Odds Are Even In Title Game Sunday Of Browns And Lions
Lions win over the Bears without Bobby Layne to claim the Western Division title and set up a world title game against the Cleveland Browns in Detroit. The piece notes strong fan turnout, TV telecast battles, and a sixteenth appearance for the Browns in eight years.
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Philadelphia
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College Basketball Team Ratings Stir Controversy and Keys
United Press rankings through December 21 place Kansas at the top with 19 first‑place votes and a 7‑0 record, followed by Kansas State and West Virginia. The list highlights a crowded top group and notes second tier teams like Kentucky Temple Seattle and Oklahoma State in pursuit.
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United Press
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West Virginia
North Carolina
San Francisco
Michigan State
Cincinnati
A. Bradley
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Kentucky
Temple
Seattle
Towa State
Oklaoma State
St. Louis
Michigan State Racking Up Early Wins In Big Ten Lockstep
UNITED PRESS notes Michigan State has won five straight, challenging the usual Big Ten race. The Spartans’ hot start suggests a possible shift toward dominance as experts question if the season will stay open.
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Michigan State
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Wesleyan Coach Fears NAIA Tournament Start
West Virginia Wesleyan coach Hank Ellis said his undefeated team would be glad to win one game in the three day NAIA tip off double elimination tournament at Youngstown Ohio. He listed favorites Tennessee A&I Steubenville and host Youngstown and noted Wesleyan faces Westminster or Tennessee in the second round. Ellis plans no lineup changes and cites height as the reason for their early success with Ken Remmey leading rebounding and a group of guards and forwards ready for the opener.
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Westminster Pa
Tennessee
Anderson
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Tenessee
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Ken Rem Jey
Gary Hess
Ed Kristofik
Jim McDonald
Bill Smith
Sam Caudill
Bill Baus
Okla Sooners relax as Duke Bowl date looms
Bud Wilkinson tones down the pace after Notre Dame ended Oklahoma s 47 game win streak. The Sooners focus on staying in shape for the Orange Bowl against Duke with a light practice plan and emphasis on defense and timely scoring.
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United Press
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Indiana and Michigan State Lead Preconference Clash
Iowa State fell 57-51 at Ames as Michigan State stayed unbeaten in pre-conference play. Indiana and Ohio State sit as Michigan State’s strongest conference challengers with one win between them so far.
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