Best Bets in the Bowls Iowa Tennessee Tech 1969
New York UP predicts Iowa to beat Oregon State in the Rose Bowl, Tennessee to edge Baylor in the Sugar Bowl, and Georgia Tech to defeat Pittsburgh in the Gator Bowl. It notes uncertainty among oddsmakers, cites Ken Tolen and Johnny Majors, and highlights each team’s strengths and close expected margins.
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New York
Iowa
Tennessee
Georgia Tech
Oregon State
Bay Jor
Pittsburgh
Big Ten
Far West
Ken Tloen
Sugar Bawl
Baylor
Doyle Traylor
Johnny Majors
Gator
Gearzial Tech
Pitt
Jimmy Brown
Syracuse
Don Boessler
Miami
Tech
Oregon
USC
Wisconsin
Two Picks Favor Iowa In Rose Bowl Clash
Two famed writers Harry Grayson and Oscar Fraley pick Iowa to beat Oregon State in the January Rose Bowl. Fraley mocks complex offenses while Jayson predicts a narrow Hawkeye victory after an early touchdown, noting Iowa’s stronger late-game resistance.
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NBA
Harry Grayson
Oscar Fraley
United Press
Iowa
Oregon State
Fraley
Jayson
Hawkeyes
Weavers
Rally Wins and Bowl Notes From A Turbulent Week
Cryovac edges Iowa Manufacturing 37-35 in an Industrial league clash as Alberts scores 14 and Wessling 10. Collins Radio beats Allis Chalmers 9-39. Colorado and Clemson eye 7-2-1 records with Oklahoma looming. Texas Western faces George Washington in upcoming bowls amid a tangle of conference bets.
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Cryovac
Iowa Manufacturing
Quaker Gats
Collins Radio
Allis- Chalmers
Alberts
Wessling
Joyce
Stoltz
Collins
Oepping
Alblis-Chalmere
Coline Radio
Aldle-Cha
Ol Rabhing Ressell
Wersling RaLnrock
O Witt Cox
Hensth Weller
Tatain
Crrovec
Town
Man
Chitin
Henry Rosenberg
Colorado
Clemson
Oklahoma
Buffaloes
el Paso
George Washington
Orlando
Finton Ather
Mississippi Southern
West Texas State
Mississippi ‘Southern
Alabama
Eddie Machen Named Ring Magazine Most Progressive Fighter
Eddie Machen of Redondo, California, was chosen as the most progressive fighter of the year by Ring magazine for 1956. He extended his winning streak to 19 straight with 14 knockouts and rose to fourth in the heavyweight ranks. Floyd Patterson was named fighter of the year by Ring and the Boxing Writers' Association for his title win over Archie Moore.
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New York
Eddie Machen
Redding
Calif
Ring Magazine
Machen
Boxing Writers’ Association
Floyd Patterson
Archie Moore
Pastrane Takes Unanimous Win In Miami Beach
Pastrano of Miami Beach, ranked third among heavies, won a unanimous 16 round decision over Charley Norkus to extend his unbeaten streak to 20. The 189 and a half pound Pastrano appeared strongest in an uneventful bout with a late seventh round knockdown counted against Norkus.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Wille Pastrano
Charley Norkus
Young Pastrano
Norkus
Wille
Giants Lions and Bears Dominate 22 NFL All Star First Team
The New York Giants Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears claimed 14 of 22 berths on the United Press National Football League All Star First Team. Players listed include multiple stars from each team across positions with national recognition.
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New York Giants
Detroit Lions
Chicago Bears
Oie United
Offpnaive
E-Hill
Chicago
Fe-Heston
Mirren Tas
T—Creektour
Detroit
T—Brown
G—Jomesx
Chirneo Trave G—Sienfel
Washington
Crane
Detroi
Ha—Oiff
Brinkman's Edge Augustine's In Overtime For 55 54 Victory
Unbeaten Brinkman's needed overtime to beat Augustine's 55 54 as regulation ended 52 51. Brinkman's outscored Augustine's 4 3 in the extra period to claim the win. Sanitary Dairy also won 65 49 over Fisher's Skelly, leaving Brinkman's and Sanitary tied atop the league at 4 0. East Side Sinclair crushed Midwest 62 36.
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Augustine's
Ted
Agustine
East Side
Sinclair
Midwest
Ise van Aukan
An Tehek
Milsap
Pothcia
Skogman
Urrie
Meet the Preps Clinton Davenport Battle for Valley Top
In a busy week of prep basketball, Clinton meets Davenport on Friday January 4 in a showdown of unbeaten teams for the Valley title while University High Iowa City faces Wilton Junction in another top clash. Hazleton aims for a share of the Buchanan title as Earlville and Garrison seek league wins. The piece also notes top scorers across Hazleton and Deep River area teams and mentions the Oxford Junction Oxford charity tilt.
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Clinton
Davenport
Jack Ogoe
U-high
University of Iowa
California
Bill Brechler
Iowa Dguen
Paul Brechler
John Raffensperger
Leonard Haffensperger
Garrison
Earlville Boys
Newhall
Timle
Earlville
Cana
Tom Englebert
Tom
Marge Brown
Deep River Fame
Sharon Kinzenhow
Beavers Eye Rose Bowl Upset Bid Versus Iowa USC
The piece argues Oregon State could upset Iowa or USC in the Rose Bowl, noting coach Prothro’s independence, Beavers’ fans backing at Corvallis, and the mix of sophomore stars and travel fatigue. It cites San Francisco Chronicle columnist Jack McDonald praising a potential rematch and predicting a close finish.
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Iowa
Hawkeyes
Beavers
Jack McDonald
San Francisco Coll-Dudletin
John Witte
Towa
USC
Beaver
Local Sports Notes with Contests and Conference Moot
In the third quarter a smiter injury halted play while Alice Kinsenbow missed the game due to illness. Ladora leads the Plowa race at 9-0 facing Millersburg and other league foes in January. Prep Notes Iowa City and McKinley share the Mississippi Valley sportsmanship trophy after a season end. Davenport trophy reports proved premature with three reports incomplete. Dubuque finished third in the sportsman standings.
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Hazleton Tigers
Bill Murphy
Harold Meier
Jim Allen
Tim Snilvely
Jim Sinnott
Hazliton Girls
Buchanan County
Betty Kern
Marlene Kimball
Alice Kinsenbow
Ladora
Plowa
Millersburg
Iowa City
McKinley
Davenport
Raveryort
Dubuque
Sportsman
Ship Race Edge Blue Devils For Spot
A ship race edged out the Blue Devils for a spot in the standings. A benefit basketball game for Sammy Stapp continues after his hospitalisation for weeks with a hand injury. In the recent football campaign, a slated event is set for Tuesday at Columbus Junction. Girls from PE classes play at 6 48 p.m and the faculty faces the varsity at 8 p.m.
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Sammy Stapp
Columbus Jct
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