Tide Faces Tough Tests Across Road Schedule This Week
Alabama's sixth ranked Crimson Tide along with six other undefeated teams eye key tests this week. Alabama meets North Carolina and St Johns on the road, including a Madison Square Garden game with St Johns in New York.
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Doaker Says Goodbye To Pro Football
DETROIT Doak Walker retired after his final Lions game scoring 11 points to seal the NFL scoring title for the second time and rise to third on the career list His halftime tribute drew the loud cheers of fans as Walker thanked officials coaches teammates and the bleacher crowd Walker ended with 96 points that season and 128 in 1950 the Lions retired his No 37 jersey honouring a six year career that saw Heisman and Maxwell awards and a lean 165 pound frame transforming into a Lions legend
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Put Up or Shut Up Week Sets Pressure on Leading Teams
Top college teams face pivotal tests this week as No. 1 San Francisco meets Marquette in the DePaul Tournament in Chicago. Kentucky and Illinois stumble, N C State and Utah post big wins, while Iowa, Dayton and Brigham Young win to stay in the title picture.
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Area Games Tuesday schedule highlights local matchups
The Tuesday slate features Speake at Moulton Cotaco at Danville Butler at Decatur Ryan at Priceville Fairview at Eva Hatton at Waterloo Falkville at Austinville St Bernard at Holly Pond Hartselle at Cullman with district rivals aiming for wins.
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Decatur Seniors to Host Butler Rebels in Local Gym
The Decatur seniors face the Butler Rebels Tuesday in the third home game of the season at the local gym. A and B contests are planned. The Raiders won 45 44 over Huntsville last Friday, their first win in four starts, after losses to Falkville Hartselle and Cullman. The Rebels are considered stronger than Huntsville.
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Eagles Fall To Hartselle 58-49
HARTSELLE led by coach Herman Myers defeated Athens 58-49 as Mayfield, out due to age eligibility, sat out. Athens struggled to score, especially in the first half, with Hartselle opening a seven point lead at intermission and widening to 43-34 by three quarters. Hartselle also won the B senior game 50-42.
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Eagles coach Jim Trimble may be ousted after season
Philadelphia officers prepare an official move to oust head coach Jim Trimble and buy out the last year of his contract. Trimble and general manager Vince McNally fly in from Chicago where the Eagles closed a 4 7 1 season. Possible successors discussed include Jim Tatum Blanton Collier Buck Shaw and others.
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TCU Coach Sees Highscoring Cotton Bowl Showdown
TCU coach Abe Martin expects a fast paced Cotton Bowl against Mississippi with many touchdowns. He notes Eagle Day and Earl Blair as speed threats and emphasizes Mississippi’s balanced offense while praising his own defense.
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Pro Coaches Offered Bribes Foiled by NBA Probe
National Basketball Association president Maurice Podoloff said three coaches were offered bribes to influence game outcomes. Syracuse coach Maurice Cervi and Rochester coach-player Bobby Wanzer reported calls from unidentified men, with Fort Wayne's Charley Eckman also targeted. Calls came from Minneapolis and Chicago, and St Louis. probes continue as teams posted wins amid the scandal.
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Gals Play Thursday in Trinity Gym Charity Game
The White Sox women's basketball team faces Bill's Drive-In of Huntsville in a 8 p.m. Thursday game at Trinity gym. Proceeds benefit the Trinity PTA.
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Little Desire For Change in Grid Rules
The Associated Press survey shows football rules have seen few changes since abolishing the platoon system. Of 149 experts, about 3 to 1 see no need for major changes for 1955, with 95 saying no marked agitation and 20 suggesting changes, mainly minor or debated ideas like sideline coaching, longer penalties, or altered substitution rules.
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Saddler Elorde Set for Non Title Bout in San Francisco
Featherweight champ Sandy Saddler faces veteran Davey Gallardo in a non title 10 rounder at San Francisco tonight amid talk of a future title shot with Manila star Flash Elorde. Elorde previously outpointed Saddler in a controversial July non title scrap in Manila. Lulu Perez vs Paolo Rosi tops New York television card at St Nicholas Arena with Perez at 33 7 1 and Rosi at 19 3 0.
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Browns and Rams to meet in NFL title clash
Browns clinch Eastern crown as Graham retains passing lead and 1941 era clash with the Rams resurfaces after Los Angeles clinches Western Conference with 31-17 over Green Bay. Waller stars for L.A. with 55 yard TD and two rushing scores.
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Tigers Report Fit Light Work Planned
Auburn's Tigers began workouts for their Gator Bowl appearance with Vanderbilt showing good condition. Coach Ralph Jordan planned running drills and dummy scrimmage with light work, noting no regular season scouting between Auburn and Vanderbilt.
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