Olson and Robinson Ready for Friday Title Bout in Chicago
Middleweight champion Bobo Olson and challenger Sugar Ray Robinson staged quiet time as their 15 round title fight nears at Chicago Stadium. Olson seeks a fourth defense with 35 percent of the gate and a $75 000 TV package, while Robinson claims 25 percent. Olson is a 3 1 favorite.
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Whitmire profiles DHS 1956 grid captains at Decatur banquet
Don Whitmire addressed about 200 at the Decatur High School football banquet and announced that Bob Solomon and Guin Holland will be 1956 co captains with Gene Crane and Ralph Hurst retiring as captains. The event honored 26 lettermen from the 1955 team as Ogle’s squad prepared for four tough opponents.
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HOPALONG CASSADY TO RECEIVE HEISMAN TROPHY
Howard Cassady of Ohio State, two time All America, will receive the Heisman Trophy as outstanding football player of the year. The Downtown Athletic Club awards it at tonight's dinner in New York attended by prominent figures in the sport.
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Moulton Heights Juniors vs Hartselle Juniors Tonight
The A and B basketball games between Moulton Heights Juniors and Hartselle Juniors are set for this evening at Moulton Heights. The B game starts at 6 30 p.m. Both teams are undefeated.
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SEC Weighs Grants-In-Aid Pact At Annual Meeting
Nashville Tenn Two proposals seek to ease football coach pressures at the SEC meeting Officials eyeing a stand against the Dartmouth amendment and a cross conference pledge to honor athletic grants in aid. Reports say Houston Miami Southern Florida State considered as conference members unlikely expansion.
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East Limestone Edges Ardmore In Tight City Rivalry
In a close East Limestone boys basketball showdown East Limestone edged Ardmore 55-53. The junior game saw East Limestone win 45-33 marking their seventh straight victory while Ardmore led 25-18 at the first break and trailed 32-28 at halftime.
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Blue Gray All Americans Highlight Blue Gray Game Rosters
Twenty players earn All-America mentions for the North South clash with Kentucky star Howard Schnellenberger leading the AP first team. The Yankee squad features Harold Burnine, Jim Haluska, and Gary Glick among others as players arrive for practice and two daily workouts.
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Syracuse
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Doby to Sign White Sox Pact in Chicago
Larry Doby arrives to sign his 1956 contract as Chicago acquires him from Cleveland for Jim Busby and Chico Carrasquel. Chicago also adds scout Richard Paul Red Smith, a Notre Dame alum and veteran baseball and football man.
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Bears Fall to St Bernard 72-55 in Soaring Gym Night
In Cullman, St Bernard College beat Athens College 72 to 55 after a 17-9 early lead. The Saints built a 36-27 half, led 54-40 after three, and finished with a 17 point margin. Jenkins scored 14 for Athens, Tomlinson led St Bernard with 17.
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Houston Favored in Birmingham Classic Clash
Houston and Valparaiso open the Birmingham Classic with 7 30 p m Friday. Alabama faces Texas Christian in the nightcap as the field aims for the Friday final and a Saturday consolation before the title game. Alabama defends its crown with Jerry Harper, while TCU brings Dick O Neal and a premier scorer. Boldebuck leads Houston with a 24 2 point average last season.
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Hanceville Topples Blountsville in 66 40 Win
Hanceville defeated Blountsville 66 to 40 in a basketball game here last night. Hanceville led every quarter and did not allow a challenge. Hammock scored 19 and Bannister 16 to lead the winners.
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Austinville Eva basketball games moved to tonight
The junior and senior basketball games between Austinville and Eva, originally set for tomorrow night, will now be played tonight at seven o clock in Austinville.
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Auburn Signs 10, Title 23 HS Stars
Alabama prep stars sign with colleges amid heavy talent move. Auburn adds Mc Cormick, Presteridge, Jordan, Flynn, Rawson, and others to reach ten signees. Alabama signs Mobley and O'Steen among a broad list, with Vanders and Georgia targets also in play.
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Baker Valdez In Dreary Waltz
Boxing round in Cleveland Arena saw Bob Baker and Nino Valdes draw attention but fail to derail Archie Moore as heavyweight champion. Rocky Marciano’s previous KO of Moore in September sharpens the title picture amid holiday crowds.
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Japan's land self defense force reaches 110000 by 1955
As of early 1955 Japan has built a land self defense force numbering about 110000 troops. The size reflects postwar rearmament and security needs in the region amid ongoing Cold War tensions.
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