Browns Ready Defense for Rote in Championship Tilt
Cleveland Browns shift focus to stopping Lions passer Tobin Rote as they prepare for the NFL title game. Coach Paul Brownfields an experienced unit with Ford Quinlan Gain Cole on the line and Lahr Wren Kont in the secondary, while OConnell Plum and Borton vie for starting quarterback duties.
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Pace Set for Shrine Game Pace Set for Shrine Game
Francis gained over 200 yards rushing and passing against Iowa in the Rose Bowl. Douglas, an experienced T formation man under Chuck Taylor at Stanford, had the initial edge on Francis. The West backfield is nearly set with Francis or Douglas and a unit including Stuart Vaughn Jones Shotner Jackson Stranksky and Merril Douglas in various backfield roles.
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Jim Jones
Jim Shotner
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Charley Jackson
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Lions seek strong pass game after Layne injury in 1956 finale
Detroit plans to lean on Tobin Rote at quarterback after Bobby Layne suffered a fractured ankle in the second quarter of the 1956 finale with Cleveland, ending Layne's season and prompting the Lions to trade four players to Green Bay for Rote. Rote then led Detroit to a 40-7 win over Cleveland and later beat Chicago and San Francisco as the Lions chased the Western Division crown.
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Brown Duo Nabs Honors and Wilson Tops Receivers
Philadelphia report highlights Brown duo collecting honors while Wilson leads receivers in a crowded league scene. Jedders notes position shifts and upcoming games as fans await standout performances.
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Ninowski named MVP in North-South clash
Report highlights Ninowski of Michigan State as MVP and notes Brown of Cleveland and O'Connell of Chicago Bears among top ground gainers in a North-South game. It details rushing yards, passing leaders, interceptions, punt returns, and kickoff returns, with mentions of teams Browns Bears Bears and other league figures. The piece sketches scoring plays and individual feats across the showcase.
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Les Ants
Amador and Livermore Open Season in DVAL Play
Amador and Livermore eye Diablo Valley League openers after mixed pre season. Amador led by Jack Nebel 12.2, Bill Bernard 10.7, Hal Shanks 10.0 while Livermore relies on Sonny Mayer Dick Stevenson and Hal Sinclair as starting lineup sees four combinations in four games. Albany visit for Amador opener. Cow at bye in DVAL.
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Celtics Lose Lead In Sloppy Trade Talk
The Celtics stumble as trade chatter swirls around youth additions Taylor and Phillips. Scouts expect a stronger pitching staff and improved outfield with key rookies while fielding questions about defense and center field as season plans unfold.
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O'Dowd Lincoln Closing Tournament Play Tomorrow
O'Dowd and Lincoln close the closing tournament with action tomorrow afternoon. Riordan of CAL starts in the second round while Polyps0 faces Waghrington in a rebound game. Junior varsity also continues with Frank LaPorte’s Dragon Latins at 12 30 PM.
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Chelsea legend Greaves scores four in 74 victory
London bound report notes 1 year old Chelsea star Jimmy Greaves returned to action scoring four goals as his team defeated Portsmouth 74. The youngster inspired a dominant performance amid a celebratory birthday showcase in English league action.
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Hornung calls Mowry engagement tale a hoax and tasteless
Paul Hornung, former Notre Dame and Green Bay star, denounces a report that he gave TV actress Miss Mowry a football ring as a Christmas engagement gift as ridiculous and in bad taste. Mowry, a 1955 Miss New Hampshire and Miss Universe contestant, says no romance existed and that both were pranked. Hornung heads to Ft. Knox to begin Army service January 6 and says Mowry apologized for the incident.
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Manpower Thin Aggies Hope in Florida Chill
The Aggies face Florida chill with limited depth as Roddy Osborne and Richard Gay lead a rugged line. Coach stresses every second, relying on Crow and Krueger to power offense and defense in a grind-it-out style.
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Hayes Promise Buckeyes Ready For Championship Season
Pasadena reports quote Woody Hayes predicting a Buckeyes team built on a nucleus of experienced players and a refined offense. He cautions against overfancy and vows to pursue a tough, effective attack as Ohio State eyes a season climax. Observers foresee a possibly anticlimactic Rose Bowl potential, but Hayes remains focused on football triumph.
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