Merchants Edge Marco Polo in OT Thriller
Washington and Baker starred as the Merchants beat the Marco Polo Explorers 113-108 in overtime after a tight 1st game against East Hartford. Washington scored 34, Baker added 27 in the extra period, Del Gobbo led with 36, and Stetson contributed 27 as Pittsfield prepared for a Sunday home clash with Albany ACs.
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Merchants
Marco Polo
del Gobbo
Stetson
Washington
Tapint
Baker
Topsy del Gobbo
Charley Stetson
Hartford
Flag Race In East Loop Tightens
The Eastern Division chase tightens with only one point separating leaders and fourth place after Sunday action. Providence and Baltimore share first, Hershey joins, while the Reds beat Cleveland 3-1 to slow the Barons. Clippers shut out Pittsburgh 3-0, Quebec Buffalo and Rochester also produce key results.
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Chicago Bears
Providence
Baltimore
Hershey
Reds
Cleveland
Barons
Clippers
Gilles Veillemure
Pittsburgh
Quebec
Buffalo
Terry Gray
Aces
Patriots Place Five On All Stars
Five Boston Patriots defensive backs and linemen were selected for the AFL All Star Game in San Diego on January 19. Ninebacker Tom Addison and Nick Buoniconti, tackle Houston Antwine, and ends Bobby Kisonbauer and Boh Der were named to the East defensive squad. East offense to be announced later. Selection based on vote by players and coaches.
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San Difgo
Calif
Boston Patriots
Ninebackers
Tom Addison Land
Nick Buoniconti
Houston Antwine
Lady Kiisenbauer
Boh der
Boxing Bout Sparks Point Victory In Tokyo
In Tokyo, Tom Miyama of Japan defeats Pedro Adique of the Philippines by a decisive 143 to 136 cutpointed score. The Associated Press report notes Miyama's feet and jab work deciding the bout amid a crowded arena.
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Tokyo
Tometom
Miyama‘to
Japan
Pedro Adique
Philmpines
Tempers Flare In Pro Court Contest
In a rough pro style basketball game the Pittsfield Merchants defeated the Marco Polo Explorers of East Hartford Conn 117 to 168 last night at the Boys Club gym. An oncourt clash during contact occurred and Explorer manager Ray McKenna elbowed Merchants coach Matt Zunic on the sideline. Zunic did not retaliate.
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Pittsfield Merchants
Marco Polo Explorers
East Hartfred
Conn
Ray McKenna
Explorers
Matt Zunic
Merchants
Zunic
Russell Led Unanimous All Star Team Pick
AP reports Bill Russell was a unanimous selection to the East squad for the NBA All Star Game to be held in Boston on January 14. Sam Jones and Tommy Heinsohn joined him on the Celtics roster, with Walt Bellamy also a unanimous choice and Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas and Wayne Embry for Cincinnati. Celtics beat St Louis 147 100 on Saturday and head to San Francisco Friday with a road trip through Los Angeles and another game in San Francisco.
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ST. Louis
Bill Russell
Sam Jones
Tommy Heinsohn
Celtics
Boston
Russell
Walt Bellamy
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Oscar Robertson
Jerry Lucas
Wayne ‘Embry
Ihetties
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Wilt Cham
Berlain
Warriors
Philadelphia
Royals
Cornell Triumphs Over Aspinwall In Polo Tilt
Cornell University team led by Bill Tutton toppled Aspinwall Stables varsity 17 to 14 in Lenox. Cornell surged from a two quarter deficit with Tul ton four goals in the second period and Concklin five total, Armstrong three. Aspinwall’s Hunt and Houghtaling each four and Wheeler three paced the early lead.
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LENOX
Bill Titton
Aspinwall Stables
Tutton
Cornell University
Pete Concklin
Glenn Armstrong
Cornell
Tulton
Concklin
Armstrong
Dave Storie
Aspinwall
Hunt
Houghtaling
Conekiin
Stokie
Wheeler
Patriots Clinch Eastern Title In 26 8 Win Over Bills
The Boston Patriots secure the Eastern Division crown with a 26 8 victory over the Buffalo Bills at War Memorial Stadium. Burton cleared to play in the AFL championship game against San Diego, after a Buffalo protest faltered. Garron starred with 44 rushing yards and 126 receiving yards, aided by Capelletti’s four field goals.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Boston Patriots
Ben Burton
San Diego
Patriots
War Memorial Stadium
Buffalo Bills
Chargers
Pats
Afts
Burton
Teague
Sue Foss
Milt Woodard
Mir Miles
Gino Cappelletti
Daryle Famonica
Ebert Duhenion
Garron
Conkie Gilchrist
Lou Saban
Saban
Bears Win NFL Title After Five Interceptions
Chicago Bears defeat the New York Giants 144 16 in the NFL championship, aided by five interceptions from Y A Tittle and standout returns by Larry Morris and Ed O'Bradovich. Wade's late scoring drive secures the victory as the Bears claim their eighth title and defense earns praise.
