Rough play in early NFL valued by players in cash jackpots
A former Los Angeles Ramstar says from 1951 to 1953 NFL quarterbacks were targeted and the player who knocked out a quarterback won a jackpot donated by teammates. He notes that this did not mean they wanted the quarterback hurt, only removed from play.
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Elroy
Crazylegs
Detroit
Edwin J. Anderson
Bert Bell
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Meadows
Layne
Bell
Lions
Tex Schramm
Packer Mat and Swim Teams Face Winona Friday
Austin hosts Winona in a double bill as both wrestling and swimming squads seek to snap losing streaks. Coach Sky Wilcox leads a wrestlers lineup featuring Daugherty and Jonson among others, while Vern Ojanpa’s swimmers aim to rebound without Saari and Newell who are en route to a national clinic.
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Winona
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Blue Earth
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Vern Ojanpa
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Shattuck
Owatonna
Ojanpa
Winhawks
Jack Saari
Frank Newell
Saari
Newell
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National Swimming Clinic
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Bill Spahn
Ken MacDonald
Dave Marqueson
Roger Plath
Lance Jacobson
Karen Smalley
Mankato
Stillwater
Webb Stops British Champ in 2nd Round
Spider Webb, 24, stopped Pat McAteer in the second round at Chicago Stadium to KO the British Empire middleweight champ. Webb floored McAteer four times, earned his 18th straight win and 12th knockout, with the referee stopping the bout at 2 32 of the second round. Joe Giardello could be next for Webb in pursuit of a title shot.
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Pat McAteer
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Bill Doty
Johnny Campbell
St Francis Pa Defeats Marquette In College Basketball
St Francis Pa beat Marquette 79 to 72 in a college basketball game. Scorers and team names reflect a competitive matchup with St Francis Pa securing the win.
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Frank Puschauver
Gene Suppelsa
Fullmer Edges In Faster Harder Punch Tests
In Greenwood Lake New York electronic tests compare the boxers Gene Fullmer and Sugar Ray Robinson. Fullmer shows faster and harder punches leading to a likely controversy before the title defense on January 2 at Madison Square Garden. Robinson notes his own slower speed, citing age.
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Gene Fullmer
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West Jordan
Utah
Deacon
Shrine Game Scrimmage Aims to Save Best for Dec 29
East coach Terry Brennan and West mentor Buck Shaw said neither squad will risk full contact in practice ahead of the Shrine game. Brennan noted players are eager and want to save their best for the game while Shaw, with 24 players, limited rough work and anticipated only light pass protection drills.
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Terry Brennan
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Buck Shaw
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Shaw
Big Seven back in business after Dons slump
The article notes the Big Seven reasserting strength led by Kansas at No. 1 with Wilt Chamberlain and Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa State unbeaten margins, and Missouri’s 59-52 win over Oregon. It also mentions Wake Forest as Carrousel Classic champion and Ivy League results including Columbia and Harvard.
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Lee Marshall
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George Wash
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New Mexico
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Garmaker shines as Lakers find pro form in tight season
Former Minnesota star Dick Garmaker has become a leading scorer for the Minneapolis Lakers, averaging in the 20s and delivering 30 points in a recent game while Coach Johnny Kundla praises his hard work and defense. The piece also previews Austin Packers seeking Big Nine victory at Winona, detailing Winona lineup and Packers’ lineup uncertainty.
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Dick Garmaker
Johnny Kundla
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Art Fendrick
Iowa Coach Warns That Beavers Not Underestimated
Iowa coach Forrest Evashevski says Oregon State College cannot be underestimated as USC prepares to face Iowa in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on January 1. Earlier this season Iowa defeated Oregon State.
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Paul Lowe
Joe Francis
Bamel Durden
Evashevski
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UCLA
Southern California
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Disneyland
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Tommy Prothro
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Cousy Highest Paid Player Seeks NBA Crown
Boston Celtics star Bill Russell signs a one year contract for about 17 000 while Bob Cousy remains the NBA’s highest paid player at an estimated 22 000 a year. Celtics owner Walter Brown says Russell’s terms are lower than Cousy’s and praises Cousy’s seven year impact. Russell debuts Saturday in a national telecast against the St. Louis Hawks in Iowa City.
