Davenport Blue Devils curb Wilson Falls in late comeback
Davenport’s unbeaten Blue Devils trailed at the half but roared back in the second half to defeat Wilson Falls 59 43. John Wilkins led Wilson with 27 points, Clif Svoboda added 17 for Wilson but Davenport’s defense limited him after halftime while Svoboda and Bob Hess paced the visitors in the first half.
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Creighton Wins Third Straight in 67-40 Rout of Drake
Creighton University cruised past Drake 67-40 on Friday night in Omaha to extend its winning streak to three. Senior Bek Gibson held Drake top scorer Hed Murrell to eight points while Gibson and Jim Berry of Waterloo shared team scoring honors with 14 points each.
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Maryland Dedicates Large Indoor Sports Building
Maryland dedicates the largest indoor stadium in the East outside of Madison Square Garden in New York. The new student activities building at the University of Maryland is named after Judge William P. Cale Jr. of Baltimore, a long-time board of regents member prior to retirement.
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Bear Matmen Beat Bolts 23 19 in Wrestling Thriller
McKinley’s team won five of eleven matches but claimed three pins led by Nolladay and Laughin under a minute. Holladay pinned in 50 seconds and Laughin in 44. Franklin won the reserve bout 22 21. ?>
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Charlce Laueh- Fert
Gerald Pruehling Wen
Olympic Team Tops Santa Clara In Chicago Invitational
U S Olympic Team defeats Santa Clara and prepares for a championship clash with the San Francisco Dons. Boushka leads with 76 points as the Olympians aim for a second straight win and a final push for the 1960 Olympic fund. The Dons beat Loyola of Chicago 67-48 to extend their winning streak to 60.
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Dict Boushka
Loyola of Chicago
Jpi Russell
K. C. Jones
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Olsimple
Rams Win 77 to 65 Behind Gabers 32 Points
Merle Gaber scored 32 to lead Cornell to a 77-65 Midwest conference win over Knox, securing Cornell's first league victory as Knox suffered their first conference defeat. The Rams pulled away in the final five minutes after a close first half, with Gaber hitting 9 fields and 14 free throws. Knox's top scorer was Latuess with 8.
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U S Cuppers Take Series With India
The United States Davis Cup team led by Vic Seixas and Sam Gianmalya clinched the series against India with a 3 0 margin after a four set win by Gianmalya and Seixas over Heshanathan Krishnan and Naresh Kumar 6 2 3 6 11 4 6 4 in the interzone finals The victory secures a place in the challenge round against Australia Fuelling the win were Friday singles triumphs by Seixas and Werbie Flam with Talbert describing the play as a pleasing performance and planning substitutions for Sunday to field younger players
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Bell Says Protests Won’t Alter Bears Card Use of Flags
Philadelphia AP report: NFL commissioner Pete Bell said Friday protests about last Sunday's Chicago Cardinals at Chicago Bears game would not change the outcome. He noted both clubs submitted film but could not alter official decisions. experts warned angles could mislead viewers, making plays look fouled.
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TV Fans Missed Good Fight on Cleveland Show
In Cleveland, Yama Bahama of Bimini outboxed Jim Martinez of Glendale in a 10 round TV bout, but the night’s real highlight was Philadeiphisa dues Glatuella defeating Charley Cotton in a non televised bout. The Cleveland Toyshop fund collected about 9,031 fans paying a gross of $81,750 for the benefit. Giardello earned his second win in tour matches with Cotton, seen only by arena attendees.
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Lane's Bid Fails To Land Burgess
St Louis AP Frank Lane general manager of the Cardinals left on vacation but said he made a bid for Smoky Burgess of Cincinnati and was turned down by Gabe Paul. Lane reportedly offered Hobie Landrith kept from Chicago in a recent 10 player swap with the Cubs.
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West Tops East in Junior College Tilt 7-6
West rallied from early fumbles on a muddy field to drive 66 yards in the final six minutes. Fullback Don Feller of Els Dorado Kansas scored from 12 yards for the tying touchdown and Sammy Baugh’s team secured the extra point via quarterback Jerry Flemmans of Carlton Texas State, giving West a 7-6 victory before about 2,010 fans.
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Marion Waltzes to 6th Straight Victory 64-41
Marion ran to its sixth straight win, defeating Vinton 64-41 as Bob Wilson led with 16 points. Steve Smith added 14, Mike Smith nine, and Ray Nieland and Ray Fuller eight each, while Chuck Radcliffe of Vinton scored 22 with seven baskets and eight free throws.
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Schillig Tops 32 As Irish Fall 72 70
St Martin's of Cascade secured its first win of the season by edging St Patrick's of Cedar Rapids 72 70 on Friday night. Wayne Ressler and Chuck Schillig led a personal scoring duel, with Schillig scoring 32 for St Patrick's and Ressler matching with 32 for St Martin's. The Irish trailed after the opening quarter but forced several ties, while a fourth quarter press defense helped narrow the gap before the final horn.
