Michigan State Triumphs In Rose Bowl Defeating UCLA 17–14
In Pasadena, Michigan State stunned UCLA as Kaiser booted a 41-yard field goal with seven seconds left to seal a 17–14 victory. Earlier, Decker’s interception and Davenport’s rushing score highlighted a hard fought game with MSU’s Morrall connecting with Peaks for a 13-yard score and Knox leading a late Spartan drive.
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Sooners Sweep Past Terrapins In Orange 20-6 Bowl Result
Oklahoma, led by Bud Wilkinson, defeated Maryland 20 to 6 in the Orange Bowl before 76,561 in Miami. The Sooners, rated No 1, used a strong defense to shut down Maryland and scored two third quarter touchdowns and another in the fourth. Michigan State edged UCLA 17-14 in the Rose Bowl, Georgia Tech beat Pitt 7-0 in the Sugar Bowl, and Mississippi topped Texas Christian 14-13 in the Cotton Bowl. Missouri Valley and Juniata tied 6-6 in the Tangerine Bowl. Wyoming defeated Texas Tech 21-14 in the Sun Bowl. Prairie View State crushed Fisk 59-0 in the Prairie View Bowl.
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New York Faces Loss of Weekly Fight Club
New York, once boxing’s center, may lose its only regular weekly fight club to another state as the war between the state Athletic Commission and the Boxing Guild of New York unfolds. Promoter Tex Sullivan of the London Sporting Club stages Monday night TV fights from St. Nicholas Arena.
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Dons Remain On Top Big Fight For Second Place
San Francisco leads the Holiday Festival poll with 1,451 points as NC State 1,168 and Dayton 1,087 hold second and third. Vanderbilt climbs to fourth, North Carolina moves up, and new teams join the top 10 including Kentucky, George Washington, Iowa State, and Ohio State.
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Sullivan outlines TV programming delay and fight schedule
Sullivan says he cannot line up fights for Se ee due to planning needs for television programming three to four weeks in advance. He is set for January 9 and January 16 shows, but worries about scheduling fights after the 16th and possible relocation out of state.
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Tech Wears Fourth Sugar Bowl Crown
Georgia Tech wins 7 at New Orleans over Pittsburgh securing a Sugar Bowl crown. Key moments include Pitt fumbles and a disputed pass interference call at the goal, Wade Mitchell scoring the decisive TD, and Pitt star Bob Grier contending the call. Franklin Brooks named most outstanding player.
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Auburn Holds First SEC Lead After Florida Win
Auburn moved into first place in the SEC with an 89 to 77 win over Florida in Gainesville. Kay Slayden and Bill McGriff contributed, Slayden scoring 22 points and 17 in the second half while Bob Emrick led Florida with 25.
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Elliott To Head Nebraska Staff
Pete Elliott, longtime Oklahoma assistant, will head Nebraska staff after meeting with the Regents in Lincoln to formalize terms. Elliott earned 12 letters at Michigan and quarterbacked the 1947 Rose Bowl win over USC 49 to 0.
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Raiders Meet Trinity In Local Gym Wednesday Night
Decatur swings back into basketball action with a Wednesday night game at the local gymnasium against the Trinity Juniors and Seniors. The first contest is set for 7 pm. The Raiders also host Fayette on Friday and then face Hamilton in Athens the following night.
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Girls Basketball Bout Ends With Bowline Tie to Sox
Bowline and the White Sox split the halves as Bowline edges ahead with a 54-49 win over the previously undefeated Sox. Juanita Miller sinks 18 of 24 free throws to seal the win while Merle Bowling scores 26 for Bowline and Doris Terry 20 leads Sox with Ruth Russell 17. Bowline led 18-15 first quarter, tied at 30-30 at halftime, then outscored Sox 16-10 in the third to take a 46-40 cushion.
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Ole In 14-13 Win Over TCU
Mississippi upset Texas Christian 14-13 at the Cotton Bowl as Eagle Day keyed a late drive with a 25 yard run and Geraldine McAbee led scoring in a high school style recap of the bowl game and key players.
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