Swink Leads Nation in Ground Gaining as Boots Keep Moving
Texas Christian star Jimmy Swink, from Rusk, Texas, tops the nation in total offense ground gains with 851 yards, ahead of Navy’s George Welsh and SMU’s John Reach. Swink’s lone pass attempt was incomplete, and he is expected to drop from the lead when TCU is idle next week.
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John Reach
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Art Luppino
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Jerry Reichow
Iowa
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Welsh
Benham
Joe Clements
Texas
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Dartmouth
Jimmy Bowen
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Ken Ford
Hardin - Simmons
Nick Consoles
Wake Forest
Len Dawson
Purdue
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Jon Arnett
Southern California
Pompey Plans U S Defense If He Wins London Crown
Yolande Pompey of the British West Indies would defend the light heavyweight title in the United States if he defeats Archie Moore in London on January 10. Promoter Jim Norris said Solomons of London agrees to a U S defense before Moore’s return bout, with Archie or another American challenger to get a shot if Pompey wins. Pompey, from Trinidad, has fought mostly in England, with 20 KOs in 33 bouts and one U S appearance in 1954, a loss to Moses Ward.
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Beagle Club to Hold Field Trial at Zanesville
Beagle Club at Preising Valley in Zanesville will host a field trial Sunday on Millary road near the north edge of town. Drawing starts at 8 a m at the club house. It is a qualifying trial for the Southern Ohio Associated Beagle championship stakes later this season. Both classes start together with four judges.
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Zanesville
Millary Rd
EDMONT LEAGUE Scores Show Narrow Wins and High Series
EDMONT LEAGUE results show Grab IIs triumphing 3-1 over Grapplers with a 2280 team total while Grapplers posted a 792 single-game best. In the other match Doff & Dons defeated Redmonts 3-4 as Paul Reb olia rang up 497 in a series and Cecil Hardesty added a 189 game. Standings list Redmonts, Grapplers, Doff & Dons and Grapliers in a late entry with W and L tallies.
Terry Brennan named UP Coach of the Week after Notre Dame Navy win
Notre Dame coach Terry Brennan earns United Press Coach of the Week honors for the 21-7 victory over Navy. Brennan praises Hornung’s all round improvement and notes players Studer Schaefner Morse impacted the win while recalling Rockne era greats.
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United Press
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Horsemen
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Frank Carideo
Marchmont Schwartz
Marty Brill
Paul Hornung
Dean Studer
Don Schaef
New Hope Springs Up for Wolfpack of North Carolina
Raleigh based story notes NC State football showing midseason revival under coach Earle Edwards. Sophomore backfield, Marinkov, Zubaly, Christy, and Hunter power a revived offense as the Wolfpack defend against Boston University and face remaining ACC foes.
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New Orleans
Biggie Munn
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John Zubaly
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Dick Christy
Dick Hunter
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Spinks Reinstated by Packers After Release
Green Bay reinstate guard Jack Spinks after he was released before the season. He replaces linebacker and center George Timberlake who is on the military reserve list. Tom Bettis will back up behind center Jim Itingo.
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Jim Itingo
Ameche Opens Season Fast in NFL Rushing Race
Alan Ameche of the Baltimore Colts leads NFL rushing early, averaging 169 yards per game and a 635-yard six game pace, well ahead of Steve Van Buren’s 1,146-yard single season record. Perry, Ferguson, and Morrison trail in the early rushing rankings as Tittle and Graham top the passing stats.
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Joe Perry
San Francisco
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Wisconsin
Chicago Bears
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Joe-the-Jet
Howie Ferguson
Fred Morrison
Cleveland
Fran Roger
Steelers
Y. A. Tittle
Kent State Faces Toledo After Narrow Miami Loss
Kent State's Golden Flashes, seeking MAC title honors, travel to Toledo after a 19-7 loss to unbeaten Miami. Coach Trevor Rees aims for wins against Toledo, Waynesburg, and Western Michigan to reach 6-2-1 in the Joop. Key injuries include Ken Redlin with a knee and Bill Mitchell listed as doubtful.
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Stahl Has Nucleus For Fine Cage Club
Columbus OH UP Coach Flor d Stahl has five returning lettermen and strong freshmen for Ohio State basketball 1955 56 season. Returning are Robin Freeman Ray Short Captain Don Kelley Chuck Ellis and Gene Millard. Sophomore prospects include Mike Allen Frank Howard and Ken Sidle. Possible starting lineup at Butler December 3 features Howard Sidle Kelley Freeman and Ellis.
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Ray Short
Don Kelley
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Gene Millard
Mike Alien
Frank Howard
Ken Sidle
Buckeyes
Butler
Howard
Columbus
Sidle
Ashland
Kelley
Freeman
Ellis
Frankie Ryff to take on Demarco in Baltimore bout
New York lightweight Frankie Ryff, ranked fourth and favored 13-5, meets ex-champion Paddy Demarco in a 10 round TV radio showdown at Baltimore Coliseum. Ryff, 23, seeks a shot at the title while Demarco, 27, relies on a heavy attack and gauged power.
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Billy Goat
Leading Bruins in International Win Over Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne Indiana the league leading Troy Bruins defeated the Fort Wayne Komets 3 to 1 in an International Hockey League game. Bob Manson broke a 1 1 tie in the third period and Bob Rawlyk added a late goal at 19 32 after Fort Wayne pulled its goalie. Rawlyk had opened the scoring at 5 37 of the first period, while Bill Short tied the opening frame.
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Penn Students Seek Sebo Return After Poor Stretch
At the University of Pennsylvania students urge rehiring coach Steve Sebo as his three year contract nears expiration. The campus newspaper absolves him of blame for a 15 game winless streak and notes a upcoming meeting with Notre Dame.
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Montana Grizzlies Rough Start a Moral Victory Tale
MISSOULA, Mont. The Montana Grizzlies, under 22nd coach Jerry Williams, show mixed results with two wins in six games. A 54-127 loss to Houston and 35-62 to Wyoming contrast with a 12-7 upset of Colorado A&M, the Skyline leader. Alumni remain optimistic, valuing Williams’s bright moments and promising staff as Montana eyes six remaining games and a potential best season since 1950.
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Michigan Oklahoma West Virginia Maryl and Favored Saturday
Michigan, Oklahoma, Maryland and West Virginia are listed as strong favorites for Saturday's college football action. Michigan, No. 1, is 13 points over Illinois, while Oklahoma and Maryland loom large after big wins. West Virginia is an out choice against George Washington, with Notre Dame a 40‑point pick over Pennsylvan ia.
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Calvin Griffith Named President of Washington Senators
Calvin Griffith, age 43 and adopted son of Clark Griffith, was elected president of the Washington Senators to lead a winning team for the nation’s capital. He succeeds the late Clark Griffith, with the Griffith family holding about 51 percent of the stock and H. Gabriel Murphy pledging support. The board also announced continued roles for others, including Sherry Robertson and Joe Haynes, while minor league duties for the farm system were clarified. Chickens weighing 14 to 24 pounds dressed are just right for barbecuitz.
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