Pro Grid Loop Sees Half of NFL In Title Chase
In a topsy turvy NFL Sunday the 12 team league saw Bears lose lead after a 53-14 defeat to the Cardinals. Rams gained ground with Les Richter field goals and a 23-21 win over Philadelphia. Lou Groza had two kicks blocked as Cleveland tied Giants 35-35 to stay 7-2-1. Redskins moved to 7-3 with a 23-14 win over Pittsburgh. Cowboys and others kept Western and Eastern races alive with mixed results. Cardinals surged behind Dave Mann and Ollie Matson while Mehan connected with Stoneifer for two touchdowns.
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Middies Hold Early Lead in Ohio League Scoring
Hamilton led the Greater Ohio League with nine wins and one loss while Springfield had the top offense at 262 points and Mansfield the stingiest defense, allowing 56. In league play the trio tied for the title with 41 points and Mansfield held foes to 26.
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Local Man In QB Club Ties In Columbus News
Bob Jewell former Cincinnati center and football prospect has a deployment note and linked to Journal Quarterback Club in Columbus. Karl B Pauly Middletonian now associate editor of the Ohio State Journal sponsors the organization. Duane Carter a Miami Valley racer named director of racing for the United States Auto Club with HQ in Speedway City Ind home to the 500.
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Welterweight Title Bout Could Be Best Of Year
The Associated Press notes Basilio and De Marco may deliver a fight of the year as they meet for a second time at Boston Garden. Basilio, defending champion from Syracuse, is a 9 to 5 favorite after a 12th round knockout of DeMarco.
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Five Cadets Picked For North-South Charity Game
In Miami, three Army cadets from the 14-6 upset over Navy have been signed to play for the Yankee team in the Shrie's North-South College All-Star game on December 26. Quarterback Don Holleder, fullback Pat Webel, and end Ralph Chesnauskas received permission from the Army coach Sun-day to participate.
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Villa Madonna and Marian split Saturday in Richmond tourney
In the City of Richmond Indiana tourney McNeese Louisiana defeated Presbyterian 61 to 59 to clinch the championship.
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Covington Catholic tops Cincinnati Deportes in basketball
Covington Catholic High School defeated Cincinnati Deportes 76 to 50 in a high school basketball contest in Covington Kentucky.
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Fight results from Milan Havana and Hollywood bouts report
In Milan Duilio Loi beat Serafin Ferrer on points. In Havana Jimmy Brown defeated Charolito Spirituano on points. In Hollywood Botby Woods stopped Vince Bonomo.
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Dorner Elected OVTA President as Wikoff Climbs Rankings
Middletown Tennis Club members dominated Ohio Valley Tennis Association results after yesterday's Cincinnati meeting. Fred Dorner was elected OVTA president, the first non Cincinnati native to hold the post, while Carolyn Wikoff rose to No 3 in women's rankings and Judy Hagan jumped to No 4.
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Babe Zaharias Begins Week of Tests in Cancer Fight
Babe Zaharias, famed athlete, started a week of tests at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston to assess her battle with cancer. She recently returned from Tampa where X rays were taken for increased hip pain after her latest operation. Doctors hope cancer has not spread beyond the designated lower back region. She is accompanied by husband George Zaharias and friend Betty Dodd.
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Adlai Ends Quail Hunt in Georgia Weekend
Adlai Stevenson wrapped a Georgia weekend of quail shooting and tennis at a hunting lodge in Kingsland. He said the world needs tranquility and peace and spoke after meeting with Mr and Mrs Harry Guggenheim of New York.
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Michigan State Michigan Game Sets Sellout Record
EAST LANSING Mich Every time Michigan State plays Michigan athletic officials worry about crowd size. This year the Michigan-Michigan State game was held at Ann Arbor before a 97000 sellout crowd. Next game at MSU's East Lansing stadium in 1958 may fall short of demand with a 52000 seat capacity.
