Peruvian-born Olmedo Clinches Davis Cup For U S In Upset
Alex Olmedo, a 22 year old Southern California champion born in Peru, defeated Ashley Cooper 6 3 4 6 6 4 8 6 to clinch the Davis Cup for the United States in Brisbane. The final 3 2 score gave the U S their first cup since 1954 and ended Australia’s seven of eight reign. Olmedo also teamed with Ham Richardson for doubles and later hugged U S captain Perry Jones, his mentor since arriving in the United States.
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Associated Press
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Wily Jones
Marietta Tigers Rally To Beat Athens Bulldogs 70-59
Marietta behind Frank Christie 27 points and a second half surge defeats Athens 70-59 in a non league battle. Tigers shift to aggressive pressing after halftime, overturning a 27-19 deficit and pulling away late with key contributions from Christie Pindar and McAfee.
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Bulldogs
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Ohio University Bobcats Repeat Kentucky All-American City Win
Owensboro Kentucky Ohio University Bobcats defend their title in the Kentucky All-American City tournament by defeating Utah State 80 to 72. Jim Snyder led the Ohioans who also beat Middle Tennessee to claim the championship trophy for a second straight year.
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Warriors Stop Celts Win Streak in Philadelphia Showdown
Boston saw its 11 game run halted as the Philadelphia Warriors upset the Celtics 112 105 in a doubleheader tilt. Paul Arizin led the visitors with 35 points while Bill Sharman and Bob Cousy topped Boston scorers.
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Roy Campanella Returns to Dodgers Coaching Role
Roy Campanella, the Dodgers great catcher, will return to the team next spring at Vero Beach Florida. Though paralyzed and using a wheelchair after a January car crash campanella will coach pitching and catching during spring training and then serve as assistant supervisor of scouting in the East according to Dodgers vice president Buzzy Bavasi.
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Lane and Ortiz Set for Lightweight Title Shot Clash
Kenny Lane of Muskegon Michigan meets Carlos Ortiz of New York in a 10 round bout in Miami with a possible shot at the lightweight crown. The fight airs on ABC at 10 p.m. EST Lane is a 7-5 favorite and Ortiz makes his Miami debut. Lane is ranked No 1 by Ring Magazine Ortiz holds the top spot per the National Boxing Association. Lane previously challenged Joe Brown and lost last July 25.
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Muskegon
Mich
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New York
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Ortiz
Ring Magazine
National Boxing Assa
Joe Brown
Brown
Hamilton's Basket Decides Redskins In Hurricane Tourney
Hamilton's late overtime basket gave Miami of Ohio an 89 87 win over Miami of Florida in the Hurricane Basketball Tournament final. He added two more free throws as the buzzer sounded after Florida tied it 75 all with Ron Godfrey's late foul shot. The Redskins led 44 41 at halftime.
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Miami
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Cincinnati Falls to Kentucky in Close Frankfort Showdown
Cincinnati, ranked No 2, suffered a 69 60 defeat to fifth-ranked Kentucky as Kansas State barely won by one point. The losses would have sent shockwaves through the top four college basketball teams if both leaders had fallen.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
North Carolina
Kentucky
Kansas State
Big Black Alums Beat Varsity 65 52 at Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant's Big Blacks, weakened by the flu, lost to their alumni 65-52. Denny Wedge led the grads with 21 points, Pat Young 16. Nichols had 21 rebounds and 14 points, Miller 16 for the Blacks. Next game at Poca on Jan 2.
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Denny
University of Kentucky
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Butch Gardner
Eddie Skidmore
Dick Horton
Poca
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Boggs
Gardner
Miller
Smith
Newton
1959 PGA Championship Set for Minneapolis Run
The PGA Championship will take place from July 29 to August 2 in Minneapolis. Top golfers will compete for the coveted title at the annual major event.
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Minneapolis
Jockey Frank Smith Showcases New Numbering at Tropical Park
Leading rider Frank Smith displays a new numbering system used in races at Tropical Park. He features a cap number and comments that No 8 could affect his bid for jockey supremacy.
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Frank Smith
Tropical Park
Coon Dog Field Trial On New Year’s Day
A coon dog field trial is set for New Year’s Day on Route 75 between here and Oak Hill at Silver Moon Park. Sponsored by Homer L. Baugh of 1621 Jefferson Ave. Entry fee is five dollars and lunch and drinks will be provided on the grounds.
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National Hockey League Tuesday Results
No games were scheduled on Tuesday. On Wednesday Montreal plays Toronto Boston faces New York Chicago meets Detroit.
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New York
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Detroit
Ironmen win title with 47-29 rout of Wellston
Jackson Ironmen defend their tournament title by beating Wellston 47-29 as Tim Bisnaugle scores 23 points to lead Jackson. Wellston struggles after a 11-6 opener, with Dickie Potts top scorer for Wellston at 10 points. Oak Hill downs Coalton 51-47 in consolation, Tipton scoring 20 for Coalton.
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Nichols
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Trace
Tipton
Jacksonville-Trimble Routs Chauncey-Dover 75 55
Jacksonville Trimble remains 7 2 by overpowering Chauncey Dover 75 55 in a non league game. Bill Koons Sam Jones and Jeff Jarvis score over 20 each leading the winners with Koons 26 Jones 24 Jarvis 22. Bayless 25 for Chauncey Dover. Officials Wilcoxen Osborne. Mascot note Mousse a one pound Mexican hairless dog at Rollie Shepp barn.
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Hialeah
Brooks Shoes lead in city league win over New Straitsville
Brooks Shoes of Sylvania Avenue defeated New Straitsville 84 58 led by Laurence Cheeseman scoring 28 points. The team opened with a 26 8 first quarter and held the lead throughout. Sylvania downed Buchtel 75 69 in the same program.
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College Basketball Scores and Tournament Results Summary
Tournament results and scores include Providence over Boston College 67 to 60 for third place crown Colgate 70 over 65 in third place Kentucky 76 over Aliners 75 Navy 67 over Vanderpilt 1 Akron 76 over Depauw 57 Georgia Tech 89 over Alabama 76 Drake 6 over South Dakota 54 Hurricane Invitational Butler 69 over Wisconsin 35 Washington State 66 over Montana State 54 Miami Ohio 9 over Miami Florida San Diego State 61 over Denver 49 NV 77 over Tulane 47 Big High Kansas State 67 over Colorado 66 Nebraska 60 over Oklahoma 44 fiffth Place Iowa State 61 over Oklahoma State 62 seventh Place Kansas 84 over Missouri 74 Motor City Classic Michigan 94 over Detroit 68 Princeton 4 over Army 74 Richmond Levitational Penn State 61 over Richmond 54 Prince Georgetown DC 101 over Columbia 17 All American City tally Utah State 72 over Middle Tennessee 78 Wesleyan 72 Dixie Classic Semifinals State 49 over Cincinnati 60 Michigan State 75 over North Carolina 58 Consolation Duke 36 over Yale 59 Louisville 74 over Wake Forest 64 Gator Bowl Louisiana State 69 over Mississippi 55 Florida 58 over Georgia 55 Sugar Bowl Miss State 74 over Memphis State 45 Maryland 54 over New Orleans Loyola 50 Carrousel Classic Fordham 70 over Geo Washington 67 OT St Francis Pa 61 over Davidson 43 Pitt 60 over Clemson 50 Bucknell 67 over South Carolina 65 Providence Invitational NFL NBA results New York 93 over Detroit 90 Minneapolis 118 over Syracuse 113 Philadelphia 112 over Boston 105 St Louis 119 over Cincinnati 104 No games scheduled
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