Middletown Edges Newark for Early Season Triumph
Middletown High defeats Newark 12 to 4 in a hard fought game. Ellison's team dominates with 17 first downs and 233 yards while holding Newark to 3 first downs and 54 yards rushing. Walker scores twice and Wallace adds a third period touchdown as Middies claim their first win of 1957.
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Falcons Hold Off Ross Rams For 12-7 Victory
The Fenwick Falcons built a first half lead and held on to defeat the Ross Rams 12 to 7 on a slippery field. Ross scored a late touchdown but Fenwick secured a second straight win.
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Ross Rams Edge Fenwick In Slippery Midwestern Gridiron
The Ross Rams defeated Fenwick 12 7 in a game played on wet grass. Quarter by quarter details show a 12 point second period surge for Fenwick but Ross answered with a late fourth quarter score and a decisive drive. Miller led Ross with 75 rushing yards and Moorman shared top honors, while Dan Thompson made key plays on defense and special teams.
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Ole Arch Extends Title With Seventh Round Knockout
Archie Moore, the 1936 veteran, retains the light heavyweight crown by KOing Tony Anthony in round seven at the Olympic Auditorium. Moore, citing plans for a possible bout with Yvon Durelle, earned total pay of 90 000, while Anthony left with under 5 000 after costs.
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Pirates Sign Ohioan Pittsburg Farm System Hope
Merle Lee Masters of Ashley in Delaware County has been signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The pitcher will report next season to the Pirates farm team in Clinton Iowa in the Class D Midwest League.
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Iowa Scrimmage Injures Sophomore Player
Iowa City Iowa Jerry Novack of Lorain Ohio a sophomore had to be carried from the practice field Friday after suffering an injury during a scrimmage between the first and second squads and the reserves at the Iowa football practice.
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Germantown Cardinals edge Brookville 18 13 in final two minutes
Germantown uses Askins to Wiener 21 yard pass with two minutes left to seal 18 13 win over Brookville in the Little Buckeye League opener. Askins also scores on a 42 yard run as Germantown holds off Brookville after taking the lead late in the third quarter.
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Seven Mile Panthers romped Fairfield in 25-6 win
Seven Mile overwhelmed Fairfield 25-6 as Henderson Gordon scored three rushing touchdowns and Fred Powers added a 10 yard TD run. Fairfield’s Roland Hopkins broke through for a 60 yard TD, but Seven Mile dominated each quarter to claim their second win.
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Mighty McKinley Falls To Warren Panthers
Warren High Panthers defeated Canton McKinley Bulldogs 31 to 7 on Friday night before about 10 000 fans. McKinley had a 21 game winning streak snapped and avoided a shutout in the final minutes as Warren led 19 0 at halftime and scored in every period.
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Monroe Franklin Gridiron Games Postponed By Rain
Rain washed out the Monroe and Franklin high school football games last night. Both contests were rescheduled for 8 p.m. tonight due to wet fields and a tornado warning in Franklin. Athletic director Dale Rideour said it was Monroe’s first home-game postponement in ten years.
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Lebanon Eleven ends victory drought with 13 6 win
Lebanon Warriors beat Wilmington Hurricanes 13 to 6 for their first football win since 1955 and first over Wilmington since 1954. Fred Singleton ran for 98 yards on 17 carries and set up the winning score with a 39 yard sprint to the Wilmington one. Bob Cropper scored on a 1 yard keeper in the third period. Alfrey and Cropper connected on a 20 yard TD drive, with Singleton adding the PAT. M Vanscoy produced Wilmington’s touchdown on a 3 yard run. The teams traded chances in the final minutes as time expired after two incomplete passes.
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Carlisle Loses At Centerville 18 13 football recap
Centerville defeated Carlisle 18 to 13 as Centerville scored one TD in each of the first three quarters and Carlisle mounted two late scores. Carlisle’s Tom Willis scored a third of Carlisle’s points with two TDs? one on a 45 yard run.
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Middletown Defeats Newark Behind Ball Control Triumph
Middletown tops Newark as ball control key to win. Newark managed 38 plays to Middletown’s 74, with Wallace 64 yards and Walker 69 leading the Middies. Next week Middletown visits Cincinnati Hughes aiming to move over .500.
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