Warriors and Celtics Capture NBA Tussles
Philadelphia Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 112-87 in a late-season NBA matchup. The Boston Celtics edged the Rochester Royals 97-92 as part of the same doubleheader before a windup crowd of 11,439 at Convention Hall.
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Rams subdue Lions in Boys' Club loop
The Rams upset the pace-setting Lions 40 to 36 in the feature game of the Intermediate Basketball league at the Middle Street Boys' Club. Walker led scoring with 13 points. In another match, the Knights defeated the Stags 52 to 7 46.
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Robinson Sparring Partners Sought For Title Defense
Middleweight champion Ray Sugar Robinson sparred four rounds today at Long Pond Inn then left for New York to recruit spar partners for Sundays bout with Gene Fullmer next Wednesday in New York. He split two rounds with Lee Williams of Augusta and two with Abdul Ali of Brooklyn as Rinzi Nocero of Brooklyn was set to arrive tomorrow as another sparring partner. Spectators said Robinson looked sharp and ready for the defense.
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Colts Sign Simpson To NFL Contract
The Baltimore Colts announced they signed their fourth draft choice halfback Jackie Simpson of the University of Florida. Simpson played for the South against the North All-Stars last night and is described as a defensive specialist.
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Pro Basketball Scores From Evening Games
Yort Wayne defeated St Louis 120 to 102 while Boston edged Palladepala 97 to 142 in a pair of pro basketball results.
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Harding Invades Stratford for League Opener
Harding travels to Stratford to open the Metro politan Bridgeport Interscholastic Athletic Conference title race as Bassick faces winless Roger Ludlowe at Mill Plain gym. Milford visits Hamden as Milford seeks a fifth straight win, with a schedule including Danbury at Norwalk and Stamford at Darien among Fairfield County games.
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Bradley Thumps Yale In 72 49 Victory
Bradley romped to its sixth basketball win in seven starts beating Yale 72 to 49 in Peoria Indiana. Bradley led from early in the game and never trailed as Yale failed to threaten.
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Same radio TV team to follow Dodgers in 1957
Brooklyn Dodgers announce Vin Scully Al Helfer and Jerry Doggett will again form the radio and television announcing crew for 1957. The team will be heard on WMGM radio and WOR television in New York under their continuing contract with a local brewery.
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Pitt and Tech Prepare for Gator Bowl Clash in Jacksonville
Pitt coach Johnny Michelosen and Georgia Tech mentor Bobby Dodd guided their teams to the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Pitt twice rallied from behind in 1955, while Tech boasted extensive bowl experience and planned a kick heavy, fielding deep in Panthers territory strategy.
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Bryant Cagers Triumph in YMCA League Showdown
Bryant Electric steam moved to 40 1st place in the B Division after defeating SNET 42 to 6 at the Brass Recreation Center. Jay Sussenberg led Bryant with 13 points, while Fred Geter added nine and Pete Sudway eight. SNET's DeMat tia topped their scorers with 11. In other B Division games Jenkins Brothers beat Metropolitan Body 56-50 Warner Brothers down Casco Products 50-19 Handy Harman edged Remington Arms 36-33.
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Giants Bears Face Record Payoff in NFL Title Clash
The New York Giants and Chicago Bears meet for the NFL championship with a sellout crowd possible at Yankee Stadium. TV money rises to 200000, gate including TV could reach 550000. last year’s record gate was 504257 with a 3508.21 top winner’s share.
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Bridgeport All Stars Rout Waterbury Team 85 to 41
Bridgeport All-Stars dominated Pearl Street Community Center in Waterbury last night, cruising 85 to 41. Stan Lugovich led with 24 points as five starters hit double figures, boosting the visitors to their third win of the season.
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Rosi to Fight Vasquez In Miami Bout Tonight
Paelo Rosi the Italian born Bronx battler is a five dollar favorite to beat Mexico's Baby Vasquez in a Friday light weight clash at Manis Biscayne Arena Miami. The bout starts at 10 p.m. EST and will be shown nationwide on NBC. The managers say a win could lead to high profile matches in California against fourth ranked Cisco Andrade or other top ten opponents.
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Holy Name Bowling Leads Shared by Two Teams
St. Michael's and St. Charles top Holy Name league at 26 16, while St. James and St. Stephen's share third at 23 19. Tonight's six matches at Boston Avenue alleys feature Holy Rosary vs St. Joseph's and St. James vs St. Patrick's among pairings.
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Liver Spencer Signs 1957 Lions Contract
Oliver Spencer, a 245 pound offensive tackle and lineman in Detroit Lions comeback season, became the first player to sign a 1957 contract with the Lions in Detroit on December 28.
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Semi Finals Tonight In Festival Tourney
The Holiday Basketball Festival resumes Friday night with Ohio State facing Manhattan and Notre Dame meeting Brigham Young in the semifinals. Ohio State vs Manhattan is set for 7 45 p m in New York while the second semifinal features Villanova versus St John s of New York at 1 p m local time.
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Pistons Top Lakers 120 93 in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne with Bobby Houbreys and Gene Shue led the Pistons to a 120 to 93 victory over the Minneapolis Lakers marking the largest margin by a Fort Wayne team against the Lakers. The game featured strong shooting from the hosts and a decisive first half momentum.
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Red Men Face New Britain in Connecticut League Showdown
Stratford Red Men clash with undefeated New Britain Pacers Saturday at Stratford High School gym. Key duel features Joe Azarski 17.5 ppg and Bobby Knight 16.7 ppg, Knight also a former Harlem Globetrotter. Prelim game Raybestos Brake Liners versus YMCA Sportsmen at 7:15 p.m.
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Cagers Rally Past Miami 74 70 in Orange Bowl Clash
Connecticut edged Miami 74 to 70 in the Orange Bowl basketball opener as Wayne Davis and Billy Schmidt sparked a late surge. Miami led 28-19 early before UConn pulled ahead 36-34 at halftime and dominated the final minutes.
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New York Beats Chicago Metro in Hockey Loss
New York 3 Chicago Metro 5 in National League hockey action. Chicago Metro capitalized on strong offense to edge the hosts in a decisive road win.
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Jackson defeats Mederos in hard fought 10 round main event
Tommy Jackson, top contender for Floyd Patterson's title, weathered a steady barrage from Julio Mederos at Milwaukee Arena to win a unanimous decision after 10 rounds. Jackson survived multiple threats, countered with varied combinations, and wore down Mederos as a small crowd of 3,874 watched.
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Red Wings Triumph 5-3 To Take NHL Lead
Detroit Red Wings scored in every period and held off a late Boston rally to seize first place in the National Hockey League with a 5 to 3 victory before 13,909 fans in Boston. The win moves Detroit ahead of the Bruins for the league lead.
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