Giants Edge Bears 41 to 7 For Pro Football Title
New York Giants stunned favored Chicago Bears 41 to 7 at Yankee Stadium to capture the NFL championship. The Giants built a 34-7 halftime lead behind strong rushing and timely defense while weathering cold wind and a frozen field. Mel Triplett and Charlie Conerly directed the offense as Giants’ linemen and backs dominated the Bears, securing their first title since 1935.
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Pitt Loses Gator Bowl to Georgia Tech 21 14
Pitt players returned to Pittsburgh after a 21 to 14 defeat to Georgia Tech in the Gator Bowl. The team arrived from Jacksonville, Florida, and will celebrate the New Year at home in Pittsburgh.
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Tech Raps Pitt 21-14 In Gator Bowl Clash
Georgia Tech defeated Pittsburgh 21-14 at the Gator Bowl as Tech intercepted two passes and recovered two Pitt fumbles. The win marks Tech’s eighth bowl victory without a loss under coach Bobby Dodd and continues Pitt's bowl woes, with Pitt coach John Michelosen noting Tech capitalized on chances.
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Pennsylvania basketball opens league play after warmups
After a month of warmups and holiday tournaments, Pennsylvania scholastic basketball teams begin league and district play. Farrell defends state title in the west while Palmerston earns top Eastern honors. Farrell faces New Castle in Section Tit league action. Meadville starts Section 1 league play against Warren as the district race heats up.
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Mississippi Pulls Out Of Cage Game Over Race Issue
The University of Mississippi withdrew from the All-American City Basketball tournament to avoid a matchup against Stanley Hill, a 9 Negro player, in a consolation game. Tournament officials said the event would proceed with adjustments, noting Mississippi’s second withdrawal in two days over the racial question. Mississippi State had already withdrawn from the Evansville invitational.
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Rosewall signs with Kramer to turn pro tennis
In Adelaide Ken Rosewall agreed to join American promoter Jack Kramer for professional tennis work. In New Orleans Dave Sime ran 100 meters in 10.2 seconds in the Sugar Bowl track meet, a return attempt. In Montgomery Alabama the Blue defeated the Gray 14 0 in the annual football game marking the final appearance of Missouri coach Don Farout.
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Saturday Night Fights Report From Hollywood and Dortmund
Boxing roundup notes Tomy Mibbs of Boston stopped Mumiy Cashin of Guam in ten rounds in Hollywood California. In Dortmund Germany Nino Valdes of Cuba stopped Hans Friedrich of Germany in six rounds.
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College Cagers Now Turn Sights On League Races
AP notes college basketball teams shift from holiday tours to conference races, with Kansas and North Carolina leading. Kansas Jayhawks, led by Wilt Chamberlain, loom in Big Seven as Iowa State and Colorado threaten, while North Carolina’s Tar Heels, 11-0, remain unbeaten in the ACC. Others include Furman, West Virginia, Missouri Valley, Oklahoma, and Detroit area teams, with varied non conference records shaping title chances.
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Colleges Finish Grid Season With Bowl Tilts Tomorrow
Bowl week features four major post season games Sugar Oregon State Texas Colorado Clemson and Baylor headline televised matchups plus Sun Bowl Prairie View Bowl and Tangerine Bowl. Baylor seeks revival in a hard Southwest loss to Texas Christian while Oregon State eyes a resilient battle against Colorado Colorado seeks to cap strong season with a win over Clemson Oregon State coach Tom Prothro wrestles with morale as 100000 fans pack the Miami venue.
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Pitt Retains Mat Crown at Wilkes College Meet
The University of Pittsburgh clinched its wrestling crown at the Wilkes College tournament, compiling over twice the points of the nearest rival. Jum Hillis of the University of Arizona was named outstanding wrestler, while Bellefonte and York YMCA produced the other Pennsylvania titleists. A crowd approaching 10,000 was anticipated, with intense regional competition and coach banter amid bowls and weather talk.
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Ray Robinson Faces Underdog Title Clash in Madison Square Garden
Ray Robinson, age 36, defends his middleweight crown against 25-year-old Gene Fullmer at Madison Square Garden in a much anticipated 16-round bout. Bookmakers favor Fullmer 9-5, with analysts noting Robinson must stop the challenger early to win. The bout airs from 10 p.m. BST via ABC, with blackout in the New York Philadelphia TV market. Also on the card, Carlos Ortiz seeks his 19th straight win in a 10-round lightweight clash at St Nicholas Arena, and Taito Martinez makes his TV debut in a 1-round bout at Washington New Capitol Arena.
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Snaed wins Boca Raton Saft tourney in first annual event
In Boca Raton, Fis-Sem Snead topped the field with a 200 four-hole total after three subpar rounds. In Arcadia, Bien Host edged Terrang by a nose to win the $30,200 Marslu Sequel Stakes at Santa Anita. In Miami, Ghan Fleet wore down leaders to capture the Alligator Handicap at Tropical Park. In San Francisco, the West defeated the East 7 6 in the Shriners benefit as Stanford’s John Brodle earned MVP honors.
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