Gophers Rally to Beat Spartans 64-47 in Big Ten Tilt
Minnesota tops Michigan State 64-47 as Chuck Mencel scores 20 points and Ed Kalafat helps close the game. Gophers share first in the Big Ten with Indiana at 20 conference wins apiece and head to Milwaukee for a nonconference game with Marquette before returning to play Northwestern.
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Trojans Hold 6-Point Edge Over Badgers
Pasadena anticipates a crowded Rose Bowl as USC, champions of the Coast Conference, enters as a one touchdown favorite against Wisconsin, Big Ten co-champions. USC arrives on nine straight wins with one regular season loss, while Wisconsin stands six victories, two defeats and one tie. Kickoff is 2 p.m. local time with NBC and radio coverage nationwide.
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Coach Returns to Lift Vols
DALLAS The dramatic return of Gen. Bob Neyland to his Tennessee Vols comes as the team prepares for the Cotton Bowl against Texas. Neyland, sidelined by illness, plans to be in the dressing room and on the bench while Harvey Robinson leads practice in his absence. The Vols eye a repeat of their 1951 Cotton Bowl win as Texas holds a slim betting edge.
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Tulsa and Florida set for Gator Bowl clash
Tulsa brings all America guard Marv Matuszak and rushing leader Howie Waugh to face Florida’s all America tackle Charlie Lapradd and versatile back Rick Casares in the Gator Bowl. Oddsmakers predict Florida by seven points.
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Alabama Syracuse Close Bowl Drills Ahead of Orange Bowl
Miami Fla Alabama and Syracuse finished light drills as they prepare for the Orange Bowl. Alabama remains a two touchdown favorite behind a strong running attack led by Bobby Harlow, noted as a top back in the program.
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South Africa Beats Australia for First Test Win in 42 Years
South Africa secured its first Test victory over Australia in 42 years by 82 runs in Melbourne on Tuesday, with Australia having won the earlier Brisbane match.
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Eddie Stumpf Named General Manager of Indianapolis Club
Eddie Stumpf, veteran of 37 years in baseball, was named general manager of the Indianapolis Club in the American Association, announced today by club officials.
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Hilltoppers Conduct Defensive Workout
MILWAUKEE A stiff defensive drill capped Marquette preparations for a New Year’s Eve game against Minnesota at the Milwaukee arena. Coach Tex Winter warned that Minnesota is mighty good and praised an 88 77 win over Bradley University while noting recent improvement and a strong battle ahead against the Gophers.
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O Brien sets point record at Boston arena
Johnny O Brien scored 41 points to lift Seattle University past Boston College 99 to 86 in the consolation final of the Boston Invitation tournament. He made 14 baskets and 13 free throws to break the Boston Garden arena single game scoring mark of 37 held by Elmore Morganthaler since 1946.
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No Rest for High Riding Gopher Five
The Minnesota Gophers basketball team after a 64 47 win over Michigan State travels to Milwaukee to face Marquette in a New Year’s Eve game. They then return home for Big Ten matches against Northwestern on Saturday and Wisconsin next Monday at Williams Arena.
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Rain Delays Weathered Sugar Bowl Tennis Finals
Rain again halts the Sugar Bowl tennis schedule in New Orleans delaying the championship singles and doubles finals that began Saturday. Players face a continued postponement as weather prevents completion of the tournament.
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Austin Junior College Blue Devils Face Hibbing Doubleheader
Austin Junior College basketball returns from a Christmas layoff with a two night series against Hibbing and Virginia at Rochester and home. The Blue Devils, led by Harold Cuff, seek a win in the Iron Range clash after a 79-76 victory over Bethany College of Mankato and a 90-70 loss to Virginia earlier.
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Pettit Sparks LSU Victory in Sugar Bowl Final
LSU defeats St Louis 70 to 67 to win the Sugar Bowl basketball title as Bob Pettit dominates with 28 points. St Louis rallies to tie late, Villanova beats St Bonaventure in the consolation game. Pettit named MVP for the tournament.
