Oklahoma No 1 Football Team Second Year
Oklahoma Sooners, winner of 40 straight games, repeat as Nation's No 1 college football team with 10 wins this season. They top the final poll on 140 first place ballots, Tennessee second with 48, and a spread of other top teams across the ranking.
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Lillard Dominates Nagy as All Star Bowling Tourneys Greet Finals
Chicago reports Bill Lillard, defending champion, maintaining a blistering pace in the 16th All Star bowling tournament. Lillard, averaging 213, leads Steve Nagy and Detroit's Kegler as the field competes for finals, with Jere Price and Arlene Eck locking the women's division lead at 2,341 over 12 games. Marge Merrick trails in third at 2,328.
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College Basketball Roundup Midwest Scores In Early Action
Iowa State defeated Houston 92 to 73 while Ohio State crushed Pittsburgh 100 to 69. Butler beat Wisconsin 54 to 50 and Drake topped Grinnell 102 to 85. Several other Midwest results included Kansas State 69 Northwestern 69 and Kentucky 114 Miami Florida 75.
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Illini Open Season vs Butler at Huff Gym
Illinois opens its 52nd basketball campaign Wednesday night facing Butler at Huff Gym. Illinois relies on 6-8 George BonSalle 6-6 Harv Schmidt with guard Don Ohl and Bill Altenberger to pace the attack as Butler, 1-1 vs Big Ten rivals, counters with veterans led by 6-4 Wally Co and 6-4 Shedrick Mitchell. The game is televised on WCIA and will be radio-broadcast.
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DeWitt Tapped to Run Major Leagues Minor Aid Program
William O. DeWitt, veteran executive and former St. Louis Browns owner, was named administrator of the major leagues 500000 dollar minor aid fund. He leaves the New York Yankees to oversee the effort as the baseball body seeks tax treatment and immediate implementation faces IRS review. Detroit and Kansas City completed an eight player trade while nine minor leaguers changed hands in a 100000 dollar draft. Brooklyn extended Walter Alston’s contract and Eddie Stanky joined the Indians as coach.
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Big Ten Aid Plan Could Face Faculty Vote Snag
Chicago December 4 AP A new financial aid program for Big Ten athletes faces opposition ahead of a Friday vote by faculty representatives Assistant Commissioner Bill Reed cites concerns the plan is not liberal enough and too complex and questions about its expense The proposal offers uniform need based aid covering board room tuition and books and would strip any player of eligibility for unauthorized aid unanimous approval is required.
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Unbeaten College Football Teams Lead 1956 List
Oklahoma and Tennessee head a field of 17 undefeated programs after the regular season. Wyoming joined them with 10 straight wins while Central Michigan and Hillsdale posted nine straight, Milton of Wisconsin six straight.
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Institutional Plan Faces 60 Day Shelve and Vote
Faculty representatives warn the plan could be shelved for 60 days before an institutional vote. Adoption would require a majority if that path is taken.
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