Dan Hodge question

[wrestleknownothing]

I was looking at the dominance scores for Hodge finalists and was asked by one of your own, @ionel , to put Dan Hodge's seasons in perspective.

His 1957 campaign was unparalleled. He was 16-0 with 15 pinfalls, and 1 decision for a dominance score of 5.813.

My problem is in his 1955 and 1956 campaigns. In 1955 he was 16-0 with 10 pinfalls, but I do not know what the scores of 5 of the other 6 matches were (I have the NCAA semi score). Ditto for 1956 where 3 of his matches went the distance.

For now I am assuming they were decisions, and technically they were since there were no majors or techs back then. But if I can find scores then I can credit him for majors or techs regardless.

So my ask is, does anyone have the scores of his decisions from 1955 and 1956?

 

[tom_v31]

I asked google AI:
In college wrestling during the 1950s and 60s, scoring primarily focused on achieving a fall (pin) or gaining time advantage. If no fall was scored, time advantage, also known as "riding time", was a significant factor in determining the winner. While a point system was introduced in the 1940s, it wasn't as prominent as today's system.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Falls (Pins):
  Wrestlers aimed to hold their opponent's shoulders to the mat for a set amount of time (a "fall") to win the match outright.
  
  
• Time Advantage:
  If no fall was achieved, the wrestler who spent more time controlling their opponent, known as "riding time", was awarded points.
  
  
• Early Point System:
  While a point system existed, it wasn't as detailed or prevalent as it is today. The focus was more on controlling the opponent than earning points through specific moves.
  
  
• Influence of International Wrestling:
  The scoring system in college wrestling was influenced by international wrestling styles, which also relied on secret judging and colored paddles to indicate decisions.
  
  
• Evolution of the Point System:
  Over time, the point system in college wrestling evolved, with the significance of time advantage decreasing and specific points being awarded for takedowns, escapes, and other move