Raiders Meet Coffee Tonight in Florence
The Decatur Red Raiders travel to face Coffee High Yellow Jackets tonight with B games at 7:00 and A game at 8:00 at Florence State Teachers College gym. Coffee won both previous meetings since Christmas. The Bees beat Decatur 56 38 in the latest game. starter lineup for the A team includes Ridgeway Mullican Moody Freeman Powell with Levin out ill.
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Coffee High Yellow Jackets
Florence State Teachers College
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Decatur
Bill Isbell
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Wayne Ridgeway
John Mullican
Allan Moody
Bob Freeman
Hoyt Powell
Bill Levin
Isbell
Varsity
Joe Burns
Howard Busbey
Paul
Cotton Bowl Expected To Deliver Low Scoring Contest
Dallas reports that Texas and Tennessee are poised for a cautious Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Forecasters anticipate a grind it out game with minimal scoring, echoing the 1947 Arkansas LSU scoreless draw as a possible ceiling.
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University of Texas
University of Tennessee
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Decatur Hawks Face Raiders with Expected A Lineup
Coach Hayden Riley plans Hollis and Cummings as forwards Esslinger at center and Lewis and Thomas as guards in tonight's clash with the Raiders. After the game Decatur travels to Eva Wednesday night then returns Friday to face Austinville.
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Sanity Sinners May Be Put Out At NCAA Meet
Six alleged sanity code sinners face possible suspension as the NCAA prepares to meet in Dallas January 8 to 11. Will include discussion of the code and television issues, with potential revisions that could end suspensions if approved.
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Sanity Code
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Dallas
NCAA
Hugh C. Willett
Willett
University of Southern California
New York
Claassen Picks For Last Time In Bowl Preview
New York writer Harold Claassen notes two season football idea and previews upcoming bowls. East-West Shrine game in San Francisco favors Everett Grandelius of Michigan State, aiming for a fourth straight East win and hospital charity gate receipts. Blue-Gray at Montgomery features Dan Foldberg and Chuck Shira from an unbeaten team.
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New York
San Francisco
Everett Grandelius
Michigan State
Montgomery
Ala
Dan Foldberg
Chuck Shira
Aggies and Arkansas Set for All-College Finals in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City reports Aggies with 11-0 season mark and two wins over Arkansas reach the final against No. 3 Arkansas, which aims for its first all-college title. Aggies beat Texas 47-38. Arkansas outscored Alabama 46-34 as Alabama shot poorly.
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Bradley and Cats Favored In Sugar Bowl
New Orleans December 29 The Sugar Bowl opens with Kentucky 6 0 facing St Louis 8 1 at 745 PM CST and Bradley 10 0 meeting Syracuse 6 2 at 930 PM CST Bradley and Kentucky expected to win their openers and meet in the finals a rematch of last year Kentucky edged Bradley 71 66 The finals may attract a 7000 sellout crowd at Municipal Auditorium and could rival later national tournaments.
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Southern, Northern teams clash in Sugar Bowl era picks
The Dixie Eleven panels the Rose Bowl and major bowls with picks like Oklahoma over Kentucky and Texas over Tennessee. Selections forecast matchups from Sugar to Tangerine Bowls, naming players and teams anticipated to shine despite injuries and travel.
Grays Favored For Victory In Blue-Gray Tilt
Grays hold a six point edge in the Blue Gray classic as rain threat could tilt the outcome. Weather and field conditions favor the Yankees led by Dan Feldberg and Eddie Salem sidelined by a knee injury, with Bill Nixon stepping in. The Yankee roster also features Dick Flowers Vince O Bara Pete Dokas Tom Watson James Landry and others. Southern stars include Chuck Shira Don Joyce Tom Banks and Buddy Brown.
