Giants Poised To Contend After 1956 Title Run
New York Giants, led by quarterback Charley Conerly and defensive back Emlen Tunnell, loom as a strong 1957 champion candidate. The recently crowned 1956 title team features a largely homegrown core with 23 of 33 players in their first to fourth pro seasons and improved line protection that mirrors the Browns’ old edge.
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Louis Predicts Sugar Ray Win
Joe Louis predicts Middleweight Champion Ray Robinson will defend his title against Gene Fullmer in a tough fight at Madison Square Garden. Louis notes Fullmer is strong and rugged but will likely miss punches while Robinson capitalizes on opponents errors.
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Boxing Decline in Massachusetts Noted in 1956 Stats
Mass boxing shows drop in licenses and events with 52 pro shows yielding 287 409 82 dollars in net receipts from 86 522 paid attendees. In 1955 61 pro shows drew 436 827 23 dollars from 94 199 paid. Timekeepers stay at 12. clubs fall from six to four and licenses drop from 238 to 195.
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Marciano Returns as Referee in New England Bout
Rocky Marciano to serve as third man in a 12 round bout January 7 in Holyoke Massachusetts between Ted Doncaster of Boston defending his title and Eddie Demars of Holyoke. Marciano won his first pro bout at Valley Arena on February 21 1947 KOing Les Epperson of Holyoke in four rounds.
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South Dakota Dominates Westmar 81 58 in Vermillion
University of South Dakota raced to a 43 23 halftime lead and cruised to an 81 58 victory over Westmar. Jim Truelson topped West Dakota with 27 points while Dunphy added 12 for the losing side.
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Apache Massacre on Broken Arrow Channel 9 Tuesday
BROKEN ARROW viewers are alerted to a program titled Apache Massacre airing Tuesday at 8 00 PM on Channel 9. The telecast promotes action and adventure with Western themes and cinematic violence.
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Wildcats Defeat Yale 73 63 in Intersecting Matchup
Northwestern surged in the second half to beat Yale 73 to 63 in Evanston. Yale led at halftime 36 35 after John Lee scored with six seconds left in the first half. Fred Duhart scored key free throws to put Northwestern ahead for good.
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Unclear Football and Basketball Schedule Across TV Radio
Sports brief lists Tuesday events Iowa vs Gresen Siete Rose ePostles 3 45 p m BBC TV 00 TCU NBC TV radio. Fin vs Baylor 1 PM 4BO TV radio KCG basketball Towa Twhrs Luther Wartburg An kang Journey Wartburg Wednesday Iowa Twhrs Luther Warf Mankato Cedar Falls. Thursday Wilson vs McKinley 8 15 Friday.
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MSU Names Former Steelers Guard McFadden as Coach
Marv McFadden, ex first-string guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers and former MSU tackle, has quit pro football to take a post at Michigan State University as announced by Athletic Director Biggie Munn on Monday.
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Rose Bowl Luncheon Quips Stir Iowa Oregon Bets
At the Iowa Big Ten dinner in Los Angeles officials and coaches traded quips about the Rose Bowl. Governors Hoegh and Smith joked over salmon and ham bets while sports editors and coaches weighed in on the likely outcome and tactics for Iowa and Oregon State.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Faces Gene Fullmer In 1957 Title Bout
Sugar Ray Robinson now 35 defends his middleweight crown against 25 year old challenger Gene Fullmer in a 15 round title fight at Madison Square Garden. Fullmer is favored 9-5 amid renewed age versus youth argument as gate officials project large attendance and TV coverage by ABC. Weigh in looms with weights to be determined by noon Wednesday.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Faces Gene Fullmer in MSG Bout
World middleweight title clash at Madison Square Garden airs on KCRG TV. Bob Jones notes Fullmer as the favorite with a hard pressing style and Robinson aiming to regain top form. Financial terms split 60,000 TV fee and 47. percent gate for Robinson and 12 percent for Fullmer.
Rose Bowl Notes Highlight Evy Iowa Spirit in Pasadena
In Pasadena Hawkeyes fans and officials express strong support for Coach Forest Evashevski and the 1957 Iowa squad. Cal Jones’s memory inspires a dedicated effort as Oregon State prep lingers, amid a largely favorable local press view of Iowa’s chances and a record Iowa attendance at Disperviend amusements.
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Courchesne and Busso Set for Televised Lightweight Bout
Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke Massachusetts and Johnny Busso of New York have been signed for a 10 round lightweight bout at Nicholas arena on Monday January 7.
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Gym Coach Urges Tougher Discipline for U S Gymnastics
Gene Wettstone, Penn State coaching veteran, says American gymnasts lack discipline and must diet properly. He argues for broader college support and more European competition to lift the United States in gymnastics and other minor sports.
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Press Falls Short as S D State Gets Win
South Dakota State defeated Gonzaga 88 78 in a non conference game as a second half press defense limited the WCC visiting team. Kent Hyde led the Jackrabbits with 35 points while Mike Gordon scored 24 for Gonzaga before fouling out.
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Youngsters Rule 1956 Sports Scene Across Disciplines
In 1956 young stars dominated major sports led by Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees. Floyd Patterson and Bill Russell topped boxing and basketball. Pancho Gonzales and Lew Hoad led tennis and golf stars Burke and Ward shined in golf. Willie Hartack and Jean Beliveau excelled in racing hockey and track and field saw Hugo Parry O'Brien reach new shot put heights.
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Hollingbery Injured After Bay Shore Highway Pileup
Orin Babe Hollingbery veteran West Coast football coach and his wife Hazel were injured in a dense fog rear end collision that involved 20 cars on Bay Shore Highway. Hollingbery, headed to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena with two 50 yard line tickets, said they might miss the game. He previously coached at Washington State and spent 19 years on the West team coaching staff in the East West Shrine game.
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Buzz Boy Promises Action on NAVY LOG Episode
Watch Buzz Boy on an exciting NAVY LOG episode airing Wednesday at 7 30 on Channel 9. The program features nautical themes and daring adventure as part of the NAVY LOG lineup.
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