Army Navy Clash Sets Record Crowd in Philadelphia
The 1953 college football season ends with the Army Navy clash in Philadelphia expected to draw about 100,000 to Municipal Stadium. The Cadets and Middles are evenly matched with Navy slight edge in depth and defense. Notre Dame, Arkansas, Auburn, Duke, Holy Cross, Fordham, Oklahoma, Georgia Tech, Mississippi, Baylor, SMU, TCU, and Tennessee are listed as other key college games. Francis of Rio Grande scores 64 in a basketball debut, while Bevo eyes basketball season highs. Eisenhower skips the game, focusing on Augusta rounds.
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Lions Beat Packers 34 to 15 in NFL Clash
Detroit Lions, led by Bobby Layne with a sore arm, beat Green Bay 34 to 15 to move within two victories of clinching the Western Division title. Tayne and end Clayne Box combined on a 97 yard touchdown pass, the longest in Lions history, as Layne overcame pain and kept the secret from fans. Later notes mention a boxing card with Bob Amos stopping Wes Bascom in Detroit.
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Traditional games dot 1959 college football scene
Army Navy Notre Dame Southern California face rivalries while Rice Baylor hold Cotton Bowl host fate. Texas earns possible tie for Southwest title. Cornell claims Ivy crown with 7 7 tie over Penn and ends George Mungers Penn tenure.
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Phillies Sign Outfielder Edward Hitch From Penn State
Edward Hitch 19 from Shippenville Clarion County has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. He will report to the Salt Lake City club in the Glass Pioneer League next season. Hitch is a junior at Pennsylvania State University in State College.
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Bowling results keep 1300 Office two games ahead in Raymond League
1300 Office stretched its two game lead in the Raymond League by winning two games and posting high pin totals from Inspection while Sales swept Small Order. In other league action, Three matches in the VFW Men’s A League saw Bracken Funeral Home and Paul’s Men’s Wear win while Bracken’s match with Jensen’s Auto Service was postponed. College basketball and football scores included Canisius over Western Ontario and Utah edging Brigham Young
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Rosen Named Most Valuable in Junior Loop
New York AL MVP Rosen swept the Baseball Writers Association voting with 336 points as Cleveland third baseman led the league in home runs with 43 and RBIs 145. Vernon finished second in points, Berra third. Minoso and Trucks also high finishers. NBA scores included Syracuse 92 Boston 85 and Philadelphia over Minneapolis 88 80.
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Gallardo and Perez Set for Madison Square Garden Throwdown
Tonight at Madison Square Garden Davey Gallardo faces 20 year old Brooklyn speedster Dudu Perez in a 10 round bout. Perez, a 4-1 favorite, seeks a 24th straight win after beating Gallardo in September. The 28 year old Los Angeles featherweight aims to derail Perez and extend his own streak. The bout starts at 10 0 0 PM EST and airs on ABC and NBC.
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Hockey Scores From National and American Leagues
Montreal blanked Chicago 6 to 3 while Detroit fell 2 to 0 as Toronto defeated Boston 5 to 2 and New York won 2. In the American League Hershey beat Pittsburgh 6 to 4 and Providence downed Cleveland 5 to 2.
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Hunters Urged to Donate Deer Hides for Rabbits
The Comy Rod and Gun Club appeals to deer hunters to donate hides. Hides will be sold to fund stocking rabbits in the area. Donors may contact Floyd Johnson Ed Mould or Don Neylon at listed addresses.
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Bowling Standouts Spark League Night Scoring Extravaganza
Bill Lamielle and Joe Junzfelsch led the league bowling night with games of 211 217 and a 611 series. Jung Melgch delivered 218 292 and 602, joined by Eddie Feldy 222 D Dykes 220 Tous Cook 220 Fred Jackson 3M Ford Stewart 203 Don Maloney 201 Charley Shuss 211 Jack Castor 200 John Hillock 208 206 Leo Carroll 222 Carl Peterson 204 and Rocky Mountain 201.
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