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Chicago Bears
Bill Wade
Chicago
Bears
New York Giants
Wade
Giants
Sam Huff
UPI
Y.A. Tittle
Larry Morris
Ed O’bradovich
Tittle
Richie Petithon
Morris
O’bradovich
O'Bradovich
NBA
George Allen
Tittie
Bowl Season Peaks With Four Postseason Games This Week
Bowl season reaches peak with Texas and Navy in major matchups and four marquee bowls on New Year's Day. North Carolina routed Air Force in the Gator Bowl, while Oregon faces SMU in the Sun Bowl prelude and further clashes include Nebraska vs Auburn in the Orange and Texas vs Navy in headlines. Meticulous scoring details mirror the era's style, highlighting Ken Willard, Larry Rakestraw, and other stars as the college gridiron race culminates.
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Texas
Navy
de Hatte
North Carolina
Air Force
Western Kentucky
Otto Graham
Coast Guard
Roger Staubach
Texas Longhorns
Dallas
Southern Methodist
Jane Conqueror
Oregon
San Francisco
Tar Heels
Jacksonville
Fla
Ken Willard
Junior Edge
Gary Black
Falcon
Terry Isaacson
Rosten Reactivated Amid AFL Constitution Dispute
Burten returned from sidelining since last August after a slipped disk. Ralph Wilson challenged the move as AFL constitution violation, but Ross defended it and won. Ross then led by connecting with Babe Parilli and Larry Garron for touchdown passes.
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Burten
Getty
Rosten
Buffalo
Ralph Wilson
AFL
Ross
Babe ‘Parilli
Larry ‘Garron
Darlene Hard Tops Net Girls Fourth Year
Darlene Hard of Long Beach California is chosen by the United States Lawn Tennis Association ranking committee to head the women's singles rankings for the fourth straight year. The selection awaits approval at the USLTA annual meeting in Corpus Christi Texas in February. Billie Jean Moffitt of Long Beach is noted in the report as part of the men’s rankings selections with Chuck McKinley named for the men's list.
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New York
Darlene Hard
Long Beach
Calif
United States
Shawn Tennis Association
Miss Hard
USLTA
Cormus Christi
Texas
Chuck McKinley
St. Ann
Billie Jean Moffitt
Long
Jayvees Top Holyoke For 2nd Win
Pittsfield YMCA Jayvees beat Holyoke 75 to 4 in Western Massachusetts YMCA League action. Pete Simkin poured in 19 points and John Kelliher 14 as Pittsfield built a 34 28 halftime lead and added 42 points in the second half. All but two Pittsfield players scored, while Holyoke’s Bob Feighton topped their scoring with 1 point.
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Pete Beathard
Southern California
Baylor
Don Trull
Willie Brown
Pitt
Rick Leeson
Michigan State
Sherm Lewis
Montgomery
Ala
Georgia
Larry Rakestraw
Marlon Faircloth
Tennessee
Rakestraw
Western Kentucky
Coast Guard
Orlando
Fla
Sharon Miller
Pittsfield Ymca
Y Court
Holyoke
Massachusetts
Pete Simkin
John Kelliher
Pittsfield
Bob
Feighton
Southbridge
Wayne Niedariohn
Hawks
Molyorke
Shiprkin
Forman
Ubarnes
Pert Qtemmieey Levine
Avionies
Thera Tery
Yetelne
Spence Booked For Initial Main Engagement
Eddie Spence Pittsfield's only pro boxer is slated for his first bout appearance against Kid Khiam of Greece in Worcester on Thursday night January 9. The middleweight eight round bout follows two prior cancellations due to injury or illness. Spence carries a 6 2 professional record.
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Eddie Spence
Pittsfield
Kid Khiam
Greece
Worcester
Spence
Deerfield Driver Wins Sled Race in Waldron Memorial
The two day Waldron Memorial sled dog race in Tamworth New Hampshire was won by Dr. Charles Belford of Deerfield Massachusetts. Belford finished with a two day time of 1 26 33 and led Class A by 2 minutes 15 seconds over Keith Bryar of Laconia.
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Tamworth
N.H
Charles Belford
Deerfield
Mass
Belford
Keith Bryar
Laconia
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