Trojans Work On Passes for Rose Bowl Tilt
Southern California drills focus on passing as Ohio State strengthens pass defense ahead of the Rose Bowl. Woody Hayes says the Buckeyes will practice again after a restrained holiday schedule. Lindon Crow returns to right half as Notre Dame knee injury clears. Ohio State favored by 12 to 14 points.
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Houston Tops Missouri in 2 Overtimes
In a double overtime thriller Houston defeated Missouri 84-76. Missouri ranked seventh nationally fell after Norm Stewart tied the first overtime at 70 all, while Jack Foster led Houston with 29 points and Don Boldebuck added 24.
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Bantam Crown Declared Vacant By NBA
Fred Saddy, chairman of the NBA championship committee, says two violations by Bantamweight Champion Robert Cohen force the title to be vacant. Cohen did not defend within 90 days against American champion Raton Macias and fought Roy Ankarah in Paris, violating his agreement. An elimination tournament is planned at a meeting in New York on January 14.
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Ronzani Eyes Pro Football Return or College Offer
Gene Ronzani, ex Green Bay Packers head coach and former Steelers assistant, resigned this week and said he would like to stay in pro football but might consider a college job.
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Time Out! Lumpy potatoes and weak drinks scare villain
A quirky line frames a moment of comic menace as a hero taunts the foe with a claimed weakness, hinting at comedic rivalries and a playful clash over food and drink preferences. The scene centers on bold bravado and humorous taunt for effect.
Canadians Seek Four Lions Players for Argonauts
TORONTO (UP) Harry Sonshine, manager of the Toronto Argonauts, said he tried to woo four Detroit Lions players. He contacted halfback Jack Christiansen, lineman Jack Crewmur, end Jim Doran, and quarterback Tom Dublinski. Creekmur and Christiansen reportedly had two year contracts, complicating plans.
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Winthrop Adds Holiday Games to Cage Schedule
Winthrop schedules a double header on Tuesday, December 28. The boys team, still unbeaten, will face Central City, leaders in Linn County standings, while the Winthrop girls are set to play Alburnett in the same event.
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Lopez Says Reed Pact Is for Sale
New York based manager Angel Lopez states his contract with former welterweight champion Kid Gavilan will go to the highest bidder. He cites a falling out with Gavilan after a loss to Johnny Saxton and says he won’t gift the contract as a present.
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Ton y Dupas Stops Mayberry in Baton Rouge Fight
In Baton Rouge Louisiana Tony Dupas weighing 141 pounds from New Orleans stopped Clyde Mayberry weighing 140 pounds from Pittsburgh in four rounds.
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Attendance Up Betting Down at Nation s Tracks
United Press survey shows 1954 racing attendance rose 1.1 percent to 28,559,267 while wagering fell 2 percent to 2,034,914,728. New York and California led in participation with 195 racing days, as New York bettors totaled 4,395,642 people wagering 363,306,510.
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Illini Place Fourth in Season Stats With Big Wager Sum
The report shows total attendance reaching 4,653,996 with players wagering 326,842,150 dollars. Illinois finished fourth in the season statistics with 195,388 dollars in earnings.
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Doctor Has Divided Loyalties for Jan. 1
Omaha report notes Dr. William H. Thompson psychology professor at the University of Omaha faces divided loyalties over New Year plans linking his three alma maters to a bowl fever. The piece previews the professor's affiliations and potential conflicts of interest as observers anticipate the holiday ritual.
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Notable college stars head to bowls over New Year period
The article notes players from Omaha University and Nebraska in the Tangerine and Orange Bowls, and Ohio State facing Southern California in the Rose Bowl. Dr Thompson, a former player, plans holidays in White Plains New York with his family expecting a fourth child.
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Construction Job Not As Fast as It Sounds
Dallas voters approved a bond issue for a city auditorium on December 14. Councilmen say construction will begin next month and the project may be finished by 1956, though progress has lagged well behind the initial schedule.
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