Few Grid Rules Changes Needed, Scribes Decide
The Associated Press reports college football rules writers show little desire for major changes after a two year pause on platoon rules. 149 respondents split, about three to one, with 95 saying no changes needed and 20 affirming changes while 14 noted minor tweaks. 14 favored platoon returns, some for action and fan interest. six urged broader substitutions, two called for tightening. Some endorsed sideline coaching pauses similar to other sports. The Beaumont franchise in the Texas League moved to Austin, keeping its Milwaukee Braves agreement.
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West Virginia and regional high school scores update
West Virginia high schools posted a slate of results with Kermit defeating Fairland Ohio 98 87 Matoaka 82 over Bland 48 Ronceverte 73 Hillsboro 58 Morgantown St Francis 61 Rivesville 55 Sand Fork 88 Tanner 51 Coalton 51 Troy 46 Wheeling Central 76 Wheeling McKinley 54. Yesterday's college games included Boston College 75 Rhode Island 2 New York University 95 Kings Point 78 St Josephs Pad 96 Penn Mil College 53 Kentucky 71 DePaul 69 Wake Forest 92 Virginia 69 Mississippi 95 Arkansas State 79 Florida 110 Tampa 62 Mississippi State 76 Southwestern Tenn 63 Virginia Tech 97 The Citadel 64 Miami Florida 83 Loyola La 82 District of Columbia Teachers 69 Frostburg Md 59 Greenbrier Military 98 Bluefield Va 59 Loyola Md 83 Catholic U 78 Potomac West Virginia 121 Shepherd WV 104 West Virginia Tech 89 Beckley 70 Ohio State 89 Oklahoma 68 Southern Methodist 75 Wisconsin 62 St Louis 86 Indiana 75 Wichita 71 Nebraska 46 Drake 70 Kansas State 64 Rice 85 Louisiana State 60 Oklahoma A&M 59 Baylor 48 Texas A M 85 Tulane 66 Colorado 60 Iowa 57
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Big Ten teams stumble as Michigan State awaits opener
The Big Ten sees chaos as most schools stumble from unbeaten status early in the season. Ohio State defeats Oklahoma 89-68 to move to 3-1, while Iowa Indiana and Wisconsin all drop ranked or near unbeaten runs. Michigan State stands undefeated and ready for tonight's opener vs Southern Illinois, with star players like Robin Freeman and others delivering standout performances across the board.
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Philadelphia Seeks 1958 Army Notre Dame Game
Philadelphia officials aim to book Army and Notre Dame for 1958 at Municipal Stadium and pursue future Army Navy and Air Force Academy games. The Army Notre Dame series resumes in 1957 with a tentative game at South Bend, while Notre Dame is fully sold on 1958, Army undecided until after New Year.
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Perez Retires After Defeated by Ross in Ring Collapse
New York. Lulu Perez 22 announced his retirement after a 10-round loss to Italian Paolo Rossi at St Nicholas Arena. Despite a brief promising career, Perez cited a lack of sharpness and concern for injury as decisive. Rossi won a unanimous decision by scores 7-3, 8-2, 8-2 as Perez weighed 133 pounds to Rossi's 134.
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New York boxing faces possible guild ban after Jan. 15
Judge Helfand’s nine page ruling threatens to outlaw the Boxing Guild of New York, an IBG affiliate, unless members surrender guild cards by January 15. Managers fear New York boxing could die if they refuse, as TV fights may shift to other states and licenses hang in the balance.
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Williams Sees Good Chance for Red Sox Return
In Miami Ted Williams said chances are good he will play for the Boston Red Sox again next season. He added he would quit baseball if traded and cannot say definitely yet but feels well and sees no reason he won’t play.
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Roberts Is Again Top N. L. Pitcher
New York reports the National League pitching records for 1955 showing Robin Roberts leading in wins 23 and starts 38 while also pitching 26 complete games and 305 innings. He allowed 292 hits and 111 runs with 41 homers, finishing 14 losses with a .622 winning percentage.
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Florida Back Punting Champ
Don Chandler of Florida won the punting title in a close duel with Michigan State’s Earl Morrall. Chandler averaged 44.3 yards per punt on 22 attempts, Morrall 42.9 on similar volume, while George Washington’s Mike Sommer led punt returns with 330 yards and 13.8 per return, and Sam Woolwine of VMI topped kickoff returns. William & Mary limited punt return yards for the second straight year during the Ivy League’s 52nd season.
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Northwestern Coach Gets Ax as Purdue Promotion Follows
Northwestern University and the Philadelphia Eagles shuffled coaching staffs with Lou Saban ousted at Northwestern and Jim Trimble dismissed by the Eagles. Purdue line coach Kenneth Mollenkopf was promoted to head coach as Stu Holcomb moved from Purdue to Northwestern athletic director, releasing several assistants.
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Saddler Stops Gallardo in Non Title Bout in San Francisco
World featherweight champion Sandy Saddler of New York defeated Dave Gallardo of Los Angeles by stoppage in seven rounds in San Francisco in a non title bout. Paolo Rosi of Italy outpointed Lulu Perez of Brooklyn in New York over ten rounds.
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