St Francis and Temple Extend Winning Streaks
St Francis of Brooklyn and Temple of Philadelphia both extended their to date unbeaten runs as San Francisco and Dayton remained idle. St Francis rallied late to beat Seton Hall 81-78 for its 19th straight win, while Temple powered past Delaware 108-81 for its 12th straight. Niagara upset Duquesne 60-51 and Drake toppled Bradley 79-73 as other notable results.
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High Dribblers Entertain Titusville In League Battle
The Odtry Area High 1 Beavers host old rivals Titusville in Section II play with varsity at 6:15 after a reserve clash. Coach Vic Cragg’s team, fresh from beating Warren, confronts 0-3 Teague play Titusville, led by Paul Voisin and Phil Cox. Franklin invades Meadville as the Bulldogs seek a fifth straight win while Warren travels to Oil City in a tossup.
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Berra Signs 50 000 Contract As Top MLB Catcher
Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees, often paired with Roy Campanella, is reported to have signed the highest priced catcher contract in major league baseball history at about 50000 dollars. Campanella, newly signed by the Dodgers for about 42500 dollars, trails in the era of record salaries. only DiMaggio and Ruth had higher salaries in past decades.
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Junior High Passers Fall to Meadville 39 19 In Opener
Meadville held a 6-5 edge after one quarter and extended it to 16-7 by halftime. Cory Junin High trailed 26-12 entering the final period and were outscored 11-7. Sam Ketchant led Meadville with 10 points, Inter added eight, while Terry Williams was the lone Blue and White scorer with eight. Coach Harvey’s squad eyes two games next week at Union City and Meadville.
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Ken Harvey
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Meadville
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Pastrano Favored Over Speiser In 10 Round Tilt
Willie Pastrano of New Orleans is favored 7-5 to beat Chuck Speiser of Lansing in a 10 round bout tonight at Miami Beach auditorium. Pastrano, 20, has not lost since November 30, 1968 and weighs around 182 pounds. Speiser, Michigan State graduate, 188 pounds, has won six of seven since Army return, losing only to Pastrano in Chicago last July. NBC will televise at 10 p.m. EST.
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New Orleans
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Ptincher
Chicago
NBC
Speed Skating Records Seen by Per Andersen
In Cortina d Ampezzo Italy Per Christian Andersen predicts three new world records in Olympic speed skating events starting tomorrow Russia should win the 500 and 1500 meter races in world record times on Lake Misurina He foresees a record in the 5000 meters with Roald Aas and Boris Schilkov as contenders and Knut Johanesen favored for the 10000 meters Sergeyev current 500 meter world record holder is noted as target while Schilkov is favored for the 1500 and Sergeyev for 500 and 1500 related picks by Andersen
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Per Andersen
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Bowling Stars Dominate In Evening Action At Lengu
Lou Catallo rolled a 217 to lead individuals in last night’s Lengu bowling action. George Price 202, Joe Baressi, Russ Clark 203, Ed Borstorff 202, Mert Fitch 200, Alan Hasbrouck 210, Paul Orn 212, Ford Stewart 214, Dick Chase 200, Tom Burkhart 204, Edvat Sky 212, Jim Goates 15, John Kol Anosk 200, Bob Damon 205. Lorraine Cummings led the women with 183. Double hundreds included Nick Carter 208, Phil Sample 200, Cliff McCloskey 208, Sonny Biaples 204, Ed Barr 203 and Bill Hammond 201.
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Joe Baressi
Russ Clark
Ed Borstorff
Mert Fitch
Alan’ Hasbrouck
Paul Orn
Ford Stewart
Dick Chase
Tom Burkhart
Edvatsky
Jim Goates
John Kol- Anosk
Bob Damon
Lorraine Cummings
Nick Carter
Phil Sample
Cl! McCloskey
Sonny Biaples
Ed Barr
Bill Hammond
Pirates Sign 21 Players Under Contract For 1956
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced 21 players under contract for 1956 after signing pitchers Max Surkont and Jack McMahan. Surkont, 34, was 7-14 with a 5.58 ERA last season. The club also added a 23-year-old southpaw reliever from the Yankee farm system who went 11-6 with a 2.62 ERA for Birmingham in the Southern Association. PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL Syracuse 100, Philadelphia 29.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Max Surkont
Jack McMahan
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Pirates
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Agitat
Yankee
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Eight Race Horses Die in Tropical Park Fire
A blaze at Tropical Park in Miami destroyed Barn 3 and killed eight thoroughbreds. Only five horses have been identified, with investigators checking survivors to determine losses. Traffic disruptions and minor accidents followed as grooms and staff endured losses of clothing and personal effects. Officials estimate values from 50 000 to 150 000 with horses priced accordingly. The fire’s cause is undetermined and the track had closed for the season January 1.
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Last Night's Fights Highlight Spartanburg Bout
Spartanburg boxer Henry Gault known as Papmy halted Jimny Calentt in a seven round bout in Mor ence. Gault dominated from the opening bell with precise combinations and controlled pace to secure the victory.
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Papmy) Gault
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Demaret Opens Thunderbird Open With 64 At Palm Springs
In Palm Springs search for golf glory centers on Jimmy Demaret and ideal desert weather as Demaret shoots a 64 to lead a pro field into the Thunderbird Tournament's second round at Thunderbird Country Club. Lurking behind him are Gene Littler Julius Boros Doug Ford and Bob Wininger tied at 66. Demaret seeks another Thunderbird title after his 1953 victory when he beat Ben Hogan in a 54 hole finish.
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Jimmy Demaret
Thunderbird Country Club
Gene Littler
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Doug Ford
Bob Wininger
Ben Hogan
Cary Middlecoff
Gardner Dickinson Jr
el Paso
Fred. Haw
Notable Golfers and Club Pro Featured in Thunder Bird Event
The Thunder Bird club pro Jimmy Hines led seven players at 68, including Art Wall Jr, Jack Burke and Byron Nelson. Other details list hockey scores with Boston over Montreal 5-1 and Detroit 3 New York 2, along with a boxing or boxing-like note on Virgil Inkins stopping Mel Barker in St Louis.
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Jimmy Hines
Thunderbird
Art Wall Jr
Jack Burke
Byron Nelson
Boston
Montreal
Detroit
New York
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