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Hopkins Gains Easy Verdict Over Packers 1953 State Finalists
Hopkins extended its win streak to 31 with a 64-22 victory over South St. Paul in the Mankato holiday tournament final. Dave Tschimperle scored 24 as the Packers managed only two field goals. Schmall led with 10 free throws. Mankato beat Detroit Lakes 54-28 in the consolation.
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Seixas Delivers U.S. Victory in Davis Cup Loss
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia wins the lone U.S. match in Australia's 4-1 win in Adelaide. Seixas defeats Ken McGregor 6 3 8 6 8 3 after Frank Sedgman beat Tony Trabert. Seixas attacks through passing shots as McGregor racks 42 winners and 106 errors.
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Nates Surplus Dominates Rochester Lions In Exhibition
Nates Surplus of the City League defeated the Rochester Lions 73 to 45 at Shaw Gym Tuesday. Paul Sanders scored 20 points to lead Nates, who built a 14-8 first quarter edge and a 29-25 halftime advantage. Rochester’s Johnson led the Lions with 14 points and Buro added 10.
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Colorado College Tops Gophers 5-2 for MWC Hockey Win
Colorado College defeated Minnesota 5-2 in the Mid-West Collegiate Hockey League. John Mayasich scored both Minnesota goals. The Gophers had won 5-2 in their prior game.
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College hoops scores from major tournaments and open games
A collage of results from the season with numerous tournaments. Kansas State beat Kansas 93 87 while others like Missouri 57 Yale 55 and Colorado 67 Nebraska 53 appear alongside Holiday Festival and Dixie Classic showings.
Mankato Peds Win Bea ver Invitational Tourney
Mankato Teachers edged Bemidji Teachers 66 63 to win the Bea ver Invitational basketball tournament in Bemidji. St Cloud Teachers won the consolation by downing La Crosse Wis Teachers 77 66. North Dakota teams dominated at Fargo as North Dakota defeated Moorhead Teachers 90 53 and North Dakota State beat Concordia 96 50. Duluth Branch beat Valley City NC Teachers 76 65 with Charlie Hill and Bill Galloway each scoring 22.
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Kansas State Upsets Kansas in Big Seven Tourney
Kansas State, among the league’s tallest teams, edged Kansas 93 87 to win the pre season tourney title. Dick Knostman led with 38 points, hitting 12 of 24 from the floor and 14 of 15 at the line. Missouri beat Yale 57 55 for third. Iowa State defeated Oklahoma 79 76 for seventh. Colorado beat Nebraska 67 53 for fifth.
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Threat of Rain for Bowl Tilts
New Year bowl games draw about 400000 tickets as 8 games set for tomorrow. Rose Bowl expectations include Wisconsin facing Southern California with 103000 attendance and rain forecast in Pasadena. Georgia Tech favored over Mississippi, while Alabama and Syracuse meet in the Orange Bowl amid injury questions for key backs.
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Turner and Dykes to Box in Philadelphia
Promoter Herman Taylor announced Gil Turner of Philadelphia will fight Bobby Dykes of Miami in a return bout at the Arena in Philadelphia on January 19. In their previous Madison Square Garden bout Dykes defeated Turner in a bruising 10 round showdown.
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Bronx Bull Faces Nardico in TV Lightweight Bout
Bronx Bull Jake LaMotta and Danny Nardico clash at the Coral Gables Coliseum in a light heavyweight title bid on CBS TV at 9 p.m. eastern. An International Boxing Club official says the winner could challenge Archie Moore for the crown, with Moore due to defend against Joey Maxim after December. LaMotta, 31, a former middleweight champion, is a 7-5 favorite over Nordico, who sits ranked ninth among light heavies.
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Notre Dame and Northwestern Square Off In Big Ten Night
Minnesota beat Michigan State 64-47 and heads to Marquette for a non league game. Northwestern hosts Notre Dame in the new McGaw Memorial Hall as Notre Dame stands 6 1 while Northwestern sits 1 3.
Lakers Fall to Olympians in Narrow Loss
The Indianapolis Olympians defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 74 to 69 as Joe Graboski led with 19 points. Rochester’s Royals kept pace in the western race by beating the Syracuse Nationals 106 to 93, narrowing the gap toward a possible tie with Minneapolis.
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