Stover Reaches Invitational Final In 50-45 Win
Stover topped Hubbard 50-45 to advance to the Stover invitational final. Ragland led Cole Camp’s 67-44 win over Newburg, while Lamonte defeated Otterville 54-43 in the consolation. Sims of Hubbard scored 26 in the late contest taking the scoring duel with Uptegrove of Stover who had 24.
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Cole Camp
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Otterville
Newburg
Ragland
Roberson
Aevisters
Burke
Fowler
Newberg
Climax Springs
Windsor
Brauer
Stelling
Holtzen
Schnukenberg
Miesner
Macormic
Mathis
Honey
R. Alexander
Cseseese
Uptegrove
Eldenberg
Phelps
Miles
Johnson
Beckman
Sims
Calvin
McFeders
Cole
Rocha Named Detroit Pistons Head Coach
Detroit Dec 19 Rocha former NBA player was named head coach of the Detroit Pistons succeeding Charley Eckman who resigned. Rocha, a Syracuse sheet metal salesman, played for St Louis Baltimore Syracuse and the Pistons last season and had no prior coaching experience. Fred Zollner announced the surprise choice saying Rocha was a smart ball player with the Pistons last year. Salary not announced. Rocha retired voluntarily after last season.
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H— Red ‘Rocha
NBA
Detroit Pistons
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National Basketball Assn
Rocha
Syracuse
N. N
Fred Zollner
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Pistons
Zollner
Oregon State
St.Louis
Baltimore
Racha
Junior League Boosters and All-Stars Dominate Local Games
J. C. Boosters defeated Ashland 48 30 as Butler led the Boosters with 20 points and W Pierson had 14 for Ashland. College All-Stars topped Jewel Shop 59 44 with 16 from Thomas and Robinson. Looten led Eugene to a 46 31 win over Exchange National Bank with 17 points. Evangelical routed C E 52 11, and Methodists beat Trinity Lutheran 28 14 with Tager scoring 22 for Evangelical. Harold Anger scored seven for Trinity Lutheran in a late surge.
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Madole
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Exchange
Wiggenstein
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Dick Hayes
Harold Anger
Trinity Lutheran
Archer Carries 12 Bout Winning Streak to Garden
New York December 19 Jimmy Archer enters his Madison Square Garden main event with a 12 fight winning streak and a 14 1 record as he faces Gale Kerwin a 22 year old welterweight. Archer a former longshoreman rose from prelim boy to Garden main event on victories over Tony Disbiase and Tony Decola twice. The $4 000 television cash plus receipts could be his biggest payday. Kerwin born in Ottawa now in Valley Stream New York earned a Garden break last October substituting for Ross and almost defeated Johnny Busso before fading. Neither fighter is top ranked but both appear promising in a soft talent era.
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Madison Square Garden
Gale Kerwin
Archer
St. Nicholas Arena
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Tony Decola
Wally Odom
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Johnny Busso
Billy Brown
Paola Rosi-Russo
Rosi
Sonnyboy Williams
Ross
Ottawa
Valley Stream
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Busso
Jays Practice Against Zone Defense For Lebanon Game
Jays work against a lone zone as coach Jim Gibbs drills ball handlers. Lebanon presents a rugged test with a zone defense similar to past stoppages. Rolla scores offer comparison with 36-31 Jays loss and 40-38 win, aiming to rebound to 3-3 tonight at home.
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Rolla
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Stanford Trustees Decide to Maintain League Membership
SAN FRANCISCO December 19. Stanford's Board of Trustees voted not to withdraw from the Pacific Coast Conference at this time. Stanford refused to follow California UCLA Southern California and Washington in plans to withdraw. University President J E Wallace Sterling said a conference that falls apart after 42 years would seem wise for any member to stop, look, and listen.
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Ucla
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Washington
University
J. E. Wallace Sterling
Russell Camilleri balances football and steelwork in summer
Russ Camilleri, a San Jose State football guard, works as a steelworker during the summer months, combining athletics with heavy industry duties.
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Russ Camilleri
San Jose
Kansas Wildcats Share Spotlight In Doubleheader
Kansas and Kansas State both ranked No 2 and 3 nationally will be showcased in a basketball doubleheader in Lawrence. Kansas faces Washington University while Kansas State meets California as both aim for upsets on the road trip. Both teams bring 540 game winning streaks into tomorrow night's feature.
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Seattle
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Sooners Finalize Prep for Orange Bowl Trip
Oklahoma football polished its offense in a 90 minute workout in Norman. The Sooners plan a final practice Friday then fly to Miami on December 26 for several days of workouts ahead of the January 1 Orange Bowl against Duke.
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Redlegs profits rise as attendance falls in 1957
Cincinnati Redlegs report 1957 net profit of 295 541.45 up from 276 528.72 in 1956. Development costs rose by 225 615.04 to 468 348.09. Home attendance declined to 1 070 850 from 1 125 928 blamed on August slump and a fourth place finish.
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Cincinnati Redlegs
Gabe Paul
Redleg
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NBC Tourney Sites and Dates Drafted for Next Year
The National Baseball Congress released sites and starting dates for 32 state tournaments in its non-pro program. State winners advance to the 24th annual national tournament opening August 15 in Wichita. Regional events include Midwest in Wichita July 11, South in Fort Smith Arkansas July 3, and California divisional playoffs leading to a state title.
