Giants hope to run against Packers in title game
Giants aim for a balanced attack to support Y A Tittle in the NFL title game against Green Bay. Coach Allie Sherman notes Rams and Lions success with ground gains against the Packers, while Giants back Phil King steps up beside Alex Webster.
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Associated Press
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West Point
Vince Lombardi
Alex Webster
Joel Wells
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Kyle Rote
Phil King
Wilt Wins But His Team Loses
Wilt Chamberlain led the Warriors with 43 points and about a dozen blocks and 32 rebounds in a 116-113 loss to the Boston Celtics. The Celtics, led by Bill Russell who scored eight, won the NBA matchup. Detroit defeated Chicago 123-116 and St. Louis beat Los Angeles 106-104.
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Aussies Crush Palafox Osuna To Clinch Davis Cup
In Brisbane Australia Rod Laver and Roy Emerson defeated Rafael Osuna and Antonio Palafox 7 5 6 2 6 4 to give Australia its 11th Davis Cup win in 13 years and level the cup at 18 victories each with the United States.
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Associated Press
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Roy Emerson
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Oklahoma Offense Raises Stakes for Orange Bowl
Oklahoma quarterback Monte Deere, sidelined by flu and sore throat, may miss the Jan 1 kickoff against Alabama. If Deere sits, freshmen Bobby Page Norm Smith and Charlie Mayhew would share the quarterback duties as Oklahoma tests new plays in practice. President Kennedy was set to watch the bowl.
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Charlie Mayhew
John F. Kennedy
Good Reason For Wilkinson Frown
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson frowns over Monte Deere illness delaying the Sooners quarterback for the Jan 1 Orange Bowl vs Alabama in Miami. Deere seeks readiness as Oklahoma and Bryant’s Tide prep amid other bowl pairings and travels across eight major games.
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Oklahoma
Alabama
Paul Bryant
Monte Deere
Sooner
Bud Wilkinson
Ben Olan
Sooners To Face Superb Defense
Alabama's interior linemen anchor a top defensive unit led by Lee Roy Jordan. Butch Henry Charlie Pell Jimmy Wilson and Jimmy Sharpe provide the strong front as Alabama aims for the Orange Bowl. Henry's knee and overall health are noted as Alabama prepares for Oklahoma with key linemen primed.
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Prep Scores from Shades Valley Invitational First Round
Hewitt 48 Parrish of Selma 47. Gadsden 57 Mortimer Jordan 55. John Carroll 55 Walker Co 47. Shades Valley 40 Alexander City 38. Tournament action tight with late leads and close finishes across the opening round.
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Selma
Gadsden
Mortimer Jordan
John Carroll
Walker Co
Shades Valley
Alexander City
Bessemer Classic Scores Roundup From Clanton and Columbus
In Clanton Bessemer defeated Fairfield 75 to 62 and Bessemer bettered Thorsby 57 to 48. In Columbus Georgia, Baker of Columbus beat Eufaula 53 to 37 and Central of Phenix City topped R E Lee of Thomaston 56 to 40.
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Cousy Named To Stars For 13th Straight Time
Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics earns his 13th NBA All Star selection in as many years as East and West rosters are announced for the January 16 game in Los Angeles. Coaches, Auerbach and Schaus, lead their conference squads as the East holds a 7 5 edge.
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St. Louis
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Detroit
Wilt Chamberlain
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Don Ohl
Southern Cal Upset Victim in Holiday Tournament Action
Southern Cal, ranked seventh, fell 72-64 to Colorado State in the Los Angeles Classic first round. Stanford lost 62-61 to Northwestern on a late tip in. Bowling Green were upset 58-47 by St Joseph's in Philadelphia. Eight major tournaments opened with several semifinals set for Friday across NY, LA, and Kansas City events.
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Blues and Grays Focus on Defense Ahead of Blue Gray Game
Montgomery AP reports coaches emphasize defensive work despite forecasts of an aerial showdown. Gray coach Tom Nugent and Blue coach Robert Devaney say practice stressed pass defense and timing, with rain and wet fields keeping teams indoors as they prepare for a wide open attack.
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Holiday Festival and College Games Scoreboard
Holiday Festival in New York saw West Virginia 65 over Boston College 64 in overtime. St Bonaventure defeated Holy Cross, and Penn State beat Pennsylvania. Villanova toppled Manhattan, Brigham Young beat LaSalle, St Joseph’s beat Bowling Green, and Kansas City’s Big Eight hosted multiple results across the day.
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