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Bill Russell
Boston Celtics
Bob Cousy
National Basketball Assn
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Walter Brown
Russell
University of San Francisco
Olympic
Cousy
Brown
NBA
St. Louis Hawks
Wagners Run to 59-39 Victory Over Creekers
Wagners defeated Rose Creek 59-39 to stay undefeated in City League basketball. They owned a 17-6 first quarter run and led 27-18 at halftime, with Jacobs scoring 17 points and Bill Christopherson adding 14. Bergstrom led Rose Creek with 12. Two games loom tonight at Shaw Gym and the high school gym with start times at 9 15 p.m.
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Dugans
Wisconsin Michigan Grid Series Planned for 1959 60
The Milwaukee Journal reports Wisconsin may replace Iowa on the Michigan football schedule in 1959 if a tentative Western Conference lineup is approved. A home and home series between Wisconsin and Michigan is drafted for 1959 and 1960. The Big Ten final schedule meeting is set for January 10 in St. Louis.
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Sister Named Batting Coach for Pirates
George Sisler, 63, Hall of Fame batters legend, named special adviser to Pirates Field Manager Bobby Bragan. He will travel with the club, attend home games, sit in the stands, and identify flaws in hitters as the team’s first full-time hitting instructor.
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Tennessee 04 South Carolina 81 Vanderbilt 81 New Mexico 59 Miami 86 Texas A&M 80
The report lists college scores with teams Tennessee and South Carolina, Vanderbilt, New Mexico, Miami, and Texas A&M. Final tallies show South Carolina and Miami both leading by sizable margins in their games.
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Tax on Mat Boxing TV Revenue Urged by Illinois Commission
Illinois State Athletic Commission urged a 5 percent tax on television revenue earned by boxing and wrestling promoters. The agency said supervision costs exceed tax receipts on 20 Chicago pro boxing shows in 1956, with state revenue totaling 46 000 from boxing and 40 201 from wrestling through November.
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Illinois State Athletic Commission
William G. Stratton
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Three Area High School Games Tip Off Friday
Three Friday basketball games in the Austin area include Rose Creek at Elkton and Adams at Grand Meadow in Southland Conference play. Elkton seeks to extend a six game streak and stay tied atop the standings with 4-0 Lyle, while Grand Meadow hosts undefeated Spring Valley in the other league clash.
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K State Holds Height Edge In Minneapolis Matchup
MINNEAPOLIS Coach Ozzie Cowles says Minnesota will start its first string against 10th ranked Kansas State, with 6 foot 8 Jeppesen as a possible answer to State’s front line led by 6 foot 9 Jack Parr and 6 foot 7 Bob Boozer. Minnesota is 1-2 in play so far as Jeppesen’s role depends on the game. Tex Winter notes Minnesota’s height advantage but calls the Gophers an experienced club unlikely to commit many mistakes.
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Warren Jeppesen
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Jeppesen
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Jack Parr
Bob Boozer
Dave Tucker
George Kline
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Tex Winter
Bemidji Teachers Top Valley City Peds In Tight Non-conference Game
Bemidji Minnesota Bemidji Teachers edged Valley City North Carolina 74 to 72 in a close non-conference basketball battle. Jim Lawrence scored the go ahead hook shot as Dick Robbins led Bemidji with 31 points while Ike Ermer added 22 for Valley City.
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Gavilan Favored to Beat Fuentes in 10 Round Bout
Los Angeles crowd watches Kid Gavilan a former world welterweight champion enter the Olympic auditorium as favorite to outpoint brawling Ramon Fuentes in a 10 round confrontation. The Cuban born fighter previously beat Fuentes in a close decision three years ago.
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Ramon Fuentes
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