Royals Rally Past Nationals For 98 83 Victory
Rochester Royals overcome a 10 point third quarter deficit to beat the Syracuse Nationals 98 to 83 in the NBA doubleheader opener. Ed Fleming sparked a late rally with 13 points, Dave Piontek and Dick Ricketts added key baskets, while Maurice Stokes grabbed 16 rebounds. The Lakers opened with a 100-89 win over the Fort Wayne Pistons.
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Minneapolis
Drysdale Named Top Dodger Rookie of 1956
Don Drysdale the 20 year old Dodger right hander was named the club outstanding 1956 rookie by the Brooklyn chapter of the Baseball Writers Association. He helped in the pennant drive with late season pitching and will receive the Harold C Burr memorial trophy at the Long Island Dodger Boosters dinner in February. Drysdale posted a 5 5 record and appeared in seven games over the Labor Day weekend, including a win in the Sept 1 doubleheader and eight innings against the Pirates Sept 3.
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Los Angeles Open golf tournament opens January third
More than 300 players signed to play in the $37,500 Los Angeles Open to start Jan 3. Tournament chairman Skip McMahon said entries closed with 316 major tourney winners among the field. Noted professionals include Lloyd Mangrum Jimmy Demaret Cary Middlecoff and Jackie Burke. Youthful pros Don January and Ernie Vossier also entered.
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Lloyd Mangrum
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Jackie Burke
Don January
Ernie Vossier
Colorful revival for an aging living room
January Better Homes & Gardens shows a middle aged living room transformed with color. Pennywise paint and fabric choices create a warm, charming atmosphere without costly remodeling.
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Better Homes & Gardens
IHead Defeats Flam In Davis Cup Opener
New Haven Blades edged Johnstown Jets 43 in overtime after John Sherman scored at 6:29 of sudden death in an Eastern Hockey League game played in New Haven. Johnstown led early, trailed twice, tied it, and forced OT. Chuck Stuart scored twice for Johnstown amid rough play and penalties.
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Hawks conquer Bruins in Boston 4-2 hockey win
Chicago Black Hawks toppled the Boston Bruins 4-2 at Boston Garden as Al Rollins turned in a 33-save night and Nick Mickoski's first-period score proved decisive. Boston, missing players and losing Bob Armstrong to a groin injury, fell to 7th win of the season while Detroit beat New York and edged within a half game of Boston.
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Rodgers Paces Owls to 79 70 Win Over Rams
Temple defeats Fordham 79 70 on Christmas Day as Guy Rodgers racks 30 points 6 assists 7 rebounds. Fordham keeper Jim Cunningham scores 33. NYU beats Villanova 73 66 to enter round two. Ohio State and Notre Dame set for next doubleheader.
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Brennan Praises Maentz Punting Prowess
Shrine East coach Terry Brennan lauded Michigan end Tom Maentz for his punting skill after returning from a stomach illness. He contrasted Maentz with Paul Hornung and Milt Plum and said drills would resume to prepare for Saturday’s East-West Shrine game at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco.
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Garagiola to Speak at Writers Dinner in Philadelphia
Joe Garagiola former major league catcher and current sportscaster for the St. Louis Cardinals will headline the 53rd annual banquet of the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association on January 23. He joins Yogi Berra and George Preston Marshall at the speakers table for America's oldest sports writers organization. The note about England and France mentions the narrowest distance between them at 21 miles.
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George Preston Marshall
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Knicks and Celtics Beaten in NBA Tilts
Bob Pettit scored 37 as the St. Louis Hawks defeated the New York Knicks 107-105 in regulation, with Med Park’s rebound layup in the final 33 seconds sealing the win. The Philadelphia Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 89-82 as Bill Russell limited Neil Johnston for 40 minutes.
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Boston
Bears and Giants clash recalls 1946 title game chaos
The piece recalls the 1946 NFL championship at the Polo Grounds where Ed Sprinkle and the Bears overwhelmed the Giants. It notes gamblers' attempted fix, injuries to Merle Hapes and Frank Reagan, and Frank Filchock's nose injury before a hospital departure.
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Ray Bray
Mike Jarmoluk
Frank Filchock
Merle Hapes
Bert Bell
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Bill Paschal
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Frank Reagan
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Doonybrook
Red Men Ready to Meet New Britain Pacers in Key Clash
Stratford Red Men 3-2 host first place New Britain Pacers in Connecticut Basketball League action at Stratford High School gym. Adds Feigenbaum Gerwien boost backcourt and Uzarski return, aiming for season defining win over strong visitors.
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Stan Suchenski
Pull-Up Event Set at North End Club
The North End Boys' Club announces a monthly pull-up contest organized with the Boys' Clubs of America. Four age classes run from 6 to over 17 with a closing date of January 30, 1957 and awards by the Mays' Clubs for America.
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Panthers Ready for Georgia Tech Sugar Bowl Rematch
Pittsburgh’s Gator Bowl bound Panthers arrive in Ponte Vedra to begin final preparations for a post season clash with Georgia Tech. Coach John Michelosen’s Pitt team works at Jacksonville Beach through Friday before the Saturday kickoff in a rematch of last year’s Sugar Bowl. Tech arrives Thursday for last minute workouts as the Engineers meet Pitt at 2 p.m. EST before a huge TV audience. Tech is a one touch down favorite with a 9-1 season mark, while Pitt seeks to rebound from losses and a late season upset of Miami.
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UCLA Cagers Open Six Day Barnstorming Tour
Coach Johnny Wooden leads UCLA's twelve man squad on a six day holiday barnstorming trip through the Midwest. The Bruins face the St Louis Billikens in St Louis tomorrow night and return home next Monday.
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North to Face South On Gridiron Tonight
In the 11th North-South Shrine All-Star game at the Orange Bowl Miami attendance exceeds 40 000 with kickoff at 8 15 p m EST. North led by Oklahoma stars Tommy McDonald and Jerry Tubbs and Purdue quarterback Len Davison faces a strong South squad featuring Vanderbilt Art Guepe Gene Ellenson and capabilities of Don Bosseler and Paige Cothern. The game showcases top college talent with strategic switches by Duffy Daugherty and Ray Eliot and a potential defensive battle with T formation versus multiple offense. Weather cooler in low 60s forecasts and the South has six wins to the North one in Shrine history with one 120 20 tie.
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Paige Cothern
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Duke
Don Orr
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Bill Barnes
Purdue
Len Davison
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Red Wings Rout Rangers 8 to 1 on Howe Hat Trick
Gordie Howe led Detroit with a hat trick and six points as the Red Wings dumped the Rangers 8 1. Howie scored twice in the final period, with assists from Howe, Lindsay and others, moving Detroit within a point of Boston. Arbour netted his first NHL goal for Detroit in the rout.
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Top teams beaten in British soccer
London December 25. Bit ing cold with snow and fog did not stop crowds for a set of three games in eight days. Bury shocked Bristol Rovers 7 2, Tottenham crushed Everton 6 0, Manchester United idle as Tottenham closed the gap, Arsenal and Chelsea drew 1 1 in a 50 000 crowd London rivalry.
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Richardson Wins at Barcelona International Tennis Meet
Hamilton Richardson of Westfield New Jersey advances to the title match after a 6 0 6 2 win over Antonio Martinez of Spain in Barcelona. Fellow finalist Robert Haillet of France beats Juan Manuel Couder 6 4 6 2 6 1 to reach the final with Huber of Austria. Doubles team Richardson Martinez defeated Emilio Martinez Arilla 6 4 6 1 6 2 to reach the doubles final.
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