North South All Star Game Practice In Miami
North and South football players taper off for the Shrine all star charity game in the Orange Bowl. Defense focus dominates as Ray Brown Joe Silas and Steve Delatorre are highlighted for strong efforts. Army additions Don Holleder Pat Rebel Ralph Chesnauskas arrive as scouts attend and game starts at 8 15 p m.
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Bernie Crimmins
Indiana
Art Lewis
West Virginia
Don Holleder
Pat Rebel
Ralph Chesnauskas
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Yankees
Beagle
Rebels
Peahead Walker
Montreal
Scotter McLean
Green Bay
Frank Ivy
Edmonton
Vasquez Set To Face Ruff In Coast-To-Coast TV Bout
Baby Vasquez, a 24 year old amateur turned professional, meets Frankie Ruff in a 10 round lightweight clash at Madison Square Garden broadcast coast to coast on NBC TV and radio at 10 p.m. EST. Ruff, the 1954 rookie of the year, stands 18-1 and is favored over the unranked Vasquez who has a 35-81-? record with most fights in the Americas. The NY bout uses round scoring plus a supplementary point system to decide draws.
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Manhattan Defeats George Washington 71 to 63 Upset
Manhattan upset George Washington 71 63 at Madison Square Garden ending the Colonials unbeaten run in the Southern Conference. Joe Holup scored 34 for GW while teammates struggled as Manhattan answered with a late 10 point burst. GW hosts Wyoming next Tuesday.
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Wally Choice
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Florida
Bradley
Gene Stage
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Southern Methodist
Wichita
Villanova Opens Dixie Classic With 3-2 Start
Villanova University basketball enters the Dixie Classic with a 3-2 record after wins over King's College Pa St Francis of Loretto and Niagara. Jim Senith led the opener with 20 points while Al Griffith pulled 17 rebounds.
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King's College
St. Francis
Loretto
Niagara
St. Joseph
Duke
Jim Senith
Villanova
al Griffith
Connie Mack Turns 93 in Philadelphia Birthday Tribute
Connie Mack celebrates his 93rd birthday at his Bryn Athyn home with thousands of messages from fans, former players, and officials. He left hospital recently after hip fractures but is reported mending as he recalls a storied 50 year tenure with the Athletics and a career spanning nine pennants and five World Series. A card from bat boy Fred Haynes and notes from local officials flowed in as Mack, aided by his son Roy, blew out the candles amid photographer’s cameras.
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Mack
Cornelius J. McGillicuddy
Brynayr
Roy
Kansas City
Fred Haynes
Los Angeles
Bobby Shantz
Connie
Detroit
Give That Man a Three These Film Critics Award No Oscars
Baltimore Colts president Don Kellett follows a grading system for players based on film review. Each game yields numeric scores for every play, indicating effort and technique. The scheme aims to reward consistency and deter loafing, with pay tied to performance.
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Colts
Los Angeles Rams
Freeman Stars as OSU Powerhouse in 94 73 Victory
Robin Freeman leads Ohio State with 34 points to help the Buckeyes crush Washington 94 73. Freeman, a 241 point seven game backcourt star, pushes season average toward 34 plus per game while OSU softens a tough national schedule.
Knox May Play In Rose Bowl For UCLA
UCLA’s Ronnie Knox likely to suit up for the Rose Bowl against Michigan on Jan 2. Knox practiced today after fracturing his right ankle November 12 and threw 14 passes while attempting kicks, with final X rays due Saturday to confirm his status. Coach Red Sanders remains hopeful and considers a last scrimmage to ease the squad. Michigan State prepared for a light practice with a Hollywood studio tour as part of the lead up to the bowl season.
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UCLA
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Knox
Washington
Walter Scott
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Scott
Red Sanders
Sanders
Michigan State
Duffy Daugherty
Quantico Marines Win Christmas Tourney Again
The Quantico Marines captured their annual Christmas basketball tournament for the second consecutive year, finishing strong last night. They shift focus to next week's Midwest invitational.
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Quantico Marines
Immediay
Amateur sports awards teased as easy to pick
The AAU Sullivan Award ballot appears straightforward with Cassady named a top college football nominee, plus runners, a diver, swimmers, and hammer thrower Harold Connolly. Critics note golf figures and boxing ringside observers influence awards, while coaches blame training gaps from high school to college.
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Amateur Athletic Union
AAU
Cassady
Harold Connolly
Woody Hayes
Woody
Marines rout Mt. St. Marys for Quan Tea tourney title
At Terre Haute Indiana the Marines captured the Quan tea tournament by defeating Mt. St. Marys of Maryland 100 to 71. Six Marines scored in double figures led by Frank Blum with 15 points.
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Syndicate Eyes Swaps Purchase After Nashua Deal
Miami Herald reports Leslie Combs II heads a Nashua syndicate that paid 1.25 million for Belair Stud's Nashua and now seeks to buy Swaps, the Derby winner, after contacting Rex Ellsworth. Combs says a sale could occur if Swaps is available and notes Nashua shares exist among investors with a $29,100 per share value.
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Nashua
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Miami Herald
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Combs
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the Herald
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Greater
Pokes Better Team Than Record Shows
Wyoming coach Ev Shelton remains confident after five losses in six games. The Pokes prepare for a five game road swing to Michigan State George Washington Duke and Dixie Classic opponents, with juniors Holden Bradley Luman and stars Capua and Huse highlighted as key figures.
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Wyo
Wyoming
Ev Shelton
Memorial Fieldhouse
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Capitol
George Washington
Raleigh
Duke University
Shelton
Cowboys
Gordon Holden
Dave Bradley
Ed Luman
Joe Capua
Ed Huse
Okla
Boxing Results From Last Night Across Cities
San Francisco saw Ezzard Charles win on points over Bob Albright. Spartanburg had Henry Gault defeat Johnny O'Brien by decision. In Los Angeles Pimi Barajas edged Joe Benson with ten rounds. Reuben Smith stopped Lane in another Los Angeles card.
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Ezzard Charles
Cincinnati
Bob Albright
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S.C
Henry
Pappy) Gault
Johnny O'Brien
Boston
Pimi Barajas
Tijuana
Joe Benson
Columbus
Ohio
Reuben Smith
Stopet Ce Lane
Nashua Set for Miami Bid as Syndicate Expands
Nashua the 1955 Horse of the Year leaves Iborne Farm for Miami to chase Citation's speed and aim for the Widener Handicap at Hialeah. Leslie Combs III leads a seven new owners including P A B Widener II and Mereworth Farm in a major syndicate. Trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons plans Monday workouts after arrival.
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Hialeah
Ashua
Leslie Combs
Combs
William Woodward Jr
John W. Hanes
Chris J. Devine
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Lexington
Harry M. Warner
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Robert W. McIlvain
Mereworth Farm
Iborne Farm
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
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