Highland Park Scotts End Abilene Streak in Thriller
Highland Park tied Abilene 20 20 to halt Abilene’s 49 game win streak and advance to the state Class AAAA final against Port Arthur. Johnny Florer and Jack Collins starred for Highland Park in a back and forth battle that kept 22 000 fans on their feet.
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Abilene
Port Arthur
Hockie
Detob
Chuck Moser
Trikins
Denness
Jack Collins
Ima
Bob Reed
Collins
Johnny Florer
Florer
Thurman Jones
Chuck Colvin
Don Hughes
Colvin
Bulles
Dinith
Hushes
Tex Dee
Yellow Jackets
Ronnie Stanley
Austin Maroons
Slighland Park
Aggies sharpen defense ahead of Gator Bowl clash
Texas A M focuses on stopping Tennessee in a single wing scheme as six days remain before the December 28 Gator Bowl. The squad, coming off a string of T formation opponents, ends hard practice with daily sessions then four days off for Christmas before flying to Jacksonville on December 26 for light workouts.
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Arlington State Wins Jr. Rose Bowl in Consecutive Triumphs
Arlington State College of Texas edged Cerritos Junior College 21 to 12 in the 12th Junior Rose Bowl at Pasadena. Arlington benefited from Cerritos fumbles while Kenny Williams and Jim Hyden led a swift Arlington backfield. Cerritos standout Gary Lassette impressed with punting defense and a 20 yard scoring pass.
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Arlington State College of Texas
Cerritos Junior College of
Norwalk
Rebels
Arlington
Kenny Williams
Jim Hyden
Cerritos
Gary Lassette
Cerritos Falcons
Compton College
Vic Seixas Upsets Belgian to Earn Davis Cup Challenge
Vic Seixas, star American player, powered the United States to a 3 2 victory over Belgium in the Interzone final at Brisbane. He defeated Jackie Brichant 108 60 61 in the last singles match, preserving the US Davis Cup chance for the 15th time and avenging a prior defeat on the same court.
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Vic Seixas
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Seixas
United States
Jackie Brichant
Bichant
North Carolina Extends 36-Game Basketball Win Streak
In Chapel Hill NC the national champion Tar Heels built a first half lead and held off South Carolina to stretch their winning streak to 36 with a 96 83 victory. Guard Bob Cunningham tied the game before halftime and Tommy Kearns sparked the decisive run. Ohio State Falls 72 69 to Texas A M in a regionally televised game as A M mounts late rally. Woody Hayes named college football coach of the year for 1957 in New York.
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Bob Cunningham
Tommy Kearns
Gamecocks
Columbus
Ohio
Texas A&m
Ohio State
New York
Wayne Woodrow
Woody) Hayes
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Hargrave Laundry & Dry Cleaning
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Peek Tin & Delivery Dial
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Arlington State
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Diamond Pro
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