Thrust to national title hinges on Oklahoma and Maryland run
College football near finish as Oklahoma faces Nebraska and Oklahoma A and M with a path to the national championship. Maryland can clinch by beating George Washington while West Virginia drops from title contention after a 26 7 defeat by Pitt. The Big Ten race narrows as Michigan and Ohio State loom and Michigan's Rose Bowl bid hinges on a key conference title scenario.
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Scarce Game Takes Hold As Hunters Report Lower Yields
A State Game Commission survey notes fewer rabbits and rock pheasants in many counties, with wild turkeys and squirrels more abundant. Hunters still bag quail and other game, while some areas report shifting food sources like acorns and nuts affecting where bags are found.
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Warren HMpigans Clinch Season With Undefeated Run
Coach Fred Bell leads Warren HM pigans to an undefeated football season climaxing in a 25-2 win over Jamestown and a 20-7 victory over Tus Jane. The team contributions include shutouts against Corry Beavers and a three or more touchdown margin over several opponents, while the Western Pennsylvania Conference crown is noted with Huntingdon and Cleveland areas. A nationally televised clash pits Southern Cal against UCLA in Los Angeles.
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Pitt Focused On Season Finish Not Bowl Bid Yet
Pitt coach Micheloven says the Panthers are concentrating on beating West Virginia and finishing the season strong. Officials weigh bowl plans after the WVU win and Pitt athletic director notes any commitment would depend on future results.
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Orange Bowl Top Game Looms on New Year’s Day
Confusion in college football narrows focus to the Orange Bowl with Oklahoma facing Maryland as the top New Year’s Day attraction. The landscape includes Michigan Ohio State for the Big Ten nod and Sugar Bowl hopes for teams like Mississippi and Georgia Tech amid a crowded bowl picture.
Cleveland Barons Sweep Buffalo Bisons 6 2 For Second Straight Win
The Cleveland Barons defeated the Buffalo Bisons 6 2 on home ice to gain a loftier spot in the American Hockey League. Pred Glover scored late in overtime to seal the win as Buffalo suffered its first home loss. Providence Reds beat Hershey Bears 4 2 in OT and lengthened its lead at the top of the standings.
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College grid results and standings recap across leagues
National League hockey scores list New York over Toronto 4 1 and Montreal 2 Chicago 0 with Detroit Boston tied 0 0. College football roundup notes Texas Oklahoma and Princeton Yale outcomes plus Army Navy results and top rankings.
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Browns Lose as Bears Top Rams 34 3
The Browns collapse after a 17 0 lead as the Bears defeat the Rams by 34 points. Cleveland’s early advantage fades with Philadelphia rebounding behind Adrian Burk and a 33 point effort to derail the Browns. Washington beats San Francisco 7 0 in a bruising clash, leaving Cleveland a game ahead at 6 2 to Washington 5 3.
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Bears maul Los Angeles in 24 3 win and race tightens
Western Conference standings tighten after the Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Rams 24 to 3 to pull even with the Pacific Coast entry at 5 3. Green Bay and Detroit win to stay in the mix as Philadelphia edges Cleveland for a 26 17 lead late.
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Charles Meets Hall This Evening At Providence
Charles moves down a class at Providence R I to fight Toxie Hall a Rocky Mareisho partner and top challenger. He has mixed results this year losing to Tommy Jackson and seen by some as past his world title peak while Hall is unranked. Bobby Coutchesne of Holyoke faces Miguel Berrios of Puerto Rico at St Nicholas Arena in New York in a televised bout.
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Juniata and Drexel Extend Streaks in 1955 Run
The 1955 sports brief notes Juniata quiets Swarthmore 39-0 to extend its winning streak to 22. Drexel Tech defeats US Coast Guard 27-7 as both Pennsylvania small schools approach perfect seasons. The Panthers topple West Virginia 26-7 boosting bowl hopes and Penn State beats Rutgers 34-13 while Penn Temple and Villanova fall to stronger foes. Duke University halfback Bots enseal lauded for strong training influence.
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Television Schedule for WBEN Buffalo Channel 4
WBEN TV Buffalo Channel 4 listings show a full day of children's programs, Westerns, news, and variety shows. Notable items include Captain Kangaroo, Arthur Godfrey Time, Love of Life, The Guiding Light, Death Valley Days, Phil Silvers Show, The $64,000 Question, and multiple theatre blocks.
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Buick - Pontiac Sales & Service
Bear Season Opens Amid Cloudy Skies In Pa
The opening of Pennsylvania's two week bear season is expected to draw about 20 000 rifle hunters to northern forested counties. Bears over one year old are legal game with cubs protected. A solo hunter may take one bear while a three or more person party may take two. Larger parties must roster members. Weather forecasters predicted clouds and scattered showers. The bear population is similar to 1954 when over 400 were bagged.
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Toledo Franchise May Move to Miami Next Spring
The Milwaukee Braves official says Toledo may relocate to Miami next spring, with possible interleague franchise exchanges to reduce travel. General Manager John Quinn said the Braves pursued Frank Thomas and three other Pittsburgh or St Louis players but were turned down.
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Professional Basketball Scores and Hockey Style Standings
New York 94 Rochester OL. Fort Wayne 99. Syracuse 79. American League games: Cleveland 2 Buffalo 1 in overtime. Providence 3 Hershey 2 in overtime.
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