Mississippi and Florida Meet in Gator Bowl Clash
Mississippi ranked fourth in the final AP poll vs Florida at fourteenth in a Jacksonville Gator Bowl showdown. Mississippi seeks seventh bowl appearance, first in the Gator Bowl, while Florida aims for its second bowl showing after a prior Gator Bowl win over Tulsa.
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Jacksonville
Texas Christian
Air Force
Louisiana State
Clemson
Oklahoma
Syracuse
Iowa
California
Latt
Rebels
Gators
Tulsa
Celtics and Hawks Win On Christmas Night in NBA Action
Boston Celtics expanded their Eastern lead with an eighth straight win, defeating the New York Knicks 129-120 as Frank Ramsey Bill Russell Sam Jones and Bob Cousy sparked a fourth quarter rally. St Louis Hawks beat the Cincinnati Royals 100 92 behind Clyde Lovellette 21 points and 27 from Pettit and Hagan. Detroit edged the Minneapolis Lakers 98 97 in overtime to close the Christmas night twin bill.
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St. Louis Hawks
National Basketball Assn
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New York Knicks
New York
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Detroit
Cincinnati Royal
Clyde Lovellette
Royals
Minneapolis Lakers
Wayne Embry
Bob Pettit
Hagan
Phil Jordan
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Sitle Don Mennon
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Syracuse
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Mississippi State
Tennessee Tech
Miami
Florida
Auburn
Cincinnati
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Hank Stein
Xavier
Ohia
Ralph Crosthwaite
Weslern
Kentucky
Howell
Stanford
M.i
Providence
San Francisco
Piloy
Oklahoma State
Hart Plans Kamak Knockout Of Dupas In Miami Bout
Garnet Hart arrives in Miami Beach for the 10 round welterweight main event against Ralph Dupas at the Miami Beach Auditorium. The bout, televised on NBC at 10 p.m. EST, features Hart entering as a 4 to 1 underdog amid his 20 knockouts in 29 fights while Dupas, a veteran at 23 with 80 total fights, carries a strong ring resume. Hart trained in Philadelphia and has momentum from past victories and a recent loss to Virgil Akins.
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Dupad Hu
Philadelphia
Fred Perry
Virgil Akins
Baylor Tops Knicks in High-Scoring Win
Baylor defeated New York 128 to 120 in a high scoring game. Detroit beat Minneapolis 7 to 6 while Lowly routed Cincinnati 100 to 0. Tomorrow’s schedule includes New York against Philadelphia and a Boston versus Minneapolis matchup.
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Cincinna li
Detroit
Minneapolis
York
Althea Gibson Named Top Female Athlete for 1958
Althea Gibson, Harlem’s tennis queen, topped the AP yearend poll as outstanding female athlete of 1958. She captured 123 first-place votes and 456 points for her second straight sweep of the U S and Wimbledon titles, joining Maureen Connolly as consecutive two-time AP winners.
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Aithea Gibson
Ume Tomboy
Harlem
Associated Press
U.S
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Art
Polite
Carol Heiss
New York
Beverly Hanson
India
Calif
Tse Konrads
Dawn Fraser
Tone
Miss Gibson
Maureen
Little Mo) Connally
the Marble
Didrikson Zaarias
Deer Pool Results Highlight Rod and Gun Club Meeting
Rod and Gun Club on East Washington Street held its monthly meeting with 10 members. A McClintock won largest rack nine points, Emil Toplovich took the heaviest buck at 135 pounds, and Albert Steadman with Donald Patterson tied for the heaviest doe at 110 pounds. Total prize money distributed was 63.90 dollars. The club plans a Wildlife Week fish fry on March 17 and a poster contest at Wright School offering 30 dollars. Junior rifle program was shelved for now. Delegates were told to use judgment on lifting the rabbit import ban amid state health rules. Regular rifle practice will be Wednesdays and pistol practice Mondays after holidays. Next meeting January 27 at 8 p.m.
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A. McClintock
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Albert
Stead
Man
Donald Patterson
Wright School
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Northwest
PPSC
Shrine Classic East and West Lineups Preview
San Francisco reports the Shrine Classic pairing East and West with a heavy East running emphasis. East quarterback Bob Ptacek of Michigan leads a backfield featuring Don Clark of Ohio State and Dick Haley or Tom Lorino at half, with Nick Pietrosante of Notre Dame fullback. Front line includes ends Jerry Wilson and Tom Franckhauser, tackles Fran O'Brien and Bot Novogratz, guards Bernie Svendseh and others. Defensive backfield lists Kremblus, Williams, Carlton, and Hobbs, with a broadcast at 2 p.m. PST on NBC.