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Ala
Rebels
Dan Feldberg
Army
Yankees
Reds
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Alabama
Bill Nixon
Balter
University of Georgia
Ed Jasonek
Furman
Joe Stump
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Vince O'Bara
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Tom Watson
Ohio State
James Landry
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Chuck Shira
Don Joyce
Tulane
Tom Banks
Auburn
Buddy Brown
Arkansas
Foldberg
Shira
Texas
Monsanto Edges Out Wolverine In Narrow 64 63 Loss
Hallie Hudson and Rope Ray both scored 18 for Monsanto with Billy Joe Adcock adding 10 as Wolverine fought to overcome a halftime deficit. P. Ransom led Wolverine with 20 points and E. Speegle had 17 as the Wolverines end the night with a 52 win season tally.
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Congress to Open Watchdog on Civil Defense Powers
Senator Humphrey vows to push a new congress to form a watchdog committee to closely monitor civil defense administration. He says this safeguards against abuse of the broad powers given in a compromise bill approved by Senate and House conferees.
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First Cast Iron Made in England Around 1350
The record notes that experts believe the first cast iron was produced in England circa 1350, though cast iron had already been made elsewhere prior to this date.
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Penn State Basketball Coach Elmer Gross in Second Year
Elmer Gross is in his second year of coaching Penn State basketball, guiding the team through a formative phase.
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Penn State
Unbeaten College Teams Dominate Night of Tough Wins
Seven major college basketball squads extended undefeated run with victories including Duquesne, Long Island University, Cornell, Cincinnati, Oklahoma A&M, Navy, and Wyoming. Other top teams like North Carolina State, DePaul, UCLA, and Siena also posted wins as contenders press toward the Sugar Bowl tournament week.
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Rose Bowl Luncheon Rolls Out Rival Coaches
Rose Bowl hosts its annual pre game luncheon in Pasadena with California coach Lynn Waldorf and Michigan mentor Bennie Oosterbaan as featured speakers. Michigan's star tailback Chuck Ortmann overcame a stiff shoulder and neck muscle after a scare the day before.
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Ortmann
College basketball scores from regional tournaments
The report lists multiple games with final scores from the Dixie Classic Dallas Tournament and Skyline and other tours. Notable results include Oklahoma A&M 47 over Texas 38, Arkansas 46 over Alabama 34, Vanderbilt 54 over Baylor 53, Tulsa 56 over Oklahoma City 43, Navy 60 over North Carolina 49, Wake Forest 57 over Rhode Island State 53, North Carolina State 89 over Tulane 75, Colgate 84 over Duke 69, SMU 47 over North Texas 39, Texas Tech 51 over Texas Christian 45, Utah State 67 over Montana 59, Wyoming 62 over Colorado A M 50, and East La Salle 60 over Idaho 49.
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Weather Hurts Practices For Cats Sooners
In New Orleans on December 29, rain and cold winds disrupt Sugar Bowl prep for Kentucky and Oklahoma. The Weather Bureau offered no clear forecast as both teams struggle to train ahead of the New Year’s Day clash.
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East Favored In East West Star Game Saturday
The Shrine East West classic slated as a high profile charity game with over 100,000 expected for the Shrine. the East leads by six points with stars like Everett Grandelius John Kerstes Bill Powers while the West counters with Kyle Rote and other top backs in a anticipated tossup matchup.
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Shrine
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Everett Grandelius
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John Kerestes
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Bill Powers
Europe’s Coffee Culture Expands in 17th Century
The spread of coffee drinking across Europe begins in the 1600s, with urban cafés becoming centers of social and intellectual life. Merchants introduce beans, merchants and scholars note effects on trade and conversation.
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Miami Hurricanes Face Clemson in Orange Bowl Prep
University of Miami coach Andy Gustafson said another hard workout is planned before New Year’s Day as Clemson coach Frank Howard aims to taper. Gustafson praised recent drills as the best, while Howard called his team’s session lousy and warned of sharper play.
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Shoes for American Soldiers in Korea Range in Size
The article notes that soldiers in Korea have shoe sizes spanning from 4 to 15, reflecting a wide range of footwear needs for service members stationed abroad.
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