Dons Aim for 40 Straight Wins After De Paul Victory
San Francisco's Dons extended their winning streak to 31 games with an 82-41 win over De Paul to claim the De Paul tournament title in Chicago. They begin a five game tour through Wichita New Orleans and New York aiming to reach 36 victories and chase the all time record of 39 or 40.
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Mustangs and Owls Set for Holiday Border Battles
SMU Mustangs renew with Kansas Jayhawks at Lawrence after an 81-61 upset. Rice Owls ride a flawless record to a Kansas game in Houston against Kansas and a midweek Auburn visit. SMU also visits Wichita State before Christmas.
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Two Schoolboy Titles To Be Decided During Week
Abilene Eagles captured their fifth state title in Class AAAA with a 33 13 win over Tyler before 306000 fans in Fort Worth. Port Neches Indians toppled Garland 20 14 as two great backs sparked the rally in the final minute with a three yard pass for the decisive score.
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Kaline Turns 21 as Youngest batting champion in majors
CHICAGO UP Al Kaline celebrates his 21st birthday and becomes the youngest batting champ in major league history with a .340 average, 200 hits and 321 total bases for the Detroit Tigers. Ted Williams hit .356 but missed minimum at bats, blocking the title. Ty Cobb previously held the youngest record by one day.
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Light Schedule Set For Border Loop This Week
New Mexico A M leads Border Conference with a six game undefeated run as Kentucky Wesleyan visits on Monday. Arizona Texas Western West Texas and Texas Tech host or play in doubleheaders and midweek schedules highlight a light pre Christmas week with six more results noted.
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Turkey Defeats Portugal 3 1 In Rain Soaked Match
The Turkish national team beat Portugal 3 to 1 on a rain soaked field Sunday in Istanbul. Key players helped secure the victory as Turkey took control early and maintained the lead through the second half.
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Notable baseball prodigies Kaline Cobb and Reiser
Kaline born December 19 1954 and Cobb born December 18 1886 are referenced along with Cobb’s twelve AL titles. Pete Reiser of the Brooklyn Dodgers, once a boy wonder, won the 1941 NL crown at age 22 but later suffered a career ruined by injuries.
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Belgium density and state holiday designations noted
Belgium with 710 people per square mile is Europe’s most densely populated country. Each state governs holidays observed by authority of law or the governor’s proclamation.
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