Browns Lions Clash For World Title TV Tilt In Detroit
The Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions meet tomorrow at Briggs Stadium for the NFL world championship with about 56 009 fans expected. CBS TV will broadcast the game as Cleveland chases its fourth title in seven years and Detroit seeks a second straight upset after a dramatic season.
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Red Devils Rally To Beat Deshler In Town Creek Tourney
Moulton Red Devils trailed Deshler at halftime but surged in the final half to win the Town Creek Christmas Invitational. Leon Posey scored 21 points, with Littrell Hall Wilburn and Naylor also reaching double figures. All tournament selections included Beck Burney Hatton Pendergrass Posey Smith Slayton Rog.
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Hatton Wins Consolation, 61 45 Over Rogersville
Hatton dominates the consolation game 61 to 45 against Rogersville. Deshler led Moulton 17-13 after one, 33-30 at half, but Deshler surged to a 50-42 edge after three. Hatton stayed ahead throughout, 15-12 first quarter, 27-19 at half, 44-31 after three. Moulton Deshler traded leads in a frantic third.
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Texas A&M Halfback Crow Signs With Chicago Cardinals
John Crow, All American halfback for Texas A&M, signed a one year deal to play professional football with the Chicago Cardinals. North Carolina defeats North Carolina State 39 30 to retain the Dixie Basketball Classic title before a capacity crowd at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh.
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Bryant's Final A&M Game Sealed by Tennessee Bowl Win
In the bowl clash Tennessee outlasted Texas A&M with a late field goal after a scoring drive started at midfield. Quarterback Gordon led the march with a 20 yard pass to Anderson before running the ball to the seven and forcing a key stand by A&M’s defense. Burklow finished with the deciding kick as Bryant departs to Alabama next season. Tennessee improves to four bowl wins in 11 appearances.
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Ford's Passing Leads Southern to 21-20 Blue Gray Victory
Ken Ford of Hardin-Simmons starred in the Blue-Gray game guiding the South to a 21-20 win over the North in Montgomery. Ford completed 12 of 23 passes for 185 yards and a TD, outmatching Minnesota’s Bobby Cox who went 14 of 24 for 143 yards. The Southern defense preserved the one-point margin as Cox’s late drives stalled with Mississippi State’s Molly Halbert intercepting at the Gray five.
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Field Trials At Courtland In January
COURTLAND The annual Alabama Field Trials will be held here starting Monday January 6 with drawings the night before. Events include puppy stake derby all age and shooting dog stakes. Judges are John S O Neal Sr Knoxville and Harbert Mulherin Brownsville. Officers Marion J Brodnax Dick Parker and Mrs Robert Simpson. Sterling silver trophies awarded to winners.
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Mississippi Upsets Alabama 79 76 In Holiday Tourney Consolation
Gene Jordan scored two field goals and a late free throw to lift Mississippi to a 79 76 victory over Alabama in the Mississippi State Holiday Basketball Tournament consolation game. Alabama led 45 40 at halftime and 67 55 with about 11 minutes left before Mississippi rallied to 74 74 and Jordan sealed the win with clutch plays.
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Vernon Duke Star In Dixie Cage Classic OT Victory
Vernon scored a large share of Duke points as the Blue Devils edged Wake Forest 79-75 in overtime to take third place at the Dixie Basketball Classic before 12 400 fans. Fourth ranked North Carolina faced NC State for the title, while Northwestern beat St Louis 66 53 for the consolation crown and Duquesne defeated Seaton Hall 68 65 for seventh place.
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Crosley Hints Possible Shift Of Redlegs
Cincinnati trader Powel Crosley Jr amid debate over parking and city support hinted the Cincinnati Redlegs might move perhaps to New York City. He said the team could leave Crosley Field in 1958 with no obligation to stay, recalling the club’s prior debt and his restoration of the team from a “sick puppy.”
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Redlegs trade Ted Kluszewski to Pirates for Dee Fondy
Cincinnati sends slugger Ted Kluszewski in exchange for Dee Fondy to Pittsburgh. Reds GM Gabe Paul calls it an even deal and notes Kluszewski's back illness may require operation. Fondy hit .313 with 133 games for the Pirates last season. Kluszewski batted .268 in 69 games.
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Priceville Captures Cage Finals In Invitational
Priceville hosted and won the four team Priceville Invitational basketball tournament over East Limestone 56 to 35. Consolation winner Cotaco featured 10th grader Knighten with 25 points in a 56-49 win. Friday results showed East Limestone upsetting Eva 44 to 30 and Priceville stopping Cotaco 57 to 46.
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Athens Captures Holiday Playoffs
Athens defeated Tennessee Valley Trade School 92-46 to win the Tennessee Valley Independent Holiday tournament in Tanner Alabama. In the consolation game the National Guard stopped a Tri-7.
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Cincinnati Reds seek permanent parking expansion for fans
Crosley emphasizes the club needs far more parking than the current 35 temporary lots. Gabe Paul cites a requirement of 8 000 spaces, while the city has offered limited space. Crosley clarifies he has not said the team will move and awaits progress from the advisory committee headed by W D Gradison.
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Underdog West defeats East 27 13 in Shrine game
West earns 27-13 victory over East before 62 000 fans in the Shrine charity game. Arkansas fullback Nesbitt scores three touchdowns and is named outstanding player, while Don Manoukian of Stanford is cited as outstanding lineman.
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Valentines Mail Volume Reaches Forty Million in 1957
A 1957 postal overview notes about forty million valentines mailed in the United States, reflecting mid century romance and seasonal postal demand.
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Navy's new mascot Billy the goat calmed by cornmeal baths
A story from Barnhart Texas recounts Navy football's goat mascot Billy II arriving in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl against Rice. Former Sen. William Blakley arranged transport via Louis Farr III and the Rocker B Ranch. The Angora was initially nervous but calmed after a few days and cornmeal baths to reduce dirt and odor.
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