Lions, Bears, Rams in scramble for NFL title shot
New York reports three teams Detroit Lions Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears fight for the right to meet the Cleveland Browns in the NFL title game. Detroit leads by a half game but must win at San Francisco while Rams face Green Bay and Bears meet Chicago Cards. Browns meanwhile clinched the American Conference title with a 28 0 win over Pittsburgh.
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Raiders Prep For Sun Bowl In El Paso
LUBBOCK Dec 10 After a week’s rest Texas Tech Red Raiders began prep Monday for the Sun Bowl clash with the College of the Pacific Tigers in El Paso New Year’s Day. Both teams sport six wins and four losses with strong ground attacks. Tech stars Jerrell Price and Aubrey Phillips to play in all star games before rejoining the Raiders for the Sun Bowl.
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Sedgman Sweeps Victorian Tennis Championship
Frank Sedgman of Australia defeated Dick Savitt in a one sided Victorian championship final in Melbourne safeguarding his title. Sedgman’s victory came in 58 minutes by scores of 8 6 6 0 6 4. The win secures his dominance as a top player and follows Davis Cup selections naming Ted Schroeder and Tony Trabert to singles for the interzone final starting Thursday.
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Frogs Start Cotton Bowl Prep for Kentucky
Texas Christian returns to the practice field in Fort Worth to begin workouts for the Cotton Bowl date with Kentucky in Dallas on January 1. Coach Dutch Meyer is away on a hunting trip and all but one player will train. James Glenn is out with a broken arm. Meyer regards Kentucky as a tough opponent after Jim Crow’s scouting report noting a strong passing attack led by Vito Parilli. TCU has 15,000 tickets allocated with a drawing to fill the demand.
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Babe) Parilli
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Charles Maxim Meet In San Francisco Rematch
Ezzard Charles and Joey Maxim, former heavyweight and light heavyweight champs, prepare for a 12 round non title charity bout at the Cow Palace in San Francisco on Wednesday. It will be their fifty first meeting and will be televised coast to coast except in the city. The bout starts at 9 PM CST.
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American Pros Split With Japs
American pro golfers Lloyd Mangrum of Chicago and Jack Burke Jr. of Houston split two exhibition matches with Japanese players in Tokyo. Burke will stop in Honolulu briefly while Mangrum proceeds to San Francisco after leaving Tokyo by plane today.
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Big Seven announces changes to fall practice and eligibility
The article notes revisions for college sports with new dates for fall practice and shortened spring sessions. It also sets eight semesters or 12 quarters as the maximum eligibility. It warns athletes receiving 15 dollars per month for incidentals must work for the money.
Nebraska Teens Recapture After Jail Escape Spree
Three Nebraska teenagers aged 14 to 16 confessed to a chain of crimes after a jail escape. They admitted stealing a car in Washington Kansas and burglaries in Washington and Sweetwater Oklahoma before being nabbed in Nebraska. Authorities say they began their spree by running away from Hastings.
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Social Worker To Visit Area
A University of Texas Graduate School of Social Work faculty member, Charlies W. Laughton Jr., will visit Amarillo this week. He departs Austin Wednesday for meetings with social workers and college personnel in Amarillo and Lubbock as part of a five city tour to recruit professionals and students.
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Cardinal Chorus Christmas Concert at Price College High School
The Cardinal Chorus, a 110 member boys choir directed by Brother H. Paul, F. S.C., performs its annual Christmas program Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. in the Price Auditorium with no admission. Featured solos include John Ban asik of Amarillo and John Fultz of Berger on Adeste Fideles, plus Darryl Hunt of Amarillo and Bill Gray of Lubbock on "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." The choir also presents the Kyrie from the Mass of Pope Marcellus and other traditional carols.
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Mite Bites Cop Hauled Into Court
Chicago report states Mrs. Marcella Trombetta a 31 year old housewife stood 4 foot 11 inches tall and bit officer George Kalish a 6 foot policeman on the wrist when his car stopped for a traffic violation. She faces assault charges filed today.
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Average person walks 180 to 640 miles in a lifetime
A lifetime average suggests a person covers roughly 180 to 640 miles in walking. The range reflects individual health, activity, and lifespan variations.
Sergeant Modriguez Receives Medal of Honor
Washington Dec 10 The Army awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Sgt Joseph C Modriguez of San Bernardino California for routing Communist forces on a Korean hill with a one man hand grenade attack He knocked out five enemy gun emplacements and killed at least 15 Red troops in conditions described as seemingly insurmountable odds He is a member of the Seventh Infantry Division No date for presentation was set and he was en route home from the Far East.
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Hit and Run Driver Percentage in Fatal Crashes Cited
A Chicago report notes that about four percent of drivers in fatal auto accidents are involved in hit and run cases. The statistic highlights the prevalence of unsolved crash incidents and the need for safety enforcement.
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Jackson Refused Beer License By County Judge
County Judge Gene Jordan denied night club operator Clarence Jackson a beer selling license after the State Liquor Board cancelled his license for the Clover Club in North East Eighth. Jackson, charged with bribing an officer, may appeal to district court. trials for Jackson and others linked to a liquor raid scheme are expected in 47th District Court after January 1.
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Hostess Dance Slated at Carver Hall
The USC Negro junior hostess corps sponsors a Friday dance at Carver Hall 107 North Hughes. The group voted at its first meeting to sponsor the event with Mrs. T. J. White in charge of the junior hostess corps.
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It Is A Crime To Attempt To Commit Death By Own Action
The statement notes that in certain states it is a criminal act to attempt suicide. It discusses legal implications and potential charges despite variations in state law.
Oil Heiress Safe In Relative's Home
UVALDE Texas oil heiress Maude Lee Taylor 49 reported missing after leaving San Antonio with jewelry valued at 40000 dollars. She then checked in yesterday at a relative's home with her husband stating she was safe. A Southwest-wide search had been conducted before the safe call and the case was termed an unfortunate misunderstanding. Mrs Taylor is the daughter of the late Houston millionaire T P Lee and sister of Mrs Glen H McCarthy.
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