Four Unbeaten Leading College Football Race
Maryland and Oklahoma extended winning streaks as Michigan, UCLA, and West Virginia pursued national title hopes. Ohio State and Michigan State won, while Auburn and Navy suffered upsets. Georgia Tech and Mississippi also remained in bowl contention with key conference results shaping Sugar, Cotton, Rose, and Orange bids.
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Michigan
Maryland
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Ucla
Georgia Tech
Auburn
Mississippi
Mississippi State
Navy
Texas Christian
Texas
Southern Methodist
Texas A&m
Midshipmen
Holy Cross
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Paul Hornung
George Welsh
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Vereb Stars In Scoring Role
Vereb, a 185 pound halfback from Pittsburgh, set Maryland's ACC scoring record in a 27 4 victory over South Carolina. He scored four times with 11 touchdowns this season, contributing 111 rushing yards, a passing yard, and an interception. Center Bob Pellegrini and QB Frank Tamburello supported a strong Maryland defense and offense led by Vereb.
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Jim Ta ‘Tum
Gamecock
Rex Enright
Vereb
Bob Pellegrini
Pellegrini
Gamecocks
Jim Parsons
Frank Tamburello
Jack Healy
Tamburello
Healy
Boonsboro Wins 3-1 Over Middletown on Home Field
Boonsboro edged Middletown 3-1 on Middletown field to seize second place with Williamsport in the Washington County Soccer League. Reese Smith and Hose scored for Boonsboro. Shafer tallied Middletown’s lone goal as Williamsport fell 2-0 to Clear Springs, shaping the title chase.
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Williamsport
Clear Springs
Aymes Reese
Lowell Smith
Charlie Shafer
Boonsboro
Wade
Miller Sandy « Strouts
Baker
Avis Butts
Shiffler
Pro Football League Scores and Finland Upset
Pro football scores from St Vincent to New Mexico A&M list many results with teams like Western Kentucky Davidson and Stetson. In Helsinki Finland defeated the United States Olympic soccer team 6-4 at the Olympic Stadium before about 8500 spectators at halftime led 2-0.
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U.S. Helsinki
Finland
United States
Helsinki
Olympic Stadium
Terps roll over South Carolina in four touchdown win
College Park notes describe Maryland's 28 point victory over South Carolina as the highlight of a day crowded with forecasts of top ranked teams such as Duke Navy and Michigan. The game featured Maryland’s second and third stringers and left fans debating national standing as the Terps clinched a convincing win. Nearby boxing results and a Yokohama festival are also mentioned, framing a busy sports scene.
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Navy
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Georgia Tech
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Iowa
Sauter-Finigan
Industrial Bowling League Results Roundup
Results list from the Industrial Bowling League includes matches: Schinz Beer beat Marion 4 to 0. K and H Tinner 4, Riddlemoser 1. Warren's Men's Shop tbluer 3, Riddlemoser 1. BK and H Plumber 3, Warren's Men's Shop red 1. Warren's Men's Shop blue 2, Z Jefferson 2. Harold's 2, Fred Paint and Glass 2. Cozy Corner 2, Groff Bros. 2. High individual set by Powell with 40, high individual game 153. Schlitz Beer led the team game with 619 and overall team total 1,769.
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Marion
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Warren's Men's Shop
Harold's
Fred Paint & Glass
Cozy Corner
Groff Bros
Powell
Schlitz Beer
Pis Morgan’s
K. & A. Tinner
Warren's
Marlow
Jefferson Inn Vv Stup-Crowther
K. & H. Plumber
Riddlemoser
Graff Tos
Eagles Rally Past Steelers In Rough Stadium Showdown
Philadelphia outhits Pittsburgh 24 6 in a bruising clash at Connie Mack Stadium. Rookie back Ted Wegert returned from injury to rush 82 yards on 12 attempts and score twice while Adrian Burk connected with Pete Pihos for a 10 yard TD pass. Bielski added 3 conversions and a 50 yard field goal as the Eagles prevail. Three players were ejected amid a spate of penalties totaling 172 yards.
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Adrian Burk
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Dick Bielski
University of Maryland
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Cleveland Browns
Eagles
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Wake Forest
Leon Campbell
Arkansas
Chuck Bednarik
Pittsburgh
Wergert
Pines
Burk
Bielski
Browns Edge Cardinals In Muddy NFL Showdown
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Chicago Cardinals 26 to 20 to seize first place in the Eastern Division with a 5-1 record. Don Paul’s 50 yard punt return for a touchdown and an early interception sparked Cleveland’s 21-6 halftime lead, while Chicago added two late touchdowns but could not overcome the Browns’ strong first half. Tempers flared, ejecting Ollie Matson and Harry Thompson for the Cardinals and Jerschel Forester and Bob Cain for Cleveland.
