Grahm Leads Brahms Past Rams in Last Cleveland Game
On December 26, 1955, Dont Lifto Graham quarterbacked the Brahms to a 38-14 win over the Los Angeles Rams, throwing for two touchdowns and scoring three rushing TDs in his final game for Cleveland.
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1960
Page
7
On December 26, 1955, Dont Lifto Graham quarterbacked the Brahms to a 38-14 win over the Los Angeles Rams, throwing for two touchdowns and scoring three rushing TDs in his final game for Cleveland.
Pittsburgh era practice notes from the Blues and Grays as they prepare for a key showdown. Players were shown watching TV and posing for photos while drill work focused on offensive plays and strategic timing. Purdue’s Jacke Mollenkopf noted gathering insights from pro teams as both sides plan a televised national final preview. LSU’s Paul Dietzel emphasized no central drills before crucial sessions.
Truex competes at the Los Angeles Indoor meet posting a 28 59 2 time and placing sixth in the 70 meter hurdles while setting multiple records for native Americans. He joins top sprinters including Gordon Ririe and Honeys Farce as he prepares for the indoor season.
Teaneck officials Bill Mildevn and Jack Roothe announce the longest indoor track schedule at Teaneck Armory. The season opens next Sunday and runs through March 48, with events set for seating and facilities.
Pro football scouts converge on Mobile for the Senior Bowl with 168 past competitors reaching pro leagues this season, drawing eager attention to the annual game and its talent pool.
NEW YORK Lakers eye a move up in the Western Division by beating the New York Knickerbockers on the road. Coach Fred Schaus says the midseason road trip is crucial. guard Jory West is sidelined by a groin strain, while the roster draws from 54 college seniors and Senior Bowlers in related events.
New York UPI reports Chico Vejar of Stamford Connecticut meets Jose Gonzalez of York in a ten round ring bout at St Mehholas Armia. Vejar seeks win after four losses while Gonzalez seeks form after seven consecutive defeats.
Rugged grid state from Williamsport Virginia announces a full panie series this fall including seven conferences and partnerships with Seine activities. The plan lists multiple competitions and week by week matchups as the season gears up.
The Syracuse Nationals, in the Eastern Division, routed the New York Knicks 100 to 18 thrashing the club record for points in a game. Nine players hit double figures as Dave Game and Hal Greer led with 20 points each. The Pistons fell 126-119 to the Celtics in Detroit, dropping two straight.
A late goal by Kerry Melk helped Toronto tie with Detroit as Stovek and Mahavo scored for the Wings. The game remained scoreless until Melk’s strike in the final period, preserving a 2 2 draw between Toronto and Detroit.
Ohio State the No 1 team leads a packed holiday slate as major tournaments start at Madison Square Garden and across the nation. St Bonaventure and St John’s loom as top challengers while Bradley, Indiana, Louisville, Duke, North Carolina State and others scatter strong showings in openings from the Dixie Classic to the Los Angeles Classic and beyond.
Pasadena report highlights Jolan Cook a 19 year old sophomore who thrives on defense for Minnesota's Rose Bowl bound team. Coach Murray Warmath praises his rare defensive role, agile tackling, and instinctive playmaking from Robbinsdale, Minnesota, noting his pivotal contributions in key wins and his unusual path from high school wrestling to defense.
Los Angeles reports spotlight on junior guard Rudometkin of USC as he erupts with high scoring nights, matching NCAA sparks and drawing comparisons to college stars. The 6 foot 6 inch, 205 pound sophomore is praised for speed, scoring bursts, and clutch play in the Hawaii and Notre Dame outings, with a potential NCAA showdown ahead.
The Cleveland Indians announce four extra home games for 1980, totaling 84 contests with 65 at home. Opening day is April 18 against the Tigers, with April and September contain four and seven games respectively. Washington and Los Angeles clubs debut in Cleveland on May and June 2, while the Sunday doubleheader with the Yankees runs August 20.
Boston report notes Ted Williams achieving a remarkable hitting streak that surpasses forty games in the fall season. The longtime slugger, viewed as a major league standout, maintained a steady average and continued to drive runs for his team.
Palo Alto report on Stanford football under Coach Jack Curtice highlighting cross country recruiting, emphasis on high school grades, and a systematized scouting network. The piece notes players arriving from Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, and West Coast states, freshman records, and the admissions process aligning with Stanford’s academic standards.
New Orleans previews the Sugar Bowl with Ole Miss favored over Rice by 10 points as Johnny Vaught discusses the Rebels tough game plan. Rice counters with stout defense led by Jake Gibbs and Billy Cox on offense, while Ole Miss relies on a high yardage attack and strong line play.
A quirky 1960 recap highlights Le Touquet airport suspending landings during racing hours, Tyelye Yen winning at Longacres for a $1219 payoff, and AAccompiled seeking first win outside Florida. The Jockey Club notes broad Thoroughbred participation, trainer Bunny Fitzsimmons marks his 86th birthday, and River Downs on August 1 yields three Daily Double payoffs including a dead heat and a scratched horse Merry Jayne.
In Coral Gables, sixth seed Frank Froeshling from the United States faces Australian journeyman John Newcombe in the Grange Bowl junior championships. Arthur Ashe of St Louis, seeded, advances to the semis while Milt Lenoir of Tucson eliminates Wimbledon junior Danny Mandelstamm in a tight match.
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