Regents Meet To Rule On Griffin Segregation Demand
ATLANTA The Board of Regents meets to decide Gov Griffin’s bid to bar athletic teams from opponents who allow Black players in a stormy debate. The issue spurs Tech protests and challenges Sugar Bowl plans as Pitt and others react with mixed support and concern.
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Board of Regents
Marvin Griffin
University System of Georgia
Robert C. Arnold
Georgia Tech
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
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Griffin
Tech
University of Georgia
Arnold
Pve
Herman E. Talmadge
State Capitol
Mercer University
Macon
University of Oregon
Eugene
Ore
Baton Rouge
Southern Gentlemen’s Organization
Robert Kennon
George Harris
Bobby Grier
Business Administration
Priceville to Host Austinville In Junior Senior Night
Priceville meets Austinville Tuesday in a double bill as two local teams with contrasting records, Priceville at 2–2 and Austinville undefeated. Admission is 25 and 50 cents. Other games include Moulton at Cullman and Union Hill at Danville.
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Moulton
Cullman
Union Hill
Danville
Trinity
Eva
Mt. Hope
Hatton
Cotaco
Hartselle
Holly Pond
Fairview
Athens College Edges Marion in 75 74 Thriller
Athens College won its third game of the infant season, edging Marion Institute 75 to 74. Powers led Athens with 24 points while Jenkins added 22 rebounds and points. Marion’s Brown scored 35 in a strong losing effort.
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Athens College
Marion Institute
Marion
Ala
Saints
St. Bernard
Powers
Jenkins
Brown
T Powers
Athe Misner
Childress
Holladay
Ae Brown
EE Ieee
Olson Predicts Beatdown as Robinson Plans Early Blitz
Middleweight champion Bobo Olson reads Sugar Ray Robinson’s momentum and vows to press the attack in their Chicago title bout. Olson recalls past wars, says Robinson’s early KO attempts suit him, and downplays a June knockout by Archie Moore as a nonfactor.
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Bobo Olson
Sugar Ray Robinson
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Robinson
Olson
Ray
Archie Moore
Boxing Fans World Week Key Fights In Chicago And Cleveland
Boxing fans look to a busy week headlined by Carl Olson defending the middleweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson in Chicago at the Chicago Stadium. A heavyweight elimination between Nino Valdes and Bob Baker takes place in Cleveland with a likely title shot vs Rocky Marciano in June.
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Bobo) Olson
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Bob Baker
Cleveland
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San Francisco
Sugar Ray
Nbc-Tv
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Bobo
Robinson
Ralph
Tiger) Jones
Baker
Valdes
Cleveland Arena
Abc-Tv
Rocky Marciano
Big Bob
England
Don Cockell
SEC Most Valuable Players Due Fete
Vanderbilt halfback Charley Horton and Mississippi State guard Scott Suber are named the SEC’s most valuable players by the Birmingham Morning Quarterback Club. They will receive awards at a Dec 13 dinner, with other honors announced for Jefferson County football and past winners noted.
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Vanderbilt
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Scott Suber
Birmingham Mon
Roy Swift
Fairfielder
Jefferson
Billy Wilson
Ensley
Auburn
Joe Childress
Louisiana State
Sid Fourner
Bessemer
Tommy Lorino
Phillips
Jerry Wilson
Lorino
Wilson
Negro mail carrier wins Pasadena city golf title
Al McDaniels, 42, Birmingham native now in Los Angeles, topples field to win Pasadena open golf. Race barriers noted as he becomes one of few Black players to win a tournament open to Whites and Negroes.
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Calif
Alabama
Pasadena City
al McDaniels
Birmingham
Los Angeles
Paul Brown’s Christmas Was In September
Paul Brown’s Cleveland Browns clinched their sixth straight Eastern Conference title as Otto Graham returned to the NFL. Cleveland beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7 to reach 8-2-8, while the New York Giants upset the Washington Redskins 27-20 to stand 7-4.
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Redskins
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Rams
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Colts
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Detroit Lions
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Green Bay
Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles
Chicago Cards
Packers
San Francisco 49Ers
AAU Sets Wide Probe Into Amateur Payoffs
The Amateur Athletic Union moves to clean house after reports of overpaying amateur athletes. A study ordered at its 68th convention will set penalties for promoters and officials and review nationwide infractions led by Wes Santee’s case. Fran Welch urged action, prompting stricter enforcement and possible suspensions.
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National Amateur Athletic Union
AAU
Carl Hansen
Los Angeles
U. S
Wes Santee
Missouri Valley Assn
Santee
Missouri Valley
Fran Welch
Welch
SEC Basketball Hits Full Stride In Coming Week
Eighteen SEC games unfold this week with key interconference tests. Vanderbilt visits Ohio State while Tennessee plays Cincinnati. Alabama hosts the Birmingham Classic featuring TCU Valparaiso and Houston. Georgia and Georgia Tech open against North Carolina and Duke respectively. Kentucky Baylor?
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Girls Battle for League Lead as White Sox Face Bowline
The White Sox lead the league with four wins and no losses facing Bowline, unbeaten at three and zero. The Wednesday night doubleheader at Gordon Bibb gym opens with Chemstrand versus Long's Beauty Shop at 7 p.m.
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Chemstand
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Cards Lead Off In Deal World
Chicago reports Gen real uncertainty as teams weigh waiver price over 10 000. Lane says talks with all NL clubs failed and a solo deal hinges on meetings with Roy Hamey Mayo Smith. Cards reportedly offer Red Schoendienst for Del Ennis Lopata as Phils eye big names. Kinder, 41, joins from American League after 43 games in 1955.
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del Ennis
Stan Lopata
Lane
Holly Pond Edges West Point In Narrow Late Defeat
Holly Pond pushed West Point to the limit but fell 69 37 in Friday action. Stewart led Holly Pond with 19 points while Blackwood topped West Point with 8. Earlier Holly Pond junior team beat West Point 29 20.
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Raley
Wren
Jacksonville State rallies to upset Rhode Island in Refrigerator Bowl
Jacksonville State 12 Rhode Island 10 in Evansville charity game as fullbacks Chester Skates and Billy Hicks powered the victory with two touchdowns. Hicks ran 165 yards on 30 carries and was named outstanding player amid a hard fought ground battle.
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Gamecocks
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Rams
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Eddie DiSimone
Bob Sammartino
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Hicks
Skate
Ala
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Rhode
Little League Feud Heads to Federal Court Over Rival Group
The dispute between Little League Baseball Inc and founder Carl Stoltz moved to federal court as the league seeks an injunction to stop Stoltz from starting a competing group called Original Little League. Stoltz had been ousted after filing a 300000 breach of contract suit.
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Little League Baseball, Inc
Frederick V. Follmer
Carl Stolz
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Little League. Baseball, Inc
Wake Forest Seeks Answers After Coaching Shakeup
Wake Forest announced the resignations of head football coach Tom Rogers and athletic director Pat Preston. President Harold Tribble read Preston’s letter requesting relief from duties as questions arose about de emphasis on football and a new coach and athletic director.
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N. C
Tom Rogers
Paddison
Pat” Preston
North Carolina
George Barclay
Jim Tatum
Maryland
Harold Tribble
Athletic Council
Preston
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