Olympic swimmers set four records at Melbourne games
Shel ley Mann of the United States broke the women 100 meter fly world mark with 1 11.1 as Australia won the men 800 meter relay in 8 23.6 to claim the only gold. The U S trailed Russia for the unofficial team lead after swimming events.
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Australia
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Russia
Pat McCormick
Lakewood Calif
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Detroit
Jeanne Stango
Gary
Ind
Japan
Masaru Furukawa
U. S
Jack Disney
Pasadena
Calif
DHS Banquet Tonight to Honor Alabama All American
Fred Sington, ex Alabama All American and famed Southern sports figure, will be guest speaker at the Decatur High School football banquet in the school cafeteria tonight at 7 p.m. The program will include remarks and highlights of the season.
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Lions Beat Bears 42-10 as Layne Leads Lions to West Win
Detroit quarterback Bobby Layne threw two touchdowns and ran in a score while adding six extra points in a 42-10 victory that put the Lions atop the Western Conference. Frank Gifford scored three times and passed for another Giants TD in a 28-14 win over Washington. Tobin Rote sparked Green Bay in a 24-20 upset of Chicago Cardinals. Lou Groza’s late 37-yard field goal gave Cleveland a 17-14 win over Philadelphia. Elbie Nickel and Jack Scarbath led Pittsburgh to a 30-13 defeat of the Rams. Billy Wilson and Y A Tittle connected for a 77-yard scoring play as the 49ers beat the Colts 20-17.
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New York
Washington Redskins
Tobin Rote
Green Bay
Chicago Cardinals
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Lou
Groza
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Browns
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Elbie Nickel
Jack Scarbath
Scarbath
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Los Angeles Rams
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Billy Wilson
Y. A. Tittle
Wilson
Colts
Olympic boxing thriller caps fast KO by Maine?
First round knockout by Army lieutenant from Grandview Washington Pete Rademacher stunned Moscow crowd as Lev Moukhine dropped. Doctors warned six months off but Rademacher pressed on. Amid medals Texas Bobby Morrow Vladimir Kouts Betty Cuthbert named standout performers. Paul Anderson pondered pro wrestling offers while pursuing lifting.
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Pete Rademacher
Grandview
Wash
Lev Moukhine
United States
OB Club Names Michaels SEC's Top Lineman
The Birmingham Monday Morning Quarterback Club selected Lou Michaels of the University of Kentucky as the most valuable lineman in the Southeastern Conference. Michaels earned the honor for his standout play at tackle during the season.
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Michaels
Birmingham
Lou Michaels
University of Kentucky
Letters Awarded by Ogle to Football Squad and Staff
Athletic Director Shorty Ogle announced 26 letters awarded with 24 going to football players. The distribution highlights the team and staff recognition for the season.
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Shorty Ogle
Ogle
ACC Chooses Clemson To Face Colorado In Orange Bowl
The Atlantic Coast Conference named Clemson as its representative to play Colorado in the Orange Bowl, finalizing the major bowl lineup. The Sugar Bowl will feature Tennessee against Baylor, while Syracuse meets Texas Christian in the Cotton Bowl and Georgia Tech faces Pittsburgh in the Gator Bowl.
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Chamberlain Debuts as Kansas Opens Title Campaign
Wilt Chamberlain makes his Kansas debut as the Jayhawks seek to end San Francisco's two year run in the national title chase. The 7 foot 1 center follows a strong high school and first college year, with Northwestern as tonight's foe in an early season clash.
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Bill Russity
Kansas
San Francisco
Russell
K. C. Jones
Philadelphia
Northwestern
Five Fined For Refuge Violation
Last week five persons paid 135 dollars in fines and received 10 days suspended sentence for hunting on Wheeler Refuge and possessing firearms on the Refuge. Each was placed on 90 days probation, one until he becomes of age. One additional case fined 15 dollars for hunting waterfowl without a duck stamp. Six persons paid 86 dollars for shooting after hours. Five persons were fined 50 dollars each for shooting quail before the season opened. All but the last five cases were placed last week.
