Syracuse Perfecto Tops 1958 National Football Honors
Syracuse rode a perfect 10-0 season to the national title and earned a Cotton Bowl bid against Texas. LSU, Mississippi, and Alabama also earned top ranking honors, with Cannon of LSU as Player of the Year and Davis of Syracuse named Lineman of the Year.
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Meany So Round By Hank Hulmingwori Executive Sports
Christmas gift list from the sports world features names like Gillman Drysdale Dressen and O’Malley with humorous items. The piece satirically lampoons figures across Rams, Trojans, Dodgers, and Bruins, closing with a festive wish to readers.
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West to Bank on Passing Attack in Shrine Tussle
San Francisco January Shrine game preparations show the West aiming to rely on a passing game against the heavier East. DM Meredith from SMU and Jim Walden from Wyoming led the West quarterbacks through drills while SMU’s Bill Meek plans few plays for the all star game. UCLA assistant Bill Barnes praised the guards as the best group seen. East coach Daugherty in Santa Clara installs half of his multiple offense.
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Caliente to Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Big Payoff
Caliente titles a weekend 30th anniversary program as the curtain rises on the 1959 finale. The track honors Howard fans with a Sunday card for horse players, 11 chosen as honorary stewards receive diamond wristwatches, and attendance and handle set records. Three year olds and up contest the mile and 70 yards headlined by Elbe. Field includes First Admiral Blue Moment Cool And Easy Mildish Thirteen Stars Lindero Lea B.
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Easton Track Coach of Year Win Honors Kansas Mentor
LOS ALTOS Calif UPI Bill Easton Kansas coach Thursday was named the United States Outstanding Track and Field Coach for 1959 by Track and Field News. Easton’s teams have won 15 Big Eight indoor and outdoor titles and 13 straight cross country crowns since he started at Kansas in 1947.
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Huff Potts Way to No 1 Lineman Spot
New York Giants hero Sam Huff, a 290 pound linebacker, is named professional football’s Linebacker of the Year by sports writers. The West Virginia native, son of a coal miner, dominates on sacks and tackles as fans chant Huff-Huff-Huff.
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Top Falcons Named Outstanding Falcon Players at Air Force
Air Force Academy in Colorado announces 1959 football season honors naming halfback Mike Quinlan and end Sam Harpe as the outstanding back and lineman respectively. Both juniors.
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Boys' Club Holiday Tourney Scores Across Cities
In Santa Ana and nearby locales teams competed in a Boys' Club Holiday Basketball Tournament. Notable results include Mesa 7 over Santa Ana 2 with Ean podrs leading. West Long Beach 25 to Sma bedra 24. Mesa 42, Downtown Long Beach 73. Santa Ana and Southern Areas featured in multiple close contests.
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Volleyball Starts for Adult Mixed League at Franklin Jr High
Adult mixed volleyball opens Monday January 4 at Franklin Junior High gym. Games run Monday through Thursday nights. Entry is 85 cents per round with payments mailed to the Recreation Commission before December 28.
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