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Cinco Golfer Is Tourney Champion
Al Besselink of Cincinnati won the West Palm Beach open golf tournament in a sudden death playoff against Don Fairfield of Casey Illinois. Besselink sealed the victory with a birdie on the final playoff hole after tying Fairfield with a 69 to finish 218. Fairfield collected 700 dollars while Besselink earned 1000 dollars. Five pros and an amateur finished one stroke back at 219 including Clyde Usina Jr. George Bigham Ed Furgol Frank Stranahan Walter Burkemo and Martin Stanovich.
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Montreal Edges New York In Tie Thriller
In a tense NHL night Montreal defeated New York 4 3 after regulation and extra time but Toronto beat Detroit 2 1 Chicago routed Boston 6 0 signaling a busy standings update for the season.
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College Football Scores From Dayton and Nearby Games
Dayton topped Villanova 19 to 7 in a college football matchup. Cincinnati defeated Fort Wayne 14 to 1 while Troy beat Toledo Marion 2 to 1. Grand Rapids won 9 to 3 over Indianapolis.
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NFL Standings Highlight Early Week Tie Sees Baltimore Lead
Standings show Baltimore at 26 with San Francisco 14, Chicago Cards 53 and Bears 14, Philadelphia 21, Los Angeles 23, New York 35, Cleveland 35 tied, Washington 23, Pittsburgh 14. Results reflect a mixed start across divisions with key matchups shaping early race.
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Dayton Mentor Double Rewarded at Villanova Game
Dayton coach Hugh Devore received a warm halftime tribute as his wife Madeline and seven children were surprised onto the field from West Orange, N J. The Flyers rallied from 7-6 to defeat Villanova 19-7 ending the season with 3 wins 6 losses and 1 tie.
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Mills Partners Tie for First in Cincinnati Two-Woman Classic
Mills and partner Clara Zaph held a first place tie at 5-1 in the Greater Cincinnati Two-Woman Classic at Newport Alleys. Mills posted 189 145 211 for 545, Zaph 172 177 175 for 524 as they won two games from Dot Hubbard and Pat Murray. Murray totaled 209 186 198 for 393 as her team dropped two matches, with Watts and Schrader also posting solid scores. Four of 16 teams sit at 5-1 as the event narrows to a tight race.
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Pitching Hungry Teams Eye Yankee Dodgers Farms in Draft
Washington earned first pick among 3,184 eligible minor leaguers in the annual draft. Dodgers and Yankees farms in Montreal and Denver drew strong interest for pitching depth and power, with candidates like Rocky Nelson and Jimmy Williams highlighted. Draft costs scale from 2 000 to 15 000 for various classes.
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Blocked Punt Cuts Browns' Lead In Half
In a high scoring NFL clash at the Polo Grounds the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns tied 35 all after a blocked field goal by Ray Krouse preserved the draw. Otto Graham starred for Cleveland with three TD passes.
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Job Not Saved By Win Over ND Says Hill
USC coach Jess Hill defended his job security after his team defeated Notre Dame 42-20 in the rivalry clash. Hill cited accountability to President Fagg and the board, despite alumni protests following four 1955 defeats. Notre Dame coach Terry Brennan credited key plays, including Jon Arnett's 64 yard TD, as pivotal to the loss.
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Pro Grid Draft Underway Today in Early NFL Meeting
Philadelphia reports the NFL opens its earliest draft with Commissioner Bert Belci officiating at 9 a m CST. The bonus draw determines which team gains first pick among eligible draftees, with Green Bay Pittsburgh and the Chicago Cardinals the only teams in the drawing.
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Cardinals Beat Bears At Own Game In 53 14 Thrashing
Charley Trippi led the Chicago Cardinals to a 53 14 victory over the Bears in a near blizzard. The win ousted Chicago from first in the NFL Western Division as the Cardinals dominated with strong blocking and tackling. Dave Mann added a 51 yard TD run sealing the late score.
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