NFL Breaks Attendance Mark Across League for 1959
The NFL and two clubs set season attendance records totaling 3,314,515, up 156,617 from 1958. Giants led gains with 389,603 in six home games, Eagles added 224,518 while Rams remained top draw at the Coliseum but fell 57,608 from 1958. Strikes hit Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh. Gunsel cites Giants and Eagles resurgence and a Giants alumni following as factors.
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Orange Eel Sure Of Win
Syracuse football players expect a Cotton Bowl meeting with Texas after an undefeated run as they approach New Year’s Day. Art Baker says the tense mood has shifted and Texas may score, but Syracuse plans to outscore them with a stronger, faster attack.
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Colts Move To Stop Giants In NFL Title Show
Baltimore Colts defenders study New York Giants film and praise the foe while preparing for Sundays championship game. Players like Don Joyce Ray Krouse Art Donovan and Herman Ball weigh the Giants running option led by Frank Gifford and the unit's overall balance and blocking.
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Professor Schnelker Aims To Teach Baltimore A Lesson
Giants receiver Bob Schnelker known as the professor uses precise routes and practice to outsmart defenses. He partners with Kyle Rote and Frank Gifford to stretch the field as New York faces the Colts in Baltimore for the NFL title game.
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Indiana Downs Notre Dame In Hoosier Classic Doubleheader
Indiana defeated Notre Dame 71 to 60 in the Hoosier Classic opener. Butler topped Purdue 73 to 69 as other results listed include California 71 over Michigan State 60 and Utah 72 over College of Pacific 58. Montana 64 lost to Nebraska 58 while Minnesota edged Oklahoma 56 and Iowa State beat Drake 58 to 54. Louisville fell 59 to 46 against Wittenberg and Southern California 75 defeated Hawaii 49. New Mexico 83 defeated California Western.
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Chicago Triumphs 3 0 Over New York on Wednesday
Chicago defeated New York by three goals in a clear Wednesday result. No games are listed for Thursday with two Friday matchups: New York at Detroit and Chicago at Boston.
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New Jersey Agricultural Society Claims Oldest Farm Tradition
The New Jersey Agricultural Society, founded in 1781, asserts it is the oldest farm organization in the United States, tracing its long history and enduring influence in state agriculture.
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