Fullmer Set To Challenge Robinson In MSG Showdown
Gene Fullmer, in strong form and aiming for the title, is favored to upset Sugar Ray Robinson in the Madison Square Garden 15 round bout. Robinson, aging but explosive, faces a youth with grit as TV coverage is planned and gate splits favor Robinson. Analysts note Robinson must KO Fullmer early to clinch victory.
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Baylor and Tennessee Players Involved In Third Period Scuffle
Baylor player apologizes after a third period brawl in a game with Tennessee. Baylor and Tennessee both score in the period with Marcontell and Humphrey TDs for Baylor and a sweep TD for Tennessee, plus conversions by Berry and Burklow.
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Colonials Upset Texas Western In Sun Bowl Thriller
George Washington defeated Texas Western 13-0 in the 22nd Sun Bowl on New Year’s Day. Fullback Claude Austin led the ground game as GW’s defense stifled TWC backs, with Pete Spera adding a late score and Austin earning the Hendricks Memorial Trophy as outstanding Sun Bowl player.
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Burris Wins 100-Lap Tobacco Bowl Stock Race
Carl Burris of Leaksville won the 100 lap main event at Winston Salem Tobacco Bowl stock car race. He overtook Pee Wee Jones on lap 63 to claim the lead for the third straight year. prize money totaled 3000 dollars with Burris earning 250 and Jones 175.
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AP Poll Keeps Kansas Carolinas Top Three In Basketball Rankings
Kansas repeats at number one in the AP poll while North Carolina holds second and Kentucky third after a tournament heavy week. Duke falls from the top ten as four newcomers enter the top bracket Iowa State UCLA Vanderbilt and Seattle. West Virginia slips and St Louis drops further as Oklahoma A&M tumbles to 11th with others altering positions.
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Bison Open Western AAA Conference Run With Win
The Bison rode set shots and hustle to victory and start the Western AAA Conference season without non conference games ahead. Greensboro Whirlies join them as favorites for top honors. Friday the Bison travel to Winston-Salem to face R J Reynolds Black Demons. Next Tuesday High Point visits Greensboro for a top season clash.
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West Texas Wins Tangerine Bowl With Late Rally
Ron Mills returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown and scored from two yards out as West Texas beat Mississippi Southern 20 to 13 in Orlando. Mills, a White Deer, Texas junior halfback, was named the game's most valuable player after his pivotal third quarter interception sparked a 77 yard drive and a 60 yard march.
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Volagers Maintain Long Win Streak
The Volunteers basketball team extended its unbeaten streak to eight with an 81-67 win over William and Mary. Herman Thompson led with 28 points, joined by Dick Keller and Leon Ammerman.
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All American City Averages Dominate Championship Play
Kentucky Wesleyan 91 defeats New Mexico A&M 46 in the championship. Maryland 43 down Virginia 39 for third place. Montana State 90 tops Iowa 73 for fifth. Amherst 77 over Bowdoin 66. New Hampshire 74 over Trinity Conn 73. Wartburg 78 over Mankato 60. Iowa Twins 68 over Luther Iowa 64. Tennessee 81 defeats William & Mary. Michigan 75 over Yale 62. Ohio State 84 defeats Princeton 77. Georgia 72 over Florida State 68. Memphis State 93 defeats Arizona 76. Butler 72 over Denver 69. Beloit 74 over Wheaton in overtime. Seattle Pacific 77 beats Eastern Oregon 57.
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