brooklyn pitcher Johnny Podres, key starter in the World Series, remains in doubt about military draft status after two exams. Doctors will forward reports to the surgeon general in Washington for final action. Podres, 23, with a back injury, cannot touch his toes and wears a brace as he awaits a decision.
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Hamner Undergoes Arm Operation For Phillies
Philadelphia infielder Granny Hamner had an arm operation to treat a frayed tendon in his left arm. The procedure aims to restore his fielding and hitting after his batting average fell from .299 in 1954 to .257 last season. he will be hospitalized five or six days and played both shortstop and second base previously.
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Granny Hamner
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Werket and Henry Lead U S Olympic Skating Team
John Werket of Minneapolis and Ken Henry of Chicago will lead the U S speed skating team for the 1956 Cortina d Ampezzo Games. The Winter Olympics run January 26 to February 1. The squad will train at Oslo, Norway ahead of competition.
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Ken Henry
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Oklahoma Wins Big to Retain AP College Football Top Spot
Oklahoma extends its lead atop the AP poll with 1,844 points and 103 first-place votes while Maryland holds second with 1,677 points after edging Michigan State to stay in the chase. Notre Dame rises to fourth, UCLA drops, and Michigan and Texas A&M round out the top ten as Penn State awaits results.
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Higgins Wins AP Manager Of The Year In AL Close Race
Mike Higgins, Boston Red Sox manager, awarded the American League manager of the year by the AP after a tight vote over Casey Stengel. Walter Alston captured the NL honor for Brooklyn. Higgins led a fourth place team to 15 more wins than 1954 with a late pennant push.
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New York
Mike
Pinky) Higgins
Boston Red Sox
Associated Press
Casey Stengel
New York Yankees
Baseball Writers’ Assn. of America
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Stengel
Walter Alston
Brooklyn
Marty Marion
Chicago
White Sox
Lou Boudreau
Kansas City Athletics
Bucky Harris
Detroit Tigers
al Lopez
Cleveland Indians
Red Sox
Richmonds International League club sold at IRS auction
A six man Richmond syndicate bought the Richmond International League triple A baseball club, equipment and player contracts for 20000 at an IRS sale to satisfy tax liens totaling 79218.68. Former owner Harry C Seibold did not attend the auction and still owes 45315.97. The buyers must clear about 48000 in additional debts and gain International League approval.
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International League Baseball Club
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Internal Revenue Service
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Richard S. Reynolds Jr
Fritz Sitterding
E. Clai
Trautman Sees Small Attendance Drop For Minor Leagues
Columbus Ohio minor league president George M Trautman reports 19 042 825 paid admissions in the last season a decline of 542 994 or two percent from the prior year He calls it the smallest drop in five years and suggests the circuit may be turning upward The 1950 peak had 58 leagues and 35 616 702 attendees with 33 leagues in 1955
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Lebanon Manager Named to USTA Board in Ohio
Corwin Nixon of Lebanon was named the fifth Ohio representative on the board of directors of the U S Trotting Association, which oversees harness racing in the United States. His appointment was announced by Joe Neville of Delaware.
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Corwin Nixon
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Joe Neville
Delaware
Hayes Rations Practice for Michigan Clash at OSU
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes keeps final Michigan week preparations under wraps with three reporters watching from inside an iron curtain. Hayes spoke of guarding leaks while evaluating stars Hopalong Cassady and injured back Jerry Warkrader as Ohio State faces a pivotal Western Conference title game.
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Michigan
Hayes
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Howard
Hopalong) Cassady
Jerry Warkrader
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Nebraska Coach Uses Old Formula To Stop Wolves
Nebraska coach Bill Glassford faces alumni critics after a rough start. A 37-20 Big Seven win over Colorado boosted morale, but a looming clash with top-ranked Oklahoma caps a 5-0 conference record and a 5-4 overall season amid fan pressure.
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Bill Glassford
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Oklahoma
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Courchesne Wins Majority Decision in Featherweight Bout
Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke Mass secured a majority decision over Miguel Berrios of Puerto Rico in New York. Two judges had Courchesne ahead while referee Pede Della scored a draw. Berrios showed sharper punches but delayed his late rally. Crowd of 1,300 paid $1,905 gate. possible rematch on December 12 with Berrios or Lulu Perez. Each fighter weighed 128 pounds.
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Miguel Berrios
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Lulu Perez
Ohio teams invited to bowl bids in December
Bowling Green Xavier and Heidelberg headline 13 schools asked to indicate interest in the Refrigerator Bowl in Evansville Indiana on December 4. Bowling Green will decide today. Heidelberg is among eight teams considered for a separate game in Orlando Florida on December 2.
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Heidelberg
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Tamburello May Miss Terrapins Finale Saturday
Maryland University doctors say Frank Tamburello may miss the final 1955 football game against George Washington due to cellulitis in neck glands. He was sidelined after Friday illness and Lynn Beightol started at quarterback in the 25-12 win over Clemson.
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Lynn Beightol
UCLA Gunning for Rose Bowl Berth in Trojan Clash
A crowd of 100000 is expected as UCLA visits USC in the Memorial Coliseum. A UCLA win would seal an undefeated PCC run and a Rose Bowl berth, while a USC victory could still leave UCLA as the conference pick. UCLA coach Red Sanders praised USC. Jess Hill noted players were worn but avoided a prediction.
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Pair Of Northern Powers Dominate Voting In AP Poll
Massillon's Tigers trail Canton McKinley in AP poll with McKinley at top after 365 to 276 points. Both teams won over Akron rivals and face off in Canton for the championship and hall of fame trophy.
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Associated Press
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Buckeye Horse Wins Toronto Saddle Event at Fair
Radiant Charm owned by Windy Hill Farm Athens Ohio captured first in the saddle horse riding for ladies at the Royal Winter Fair Horse Show last night in Toronto.
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Ohio high school football poll strong 9-0 teams dominate top ten
Fifty reporters rate Ohio teams led by Canton McKinley Massillon East Liverpool and Toledo Devilbiss with 9-0 records. Massillon and Jackson show outcomes including a tie and a loss while Mansfield and others trail. The poll lists first place votes and points across nine games with numerous smaller programs named.
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Youngstown East
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Oak Hill
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Pomeroy
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Ada
Cleveland Benedictine
Canton Lehman
Carrollton
Springsfield
Akron East
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Belpre
Brookfeild
Dayton Fairview
Zanesville
Middie Hamilton Ducats On Sale For Butler Bowl
Elamo News in Middletown sells both reserved and general admission tickets for Friday night’s Butler Bowl at Barnitz Stadium. Reserved seats are $1, general admission 75 cents, and student advance tickets at Middletown High are 50 cents with 75 cents at the stadium night of game.
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Boxing card results from Providence and New Orleans
In Providence Rhode Island Toxic Hall defeated Ezzard Charles by points over ten rounds in Chicago. Charley Cotton won over Andrew Brown in Cincinnati ten rounds. Bobby Courchesne stopped Miguel Berrios in Holyoke and Puerto Rico in ten rounds.
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Toledo
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Andrew Brown
New York
Bobby Courchesne
Holyoke
Mass
Miguel Berrios
Puerto Rico
Readers urged to fund park benches program
A Middletown column urges readers to stop meddling and instead support adding park benches along curbs. The paper requests letters or notes to Art Diver at Middletown Lumber Co to show public backing. A local economist criticizes overspending to impress others and promotes practical purchases like Overhead garage doors from Middletown Lumber Co.
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