College Hoop Stars Clash In Tourney Weekend
In Little Rock plans for Aluminium Bowl opened with a 0–0 tie between Montana State and St Josephs Ind before 8,000 fans. Celtics edge Hawks 95–93 as Bill Russell shines in pro debut. Frank Gifford wins Jim Thorpe Trophy as NFL player of the year. Jerry Tubbs and Len Dawson named North South All Stars captains.
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WVU Romps To Win Over N. C. State
College basketball roundup describes Kentucky and Louisville stars, Illinois upset loss, Wilt Chamberlain scoring for Kansas, Big Ten results, and top teams like North Carolina and UCLA posting victories in a busy weekend. West Virginia beats N. C. State. Kentucky, Illinois, and Kansas highlight the action with several tournament wins.
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College basketball results roundup from East to West
A long list of college basketball scores from multiple games across the United States. Notable showings include North Carolina 83 Holy Cross 8 and Notre Dame 75 Tennessee 51. Other highlights feature UCLA 93 Occidental 40 and Kentucky 91 Illinois 70 with numerous midmajor matchups and invitation events.
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Colts Edge Redskins In Final NFL Regular Season
In Baltimore, the Colts beat the Washington Redskins 19 17 on a 53 yard Unitas to Mutscheller pass to close the 1956 regular season. The win, amid rain and fog, gives Baltimore a 5 7 record and fourth in the Western Division while Washington finishes 6 6 in third in the East. The Giants meet the Bears in the title game in New York on December 30. Attendance total sets a club single season mark at 238 471.
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Mountaineers Lead Southern Conference Race
Richmony Va. West Virginia Mountaineers threaten to run away with the Southern Conference as they dominate football for the past three years while currently tied in the standings.
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Ratings New York College Basketball Poll Through Dec 22
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