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Modzelewski
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Renfro
Graham
Groza
Washington Co Soco Meeting Called
The County Softball League will hold a business meeting Tuesdays at 7 30 p m at the YMCA. President Howard Fisher announced items on the agenda include the distribution of prize and forfeit money. Prospective league members for 1956 are expected to be present.
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County Softball League
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Howard Fisher
49ers Blitz Lions For 38 21 Home Win
San Francisco 49ers rout Detroit Lions 38 21 at home to move to 3 3 led by a 31 point first half surge including Moegle and Hardy scoring. Detroit misery extends to six straight losses as Bears top Rams.
Billy Goat DeMarco Versus Ryff in Baltimore Bout
Frankie Ryff, 23, ranked lightweight, clashes with former champion Paddy DeMarco in Baltimore on Wednesday. Ryff seeks another win as DeMarco, nicknamed the Billy Goat for his bobbing head, targets victory after recent battles including a loss to Ryff and a title swap with Jimmy Carter.
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Associated Press
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Paddy DeMarco
Baltimore
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DeMarco
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Kenny Lane
Ralph Duyas
Inter-Church League MEN S DIVISION Standings and Scores
Middletown leads with 13 points followed by Evangelical Reformed with 12 and Mt Pleasant with 10. High scores include Bradley Calvary Methodist 153 in a game and 395 in sets, Mt Pleasant Methodist 612 team high, Evangelical Reformed 1661 team high set. Tonight’s matches list eight fixtures across the league with church pairings.
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Evangelical Reformed
Mt. Pleasant
Doubs Lutheran
Baptist Church of the Brethren
Calvary Methodist - Middletown Lutheran
Grace Reformed
Buckeystown Methodist
Bradley Calvary Meth.i
Mt. Pleasant Methodist
I Baptist
Calvary Methodist
Chapel Lutheran
St Johns M Pleasant
Giants Rally Past Redskins in Rain Sloppy Polo Grounds
New York Giants crushed the Washington Redskins 35-7 as rookie Jim Patton returned a kickoff 8 yards and a punt 63 yards for scores. Chuck Conerly threw two TD passes to Alex Webster, while Kyle Rote and Webster also scored. Washington totaled 405 yards but fell short, with Janowicz scoring their lone TD.
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Jim Patton
Mississippi
New York Giants
Washington Redskins
Giants
Polo Grounds
Patton
Chuck Conerly
Alex Webster
Kyle Rote
Conerly
Vic Janowicz
Jane Washington
Redskins
Witnners
Washington
Washington Soring
Janowicz
Tanowicz
Webster
Rote
Agajanian
Bears Halt Rams In Chicago Victory Thriller
The Chicago Bears defeated Los Angeles 31 to 20 in a windy Los Angeles game. Ed Brown and George Blanda split quarterback duties with Harlon Hill catching three TD passes, including an 86 yard score that gave Chicago a 24 13 lead in the third period. Hill and Blanda connected on a late five yard TD to seal the win. The Rams suffered their second defeat in six and dropped to a tie atop the Western Conference with Baltimore.
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Ed Brown
George Blanda
Harlon Fill
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Brown
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Chicago
Rams Rally Past Bears In Hectic NFL Tilt
In a high scoring confrontation, Chicago led 7 10 47 31 early as Rick Casares plunged for a fourth quarter touchdown. Los Angeles responded with Morris Watkins and Walker touchdowns plus key passes from Blanda and Casares. Blanda connected on multiple conversions and a 48 yard field goal to seal the late surge.
Weekend Fights Boston Vince Martinez Stops Mario Terry
Vince Martinez stops Mario Terry in a weekend boxing bout in Boston. The event lists Terry at 144 pounds and Martinez at 150 pounds among Paterson New Jersey and Havana participants.
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Boston
Vince Martinez
Paterson
N. J
Mario Terry
Havana
France appoints Francis Lacoste ambassador to Canada
The government official journal announced the appointment of Francis Lacoste as French ambassador to Canada. Lacoste, 34, previously resided as general in Morocco and held posts in Yugoslavia, Nationalist China.
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Paris
Get
Francis Lacoste
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Yugoslavia
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