Chamberlain on Beam Again in Big Seven Final Bid
The Associated Press reports Kansas with Wilt Chamberlain scoring 36 points as the Jayhawks defeat Oklahoma 74 56 to reach the Big Seven tournament final. North Carolina advances to the Dixie Classic final with 87 71 win over Duke led by Lennie Rosenbluth. Kentucky survives Virginia Tech 56 55 in Sugar Bowl semifinals.
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Bowl Bound Iowans Pour Into California
Thousands of Iowa fans flood into Los Angeles for the Rose Bowl game cheering State University of Iowa teams. Hotels brim with Iowans and former Iowans as specials arrive by train, plane, bus and car. The Gold and Black sections of the Herky special bring about 300 students each, cheering as they enter the city.
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Three Major Grid Attractions Highlight Postseason Weekend
The Associated Press reports three marquee college football bowls in Jacksonville Montgomery and San Francisco with Georgia Tech Pitt in the Gator Bowl CBS NBC telecasts. Blue-Gray and East West Shrine also feature in Alabama and San Francisco.
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TCU Rates Slight Nod Over Syracuse
Dallas reports TCU kept as favorite by four points over Syracuse as both teams settle prep in Dallas ahead of the Cotton Bowl. Syracuse’s recent workouts may have narrowed odds from six or seven to four, despite TCU’s 10 game season with three losses.
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McDonald Named Top Back in MVC-Big Seven Again
Lawrence Kansas reports Tom McDonald of Oklahoma repeats as the most outstanding back in the Missouri Valley Big Seven area for a second straight year. He earns the honor amid conference play and regional accolades.
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Brooklyn Dodgers threaten move over park funding decision
Brooklyn Dodgers threaten to leave their home base after New York City's board of estimate approved only 25000 for a downtown Brooklyn sports center study. The authority had requested 280000 for the project leading to ongoing tensions over Ebbets Field replacement plans.
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Rose Creek Beats Thorpe Loan 33 28 in City League Game
Rose Creek defeated Thorpe Loan 33 to 28 at Shaw Gym Friday night. Rose Creek improves to 2-3 while Thorpe Loan drops to 1-4. G Bergstrom scored nine for Rose Creek and Churchill added nine for Thorpe Loan. Next league games are Jan 2 Nates and Carpenter at 9 p.m. and Jan 3 Wagners versus Schieds.
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Feller Ends Baseball Career With Cleveland Indians
Bob Feller announced his retirement from active play with the Cleveland Indians to focus on his insurance business and other interests. The pitcher, 38, ends a storied two decade career noted for 266 wins three no hitters and 18 strikeouts in a nine inning game. He will remain president of the Major League Players Association and serve on the MLB pension committee.
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Iowa Swimmers Compete in East West Finale at Fort Lauderdale
Iowa State University swimmers join Midwest rivals under the eastern banner in the east west finale of the annual college swimming forum in Fort Lauderdale.
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Bears Favored To Down Giants In Pro Title Chase
New York The Chicago Bears hold three point favorites to capture the National Football League championship over the New York Giants tomorrow. Giants coach Jim Lee Howell says his squad is ready though Chicago’s running game leads, with Harlon Hill and Ed Brown key targets. The Bears arrive from the Western Division title and will practice at Yankee Stadium. Attendance includes limited box seats and about 12 000 bleacher tickets to go on sale tomorrow. The teams tied 17 17 in their regular season meeting as both clubs arrive in top shape and the game will be televised with local blackout in New York.
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Pacelli Shamrocks Rip 470 Points in Seven Wins Before Christmas
Pacelli basketball has rolled to seven wins in eight games scoring 470 points led by Orris Jirele and Larry Rensink. Jirele has 141 points and 48 field goals while Rensink adds 103 points and 40 field goals. Regulars Zender Halverson and Scheid contribute, as Pacelli seeks a banner season with a stout defense allowing 388 points.
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Wartburg to Meet Upper Iowa Quint
Wartburg advances to face Upper Iowa in the Muscatine Quarterback Club Holiday Tournament final. Upper Iowa edged defending champ Loras 68 64 in the other first round game. Wartburg routed Culver Stockton 103 74 to set a tourney team record.
