Texas and Alabama Lead UPI Ratings After Upsets
Texas and Alabama claim the top two spots in the UPI college football ratings after wins over Michigan State and Mississippi. Ohio State moves to third with seven first place votes, while LSU climbs to fourth and Minnesota rises to 11th in the 10 hierarchy.
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Liston Slow Flabby in Exhibition Fight
In Chicago Sonny Liston failed to impress in a four round exhibition with Ernest Terrell the Illinois heavyweight champion. Liston weighed 219 pounds and admitted his timing and sharpness were off despite booing from the crowd. Terrell landed steady jabs and showed better speed and footwork. Liston drew no purse. his next bout is December 4 in Philadelphia against Albert Westphal televised with Floyd Patterson-Tom McNelly in Toronto. Giardello defeated Jesse Smith by unanimous decision in the undercard, improving to 9 7 wins in 117 fights.
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UPI
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Ernest Terrell
Joe
Louis
Liston
Terrell
Illinois
Joey Giardello
Jesse Smith
Giardello
Philadelphia
Germany
Albert Westphal
Floyd Patterson
Tom McNeenly
Toronto
Smith
Charleston Offers Park To Reds For $1
Charleston, W V. Mayor John Shanklin offered to rent Watt Powell Park to Cincinnati for $1 a year as the Sally League home field, drawing protest from Councilman Tom Pettigrew who urged renting Municipal Auditorium and Civic Center for the same price. The council rejected Pettigrew’s motion by voice vote.
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UPID
John Shanklin
Watt Powell
Cincinnati
Shanklin
Tom Pettigrew
Reds
Pettigrew
Aspromonte Colts' Third Baseman Aims for Houston Debut
Brooklyn native Bob Aspromonte, the Houston Colt .45s starting third baseman, expects a strong maiden NL season. He cites past bench time with the Dodgers and competition from Daryl Spencer and Maury Wills, noting expansion to the Mets and Colts brings opportunity. Aspromonte credits his brothers Charlie and Ken for shaping his career after turning down TV work to return home.
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Charlie Neal
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Maury Wills
Bob
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Ken
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Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox
Los Angeles Angels
Karbonit Ahead In Tight Area Scoring Race
The Beckley runner Billy Karbonit leads the area scoring race with 14 touchdowns and 84 points, eight points clear of Robert Bentley of Stratton who has been piling up wins and points. Cecil Givens sits third, Ronnie Taylor fourth with 60 points, as Taylor drops from the lead after five weeks. Billy Cole makes a big jump from 24th to tied for 12th with six touchdowns and two extra points for 38 points.
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Spadaro Mount Hope
Daniel Stoco
McLaughlin Shady
F. P. T Walker
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Barehill
Halsey Mullens
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Sellards Trap Hill
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Siegfried
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Lilly Shady Spring
Vann
Lilly Forren Oceana
Comley
Basham Sophia
Cochran Shady Spring
Cleveland
McCoy — Fayetteville
San Francisco Star Gunther Leaves For Army Duty
San Francisco forward Dave Gunther heads to the Army with the American Basketball League awaiting his departure. He scored 27 in a 116-113 win over Los Angeles as Ken Sears added 25 and Whitey Bell 26. Hal Lear led the losers with 26. Yardley and Bell fought briefly before halftime.
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Sam
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Ken Sears
Whitey Bell
Hal Lear
UCLA
John Berberich
Bell
Mountaineers Nearing Penn State Home Showdown
West Virginia coach Gene Corum reports running back Glenn Holton has a twisted foot but likely will be ready for the homecoming clash with Penn State. Center Pete Goimarac has a barley horse but should be ready. halfback Roger Holdinsky may return. Linebacker John Bosley is doubtful. Corum praised the pass defense, noting 15 interceptions this season and no touchdown passes allowed since the first three games.
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UPD
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George Washington
Gene Corum
Glenn Holton
Penn State
Pete Goimarac
Corum
Roger Holdinsky
John Bosley
Army
Mountaineer
WVU
University Park
UPI
Rip Engle
Nittany Lions
Engle
Dave Hayes
Bob Hart
Hart
Hayes
Maryland
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville
Lions
Dick Hoak
Jim Kerr
Lion
Mountaineers
Fred Colvard
Sophia Gridster Improves After Fractured Back Injury
Sophia Gridster Keith Hartsog, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Elbert Hartsog, is improving at Raleigh General Hospital after fracturing his back while blocking during a Sophia Stratton High School football game. Coach Jess Lacy said the junior walked off under his own power, then worsened when he stood or sat. He weighs 145 pounds and plays linebacker on defense and fullback on offense. No return date is known.
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Elbert Hartsog
Sophia
Raleigh General Hospital
Sophia Stratton
Jess Lacy
Blue Hawk
Stratton
Hartsog
Lacy
Blue Hawks
Hartson
Gandster
MAC Title Race Tightens Toward Final Week Showdown
In the MAC chase Bowling Green, Ohio University, and Western Michigan are in a three way race with one league game left. Ohio holds 3 1 conference wins and faces elimination if BG or Western wins. Toledo star Frank Baker nears rushing crown with 490 yards while Ed Chiebak leads WMU in passing with 426 yards.
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Ohio
Western
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Toledo
Frank Baker
Dixson Edwards
Marshall University
Ed Chiebak
Western Michigan
Colts regain spark and upset Packers 45 to 21 in Baltimore
Baltimore Colts shock Green Bay 45 21 as Johnny Unitas launches four touchdown passes. Coach Weeb Ewbank credits improved blocking and less penalties, while Vince Lombardi notes Unitas key to the win amid questions about future form. Players highlight pride and Unitas play calling as factors.
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