Browns and Lions face off in key NFL title showdown
Detroit hosts Cleveland in a pivotal NFL game with Lions defending champs underdog against a Browns squad led by Lou Groza. The piece also notes 1969 AL records led by Rosen and Williams, plus local sports and tournament schedules.
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Ray Boone
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Gus Zernial
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Minny Minoso
Chicago
Ha Robinson
Many College Teams Play in Holiday Tournaments
Associated Press reports a national college basketball harvest with 112 teams in holiday games from New York to Portales. Duke top teams Indiana and Kentucky sit out the carnivals while Duquesne meets NYU at Madison Square Garden and Brigham Young faces Manhattan in early rounds.
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U S gets break in Davis Cup play draw in Melbourne
The United States draws a favorable Davis Cup opening round in Melbourne with Vic Seixas facing Lewis Hood and Tony Trabert meeting Ken Rosewall. Captain Bill Talbert expresses confidence of two victories and a four to one series win, noting Rosewall and Hood are in their first Davis Cup matches at 19. Hockey scores and a few notes on horses and the baseball season at Crosley Field April 13 are listed in the same report.
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Tonya Trabert
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South Tops North In Shrine All Star Game 20 0 Victory
Purdue coach Stu Holcomb praised the South line as the South team shutout the North 20 to 0 in the Shrine North South college all star football clash. Zeke Bratkowski set up all three scores with passes but the defense carried the day as Crawford Minus Tom Miner Ed Meadows and Ed Merrifield starred. Mims named outstanding player by AP writers for the South. South coach Andy Giirasser led an 8 yard ground game and 120 of Bratkowski passes while the North managed 119 passing yards and minus 14 rushing.
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Zeke Bratkowski
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Mississippi
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Tulsa
Ed Meadows
Duke
Ed Merrifield
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Mims
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Andy Girasser
Miami
Bratkowski
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Minelli Favored Over Wilson In Boston Bout
Italy’s Livia Minelli is a strong favorite to halt Wilbur Wilson in a nationally televised 10 round welterweight bout at Mechanics Building Boston. Minelli stepped in after Danny Womber was sidelined by a doctor’s order to rest six months. Womber previously beat Wilson last October and recently absorbed a tough loss on the West Coast. Minelli has a win over Johnny Bratton and gave Kid Gavilan a close fight before a split decision loss. The bout airs on ABC cable starting at 9 p.m. BST with New England blackout.
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Kid Gavilan
ABC
New England
Owen Offered Colts Head Coach Job
The New York Daily Mirror reports Steve Owen, ex Giants coach, was offered the Baltimore Colts head coaching job. Owen, who retired from the Giants after 28 seasons, is weighing the offer and hinted he would take the post if certain conditions are met. Keith Molesworth and Levandoski are also mentioned in the associated notes.
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Sunday Television Schedule Highlights and Notable Programs
WBEN TV Buffalo pivots through a busy Sunday with sports including Browns vs Lions and film, comedy, and variety shows. Highlights include This Is Your Life, Red Skelton, Ted Mack, and a final Sports Review. Also listed are News Weather and Theatrical programs across prime slots.
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Ted Mack
Trinity Episcopal Church
Captain Hurts
Red Skelton
Browns
World News
Cy Buckley
Paul Winchell
Tack Benny
Television Playhouse
Loretta
Indo—tate
Indo—tate News and Weather
Robert Montgomery Emerson
Truetone Television
Western Auto Associate
Blue Gray Game Preview: South Favored In Open Tilt
Montgomery Alabama awaits the 18th annual Blue Gray showdown with South favored in a wide open game. Stars from Penn State Mississippi State Texas A&M and Arkansas highlight the rosters as NFL scouts attend to measure pro potential.
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Jackie Parker
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Don Bilis
Texas A&m
Lamar Mohan
Arkansas
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Tony Rados
Don Rydaleh
Dioh
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Royals Closing In On Lakers In Cage Loop
The Royals trimmed a nine point gap to beat Philadelphia 68 to 68 in a late league game while Baltimore Bullets upset Minneapolis. New York Knicks beat Syracuse Nationals 89 to 80 and Fort Wayne Pistons defeated Boston Celtics 108 to 79 in other NBA action.
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San Diego swimmers set Bay crossing mark in rough conditions
Florence Chadwitk and swimmer Varia channels celebrated crossing San Diego Bay yesterday. Miss Ciyiglwick completed the Port Loma to North Island crossing in about 33 minutes. Water temperature around 65 degrees.
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Browns Lions Title Game Preview With Odds Split
Associated Press reports the Cleveland Browns visit Detroit to meet the Lions in the NFL championship game. Odds have Browns as 51 point favorites, led by Otto Graham and a strong line, testing Detroit’s defending title bid and the city’s television coverage buildup.
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Attempt To Fix Brake Game In Des Moines
Des Moines police investigated a pregame incident involving Ben Bumbry and Drake University, where a Des Moines business man allegedly offered a bribe to influence play against Iowa State. Coach Chick Sutherland said no players spoke with him about the matter and Lx, a subject in the report, was not identified as influencing the game.
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