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College Basketball Scores Snapshot
Illinois topped Princeton 108 to 87 while Tennessee beat Arizona 70 to 82 in a set of college basketball results. Oregon fell to Colorado College 58 to 56 and Butler defeated Colorado A&M 63 to 63. Other outcomes included Minnesota Duluth 95 over Superior 78 and Gonzaga 78 over North Dakota 76.
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Gophers Meet Canisius In Queen City Tournament Final
Minnesota faces Canisius in the championship bracket of the Queen City tournament in Buffalo after Gustavus Adolphus and Hamline fell in NAIA Tip Off semifinal play in Omaha. St Francis of Brooklyn beat Gustavus 89 81 and Texas Southern set a tourney scoring mark with 94 68 over the Pipers.
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Bruising Line Play Defines Orange Bowl Matchup
Colorado and Clemson rely on grinding ground offenses in the Orange Bowl as both teams favored rushing 80 percent in the regular season. Colorado enters as about a three point favorite after beating Oklahoma 27 19 and finishing 7 2 1. Clemson’s only loss came at Miami.
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Gophers Nab Yale 5 to 2 in Downtown Hockey
Minnesota surged to three goals in two minutes of the first period to beat Yale 5-2 at the Municipal Auditorium. Marv Jorde scored the capper after assists from Murray Williamson and Billy Swanson as Minnesota won its fourth in a row. Yale tallied twice while shorthanded, with Harold Mell and Bob Kerle scoring.
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Wey elected executive secretary of Auto Racing Commission
James A. Wey of St. Paul was elected executive secretary of the newly formed American Commission of Auto Racing on Friday night.
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Rose Bowl clash looms as Oregon State Iowa prepare
Oregon State and Iowa end contact drills ahead of their New Year’s Day Rose Bowl. Coach Tommy Prothro laments his team’s mindset while Forest Evashevski calls the game a toss up. Notes on players Dick Carrick and Bob Cummings, and Rose Bowl prep hurdles at Pasadena.
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Gustavus and Hamline Battle for Third Place in NAIA Tourney
In Omaha the NAIA Tipoff tournament features a 3rd place game as Gustavus Adolphus faces Hamline after both were defeated in the semifinals. St Francis Brooklyn beat Gustavus Adolphus 89-81 to reach the final as Texas Southern stormed past Hamline 94-68.
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Royals Sign First Sacker
Rochester signs Roger Anderson former University of Minnesota star to play first base for the 1957 Southern Minnesota League campaign. Anderson hit .288 with 44 safeties in 153 trips last season for the SMBL Travel ers and joins Dick Newberry who batted .383 last season.
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Tennessee Bank on Johnny Majors in Sugar Bowl
Undefeated Tennessee and Baylor meet in the Sugar Bowl with Tennessee relying on All America tailback Johnny Majors who rushed for 549 yards and passed for 552. Baylor half back Del Schofner adds 6.4 yards per carry and strong punt and receiving numbers as Tennessee is a 74 percent betting favorite.
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Mega lightweight Vasquez stops Rosi in seventh round
Miami's Biscayne Arena hosts a tight 10 rounder where Mega lightweight champion Vasquez stops Paolo Rosi in the seventh. Referee halts action after cuts and doctor checks reveal bleeding. Vasquez improves to 46 wins against 12 losses while Rosi drops to four losses in 27 starts.
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Two S M Hockey Tilts Set Amid Weather Delays
In the Southern Minnesota Hockey League two Sunday games are scheduled as the season opens with weather causing postponements. North Mankato visits Albert Lea and Owatonna tours Winona at 2 30 p m with both bouts rescheduled if ice conditions permit. Austin has a bye as Albert Lea Owatonna and Winona Austin now target January 9 for the postponed matchups.
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South Beats Nort in Cocoanut Bowl
The South defeated the North in the Cocoanut Bowl lacrosse game Friday night, the Rebels fourth win in the annual midwinter forum climax staged by the U S Lacrosse Coaches Assn. The event took place in West Palm Beach.
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