California Bolts NBA to Clean Up Boxing
California’s action to bolt the National Boxing Association signals possible moves toward closer ties with New York or federal control of boxing. Governor Brown and the California Athletic Commission push for national reforms, with Kefauver’s investigatory committee looming and past suspensions not being upheld by NBA members.
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Bear Blows Auto Horn At Milwaukee Lounge New Year
L. V. Barnes reports a bear blowing a car horn at a Milwaukee cocktail lounge on New Year’s Eve. The Welnsingers say their 50 pound black bear cub Booboo was with them and later in the car. Barnes told his wife who doubted the tale, prompting him to place an ad seeking belief.
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Alley Manager Tops All Star Tenpin Field
Harold Penrod Spaulding, a 35 year old bowling alley manager from Moline Illinois, led the All Star state Tournament standings with a 1 349 series after strong showings despite a poor practice session. Joe Sato of Pocatello Idaho placed third with 1 344 as Budweiser’s team members from St. Louis filled several top spots. Merrick Dearborn Michigan led the women at one third point with a 831 series. Marion Ladewig of Grand Rapids Michigan trailed in fourth with 744.
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Roy and Perreault Lead Early In Cage Loop Win
Roy and Perreault built an early lead and withstood a late rally by the Triple Club to win Biddeford Basketball League game 42-36. D. Boudreau and D. Paris starred for the winners with 16 and 14 points.
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BHS Tigerettes Win Twin Bill at Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford High School Tigerettes sweep with a 76 50 varsity win and a 31 20 JV victory on Old Orchard Beach court. K Saucier and B Dunton led the scorers for the winners with 37 and 35 points, while Merryman Daly and Chasse anchored the defense. Strickland led Old Orchard Beach with 18 points, Armstrong 16, Johnson 15.
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Basketball Scores and Schedule From NBA and College
The Associated Press reports Thursday results Philadelphia 120 Detroit 105 Syracuse 132 Cincinnati 114 with Friday matchups St Louis at Cincinnati and Detroit versus Syracuse at Rochester New York. Saturday features Syracuse at Philadelphia and Boston at Detroit Cincinnati at Minneapolis. Michigan State football drew an average 57,685 fans for five home games this season, third best on record.
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Robertson Leads Bearcats Past Shockers in MVC Showdown
Cincinnati remains unbeaten at 11-0 after a 76-69 win over Wichita State. Oscar Robertson scored 27 points and fed teammates to build a 47-29 lead, with 6-10 Gene Wiley and 6-4 Ron Heller keying the second-half defense. Cincinnati stays atop the Missouri Valley Conference, heading to Tulsa next.
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Unlucky Indian Meets Hawaiian In Garden Bout
Hawaii’s Stan Harrington and Mexico’s Gaspar Ortega meet in a 10 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Both boast strong longevity and no knockouts, with Harrington 34-5-1 and Ortega 20-? with multiple split decisions. Ortega is favored as NBC airs the event at 10 p.m. EST with two judges and a referee scoring by rounds.
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Porter High girls top St Joseph lassies 47 to 26
Porter High School defeated St. Joseph High School 47 to 26 at Porter gym Kezar Falls led by Sue Watson with 30 points. St Joseph’s top scorer was Sandra Binette with 15 points. Porter JV beat St Joseph 33 to 30 with freshmen leading scoring. Rita Hevey and Carol Gendron each had 12 for St Joseph JV.
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Speed Skaters Open Sunday At Westbrook Rink
The season's first speed skating races start Sunday at 2 30 p m at Westbrook rink Pool road Biddeford Don Giroux and Don Auger lead an early entry list with several local skaters in mens division Officials include Roland Hodge Fern Gobeil Ray Lajeunesse and Ray Giroux Amateur skaters may register by 2 p m Sunday The meet spans all ages and is sponsored by the Westbrook Skating group Public attendance is invited.
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Top Pro Cage Rivals Might Be Team Mates
Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach plans to use Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell together in the East All Star lineup in Philadelphia on January 22. Russell earned a coach’s selection while Chamberlain was picked by writers, with Sharman also on the coaches’ team. Caution over Jungle Jim Loscutoff’s back kept him a doubt amid possible season-ending surgery.
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Horvath Ties Hull In Ice Scoring Race
The Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Black Hawks 5-1 as Bronco Horvath and Bobby Hull tie for the NHL scoring lead at 49 points. Horvath had a goal and an assist, Hull also on 49, with Horvath holding a 26 to 24 goal count. Don Simmons posted a shutout until Eddie Litzenberger scored late.
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Bruins Dominate Blackhawks In NHL Action
Boston defeats Chicago 5 to 1 as other games outline Chicago at Montreal Boston at Toronto Detroit at New York after noon TV.
Apprentice Jockey Rule Tallies Wins Milestone
A jockey remains an apprentice until the anniversary of his first victory or until he has ridden 40 winners, whichever milestone occurs first. This rule sets the initiation to full riding status based on time or performance.
Bruins Wallop Hawks To Take Fourth Place
Boston Bruins rout Chicago 5-1 to seize fourth in the NHL by a one point margin. Bronco Horvath earns a goal and assist tying Bob Hull for the league lead with 49 points. Don McKenney Flem Mackell Vic Stasiuk and Charlie Burns add goals as Chicago's Ed Litzenberger nets the only Hawks tally.
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Warriors Cut League Lead Of Boston Celtics
The Philadelphia Warriors closed in on the pace-setting Celtics with a 120-105 win over Detroit in Syracuse as Wilt Chamberlain scored 44 and Paul Arizin added 28 in a late burst. Syracuse toppled Cincinnati 132-114, while the Celtics sputtered at four losses in five games.
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Fights last night boxing result reported by AP
Los Angeles resident Billy Thomas outpointed Danny Valdez of San Francisco in a 126 to 124 bout in Los Angeles. The close decision showcased Thomas edge over Valdez in a tight twelve-round match billed as a major city showdown.
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Abbott-Verville AMVETS Auxiliary Names Essay Winners
Abbott-Verville AMVETS auxiliary held a meeting at the Post Home Walnut street with President Toni Bill presiding. Winners of the essay contest on Freedom at Federal school were Ellen Fowler Mark Nutial and Peter Zafirson. A food sale is set for January 16 at Jimmile's Market and a public supper is planned for January 30 at the Post Home.
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Professor Faithful Buckeye Engineer Attends All Home Games
Columbus Ohio Ralph S Paffen, longtime chair of Ohio State's engineering department and 1915 graduate, has not missed a single home football game in 41 years, underscoring his devoted support for the university.
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