Tigers Closing On State Crown In Ohio High School Football
Massillon Tigers eye a third straight state title with a 9-0-0 season, facing Parma and Canton McKinley in upcoming games. Niles McKinley lingers as a top contender, needing a win over Alliance to stake a claim as the runners-up challenge.
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Hayes Sees Indiana as Tough Test for Ohio State
Columbus Ohio The Hoosiers have improved and already challenged top offenses this season but Woody Hayes insists Ohio State will not underestimate Indiana. He calls Indiana a much better team than critics credit and notes their 200 percent improvement at Memorial Stadium.
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Elyria Tigers Edge Lorain Admiral King In Key Rivalry Clash
Elyria High beat Lorain Admiral King 14 to 10 in a spirited Friday night showdown. Coach Bill Barton praised the effort after reviewing game film and called it among Elyria’s best this season.
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Richmond Hits 596 and Clymer 230 In Classic
Richmond's 596 in three games tops the K D Classic totals at K D Lanes with Frank Clymer posting a 230 high single. Supers Insurance led a 982 in a single game and Rigo's Cafe spiked three-game pin total to 2691 as K D Lanes holds first at 324. The Pioneers prepare for Elyria Friday at Ely Stadium amid hopes for a better 46 season mark. Barton confirms the squad is healthy and focused on polishing their offense.
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End Of Season Tensions Hit Area Football Rivalries
Nine area teams close out 1-1 seasons Friday in title chases and bragging rights. Elyria hosts Lorain in a traditional battle while Admiral King faces Berea and Lorain St Mary meets Huron in hopes of boosting prestige and finishing strong. Buckeye Conference implications loom as leaders eye share of titles and scoring honors.
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Avon Lake
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Davis All America bid threatened by brutal piling on
Syracuse star Ernie Davis may be named All American this season if he survives three games as opponents pile on with dangerous tackles. Coach Ben Schwartzwalder blasts officials for lax penalties and says Davis risks serious injury from persistent hit and helmet tackles.
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UPI
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Ben Schwartzwalder
Even Second-Guessers Couldn’t Explain This Seat
Washington coach Bill McPeak faced questions after a 53-0 loss to the Giants, calling for perspective on a young Redskins squad. He praised some players, blamed the Giants’ hot play, and said no major personnel changes were planned. Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder discussed Ernie Davis’s battering and the heavy hits he absorbs weekly.
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Browns Tinker With Watkins Out Of Action
Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown will tinker with the offense as rookie Tom Watkins is sidelined with a dislocated shoulder from the 47 13 loss to Pittsburgh. Watkins likely out three to four weeks, while Bobby Mitchell may join the squad for the Washington Redskins rematch in the capital. Mitchell’s status hinges on pass approval and Fort Meade duty.
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Hornbeck sets OC passing mark in Ohio Wesleyan highlight
Ohio Wesleyan star Dave Hornbeck set a conference yardage record with 1305 passing yards on 72 completions. He leads the league in total offense at 1116 yards while Delaware college teammates Don Gerosa and Tom Grissom pace receivers. Wittenberg's Bill Carpenter set OC records with 61 extra points and seven field goals as the Tigers dominate league rushing and defense.
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Gator Bowl lists 13 possible opponents in priority list
In Jacksonville Florida the Gator Bowl selection committee identifies 13 teams as prime candidates for the December 30 game. Alabama Arkansas Auburn Army Georgia Tech Louisiana State Mississippi Maryland Miami Navy Rice Texas and Syracuse are named among the top contenders.
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Staceys Confuse Lakeland Football Then Music Event
Al and Bob Stacey, Midview high school stars, are mistaken for one another in several game reports. Al scores three touchdowns in his final game. Bob adds two touchdowns and a two point conversion. Other notes include Guy Lombardo’s Elyria concert proceeds to youth sports, Lorain backboard upgrades, and Admiral King scoreboards unveiled for the new gym.
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Area High School Football Records One Game Remaining
Area High School football standings show the season nearing conclusion with one game left. Team records and key players remain in focus as coaches prepare final preparations and potential postseason implications.
Patterson Holds Final Public Workout Before Defending Title
Heavyweight ruler Floyd Patterson completes his last public workout at Highland Mills New York ahead of a December 4 title defense against Tom McNeeley of Boston in Toronto training camp.
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Toronto
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Boston
Mets Sign Lepcio as Free Agent Infielder
The New York Mets sign veteran infielder Ted Lepcio, age 31, as a free agent. Lepcio batted about .250 over a ten year major league career with five clubs.
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Cowboys activate Franckhauser for injured Livingston
Dallas Cowboys replace injured Warren Livingston with Tom Franckhauser after Livingston breaks his left arm in a Sunday game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Livingston undergoes surgery as the club moves to fill the defensive back vacancy.
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Joe Louis Retains World Heavyweight Crown Through Era
Durable Joe Louis held the world heavyweight title longer than any fighter in history. He ruled from 1987 until he retired temporarily in 1949.
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