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Iowa State Wins 63 62 Over Texas Tech on Late Free Throws
Iowa State survives a tight finish to edge Texas Tech 63 62 as Gary Thompson sinks two free throws with 1:13 left and Ned Underwood closes within seven seconds. Thompson and Frahm each score 12 as Cyclones rally from early deficit to claim the victory before about 5,000 fans in Lubbock.
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Ben Hogan Plans U S Open Start In Toledo 1957
Fort Worth Texas reports Ben Hogan intends to compete in the 1957 United States Open in Toledo Ohio. Hogan said USGA officials will accept his entry and noted he has played golf seven times since the prior season while preparing in Florida this February.
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Yankees name Ler MacPhail director of baseball personnel
New York Yankees announce the appointment of Ler MacPhail as director of their baseball personnel. The move adds experienced personnel leadership to the franchise as it builds its front office.
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McKinley Hosts East Moline In Night Game At Gym
McKinley High School welcomes East Moline Jr for a basketball clash at the McKinley gym this evening at 8 15 pm. Earlier notices listed Coe Fieldhouse as the site. East Moline will join Guad City members in the Mississippi Valley Conference when the loop re organizes next fall.
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Oregon State Opens Drills For Rose Bowl
CORVALLIS Ore UP Forty one Oregon State football players opened four days of intensive workouts here Friday before flying to Pasadena next week for the January first Rose Bowl game against Iowa. Four injured players ready to play include Norm Thiel Bob Degrant Vern Ellison and Tec Searle. The Beavers leave Tuesday and hope to rebound from a 14 19 regular season loss as they show spirit and resolve. John Keers sports publicity director departs Saturday to set up press headquarters at the Huntington Sheraton hotel in Pasadena.
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Iowa Braille Mailmen Triumph 36 13 in Dual Meet
Independence hosted a dual wrestling match where the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School of Waterloo defeated Independence with a 36 to 13 score. Key performances included Roger Ehrke and Tom Scheibler hitting three-pointers and Leon Bergson securing a decisive win by fall, while other competitors advanced points with wins by default and strong leads.
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Iowa City Triumphs 63-47 Over Franklin in Cyclone Row
Iowa City built a 16-7 lead, then held off Franklin 63-47 as Pat Phillips led with 18 points, Loras McGuire 16, and Les Nicla 15. Franklin’s top scorer Mike Tousey had 16. Roger Tielm was held to four as Iowa City pulled away late with a 21-9 fourth period.
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Hawkeyes name Oregon State players to all-opponent team
Iowa selects two Oregon State players John Withe and Paul Lowe for its all opponent roster ahead of New Year’s game. The list includes Michigan stars Kramer Hill and Herrnstein, plus other top selections from Indiana Minnesota Notre Dame Purdue Ohio State and more.
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Dickens Eyes Indiana Coaching Interest at Wyoming
University of Wyoming athletic director Glenn J. Jacoby said on Friday that Cowboy Cunch Chil Dickens has been contacted by individuals interested in luring him to Indiana University as head foul ball coach. Dickens denied official contact and noted no formal inquiry had been made regarding the Hoosier opening after Bernie Crummins resignation.
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Pro Bowl Rosters Pinpoint Stars in Seventh Annual Game
Pacly Driscoll of the Chicago Hears is named coach of the West while James Lee Dixie Howell of the New York Giants leads the East in the seventh annual pro Bowl game in Los Angeles on January 14. Pro-Bowl directors and assistants to head coaches are named, with selections from the Horn and Western centers noted.
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Second Loop Victory for Hiawks 81 to 52
St Wenceslaus of Cedar Rapids built a solid lead and defeated St Columbkille 81 82 in Dubuque on Friday night. Dennis Burlingham scored 22 for St Wane and Dennis Drahosal added 11 as the Dukes wilted, with Charley Offerman totaling 21 before fouling out.
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Minnesota Regent Attacks Big Ten Sports Scholarship Plan
Daniel Gainey condemned the Big Ten proposal to award football scholarships based on financial need. He called the plan socialistic and argued players should be paid regardless of family wealth. The vote by Eleven faculty reps favored the need based aid, with Ohio, Starr, Indiana, and Minnesota opposing. if approved, the plan would join the conference code, prompting Minnesota President Muriel to warn of possible withdrawal.
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Basilio to defend welter crown against Saxton Jan 18
Cleveland promoter Larry Atkins announced Carmen Basilio will defend the welterweight title against former champ Johnny Saxton at Cleveland Arenas on January 18. Basilio beat Saxton last year in Chicago and regained the title in Syracuse with a ninth round knockout.
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Swiss Women Ski Meet Bars Soviet Entries
Organizers of the Swiss International women’s ski championships in Grindlewald refused Soviet Union entries amid Russian repression of Hungary. The Russian women's team has attended annually since 1883, focusing on long events and winning most. This year’s championships run January 9 to 12 with delegations from major European nations expected.
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