Surgeon Blames Severe Blow for Boxer Fichter Death
Boston reports a brain surgeon cited several damaging blows as the cause of Eddie Sanders death from a brain hemorrhage after an 11ght round knockout by Willie James at Boston Garden. Sanders, 24, 1952 Olympic heavyweight champion from Los Angeles, was the second boxer to die from ring injuries this year in the United States, with three deaths noted globally.
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Upset bug hits top 20 in college hoops weekend
Nine of the top 20 college teams lost, with five upsets by unranked foes. Missouri defeated previously strong teams, while Duke, Saint Louis, and DePaul also fell to lower-ranked opponents. several matchups set Madison Square Garden and national TV records.
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Unbeaten A Giants Vie For Finals Berth
Unbeaten Deer Park meets Mason in a pivotal semifinal at Mason with both teams 18-0, seeking the right to advance to the finals. Quarterback Jimmy Carpenter dazzled at Hondo, scoring twice and contributing a pass, while coach Travis Hughes lauds Deer Park depth and line play as they chase the title. Eugene Wallace, returning from knee injury, expected to start against Mason.
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Browns and Lions Clash in Season Finale Showdown
The Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns, two storied NFL teams, finish the season with a Sunday game in Cleveland and then head to the championship clash on December 26. Cleveland seeks its eighth straight victory and a third straight title shot, while Detroit aims to end its title drought against the Browns.
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Tech Set To Raise Border Prestige Tackle Cowpokes
Texas Tech's Red Raiders push for Border Conference prestige with tough tests this week. Coach Park Robison's squad, coming off a win, faces Oklahoma A&M on Monday then travels to Greenville to play Warman Friday night, and later battles North Carolina State and Western in key non conference dates. Intersecting games include New Mexico A&M, Arizona, Tempe, Pasadena, San Diego, and others as Tech seeks momentum.
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Garcia Picked in Television Bout Saturday Card
Featherweight contender Rudy Garcia of Los Angeles is favored to defeat Gane Smith of Washington at 6 to 5 in the TV bout at Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway ring on Monday night. Kenny Lane of Muskegon faces Danny Jo Peres of New York at St Nicholas Arena in the other TV fight with similar betting. Garcia, California’s featherweight champion and sixth ranking, beat Costa for his first pro defeat on Oct 25 while Smith lost to Costa on Sept 2.
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Four Rams Coaches Quit Over Pool Turmoil
Four Los Angeles Rams assistants Ralph Weater Howard Hickey Bill Batiles and Dick Voris resigned after a 35 27 win over the Packers amid a rancorous season with head coach Hampton Pool Weavers deal runs until next time and John Sauer stayed on as the other assistant not resigning
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Kansas City Athletics Seek Buyer for Ottawa Franchise
The Kansas City Athletics on December 14 sought a buyer for its Ottawa franchise in the International League as the club will not operate a AAA team next season. Parke Carroll said KC aims for an AAA working agreement but ownership of such a franchise is not planned. The Tampa St Petersburg area was discussed as a possible Ottawa location amid Ottawa’s high rents and prior heavy losses.
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Emporia Team Dominates 1934 Small-College Offense Honors
The College of Emporia led national small and major football offenses in 1934 with 469.7 total yards per game and 42.2 points, while 86 percent of plays were rushing. Coach Wayne McConnell’s squad allowed 84 points all season and posted a dominant average margin of 43.8 points. Tennessee State shared defense honors with Geneva College, Pa. Kent State was runner-up in offense despite strong figures.
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Pampa and Borger Plan Joint Franchise Talk
Pampa and Borger baseball fans will meet in Borger Monday to discuss keeping Pampa’s franchise in the West Texas New Mexico League. owner R D Mills says he will not operate the team next year and may sell for 25000 or return it to the league. a two city ownership plan would see fans in both towns buying shares at 100 each to form a shared club.
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SWC Caceers See Red Face Likes Of Indiana And Tulane
SWC basketball week highlights include Indiana Tulane and Missouri tough tests for loop teams. SMU treks Bloomington to face defending champion Indiana while Baylor hosts Oklahoma and Arkansas faces Missouri in key matchups. Rice seeks another strong week with Tulane in New Orleans and Kansas looming after.
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Swedish Davis Cup Teams Confident Ahead of Interzone Final
Brisband Australia December 1 United States and Sweden enter the interzone final with strong morale. Swedish manager Gunnar Galin says Sven Davidson and Tennart Ber gottin are playing their best in years. He notes both teams feel capable of beating the Americans though the U S squad centers on Vic Seixas and Tony Trahest as likely favorites.
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Ganders Conroe Rematch Set After Bryan Tourney
Baytown's Ganders face Conroe Tigers in Lee Gym Tuesday following a Bryan Invitational run. Lee upset Conroe 66 to 48 in semifinals and later lost 64 to 58 to Houston Austins in consolation, with Tommy Parris leading scorers and Leo Hechler adding 30 points for Lee. Bryan game notes include trailing at quarters and Gate. Tickets for Sugar Bowl at Mississippi sold out. Mississippi to meet Navy on New Year’s Day.
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Senior Play Starts For Southern Seniors Championship
Pinehurst North Carolina December 13 Sixteen golfers begin match play to decide the Southern Seniors title J J Perry of Chapel Hill led qualifiers with a 72 to finish top qualifier as play opens Monday at the course leaders and entrants set for the event at Pinehurst.
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