Duke tops Kentucky in 85-84 thriller
Duke overturned Kentucky 85-84 in Durham as Bucky Allen's late basket sealed the win. Johnny Cox and Vernon Hatton led Kentucky with 22 points each but missed a late free throw that could have tied. Wake Forest edged Florida 55-53 in Charlotte while Auburn beat St Joseph's 66-64.
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Thoroughbred Racing Sets Attendance and Revenue Milestones
Thoroughbred racing in 1956 broke attendance and wagering records across 24 states. Revenue climbed to a record high over 165 million dollars, with pari mutuel turnover reaching about 2.28 billion dollars. California and New York led attendance, each hosting millions at major tracks and fairs.
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Giants Focus on Harlon Hill Ahead of Playoff Clash
New York Giants plan to double cover end Harlon Hill and prepare a strategic defense against the Chicago Bears for the NFL championship playoff on December 9. Coach Jim Lee Howell cited Hill’s versatility and Bears’ strong running game as key challenges after Hill’s two late scores helped Chicago tie in their regular season meeting.
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Bears star Casares wins ground gaining title in NFL season
Rick Casares of the Chicago Bears led NFL ground gains with 1,126 yards in 12 games and seven 100 yard efforts. Eddie Brown topped passing with 1,667 yards and 11 touchdowns, edging rivals in a season-long stat race. Brown and Casares head a list of departmental winners across receiving, scoring, punting, and returns.
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Racing Tax Revenue Surges Across States in 1956
The report notes over nine states with attendance above one million and totals rising from 29 million in 1955 to 30.17 million in 1956. Wagering climbed to 2.097 million dollars in 1955 and 165.48 million in state revenue for 1956, with New York and California near equal estimates. Several states increased their tax takeout share last season.
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1956 Sooners Top 55 Outfit with Record Offense
Oklahoma’s 1956 football team set NCAA major college marks in total offense 481.7 yards per game and rushing 391.0 yards, with 466 points in 10 games, surpassing 1955 totals and leading passers from Washington State and Stanford. Wilt Chamberlain scored 23 in a Kansas victory as Kansas extended its win streak to five. Missouri beat Oregon State 71-41 as Lionel Smith logged 21 points.
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Moulton Downs Town Creek 73-43 in high school clash
Moulton Bees won their fifth straight by beating Town Creek 73-43. Giant Leon Posey led the Red Devils with 22 rebounds and 16 points in the game as Moulton improved to 5-1.
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Hartselle Tigers Win Second Straight Victory
Hartselle Tigers rallied from a slow start to defeat Athens Eagles 51 to 5. Athens won the B game 37 to 35. Jimmy Higdon scored 30 points for Hartselle in the second straight game.
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Ryan Seniors Top Danville 58-51 in Narrow Win
Ryan seniors earned their sixth win of the season by defeating Danville 58-51 on the road last night. The Ryan Juniors also won their game 42-27, extending the program’s strong showing.
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Falkville Beats Eva Seniors on Eva Court in 51 to 37 Upset
Falkville defeated Eva Seniors 51 to 37 on Eva's court. The game marked the first Falkville Senior victory at Eva in 23 years and the Blue Devil Juniors added a 30 to 26 win.
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Mount Hope Defeats Hatton 55 19 in Mistakeless Victory
Mount Hope Yellowjackets controlled the game with stingy defense holding Hatton Hornets to four field goals. Hatton star Jodie Burney missed due to injury, while Mount Hope led throughout for a 55 to 19 victory.
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Austinville Roars Past Trinity 75 35 in Ardmore
Austinville defeated Trinity 75 to 35 last night with the Hornets winning the junior game 51 to 46. The Austinville game date was moved from Friday to January 5 and will be played at Ardmore.
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High School Scores From Alabama Showdowns and Overtime Thriller
Tallassee defeated Holtville 63 to 38 while Murphy edged Perry County 66 to 64 in overtime. Other results include Grand Bay 42 Elba 28 and Union 82 Reeltown 33 as teams across the region posted decisive wins.
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Union Hill Tops Priceville in Senior game 54 to 44
Union Hill defeated Priceville 54 44 in the seniors game. The Priceville Juniors won 43 26 in the earlier matchup.
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College Scores and Tournaments Roundup
Semifinals Wake Forest wins 55 to 53 over Florida while Auburn bests St Josephs Pa 66 64 and Mullenberg defeats Colgate 88 81 in Consolation Clemson beats Davidson 75 67. Quantico Marines 80 St Michels VI 66 Hampden Sydney 61 Tampa 57 Mt St Marys 93 Moravian 75 Belmont Abbey 62 Wasbash 51. Kiwanis Invitational Hammond Louisiana Southeastern Louisiana 66 Southeastern Oklahoma 60 for championship Troy State 71 Sul Ross 67 for third. Duke over Kentucky 85 84 West Virginia 105 Richmond 74 Georgia Tech 80 58 Navy 70 over Haverford 56 Catholic University defeats wn 91 66 McNeese 55 Miss College 40 Southwestern Memphis 93 Mercer 82 Baltimore Loyola 74 Ohio Wesleyan 65 Keype Carolina 92 Bartow AFB 4. Midwest Louisville 77 DePast 71 Wichita 61 Dayton 78 Los Angeles State Jose State 55 Washington St Louis Detroit 81 Toledo 68.
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Texas Turns To Darrell Royal
The University of Texas moved to hire Darrell Royal as head coach for five years to rebuild a sagging program. He brings notable experience and aims to turn the team around while Oklahoma remains the longtime thorn in Texas fortunes.
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