Graham Paces Browns to 21 17 Triumph Over Eagles
Otto Graham returned from retirement to spark an 87 yard final drive as the Cleveland Browns beat the Philadelphia Eagles 21 17. The victory gave Cleveland a 2 1 record and a four way tie for first in the Eastern Division with Washington Pittsburgh and the Chicago Cardinals. Los Angeles and Baltimore share Western Division lead after a 17 10 win over an unspecified opponent.
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Easter NFL Standings Highlight Weekend Scores
Standings and results across conferences show Easter games with notable margins. Cardinals beat Washington 24 10 while 49ers topped Bears 20 19. Steelers defeated Giants 23 3 as Cleveland beat Philadelphia 21 17. Baltimore edged Green Bay 24 20. Detroit 10, Los Angeles 17. Pittsburgh 3, New York 23. San Francisco 20, Chicago 19.
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Lions and rivals churn in NFL week results
Detroit remains winless while Chicago sits at the bottom of the standings. Baltimore beat Green Bay 24 to 20 to stay undefeated at 3-0, and Pittsburgh toppled New York 30 to 23. San Francisco edged Chicago 20 to 19, and Cleveland defeated Washington 24 to 10 after a late rally aided by Gra ham’s 14 yard pass to Lavelli and a series of runs and passes by Graham.
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You Be The Quarterback You Be The Quarterback
A brief play-by-play guide outlines four option calls for a quarterback. Tower pass seems flashy but risky, while a hard-charging defense limits lengthy use. Stutter is strong but delayed, Buck pass offers potential if a pass is chosen, and a pitchout is rated best under current conditions.
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Eight Teams in Title Picture Bump From Running
Army and UCLA exited the national championship race early as Washington surged with four straight wins including a 7-0 upset of Southern California. Navy Notre Dame remain contenders along with Maryland Duke Oklahoma and Georgia Tech with key matchups shaping the Rose Bowl and Orange Bowl bids.
Football Scores From Various Colleges
East Syracuse beat Boston University 27 to 12. Gettysburg defeated Albright 46 to 6. Penn Military lost to Lebanon Valley 33 to unknown. West Virginia Tech edged West Liberty 14 to 13. Fairmont West Virginia 12 defeated by Wesleyan 6. South Georgia Tech 7 fell to LSU 13. Vanderbilt shut out Virginia Tech 0 to 13. Virginia Union routed Howard 6 to 28. Florida overwhelmed George Washington 28 to 0. Western Kentucky 12 defeated Morehead 7. Emory Henry 26 topped Carson-Newman 7. Kansas State 42 crushed Marquette 0. Omaha 20 beat Bradley 13. Baylor 25 defeated Arkansas 20. Rice 21 beat Clemson 7. Utah 41 defeated Brigham Young 9. Montana State 39 topped Colorado College 14. Utah State 18 defeated New Mexico 0.
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Two PGA Circuits Considered for 1956 Golf Tour
Baltimore reports PGA official Ray O'Brien says gold rush in golf hills may lead to two PGA circuits next season. He notes 40 more sponsors, 500 players, and plans to run one West Coast and one East Coast tour simultaneously to reduce conflicts and expand play.
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SC Grid Notes: Pajaczkowski Leads Conference Scoring
Richmond fullback Frank Pajaczkowski remains top SC scorer with 30 points though he did not score in a 14-12 loss to The Citadel. West Virginia’s Bob Moss and Virginia Tech’s Leo Burke are tied for second with 25 points. The Mountaineers stand 3-0 overall and 2-0 in league, sole undefeated in the circuit. Other results include West Virginia’s 47-12 win over Virginia Military, Virginia Tech’s 24-20 win over Florida State, and The Citadel’s 14-12 upset of Richmond. Athletic notes cover Duke over William & Mary, Florida routing George Washington, Presbyterian over Davidson, Centre defeating Washington & Lee, and South Carolina beating Furman 19-0. The Athletics attendance comparison notes Kansas City’s current draw over Philadelphia’s historic marks.
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Orioles Explore AAA Farm Agreement
The Baltimore Orioles said they are exploring a working agreement with a Triple-A club. Their top farm affiliate is the Double-A San Antonio club in the Texas League, with no location or club identified for the potential AAA arrangement.
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Rosewall Considers Pro Offer After Return to Sydney
Ken Rosewall said in Sydney he would discuss with his parents an offer from Jack Kramer to turn pro. Kramer offered Rosewall and teammate Lewis Head $30,000 each for a 14 month international tour starting in December.
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Concord College Announces 1955-56 Basketball Schedule
Concord College in Athens unveiled its 1955-56 basketball slate of twenty games with sixteen in the conference and four nonconference dates. The schedule includes home games against Bluefield Morris Harvey Emory and Henry Salem College West Virginia Tech Alderson Broaddus Glenville Davis and Elkins Fairmont Beckley and others with away tilts at several opponents and all home games to be played at the college gym.
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Podres Leads Adirondack Victory Parade in Witherbee
World Series hero John Podres rode in an open convertible through Witherbee and Mineville, greeted by several thousand fans crowding sidewalks for a 2.5 mile victory parade to the J. C. Linney athletic field.
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You Be the Quarterback by Warren Gaer at Drake
Warren Gaer, famed football coach of Drake University, offers coaching insights in a guide titled You Be the Quarterback. The work outlines quarterback responsibilities, decision making, and leadership under game pressure, emphasizing prep, study, and disciplined play.
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San Jose State Faces Arizona State In Early Football Standings
In the first quarter with a 0-0 score, San Jose State uses a 6 2 2 1 defense against Ari zona State's T formation. ASU advances from the 23 to the San Jose 30 with quick halfback handoffs and a seven yard fullback pitchout. The Spartans’ ends press, line stunts, and linebackers guard the outside as two straight plays gain four yards and a first down before second down and eight.
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Wolverines prevail as Army fumbles haunt 26 2 win
Michigan tops Army 26 2 as eight Army fumbles and nine ball losses plague the Cadets while Michigan revives a historic win over Army. Oklahoma extends its winning streak to 22 with a 20 0 defeat of Texas. Navy and Notre Dame remain unbeaten. Jack Rabbits shines in West Virginia 47 12 over VMI. Doug Ford captures 1955 PGA title with tough early rounds.
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