Walker County and Coffee Take Wins In TVC Meet
Walker County defeated Sheffield 75 52 and Coffee defeated Butler 66 57 on opening night of the Tennessee Valley Conference tournament at Decatur High School gym. Walker County led 17 8 after one and 54 35 after three, with Woody Odom scoring 31 points for Walker County. Coffee, led by Darby with 24 points, rallied from 19 16 down to lead 34 31 at halftime and 50 41 after three quarters, winning on free throws despite Butler out free throwing them 16 15. The tournament continues with Decatur facing Hartselle and Athens meeting Cullman tonight.
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NCAA punishes two colleges as 14 cases pending vote
The NCAA Council said 14 cases of alleged violations remain pending after punishing Memphis State University and the University of Wichita. Memphis State received two years probation and exclusion from NCAA meets. Wichita got one year probation with no non-tournament restriction. The conference also weighs pay TV and education eligibility questions as Army and Navy eligibility is debated.
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West Virginia maintains top spot in AP basketball poll
West Virginia remains No. 1 in the AP poll with a 10-0 record after beating the field through Saturday. Kansas, North Carolina, and Kansas State hold positions behind, while Mississippi State and Oklahoma State rise into the top 10 with notable wins.
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Packers Oust Head Coach Blackbourn. McLean Named Successor
Green Bay Wisconsin The Green Bay Packers fired head coach Lisle Blackbourn ending his five year term with one year left on the deal The board will pay the $25000 final year The team then hired Ray McLean longtime Packers backfield coach on a one year contract The 1957 season ended with three wins nine losses and last place in the Western Division amid heavy injuries
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Hartselle Tops Danville 66 56 in Friday Tilt
Hartselle seniors defeated Danville 66 to 56 as the Junior Tigers won 38 to 23. Leading Hartselle scorers included Ledbetter and Smallwood with 20 points each, plus McElroy 6, Summerford 2, and Turney 6. Danville’s top scorers were Lindsey 18 and Long 15 with Puckett 7 and Sims 8.
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Howell And Co. To Catch Tech In Atlanta Clash
Mississippi State ranked fifth travels to Atlanta to meet Georgia Tech led by 6-8 Howell from Middleton Tennessee who aims to post a 12th straight win. Tech relies on two 5-10 shooters as part of an SEC schedule night with six games.
State Downs Tide 46-42 in Southeastern clash
Mississippi State defeated Alabama 46 to 42 as Bailey Howell scored 23 points to boost the Maroons to their 11th straight win. State improves to 2-0 in the SEC while Alabama falls to 1-1 with cold shooting in the first half.
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Meeting Set for Independent League Forming
Representatives of teams interested in forming an independent league are asked to meet at the armory tonight at 7 o'clock. It is hoped a six team loop can be formed to play its games at the armory.
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Smith Tops Daily In Hard Fought School Rivalry
The C. C. Smith Independents defeated Decatur Daily 57 to 43 at Smith School last night. Leon Douglas led the Daily with 22 points while Delano Kirby scored 20 for the winners as Smith pulled away in the final period after a 39 35 edge entering the last frame.
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Braves Win 1957 World Series Crown Named Team of the Year
The Milwaukee Braves receive the 1957 Associated Press Team of the Year award after defeating the New York Yankees in seven games. Lew Burdette earns three wins including two shutouts in the series that ended 5 0. The Braves accumulate 508 points and 133 first place votes from sports writers and broadcasters.
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Football deaths fall below 26 year average
The American Football Coaches Association reports 16 U S fatalities from football in 1957, below the 26 year average of 17.38. Among the victims were 13 high school players and 2 sandlot players, with five indirect deaths. The study notes helmet design lags behind the speed of the game and calls for continued research and stronger headgear.
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Auburn Tigers Rally Past Mississippi In SEC Battle
Auburn unleashed a 40 point surge in the second half to defeat Mississippi 71 to 51 in an SEC basketball game at University, Miss. Rex Frederick sparked the burst by scoring seven points in three minutes after an early 9-8 deficit. Auburn led 21-9 before Mississippi narrowed the gap and then led 31-26 at halftime after building a 29-13 lead earlier.
Cubs Sign Four To 1958 Arm And Bat Additions
The Chicago Cubs announced four signings for the 1958 season. Pitcher Don Elston 6-7 last year, first baseman Dale Long 298 with 21 homers, outfielder Jim Bolger 275 and infielder John Goryl were under contract today.
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College Scores Week Noted Across Regions
Summary of college basketball results shows East teams led by Columbia over Cornell 60 to 3 and Brown over Harvard 76 to 70, with Niagara 55 over Villanova 44. Other notable scores include Mississippi State beating New Hampshire 56 to ? and Kentucky defeating Vanderbilt 86 to 84.
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Stranahan Wins Los Angeles Open Golf
Frank Stranahan, heir to a Toledo fortune, won the Los Angeles Open with a 72 hole total of 275 after a final round 67. He earned $7,000, finishing ahead of the strong field on the Rancho Course as many pros head to Pebble Beach for Bing Crosby’s tournament.
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