Early upsets shake top college hoops leaders
In a turbulent opening weekend, Utah and Purdue lost twice while Kentucky NYU Wake Forest and Villanova dropped their openers. Ohio State and Bradley remained undefeated with bold schedules ahead as Kansas State LSU and Cincinnati faced tough tests in Los Angeles Madison Square Garden and on the road.
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Jack Clary
Associated Press
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Three Way Tie Develops After Wild NFL Sunday
NFL week ends with a three way tie for first in the Western Division as Detroit beats Baltimore to force a split atop 64 records. Green Bay crushes Chicago 41-13, San Francisco tops Los Angeles 23-7, while Philadelphia locks Eastern crown with a 9-1 record after routing St. Louis 20-4.
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West Blocton backs Alabama team to Bluebonnet Bowl trip
West Blocton Alabama funds and coordinates a community drive to send 18 players and supporters to the Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston. The town raises funds, arranges bus transport, meals, and a police escort, highlighting local business and civic support for the Tuscaloosa team.
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Indications Bear Bryant to Star in Bluebonnet Bowl
Houston AP reports Paul Bear Bryant returns to Houston on December 17 to lead his Alabama Crimson Tide against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. The piece notes Bryant is a controversial figure and recalls his A&M tenure and the public attention surrounding his coaching career.
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Bear) Bryant
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Sanderson Nets Seventh Hole-In-One On New Course
Sanderson, a resident of Trinity Mooresville Road, scored on the par three 16th at Decatur Country Club during a weekend match. The 130 yard hole saw a seven iron lofted in the air to strike the flag and drop into the cup, the second ace on hole 16. Teammates in the round included J B King Charles Ruark Cole Downing John Cole and Gene Berrigan.
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Fullmer Sets Sights On Arch
Gene Fullmer, the middleweight champ, pursues Archie Moore’s light heavyweight title after edging Sugar Ray Robinson in a draw. Robinson, heartbroken, weighs retirement. Moore, Fullmer, and manager Marv Jenson discussed a possible Moore bout at a party, with matchmaker George Parnasus traveling to San Diego to finalize terms.
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Milstead Benchings Prompt Coach Bryant Tirade
Milstead is benched as Bryant fumes at careless passing and warns players against repeat mistakes. He vows to force teammates to expect easy touchdowns, emphasizing discipline and higher accuracy in future games.
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SEC Teams Start Second Week Of Surprising Season
Eight SEC clubs begin week two as Kentucky suffers a rare home loss to Florida State while Tulane’s Jim Kerwin explodes for 60 points. Tennessee leads nonleague wins with a three game streak as Vanderbilt, Mississippi State and others post solid starts. Week schedule features several cross matchups and key SEC tests.
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Ross M. Hagen
Associated Press
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College Scores From Sunday and Saturday AP Roundup
The Associated Press reports college results across divisions. Xavier (Ohio) defeated Bellarmine 106 69 while St Marys Minnesota beat St Norbert Wisconsin 70 56. East matchups include Canisius 70 Bowling Green 52 and Penn State 63 Purdue 59. Other notable scores: Penn 84 VMI 9 and Buffalo 63 Villanova 62.
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Coolers Set For City Loop Cage Opener
Opening schedule for the City Basketball League, featuring seven teams of local former high school and college players, will be announced later. Worthington defeated Russellville 83 to 68, with Payne 24, Chenault 25, Gardner 12, Mooneyham 9, Crow 9, Johnson 2, Nelson 2. Coolers have 12 wins in 13 starts.
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Gibbs Named Banner's Top SEC Player
Mississippi All-America quarterback Jake Gibbs was named the SEC football player of the year in the Nashville Banner poll of coaches. Gibbs guided the Rebels to a 9 0 1 record, the conference title and a Sugar Bowl berth, earning 6 first place votes and 78 points. Ed Dyas of Auburn was second with 49 points.
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Trinity PE Girls Face Cotaco In Doubleheader
Two girls basketball games slated for Trinity tonight feature Trinity PE girls against Cotaco PE at 7 PM and Decatur White Sox versus Cotaco Independents at 8 PM.
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