Lions Send Films to Bell Amid Bears Fallout
Detroit Lions chairman defends films of the Layne plays sent to NFL commissioner Bert Bell as Lions face possible fines and rebuke. Friction grows after Lions accuse Bears of dirty play in the Layne injury, while coach Buddy Parker urges focus beyond the dispute.
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Panthers Hold Lengthy Practice Ahead of Gator Bowl
Pittsburgh coach Johnny Michelasen announced a 42 man traveling squad will depart December 26 for Jacksonville. The Panthers practiced two hours with contact limited and focused on running, passing, and defensive pass patterns as they study Georgia Tech's game film for the December 29 Gator Bowl.
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New Haven Teachers Rally Past Willimantic 91 71
New Haven Teachers College opened strong and led 23 14 in ten minutes while defeating Willimantic Teachers 91 71. Willimantic star Dave Shea scored 36 points to lift his five game total to 163, as Sal Dinicola added 19 for the victors.
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St Augustine's beats St Stephen's 62 to 23 in league game
St Augustine's trounced St Stephen's 62 to 23 in the West Division. Paulin scored 30 points for St Augustine's, while Whittier Buccaneers edged Sacred Heart 49 to 17 and St Patrick's defeated Columbian Squires 28 to 15.
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White Eagles roll to 52 16 win in Fairfield league
Richie King led the White Eagles with 17 points as they defeated St. Pious X 52 to 16 in the Fairfield Recreation Intermediate basketball league. Carlson and Byteck added 12 and 30 points respectively, with Townies beating Stratos 20 to 19 in another game.
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Cann Injures Back. Syracuse Fullback Out Of Cotton Bowl Prep
Syracuse fullback Alan Cann suffered a minor back strain and will miss several days of practice before the Cotton Bowl. Cann, a senior from Ehrnfeld Pennsylvania, rushed 134 yards against Colgate in the regular season finale. Coach Ben Schwartzwalder held indoor practice in a World War II Navy hangar on Oklahoma's North campus.
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Aussies Freeze U S Net Stars In Davis Cup Tactic
Australia refuses to extend the Davis Cup agreement keeping visiting American players for the national championships in Melbourne. Only junior members Mike Green and Myron Franks remain as Bill Talbert sought their stay for experience. The move reflects Aussie confidence to retain the Cup in the upcoming challenge round. Vic Seixas impresses on memorial drive courts while Herbie Flam battles cramps and aims to improve his serve and return to contend with Rosewall and Hoad.
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Stratford State Steppers Meet Milford Apaches In Benefit
The Stratford State Steppers face the Milford Apaches in a benefit basketball game at 8:30 p.m. in Stratford High gym. Proceeds go to Frank Sigona Jr.'s family after his shotgun accident death. Coached by Moon Mullens the State-Steppers include Mitton Jackson Norm Evanko Ronnie Davis Bugs Brooks and Ronnie Fiorella. They seek a second win after beating Wallingford last Saturday.
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All-Stars to Play Ridgefield Townies Tonight
The Bridgeport All-Stars travel to Ridgefield to face the Ridgefield Townies at Ridgefield High School gym. Led by Robert Yourshaw, Ted Kobizak, Robert Presley, Stan Lugovich, and Dan Dobas, with John Semonovich and Bob Charney contributing, they seek a third straight win.
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First Light to race at Hialeah under Mrs Harts Brown
First Light a three year old English bred colt formerly raced by Sir Winston Churchill has been flown from Jamaica to Miami. The horse will carry Mrs Harts Brown's colors at the upcoming Hialeah meeting.
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Pro Football Sparks Debate On Rules and Rough Play
Whitney Martin surveys NFL turmoil as officials’ competence, brutal hits, and disputed Layne injury spark calls for stronger codes. He argues intentional crippling is unacceptable, contrasting football’s roughness with prize fighting and urging clearer discipline.
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Tennessee Vols Drill Focus On Defense Before Baylor
Tennessee coach Bowden Wyatt led a final pre Christmas session stressing pass defense and lineman conditioning ahead of the Sugar Bowl with Baylor. Star fullback Carl Smith missed the session with a stone bruise but was expected to be ready after a break. The squad will regroup Monday for workouts before traveling to New Orleans.
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Sisler Named Special Hitting Advisor for Pirates
George H. Sisler, 63, chief scout since 1950, becomes special advisor to the field manager for Pittsburgh Pirates. General Manager Joe L. Brown says Sisler will lead hitting efforts at home and abroad, observing in stands and correcting players. Brown cites his past success with Roberto Clemente and improving a .255 average to .311.
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Italian Center Five to Oppose Sikorsky Flyers Saturday
The Italian Center basketball team will battle the Sikorsky Aircraft Flyers Saturday at 7 15 p m in Stratford high school gym. Coach Lenny Crone leads a strong roster including Ron DelBianco Joe Gross Joe Colello Bob Flynn Eddy Gee Mario Lineri Julie Perfero Clarence Vanden Berg. The ICC team also plays Sunday at 3 p m against the Ritz club in Ansonia.
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Browns and Rams Set NFL Championship Payout Records
In Los Angeles on December 19 1955 record player shares for the NFL title game were set with the Browns each receiving 3908.21 dollars and the Rams each 2316.26 dollars marking historic payout highs for the era.
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