Florida Wins Gator Tourney in Jacksonville
Florida, once expected to be the underdog, captured the Gator Bowl Tournament title with a 76 to 63 win over Georgia. Joe Hobbs led with 24 points, highlighting a final four minutes drill that energized 2,100 spectators as Henderson, Hoban, and Pike joined in double figures.
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Bowl Weather Foretells Four Major Postseason Games
The Associated Press previews the Rose, Cotton, Sugar, and Orange Bowls with Ohio State favored at Pasadena and Navy, Rice, Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Duke fixtures. Forecasts for warm, sunny conditions set for major clashes in Dallas El Paso Miami and Orlando.
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Danville Hawks Edge Ryan 67-64 In Tight Duel
Danville senior Hawks beat Ryan 67-64 in a free scoring game after lead changes. Ryan led 13-9 early, Danville trailed 36-35 at halftime, and Danville held a 50-48 edge after three quarters. Danville won the junior game 47-37.
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Folley Aims for 17th Straight Victory in Capitol Arena Fight
Zora Folley the Chandler Arizona heavyweight faces Garvin Sawyer in a 10 round cap arena bout aired by ABC at 10 p.m. EST. Folley a 3 to 1 favorite seeks another win ahead of a possible title shot against Floyd Patterson. Sawyer 13 4 record fights 17 pro bouts and will be lighter than Folley. NBA ten point must system will decide judge score with two judges and a referee.
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Clemson Upsets South Carolina On Fast Break
Clemson used a fast break to upset South Carolina as Vince Yockel and Doug Hoffman led with 26 and 19 points. Henry Cabaniss and Ray Allen added 14 and 13. Bob Frantz led South Carolina with 20. Florida finished with six tournament wins and one loss. Georgia 4-3, Clemson 4-5, South Carolina 3-7.
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Merry Whirl Of Christmas Cage Tournaments Nearing Wind-up
Florida and Ohio University won the Gator Bowl and the All-American City championships, as 45 plus tournaments near end. The Citadel, Florida State, and Georgia starred in various Senior Bowl and New Hampshire event matchups. Notre Dame edged Northwestern 71-66 to complete a late rally.
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College Scores from Various Tournaments and Games
College teams competed across multiple tournaments in Florida Kentucky and Ohio with notable results. Gator Bowl Jacksonville saw Georgia 63 and 76 points by opponent. Ohio University beat Kentucky Wesleyan 83 to 70 for the Owensboro title. Fort Hays Invitational in Hays Kansas featured Fort Hays State 72 over Southwestern. Notre Dame beat Northwestern 71 to 66. Xavier Ohio defeated Regis 86 to 66. Georgetown Kentucky topped Lockbourne 98 to 76. Grambling Louisiana lost to Texas College 97 to 61.
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Speake Beats Trinity 54 to 48 in Regional Match
Speake's seniors defeated Trinity 54-48 after leading by large margins. Speake led 30-17 at halftime and 45-26 after three quarters. The junior game ended 33-17 in Speake's favor.
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Area Cage Games Set for Thursday and Friday
Local high school basketball action lists Thurday matchups Cotaco at Decatur Austinville at Union Hill Hatton at Moulton Friday night battles Addison at Cold Springs Trinity at Falkville Hartselle at Danville Priceville at Ryan Eva at West Point West Limestone at Elkmont East Limestone at Clements Riverton at Tanner Speake at Belgreen Town Creek at Hatton Moulton at Mount Hope Holly Pond at Cotaco Austinville at Decatur.
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Golf pros and stars to play in pro celebrity event
In Los Angeles a $5,000 pro celebrity amateur event precedes the 32nd Los Angeles Open. Top golfers Doug Ford Dick Mayer Art Wall Don Finsterwald Gene Littler Mike Souchak and others join celebrities Bing Crosby Bob Hope Ray Bolger Mickey Rooney. The LA Open begins Friday with a 72 hole format.
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Georgia and Spring Hill Open Senior Bowl Meet Tonight
Mobile notes Georgia, runner up in last night's Gator Bowl stop, faces defending champion Spring Hill College in the Senior Bowl basketball open. The Citadel and Florida State start the first-round games, with winners advancing to the championship and losers to a consolation round. Spring Hill holds a 4 1 record, including a Tulane loss. last year's final saw the Badgers beat Morehead State.
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Miss Southern Favored To Break Tangerine Bowl Jinx
Mississippi Southern is a 6 point favorite to beat East Texas State in the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando. The Southerners seek their first bowl victory after four postseason appearances in five years, with an 8 2 season record. East Texas State stands 8 1 with a Lone Star Conference title and a narrow loss to Lamar Tech.
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Prairie View Bowl Showdown Sparks Texas Southern Clash
Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern University prepare for the 30th Prairie View Bowl in Houston. Prairie View entered as a one touchdown favorite after an earlier 7-6 win, with Texas Southern finishing the regular season 7-3 and Prairie View 6-3. the Vatican Library note appears as unrelated trivia.
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Union Hill Defeats Princeton 60-40 in Strong Second Half
Union Hill's senior team powered past Princeton 60-40 to move to 11-2 on the season. The game was tight at halftime with Union Hill leading 29-23 at the break. Union Hill also won the junior game 54-28.
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Bobby Morrow Wins Amateur Sports Trophy
Bobby Morrow of Abilene Christian College won the James E Sullivan Memorial Trophy as the outstanding amateur athlete of 1957. He cited hopes for the 1960 Olympics and planned to finish his degree while training. Courtsey Courtney was runner up. Morrow set Olympic marks in 100 and 200 meters and anchored a world record relay.
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Drake QB Faces Louisville in 23rd Sun Bowl Showdown
El Paso Texas Drake University quarterback Roger LaBrasca leads against the University of Louisville in the 23rd Sun Bowl. Louisville enters as a seven point favorite as the teams clash for a postseason payoff.
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Priceville Bulldogs Rally Past East Limestone In OT
Priceville defeated East Limestone 57-53 in overtime after trailing 16-6 in the first quarter. The game was tied at 51-51 after four quarters with Priceville pulling away in the extra period. the junior varsity B game ended 62-39.
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Holly Pond Broncs Hold Off Eva Eagles 51–49
Holly Pond wins a senior high school basketball game 51 to 49 over Eva with a late rally by Eva. The game followed a 17-8 first quarter edge for Holly Pond and a 40-30 lead after three periods. Eva scored late to narrow the gap but Holly Pond secured the victory.
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Franklin’s Join or Die Flag Inches toward Public Fame
Early American icon Benjamin Franklin designed the rattlesnake emblem split into thirteen pieces with the motto Unite or Die. The flag caption underscored colonial unity against common threats and shaped early American symbolism.
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Loss Of Victoria Endangers Big State League
ABILENE Texas. The loss of Victoria to the Texas League may force the 11 year old Big State League to suspend operations around January 18. League President Hal Sayles notes only three sure starters remain for next season with a few probable. Beaumont along with Carlsbad and Hobbs New Mexico prepared to start 1958 after a merger of the Southwestern and B State Leagues.
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