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Duffy Daugherty
Bob Ptacek
Michigan
Ohio State
Don Clark
Dick Haley
Pittsburgh
Tom Lorino
Auburn
Nick Pietrosante
Notre Dame
Jerry Wilson
Tom Franckhauser
Purdue
Fran O'Brien
Michigan State
Bot Novogratz
Army
Dan Pronk
al Benger
Bernie Svendseh
Minnesota
Frank Kremblus
Sid Williams
Wisconsin
Wray Carlton
Dukr
Jon Hobbs
Wisconisin
NBC
Simo Williams
Bob Pepe
Colts Polish Passing For Giant Game
Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas, facing the New York Giants on Christmas Day, shows shaky accuracy in drills but promises he will be on target. Weeb Ewbank adjusts defenders to simulate opponent lookalikes as pass interceptions and runbacks from the season are noted.
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Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts
New York
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Weeb Ewbank
Andy Nelson
Raymond Brown
Hach
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Brown
Ring Fetes Two Boxers New York 1958 awards highlight Johansson and Jordan
Sweden’s Ingemar Johansson named Fighter of the Year by Ring magazine for 1958 after a knockout of Eddie Machen and solid showings. Don Jordan earns Progress Award as he climbs to title contender status with seven straight wins and a decisive victory over Virgil Akins for the vacant title shot.
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Sweden
Ingemar Johansson
Don Jordan
Los Angeles
Ring Managine
Din Up Boys
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Jordan
Today
Ray Robinson
Archie Moore
Eddie Machen
Floyd Patterson
Howherer
London
Dave Charney
Don
Isaac Logart
Gaspar Ortega
Virgil Akins
Akine
K State Meets Missouri In Big 8 Tourney
Kansas State and Missouri clash in the Big Eight Holiday Tournament as college basketball resumes after the NCAA season missteps. The article also notes ECAC Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden, South West Conference first round matchups, All-College tournament in Oklahoma City, and other early December tournaments across the nation. Oklahoma meets Iowa State while Kansas faces Colorado and Nebraska meets Oklahoma State in the Big Eight.
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Ita Christ- Tans Will
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Missouri
New York
Madison Square Garden
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Utah
Bt. Joseph's
Philadelphia
Syracuse
Dayon
Niagara
Holy Cross
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Texas Christian
Baylor
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Arkansas
Rice
Texas
Texas Tech
Texas Avm
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Tulsa
Duquesne
Xavier
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Iowa
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Seton Hall
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Iowa State
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Colorado
Nebraska
Oklahoma State
Indianapolis
Purdue
Butler
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Notre Dame
Evansville
Ind
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Tech
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Calif
Washington
St.Louis
All-Stars Clash In Miami Tomorrow
In final practice licks for the Biltrine North-South game at the Orange Bowl tomorrow night, North Coach Ara Parseghian seeks to settle the left tackle starter between Nick Mumley of Purdue and Bob Wetoska of Notre Dame. Darrell Royal’s South squad works on open, pro-type pass plays around Baylor star Buddy Humphrey as he helps guide a fast, skilled attack.
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Biltrine
Ara Parseghi
Northwestern
Yanks
Nick Mumley
Purdue
Bob Wetoska
Notre Dame
Darrell Royal
Texas
Montreal Canadians top Rangers 4 1 in NHL brief
Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Rangers 4 to 1 extending their unbeaten string. In horse racing at Tropical Park, Blondie won the Christmas Handicap as $11,528 race attracted betting interest.
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Montreal Canadians
NHL
New York Rangers
Miami
Tropical Park
Follett And Wolfe Earn Denison Varsity Letters
Two former Corry Area High School football players at Denison University receive varsity letters. Wolfe, a senior, earned his fourth letter and D blanket after a standout season with 277 rushing yards and 38 points, plus interceptions and punting records. Follett, a junior, claimed his second letter as a steady guard. Both helped Denison set records and remain on the track squad, with Wolfe named captain-elect for spring.
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Ohio
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Wayne Statet
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Oscar, Cincinnati Top College Cage Scorers
Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati slips below a 40-point average while the Bearcats climb to the top team scoring pace. Hagan of Tennessee Tech raises his scoring, placing among the top five individuals as Cincinnati leads in major college basketball scoring through last Saturday.
