Ortega Seeks Basilio Saxton Title Shot After DeMarco Wins
Gaspar Ortega, ranking high in welterweight lists, requests a title shot at the Basilio Saxton winner after defeating Tony DeMarco for the second time in a close split decision. The bout in Madison Square Garden drew about 2,500 fans and featured disputed scoring, with Ortega pressing throughout and the crowd split on the decision.
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La Crosse rallies for late win in overtime drama
In a muddled area game Dighton La Crosse erased a late deficit to force overtime, Leomps led by Renner with 14 and Bruns 18 as La Crosse edged Dighton 95-92. Great Bend beat Dodge City 59-55 as Jack Horn poured in 24 for the Panthers in a West Central Kansas League showdown.
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South Carolina's Grady Wallace nets 54 in big game
Grady Wallace of South Carolina poured in 54 points on Friday, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's season high with 52, as the Gamecocks beat Georgia 96-81 after opening with 37 against Georgia Tech. Kentucky, North Carolina, San Francisco and others posted notable scores as college basketball action spread across top teams.
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Satanta Dominates Kismet 97-37 In Non-League Tilt
Satanta, led by Jim Kirkland's 21 points, roared to a 24-4 start and built a 46-18 halftime edge before erupting for a 28-point third quarter. Eleven of twelve Satanta players logged minutes as they overwhelmed Kismet 97-37 in a one sided cage contest.
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Cardinals Agree to NFL Film Blackout After Bears Loss
The Chicago Cardinals said they would comply with NFL Commissioner Bert Bell’s order banning public airing or stills of the Dec a game against the Bears. Bell warned of fines and suspensions for showing the film, while the Bears had been allowed to use film with stills. Cardinals president Walter Wolfner claimed Bell and Bears owner George Halas want the public to miss “known facts.” Bell argued the 23 cited infractions were judgment plays and cited Article 14 against public criticism. Halas defended impartial rule interpretation. The Bears had shown film previously, but the NFL now restricts all clubs from such broadcasts.
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Final test before Big Seven meet
Colorado, Iowa State and Kansas face final non league tests before Big Seven play. Colorado under new coach Russell Walseth downed Washington 65 53 in Seattle for its sixth straight win. Missouri fell 77 54 to UCLA in Los Angeles as the Big Seven posted a strong non league mark of 40 decisions.
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Meade Buffs ride big second quarter to win over Rowres
Meade high school exploded for a 14-point second period to pull away from Rowres 65-46 in a non conference boys basketball game. Covert led the Buffs with 17 points as Meade improved to 4-1. In the earlier period the Buffaloes also won 62-41 in the reserve game. The report also notes other college and pro context about North Carolina, the Colts, and televised games.
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Big Game Looms for Coach in Baltimore
The weekend features a pivotal NFL clash as Baltimore's coach faces a decisive moment. Washington meets the Redskins in a must-win to keep hopes alive for a share of second place amid shifting standings, with Giants and Bears set to decide the league title in New York on December 30. Oklahoma, Kansas State, and other Big 12 rivals chase rhythm and home-court advantages as season momentum builds.
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Dobbs Signed Again To Coach at Tulsa
University of Tulsa solidified its football plans by signing head coach Bobby Dobbs to a five year deal. In his second season at Tulsa the Golden Hurricane went seven wins two losses and one tie earning a share of second in the Missouri Valley Conference. The program finished the previous year with a 22 7 1 record in his first season.
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Small Schools Meet In Little Rock Bowl
In Little Rock Arkansas the first Aluminum Bowl pitted undefeated Montana State Boxeman against St Josephs College of Rensselaer Indiana for the small college national championship. The nationally televised game on CBS kicked off at 1 pm CST with a pre game crowd estimated between 15 000 and 20 000.
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