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Steam League Bowls Across 27 Weeks in 27 Establishments
The Southern California Ladies Major Traveling League earns its name by playing a 27 week season in as many different venues. The circuit showcases local bowlers in a broad tour of bowling centers across the region.
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Steam League
Fatima Comets crowned champions of own invitational tourney
Fatima High School's Comets, coached by Bill Byrd, won their invitational tourney last weekend and sit 9-2 overall with a 41 record in OMMC play. Star players Jack Crede and George Poettgen lead scoring as Byrd enters second year, boasting a young lineup and strong outside shooting.
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Bill Byrd
Fatima Comets
OMMC
St. Elizabeth
Comets
College basketball scores from AP roundup
New York University beat South Carolina 81 to 66. Indiana defeated St Marys 79. Princeton topped Rutgers 80 to 47. Kentucky won 101 to 75 over Seton Hall. Purdue 74 South Dakota 62. Wisconsin 59, Butler 58. Arkansas State 76, Mississippi 36. North Carolina State 57, Villanova 56. Tennessee 89, Bucknell 71. Alabama 78, Clemson 75. Louisiana Tech 46, Davidson 41. LSU 80, Lafayette 72. Other games listed include Georgia 69 over Georgia Tech in overtime and Georgia Tech 68 in overtime.
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Dayton
Fordham
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Georgia Tech
Indiana
St. Mary’s
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Princeton
Rutgers
Western
North Carolina State
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Drury College
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Mays Unanimous Star Team Picked By Sporting News
Willie Mays was the only unanimous selection on the 1957 all star fielding team chosen by The Sporting News. The roster includes six American League players with three White Sox, plus stars like Nellie Fox Minnie Minoso Sherm Lollar Gil Hodges and Roy McMillan.
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Sporting News
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New York Yankees
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Gil Hodges
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Minnie Minoso
al Kaline
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New York Area Players Help North Carolina Sweep
The NCAA championship North Carolina team features nine players from the New York metropolitan area. Head coach Jane McGuire, a New York native, leads the squad.
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New York Area
Jane McGuire
New York
Oklahoma Milers Will Miss Bowl Meet
Oklahoma track coach John Jacobs reported two sophomore milers from South Africa will miss the Sugar Bowl meet next week. Gail Hodgson had varicose vein surgery and will be out several days then two weeks of practice. Ernest Kleynhann contracted Asian flu today but Jacobs will still enter the 440 yard and mile relay teams.
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Okla
Oklahoma
John Jacobs
South Africa
Gail Hodgson
Ernest Kleynhann
Jacobs
Sanders Silent On Texas A&M Coaching Decision
College Station Texas December 19 Henry Red Sanders concluded talks with Texas A&M officials about the coaching job with no official announcement. Sources say final approval must come from Sanders and the main issue is potential recruiting, as Sanders weighs the Aggies after Bryant’s departure. Sanders met with Athletic Council and Directors Board, toured campus, and spoke with Smoky Harper and Bryant.
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Henry
Red) Sanders
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Paul
Bear) Bryant
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Board of Directors Athletic Committee
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Houston
Harper
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Talbert Weighs Doubles Plans for Davis Cup
Melbourne reports Captain Bill Talbert remains undecided on doubles partners for the United States Davis Cup squad. He seeks a lefthander to pair with Vic Seixas and may rotate to rest Seixas on day two. Mentioned is Dinny Pails scouting a southpaw, with Mervyn Rose slated to team with Mal Anderson in the Kooyong challenge rounds.
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Bill Talbert
U. S
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Dinny Pails
Talbert
Mervyn Rose
Pails
Kooyong Stadium
Rose
Mal Anderson
Kooyong
Taibert
Seixas
Gardnar Mulloy
Barry Mcky
Dayton
Ohio
Mackay
Mulloy
Oregon to Sell Rose Bowl Tickets by Mail
The University of Oregon will sell Rose Bowl tickets by mail for the January 1 game with Ohio State. Requests must be postmarked December 17 or later and limited to two tickets at 5.50 each plus 30 cents handling. checks to the Athletic Department. Envelopes must be self addressed and 1,750 orders will be audited for legitimate postmark, limits, and payment.
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University of Oregon
Ohio State
Pacific Coast Conference
Athletic Department
University
Chamberlain Leads Collegiate Scorers With 32 Per Game
New York Wilt Chamberlain the 7 foot junior from Kansas leads the nation's major college scorers with a 32 point per game average after five games through December 14 He totaled 160 points from 61 field goals and 38 free throws. Grady Wallace and Joe Gibbon top the prior year senior scorers, Elgin Baylor a leading scorer in third place this season Al Innis tops rebounding while Western Kentucky is highest in team scoring and Washington leads in defense.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Kansas
Chamberlain
Grady, Wallace
South Carolina
Joe Gibbon
Mississippi
Seattle
Elgin Baylor
West Coast
al Innis
St. Francis
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Western Kentucky
University of Washington
Westminster Routs Arkansas College For Sixth Straight Win
Westminster defeated Arkansas College 56 to 45 in Fulton Missouri. The game stayed 25-25 at halftime before Westminster pulled away in the second half. Dale Cheskey led Westminster with scoring while Jim Harris paced Arkansas College.
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Arkansas College
Arkansas
Dale Cheskey
Jim Harris
Arkansas Colege
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