49ers Favored In West Title Clash Week Before Final
San Francisco sits atop the Western Division standings with one game left as they host the Green Bay Packers, favored 14 to 3. Detroit rides a rest advantage against Chicago as Bobby Layne’s injury sidelines the Lions, while Baltimore is a four point underdog vs Los Angeles. The Browns and Eagles also hold tilt status as the playoff race tightens toward December showcases.
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Wahlquist Sets San Jose To Follow WCAC Rules
San Jose State President John Wahlquist says the Spartans will follow the West Coast Athletic Conference code for basketball and other policies, after being freed from Council of State College Presidents dictates by Roy El Simpson. The move could align San Jose with the WCAC and influence future football policy and conference status.
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Basilio and Dempsey Win 1957 Boxing Awards
New York reporters name Carmen Basilio and Jack Dempsey as boxing’s top honorees for 1957. Basilio is selected as Fight of the Year for the second time in a row, while Dempsey is honored as the most meritorious veteran for long service to the sport.
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TV Sports Log Highlights From Wednesday
Boxing lineup features Leon Durelie against Jerry Luodae with results and program notes. Detailed rundown of matchups aired on FM-Boxing during the Wednesday broadcast, including notable moments and score updates.
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Eagles eye Buck Shaw as possible Eagles coach
Philadelphia reports Hugh Devore was fired at season end but momentum grows for replacements Buck Shaw Jim Tatum and Wally Butts join the list of top candidates. Critics say Devore was not tough enough with players amid a poor 2 31 freshman record and 4 7 current season.
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Broncos Upset Olympic Club in San Jose
Santa Clara’s unbeaten Broncos defeated Olympic Club 44-68 at the Civic Auditorium. Bob Feerick’s team led 29-28 at halftime and pulled away after intermission, with Gary Gilmar scoring 22 for the Broncos and Ron Tomsic contributing in the first half for Olympic Club.
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Duke to Face Notre Dame in 1958 Football Schedule
Duke University announces its 1958 football slate with Notre Dame making its first meeting since years past. The Blue Devils will also play Baylor Georgia Tech LSU and Illinois as part of a tough season lineup in Durham.
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Comiskey Sues Sister Over Chisox Stock Vote
Comiskey seeks a court order to block sister Dorothy Rigney from voting 781 shares of Grace Comiskey estate stock at a December 19 meeting. He asks Probate Judge J Dunne to deny Rigney proxy rights and prevent any voting by estate stock until taxes are settled. Judge Pine set December 17 for a hearing on the petition.
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New York Group Seeks NiL Club. Ask Frick: Ruling
A New York committee aims to revive National League Baseball in the city. Members Willian A. Shea Bernard Gimbe Clinton Blume and James A seek Frick’s ruling on keeping New York as open territory. Shea says New York deserves an NL team and could attract a franchise like the Reds or Pirates if allowed. Frick has indicated support for declaring New York open territory. The group plans to meet Frick upon his New York return.
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Bums Defer Decision On Rose Bowl Site
Los Angeles Dodgers show interest in using the Rose Bowl as a temporary home for 1958 baseball, but President Walter O Malley says no firm decision yet. He met with Mayor Payson and city officials on converting the Memorial Coliseum for next year while concerns about seating capacity persist. O Malley and Yankees co owner Webe Webb toured the Rose Bowl. the stadium could be modified to host about half its football crowd for baseball.
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Yankees Braves Set Charity Game For Cancer Research
The Milwaukee Braves and New York Yankees named for a charity game at Yankee Stadium on May 12 to aid Children's cancer research. A similar charity game is planned in Milwaukee in 1888 with proceeds directed to the New York sandlot program.
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Gonsalves Lane Set for Bay Area Re Match
Kenny Lane, the No 1 challenger to Jax Brown, will meet Johnny Gonsalves in a January 4 rematch at Cake iwod Auditorium. The bout is a Father Phillips Sunshine Camp benefit announced by Don Chargin. Lane earned his 50th win in 59 fights with a knockout of Luke Easter in San Francisco.
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WSC Names Pac Coast and Intersect Opponents
LOS ANGELES. The University of Southern California football squad lists eight Pacific Coast Conference and three intersectional opponents for 1957. Lineup features Ron Wheatcroft Ends California Don Ellingsen Washington State College. Ted Bales Groton State College Troy Barbee Stanford Guards Al Bouyer Notre Dame Harry Mondale Oregon Center Charley Breuckman Pittsburgh Quarterback Jack Douglas Stanford. backs Jim Pace Michigan Jim Jones Washington Jack Morris Oregon.
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Baker Gets Nod In London Bout
London report states Big Bob Lane of Pittsburgh edged Dick Richardson in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Harringay Arena, likely derailing Richardson’s plans for an invasion by the American fighter.
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Bears and Gaels battle into overtime in Bay Area college clash
California Bears edge St Marys Gaels in double OT after a late regulation rally by Bobby Dold. Earl Robinson led Cal with 18 points while Dalton and Doss sparked the homestanding Bears, who overcame an 11 point halftime deficit to force extra periods. St Marys freshmen also fell to the Cal varsity 60 57.
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Nominees Named for Santa Anita Handicap in 1958
Top three year olds including Promise Land and Com Husker lead a strong list vying for the $135000 Santa Anita Handicap at Santa Anita. Alfred G. Vanderbilt’s Find and Llangollen Farms’ Com Husker are among a select group of stakes winners nominated for the mile and a quarter classic to be run March 1.
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Steelers Welcome Returned Service Players
Pittsburgh Steelers reinstate Halfoack Fuchie BieCabe and linebacker Bil l Priatyo after military service. To clear spots for returnees, guard Bil Michael and fullback Bill Lawman were placed on the disabled list.
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Regents to Ponder Cal Belt Friday
BERKELEY two more University of California groups back the regents plan to pull Cal from the Pacific Coast Conference. The Academic Senate northern section ASUC executive committee and the athletic advisory committee endorse the move toward independence, potentially by July 1, 1959 if PCC members do not adjust. California’s stance could leave UCLA and the Los Angeles campus aligned with the main UC system as the split unfolds.
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Turner Martinez Elimination Bout Set for January 15
Turner will meet Martinez in the second of 12 round elimination bouts to determine Basilia’s welterweight successor. The rationally telecast matchup was signed Tuesday and promoted by Herman Taylor. Taylor hasn’t staged a fight since May 1955 when boxing was banned in Pennsylvania amid the Harald Johnson Jule Mederos controversy.
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Durelle Stays Favorite In Tampa Light Heavy clash
Tonight at Fort Hesterly Armory Tampa Yvon Durelle ranked world 175 pound contender meets Jerry Luedee in a 10 round nationally televised bout on Channels 7 and 13 Durelle the Canadian champion 12 5 betting favorite over unranked Luedee of New Haven Conn Promoter Lou Viscusi expects about 5000 fans for the Bake Didriexson Zahara Memorial Cancer Fund benefit Luedee has 13 knockouts in 30 bouts Durelle scored 23 knockouts in 63 fights
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