Great Dream Shattered as 49ers Lose to Lions in Playoff
The 49ers fell 31 27 to Detroit in a divisional playoff, shattering their title dream. Frankie Albert braces for 1958 with aging stars like Tittle Perry Wilson Nomellini and McElhenny, while rookies such as Babb Owens Morze Rubke join to refresh the lineup.
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Jack Christiansen
Joe Perry
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Keaar Stadium
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Billy Wilson
Lions
Cleveland
Steve Rubiolo
Frankie Albert
Iack
Bob St. Clair
Glyde Conner
Petee
Green Bay
Tobin Rote
Bobby Layne
W. A. Tittle
Foe Perry
Bill Wilson
Leo Nomellini
Leo the Lion
Tittle
Perry
Wilson
Hugh McElhenny
Will Henke
Sparkying
Joe Arenas
Joe
Nomellini
McElhenny
Henke
St. Clair
Bob Toneff
Marv Matuszak
Val Joe Walker
Albert
Gene Babb
RK. C. Owens
Frank Morze
Karl Rubke
Jim Ridlon
Conner
Bobby Cross
Lou Palatella
Bruce Bosley
Morze
Olvens
Toneff
Bill Herchmson
Rubke
Matuszak
Matt Hazeltine
Ridlon
Bill Stits
Walker
Dickie Moegle
Browns' Jim Brown Tops NFL Rookie Poll in 1957
New York United Press report names Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown as the NFL's outstanding 1957 rookie. He led rookies with 942 rushing yards, set a single game rushing record of 237 yards, scored four touchdowns in a 45-21 win over the Rams, and contributed as a top receiver and key player in Cleveland's opener against the Giants. Brown, a Syracuse alumnus from Manhasset, N.Y., stands 6'2" and weighs 250 pounds.
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Jim
Podcley
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FR. C. Owens
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Lenny Moore
Alan Panreche
Paul Brown
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Los Angeles
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Manhasset
N.Y
Non-stop bowler rolls 440 games in marathon record
Conroe Texas, Bill Dillon, owner of a bowling alley, set a new nonstop bowling record by rolling 44 consecutive games after a 73 hours and 55 minutes stretch. He surpassed Tom Kelly of Lancaster Pennsylvania, who had previously logged 425 games in one week.
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Conroe
Dillon
Tom Kelly
Lancaster
Shrine game prep rattles East West rosters in Santa Clara
Tim Pace of Michigan missed a workout with flu and entered Santa Clara infirmary as East hopes for the Shrine game face uncertainty. East coach Hip Engle released, Pace feverish. four consensus All Americans loom. Army players Bourland and Slater joined practice. Curtice notes West's session with Nesbit Shofner and Francis shaping shift for Saturday clash.
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Kezar Stadium
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Eest
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Engle
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Army
Dave Bourland
Stan Slater
Palo Alto
Gerald Nesbit
Arkansas
Jim Shoiner
Texas Christian
Joe Francis
Oregon State
Jack Curtice
Nesbitt
Shofner
Francis
Final Tribute for Zuppke Today
Champaign obituary notes final tribute to Robert C. Bob Zuppke the University of Illinois football immortal funeral services planned at noon cremation per his wishes widow requests charity gifts in lieu of flowers Zuppke known as the Little Dutchman led Illinois for 29 seasons posting a 132 81 record with 621 wins losses amid a gathering of football greats and a blue and orange banner display
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DI M
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Robert C
Bob Zuppke
University of Illnois
Gridiron
Zuppke
Wmi
Cincinnati Signs Lefty Jim O'Toole for Bonus
The Cincinnati Redlegs report signing left handed pitcher Jim O'Toole for a large bonus. O'Toole, 24, starred at the University of Wisconsin and last season won eight games and lost one while with Mitchell in the Basin League. To clear roster space, Cincinnati released pitcher Jerry Davis to Seattle in the Pacific Coast League.
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Cincnnati Redlegs
Jim O'Toole
O'Toole
University of Wisconsin
Mitchell
Redlegs
Jerry Davis
Seattle
Buckeye Star Sidelined From Rose Bowl
Pasadena report states Gary Ballinger Ohio State fourth string halfback will miss the Rose Bowl due to a broken bone in his right hand suffered during practice against the varsity yesterday.
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Calif OP
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Ohio State
Cage Scores From Busy College Basketball Slate
Erratic OCR yields scattered results with scores showing Loyola Ta 94 Louisiana St 62 and Oregon State 62 Indiana 51. Other readable lines cite Montana 75 Montana State 70 and Washington State 4 Oregon 79, with incomplete team names and stray letters.
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Montana State
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Peery Seung
Sanders weighs UCLA offer as Texas A and M. job teased
Sanders hints at a decision within 24 hours on whether to stay at UCLA or move to Texas A and M. He cites favorable contract changes and tenure prospects but plans to discuss with his wife. Current pay around 15 500 a year. potential earnings with outside work could reach 60 000. He contends Pac Coast conference instability affects his choice and mentions possible Texas A and M athletic director role.
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Bradley earns 77 61 win over Gaels in Peoria
Bradley guards Shelly McMillen and Billy Joe Meson scored 29 and 21 points to power a 77-61 victory over St. Mary's in Peoria. Bob Dold led the Gaels with 20 points as Bradley shot 46 percent and hit 23 of 28 free throws while St. Mary's made 11 of 15 from the line. St. Mary's league play resumes January 4 at College of the Pacific.
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Sloan
Indians Fall 62-58 at Colorado on Road Trip
Stanford Indians suffer a 62-58 loss at Colorado ending their road trip. Key late baskets and free throws by Gerry Schroeder, plus a Musciano layup, swing the game after a 29-25 halftime deficit. Musciano and Schroeder tie for 16 points while Neumann leads Stanford with 15.
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Gerry Schroeder
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Lions Draw 618000 In 12-Game Home Attendance
DETROIT UP The Detroit Lions played before 618253 spectators during their 12 regular season games this year for an average of 51521 per game.
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Detroit Lions
East Coast hoops loom over Big City Blues in Garden jinx
Oscar Fraley reports Seattle, Bayton, and California fear the Madison Square Garden stage as they prep for the Holiday Basketball Festival. East coast tactics, pro style offenses, and the pressure of facing Pitt Temple NYU Manhattan and Connecticut are spotlighted. Johnny Castellani notes the contrast with western give and go. Baylor shines among the elite as the Pacific Northwest meets the east in a high stakes national invite.
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Whey
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Temple
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Elgin Baylor
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Dragons Clip Eagles in AAA CAL tourney tilt
Bishop O'Dowd defeats George Washington 61 49 in a tense AAA CAL Monday Tournament game at the Ziar Pavilion. Kavanagh led the Dragons with 22 points while Mel Eckardt added 19 as O'Dowd built a third quarter lead and held off Washington. Washington and O'Dowd both hit 20 field goals but O'Dowd nailed 23 free throws to Washington's nine.
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Kansas Fives Top UP Poll Upsets NC Streak
Kansas and Kansas State lead the United Press college basketball ratings as West Virginia rises to No 3 after Coy upset ends North Carolina’s 37 game win streak. NC falls to fourth amid a holiday tournament shakeup with seven first place votes spread across top teams.
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