Lions Browns Playoff Showdown Defies NFL Jinxes
The article analyzes long-running jinxes between Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns, notes Lions seek third straight playoff title, and highlights key matchups and players Otto Graham Bobby Layne Maurice Bassett Dub Jones Lou Groza and Doak Walker in a high stakes, televised NFL clash in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Chicago Bears
Lions
Browns
Green Bay Packers
Otto Graham
Bobby Layne
Brows
Buddy Parker
Maurice Bassett
Dub Jones
Layne
Walker
Lew Carpenter
Jug Girard al
Lou
Groza
Paul Brown
Kentucky Triumphs 70 65 as Rupp Reaches 500 Wins
Kentucky upends Utah 70 65 in Lexington as Adolph Rupp earns his 500th career victory. LaSalle defats Southern California to reach Kentucky tourney final. heavyweight matchups loom with top teams including Ohio State California and North Carolina State in separate holiday events.
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Wildcats
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Wiah
Bill Evans
Bill Grawemeier
Art Bunte
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Oldhama City
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Bob Patterson
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Bill Russell
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SMU
Bill Simonvich
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Non Lehlandt
Connecticut
Manhattan
Kim Ahearn
Washington
St. Louis
Dick Roushke
Oregon State
Seattle
Joe Perry NFL Player of the Year 1954 Honors
San Francisco 49er fullback Joe Perry named United Press Professional Player of the Year for 1954 after rushing 1018 yards this season, becoming the first NFL back to gain 1000+ yards in consecutive seasons. Perry carried 179 times this year and has 3517 rushing yards in seven seasons with the 49ers.
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Eagles
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Lou Groza
Cleveland
Bob Walston
Philadelphia
Hugh McElhenny
Tobin Rote Af
Green Bay
Harlan Hill
Steve van Buren
Green Bays
Canadeo
Perry
Furgol Wins Open and Havana Open in One Season
Ed Furgol, once overlooked, earns Golfer of the Year honors after a comeback season. Despite a pinched nerve in his right arm and a lifelong left arm disability, he captured the U S Open last summer and then won the Havana Open by one stroke, finishing 24 shots ahead of Boo Toski. His success tamed his temper, transforming him into a gifted, amiable player at age 38.
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New York
Ed Furgol
Furgol
Havana
Inne Ed
Boo Toski
Furfol
Hinds Leads National Junior College Grid Ratings
Hinds Mississippi tops B. Chapman's All-American Gridiron Index for junior colleges, with Trinidad State California and other California schools like College of the Sequoias Antelope Valley West Contra Costa San Francisco Yuba Santa Rosa Pasadena Menlo also ranked. The Lakers and Comp ston finish lower in the final standings.
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Compston
B. Chapman
Mt. San Antonio
Camino
Hinds
Miss
Trinidad State
Calo
California
Twere College of the
San Francisco
Yuba
Santa Rosa
Pasadena
Menlo
Stanford Indians Rout Arizona For Fourth Straight Win
Stanford Indians defeated Arizona 66 to 56 in Tucson extending their road trip success to four straight wins. Guard Ron Tomsky led scoring with 22 points as Stanford dominated with better ball handling and rebounding, while Arizona slipped to 3-4.
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Ariz
Stanford Indians
University of Arizona
Stanford
Arizona
Ron Tomskcy
Johnson Tests Marshall On TV In Detroit Bout
Harold Johnson of Philadelphia, ranked fourth, was a 2-to-1 favorite to beat Marty Marshall of Detroit in a 10 round televised bout at Olympia. A Moore bout could follow, and promoter Nick Londes aims to arrange the matchup next year in Detroit.
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Harold Johnson
Philadelphia
Archie Moore
Marty Marshall
Dewoit
Olympia
Moore
Nick Londes
Talbert Predicts U S Will Shut Out Australia 5-0
U S Davis Cup captain Billy Talbert forecast a 5-0 U S win in next week's challenge round in Sydney claiming American players are at peak form. The prediction echoes his earlier success predicting a 24-1 U S victory in the inter zone finals.
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Billy Talbert
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Sweden
Toath
New York
Ed Furgol
Clayton
U.S
Tony Trabert
Cin
Cinnati
Ben Hogan
Metropoli
Séixas
Philadelphia
Tan Golf Writers Association
Hogan
Harry Hop
Esbe Zaharias
Hopman
TV SPORTS LOG WEDNESDAY
TV listings brief note mentions wrestling and sports segments for the day with reader guide hints and program order. No specific teams dates or places clearly identified in the fragment.
California Ohio State KSFO Basketball Log
California and Ohio State basketball report from KSFO notes game action and scores on station airwaves with broadcast details and team updates. The log summarizes key moments and announcer cues from the radio broadcast.
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KSFO
Defeating Freeman Buckeye Emphasis Slows Star
California defeats Ohio State 74 to 63 as Freeman limits his output despite 23 points. California's balanced attack with McKeen Friend and Diaz supports a 44-27 halftime lead, then withstands Buckeye rallies led by Don Miller and Ellis to clinch the win.
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Kelley
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California Board Studies Extra Racing Days for LA Tracks
The state board examined allowing Hollywood Park and Santa Anita 56 racing days per season, up from 50, to prevent overlap with Northern California venues. Opponents cited potential conflicts with other tracks, while supporters cited projected $1.315 million in added revenue to offset costs. The meeting also revoked jockey Willie Parnell’s license but issued an exercise rider license for Santa Anita. Henry Simmons remains suspended at Golden Gate Fields until April 1, 1955.
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California Horse Racing Board
Hollywood Park
Santa Anita
Frank Porter Miller
California Breeders Association
George W. Ring
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association
California
Willie Parnell
Henry Simmons
Golden Gate Fields
Fight results showcase upsets and outpoints
In a crowded matchup, Dethoit and Jimmy Perrault secured a decisive points win. Alan Kr., Mich., and ANTA MORCA faced strong opposition as Luke Sandoval from San Antonio and Denver clubs clashed, with competitive action highlighting the night.
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Dethoit
Jimmy Perrault
ES Raat
Alan Kr . Mich
Anta Morca
Cass —Toey
Denver
Luke Sandoval
San. Antonio
Tex
Battle Lines Over New York Horse Racing Plan
New York racing leaders clash as the Jockey Club and Empire City Racing association trade lines. James Butler warns NY racing could decline in five years if the club’s plan passes. Butler proposes a $30 million counter plan and a state authority to build and lease new tracks.
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Empire City Racing Association
New York State
James Butler
Jamaica
Butler
Belmont
Aqueduct
Saratoga
New York City
Hobbs Named Furman Head Football Coach
Homer Hobbs, 32, of South Carolina, who directed Navy's line in the Sugar Bowl, becomes Furman University's head football coach signing a three year contract. He succeeds Bill Young, who was fired with his staff.
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S.C. Mmn
Homer Hobbs
Navy
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Furman University
Hobbs
Bill Young
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