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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1955
Page
4
San Francisco, 14-1 after a 20-point win over California before 8,000 at the Cow Palace, tightens the race with Kentucky for the top national ranking. The Dons’ defense allows 75.2 points per game across 15 contests, with the lone setback at UCLA. Kentucky edged Vanderbilt 75-71 as Villanova, Tulsa, Alabama, La Salle, Minnesota and Oregon State post notable wins.
Ronnie Shavlik of NC State pours in 49 points and grabs 35 rebounds at Reynolds Coliseum, setting ACC and arena records, but Villanova defeats State 107-96. Wake Forest star Hemric nears scoring milestone with 27 points as Demon Deacons beat Richmond. Maryland, Duke, and other ACC teams mix results amid a busy week ahead.
The American League realignment committee examined a possible 10 club league amid six to seven feelers from cities. Frank Lane said no recommendations were made and a March 1 to 10 meeting will report to President Harridge. Bill Veeck outlined expansion ideas with NL permission. The panel sees expansion likely two to three years away.
Gayle Talbot argues the Baseball Hall of Fame has overextended itself with recent inductees. She calls for ballot reductions and a one nominee per year limit to preserve the prestige of Cooperstown and ensure only truly superlative players are enshrined.
Lincoln High School teams defeated Page Jackson in Charles Town West Virginia. The Lincoln boys triumphed 46 44 with R Snowden scoring the deciding basket as Frederick trailed late then pulled even. Lincoln girls held Page Jackson to 11 points in the final score 27 11 with B Bowie leading the winners.
Weekly statistics show Walkersville bowling at Amoco lanes with matches against Civitan Excelsior Dairy and others. Highs include Kefauver 150 in a game and Fogle 377 in a set. Excelsior Dairy posted top team game 604 and series 1710.
In a Bridge league tally Swick and Joe's Cleaners both posted three wins in a tight field. High individual game and set were Crampton Sr with 179 and 415, while Joe's Cleaners claimed high team game and match with 674 and 1,852.
Mount St. Marys sophomore Jack Sullivan has become the Mountaineers top point man, already setting multiple school records and driving their upset push. The 6'4" forward, a former Gonzaga High standout, scores heavily from inside 15 feet with a soft jump and driving hooks, while showing growing discipline and clutch finish capabilities that boost Mount St. Marys toward late February matchups. Sullivan’s past includes All-America and All-Masket honors at St. Anthony and a historic Metro tournament title. He also balances club play in Washington and aims to extend his scoring and defensive consistency through his college career.
Des Moines item explains Jack C. Colvin bought a new battery after battery trouble. It died too. He traced the cause to a mouse that crashed into the generator, cutting off current and preventing the battery from charging. Also notes high scores at events: C House 140, Cramer 38, War ren Men's Shop 603, Cozy Corner 1733.
California boasts some of the world’s largest vineyards and contributes a major share of American made wines, with estimates pointing to a substantial production share though figures vary.
In Milan Italy Ray Famechou outpointed Sergio Milan 125 124. In Havana Raul Perez outpointed Hank Jones 148 152 Cuba. In Washington DC 10. About one sixth of New Jersey land area is urban.
Daytons 91 Xavier Ohio 68 Loyola New Orleans 68 Georgetown 68 overtime LaSalle 82 St Josephs Philadelphia 75 Seton Hall 55 Army 69 overtime Manhattan 52 Siena 30 Brown 81 Tufts 66 Penn State 84 Temple overtime Niagara 81 Scranton 65 Minnesota 59 Purdue overtime Ohio State 91 Northwestern Illinois 95 Chicago Loyola 69 Cincinnati 10 Western Kentucky 92 St Louis 38 St Johns Brooklyn Michigan State 88 DePaul 72 Tulsa 47 Oklahoma A&M 4 Wyoming 75 Wichita 70 Louisville 58 Bradley 3 Kentucky 75 Vanderbilt 7 Alabama 101 Georgia 74 LSU 67 Miss State 65 Villanova 97 NC State Maryland 60 Navy 54 Tennessee 79 Georgia Tulane 83 Mississippi 82 Wake Forest 75 Richmond West Virginia 88 Pitt 74 Auburn 93 Florida 69 Furman 89 Clemson 73 Houston 59 Texas 52 Texas Christian 101 Christian 83 Arizona State Tempe Iowa 74 San Francisco 4 California 62 Oregon State 57 Washington 43 Washington State 68 Idaho 80 Oregon State Brigham Young 76 Stanford 72 Santa Clara 67 UCLA 84 Cal Poly Pomona 55 Southern California 84 58
Kid Gavilan resumes action after a three month layoff facing Ernie Duranda of Bayonne in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Duranda, KO’d by Peter Mueller, is a heavy underdog despite his punch. Gavilan fights under new manager Yamil Chade in a high profile week.
Wes Santee, the Kansas runner, aims to lower his world indoor mile mark to 4:03.8 after a Boston AA meet. He highlights Dick Olsen and Fred Dwyer as rivals, with Gunnar Nielsen posing a challenge as Santee pursues sub four minutes at the Wanamaker Mile at Madison Square Garden.
Field & Stream columnist Warren Page surveys how animals adapt their feet to their environments. He notes cats extend and sheath claws for hunting and climbing, while mountain goats use soft inner pads with hard outer edges for gripping steep rocks. Deer and caribou have oversized feet akin to overshoes for stability.
In Palm Springs California the Thunderbird Invitational ends in a three way tie for first with Fred Haas Mike Souchak and Shelley Mayfield set for an 18 hole playoff. Haas 38 and under par 67 gives 270 total, Mayfield 30 and Souchak both 271, Palmer 271, Rosburg 272, Holscher 272, Barber 273, Littler 274 as favorites and challengers finish strong in a tough final round at Thunderbird Country Club.
Loyola defeats American University 85-73 to seize conference lead from Mt. St. Marys. Charlie McCullough rises to second in scoring with 26 points per game across six conference contests, passing Bridgewater’s Larry Pence. Washington College’s Jack Bergen remains top scorer at 26.3 per game.
The questions discuss black coral once abundant in the Persian Gulf and now found mainly along the Australian Barrier Reef. It notes the US Supreme Court begins its term on the second Monday in October and usually runs through July. It also identifies the Interior Department and the Forest Service as the main public land authorities.
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