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Oscar Robertson
Cincinnati
Big
Bearcats
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Ncaa Service Bureau
St. Louis
Ohio University
Jimmy Hagan
Tennessee
Tech
Hagan
Louisiana Tech
Mississippi State
Bailey Howell
Hockey Results From Today’s National Games
Montreal defeated New York 4 to 1 while Toronto beat Detroit 2 to 0 and Boston won 4 to 2 against Chicago. Todays games note list of scheduled contests.
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New York
Toronto
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Corry Beavers Close Year With Sharp Scoring Pace
Corry Beavers capped the year with strong basketball numbers after five games. Terry Williams leads scoring and rebounds while Ed Latos tops the team in field goal percentage and free throws. Jim Palmer Jim Davison Rouge Stewart and Gary Pale post solid totals as team averages hover around 19 points per game.
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Corry
Terry Williams
Ed Latos
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Terry
Wilikimk
Stewart
Peronal Taul Teuserarity
Latos
Tom Morse Jin
Palmer
Lin
Davison
Nota
Gary Pale
Jaggeds
Pale
Giants Seek Stoppage of Unitas in Pro Title Tilt
New York Giants prepare for the NFL championship showdown with the Baltimore Colts as coach Jim Lee Howell works a heavy practice focused on stopping Johnny Unitas. Defensive backs Jim Patton, Chl Livingston, Lindon Crow, Bing, Ten Tunnell drill to disrupt the Colts passing attack while ignoring Alan Ameche and Lenny Moore. The Giants pride themselves on a string of strong playoff defense, including a 13 10 and 10 0 win over Cleveland avenues, and aim to contain Unitas despite his 25 game touchdown pace.
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Baltimore Colts
Jim Lee Howell
Colts
Johnny Unitas
Tom Landry
Jim Patton
Chl Livingston
Lindon Crow Wid Bing
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Chuck Conerly
Don Heinrich
Joe Kemp
Tts
Giants
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Baaltimore
Cleveland Browns
Jimmy Brown
Howell
Alan Ameche
Lenny ‘Moore
College Stars to Platoon in Blue Gray Game
College all stars who may turn pro will play a two platoon football in the Blue Gray game Saturday. Coaches will alternate offensive and defensive units when the ball changes hands. The 48 seniors stay under college rules, including the option to gain two points after touchdowns. Rain forecast ups the Rebels’ hopes in the South’s 14 of 19 series lead. Televised on Holly MBC at 1 pm EST.
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New Orleans Gunrod 310801 Wins Holiday Handicap
Gunrod 310801 comes from behind to score a three quarter length victory over Fanciful Miss in the Holiday Handicap at the Pair Grounds.
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Gunrod
Behtind
Fanciful Miss
Holiday Cage Tourney Opens At Union City
The Holiday Cage Tourney begins in Union City with two divisions featuring Northwestern Edinboro Me Kean North East Union City and Girard in one, Waterford Lawrence Park Wesleyville Fairview and Wattsburg in the other. Defending champs Girard and Lawrence Park won last season. Action continues Monday with four games and concludes Tuesday December 30 with division titles and an overall final.
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Edihborn i
Waterford
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Edinboro
Kean
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Union City
Girard
Wesleyville
Pairview
Wattsburg
McKean
Wottabure
Fairview
Uiles
National League Slugging Crown Won By Banks
Banks of the Chicago Cubs wins the National League slugging title as part of a 1068 total bases haul and M V P honors. Ashburn leads the batting race with 350 total bases while Mays ranks high in slugging. Aaron, Throns, Musial also high in totals. Anderson erates most strikeouts. Musial sets a league record with 26 intentional walks.
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Banks
Mhottatop
Ms Tong
Ust
Barks
Willie Mays
San Rtoner
Riche Ashburr
Mays
S&t
Hank Aaron
Milwanker
Frank Thorns
Pittsburgh
Stan Musial
Louis
Ashburn
Phillies
Harry Anderson
Phils
Atrack
Mustal
Gene Green
St. Louis
Dim Davenport
San Francisco
East Texas State to meet Missouri Valley in Tangerine Bowl
East Texas State and Missouri Valley collide in the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando. East Texas State, with five postseason appearances all in this bowl, aims to repeat past Tangerine success. Missouri Valley, 6-1 in Tangerine play, boasts a 449 yard total offense per game while East Texas averages 388. The game features two potent offenses and marks a historic matchup in college bowls.
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East Texas State
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Missouri Valley Ha
East Texas
Texans
Mississippi Southern
Lions
Ted
Missouri Valley Vikings
Juniata College
Nemson
Mn Gamit
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