Charles V Wore Matched Spectacles For Each Costume
The Holy Roman Emperor Charles V who died in 1558 kept multiple pairs of spectacles to match his various outfits, reflecting his fashion sensibilities and wealth.
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Hatton Hornets Upset Belgreen 38 36 For 5th Win
Hatton Hornets overcome Belgreen 38 36 to earn their fifth victory with veteran Jodie Burney limited by a back muscle pull scoring four points. Belgreen led 13 4 after the first quarter and 21 14 at halftime before Hatton rallied in the final period.
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Jodie Burney
Hatton Hornets
Burney
Hornets
Hatton
Mark Hatton
Detroit Sees Bears Fall 42 to 10 in Chicago clash
NFL score roundup lists Detroit topping Chicago 42 10, New York 28 over Washington 14, Green Bay 24 over Chicago Cardinals 21, Cleveland 17 over Philadelphia 14, San Francisco 20 at Baltimore 17, Pittsburgh 30 over Los Angeles 13.
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Cubs Expected To Pick Catcher At Major League Meet
In Jacksonville the Cubs are seen choosing a catcher first in the draft amid slim pickings and heavy trade talk. Del Crandall of Milwaukee is a top target, with Atlanta seeking Pitcher Bob Rush and Second Baseman Gene Baker in exchange. Other clubs eye deals as the meetings in Chicago approach and rumors swirl about Kell, Garver, Thomson, O Connell, Schoendienst and more in ongoing negotiations.
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del Crandal
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Bob Rush
New York Yankees
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Jack Phillips
Jack Tighe
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Hank Greenberg
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Fred Dixie
Frank Lane
John Holland
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Wally Post
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Georgia Tech to face Pittsburgh in Gator Bowl surprise
Georgia Tech, ranked No. 4, will meet Pittsburgh in the Gator Bowl on December 29 after a 35-0 win over Georgia. Tech, under Bobby Dodd, seeks its sixth straight bowl appearance and its eighth bowl win, while Pitt prepares to challenge in a strong East competition.
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Tech
Tennessee
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Midwest
Panthers
Miami
Bobby Dodd
Yellow Jackets
Dodd
Girls Basketball League Resumes Play At Gordon Bibb
The Girls Basketball League resumes with two games at Gordon Bibb School. Bowline faces Chemstrand at 7 15 to decide third place while White Sox plays undefeated Longs Beauty Shop at 8 15.
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Bowline
Chemstrand
White Sox
Long's Beauty Shop
Cage Schedule For Weeknight Football Matchups
Tuesday night games feature St Bernard at Holly Pond East Limestone at Clements Monrovia at West Limestone Priceville at Austinville Falkville at Cutace Eva at Fairview Ryan at Trinity Danville at West Point Hartselle at Athens Town Creek at Speake Moulton at Mount Hope Wednesday night Elkmont at Tanner Thursday night Eva at Holly Pond Cullman at Decatur Friday night Fairview at Holly Pond Elkmont at East Limestone Hazel Green at Ardmore West Limestone at D A R Tanner at Speake Priceville at Ryan Austinville at Union Hill Cotaco at Trinity Eva at Danville Falkville at Hartselle Decatur at Huntsville West Point at Hatton Mount Hope at Town Creek Moulton at Cullman Saturday night Hatton at Moulton
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Wallace Meets Anthony Friday in Madison Square Garden Fight
Gordon Wallace a determined Toronto battler faces Tony Anthony a Harlem standout in a 10 round main event at Madison Square Garden Friday night. The winner moves toward a light heavyweight title shot with Anthony riding a five fight winning streak and a 170 pound frame after Olympic team service in 1952 as a welter.
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Associated Press
Gordon Wallace
Toronto
Tony Anthony
Harlem
New York
Madison Square Garden
Anthony
U.S
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