Baytown Ganders Build Reputation With San Antonio Trip
Baytown’s Ganders showcased a 74 points per game average in San Antonio, drawing praise for sportsmanship and discipline. Coach Jay Bollinger prepared the team for a brutal district slate as fans celebrated a triumphant return with a home welcome banner and two cheering sections from San Antonio.
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Texas City
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District 12-4A Tors Are Loaded With Experience
Galveston Ball High returns seven lettermen from the 1958-59 season and a pair of capable reserves, led by 6 ft 3 in Sherman McPhee and a strong front line. Coach Bill Engle predicts a district championship as the Tors showcase height, depth, and multiple double digit scorers. Ball swept most non-conference scrimmages last season and seeks to translate talent into a standout district run.
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Galveston Hag
Johansson Plans Easier Schedule for Patterson Rematch
STOCKHOLM AP Ingemar Johansson joked he will train even lazier for the rematch with Floyd Patterson after stating he was at 196 pounds before the previous bout at Yankee Stadium last June. He said he plans to train the same way as before despite mother’s cooking.
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Yankee Stadium
College Cage Scramble Opens With Key Clashes
The season starts with Bradley at St Louis in a Missouri Valley clash as Cincinnati leads the pack. Georgia Tech faces Kentucky in the SEC shootout while Indiana vs Purdue tops the Big Ten slate. The Citadel meets Furman in a Poinsettia Bowl title tilt after a rout of Bucknell and Harvard.
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District 124A basketball race shapes up tight
Galveston and Brazosport emerge as frontrunners in District 124A as eight coaches view five teams as title contenders. Galena Park Baytown Brazosport Spring Branch also in strong contention with Pasadena Texas City South Houston looming as dark horses ahead of February 18 title decision.
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Schwedes and Yates Wed After Cotton Bowl
In Dallas Texas Gerhard Schwedes and Bob Yates Syracuse football stars who defeated Texas 23 14 in the Cotton Bowl marry Mary Lou Personius of Elmira New York and Sarah Morrison of Portland Maine in ceremonies at Perkins Chapel Southern Methodist University both 21 and seniors at Syracuse University.
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Georgia Huskies Triumph in Sugar Bowl Keeps Ohio Streak
Syracuse tops Texas 28 4 in Sugar Bowl as Ernie Davis scores twice and rakes in key yardage. Georgia and Mississippi also win, with Tarkenton dazzling and Ole Miss routing LSU to cap a high powered bowl slate. Tempers flare at times with verbal clashes and later racial name calling alleged between Syracuse and Texas players.
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Tiger Joins Club That Beat Mims in Chicago Bout
Dick Tig muscular British empire middleweight champion joined the growing list of the I beat Holly Mims Club. He fought Washington, D. C. veteran Mims to a 10 round decision in a national television bout at Chicago Stadium. Mims, winless in three straight since October, holds a 46 21 6 record and eyes top NBA ratings. Tiger, ranked 6th by the NBA, did not win the decision unanimously.
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NBA
Royals Stop Celtics Win Streak With 128 113 Victory
Cincinnati Royals overturn a late deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 128 113 in Detroit. Jack Twyman scores 40, Phil Jordan adds 31 as Boston’s 47 game winning streak ends. Red Auerbach’s Celtics had begun with a 34 26 first quarter lead but faltered as the Royals capitalized on Bill Russell’s foul trouble and strong Cincinnati defense.
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