Giants Loss Sparks Writer Amidst TV Woes and Mullin Rumors
Giants fail to win NFL title as Colts edge Giants in dramatic playoff, with writer disappointed by missed call to NBC and TV blips. Also notes Long Beach State columnist Mullin in trouble over gym plans, and Shriner tales from UCLA players.
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New York Giants
Nacena Broadcasting Co
Baltimore Colts
Giants
Baltimore
Waterfield
New York
NFL
Colts
John Unitas
Len Moore
Ray Berry
Alah Auieche
L. G. Dupre
Tou
Neviga
Noesan
NBC
Meuisad
Ameche
Rafer Johnson Named Sportsman of the Year
New York based Sports Illustrated magazine named Rafer Johnson as sportsman of the year. The 24 year old UCLA senior set a world decathlon record at the Los Angeles meet last July and will receive a Great Turn trophy. Johnson’s feats earned him top honors across the western and eastern athletic worlds.
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UFI
Rafer Johnson
Reeser
Sports Wnstheted
UCLA
Linnorad Jan
Los Angeles
Atheros Fe
Tomson
Koyski
Vasily Kuznetsov
Suestnur
Johnson
Parberry and White Clinch Marathon Tennis Victory
Jen Parberry and Penny White defeated Kay Champlin and Donna Osborn in the holiday novice championships at Long Beach City College. The pair won 6 3, 4 6, 11 9 in a long doubles match. various many results and schedule notes listed for other singles and doubles bouts in the event.
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Jen Parberry
Penny White
Vido
Kay Champlin
Donna Osborn
Long Beach City College
Long Beach
les—Jardison
Eni
Moses Det
Ginerius
Pim
Patterson-Bennett
Kentucky extends winning streak against Navy in tight victory
Unbeaten Kentucky defeated Navy 69 to 61 in Lexington. Cox scored six points and Coffman added 32 as Kentucky led throughout but failed to build a large gap. Navy’s 6-6 junior Jay Detzler led with 18 points, 12 in the first half.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Navy
Solar Delviny
O Malley Sees Los Angeles Fans Surpass Chicago
Dodger president Walter F. O Malley claimed Los Angeles has more baseball fans and hot dog sales than Chicago. He cited Dodgers average home attendance of 26 365 vs Cubs 14 477, noting strong support in LA during their first season.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Dodger
Walter F. O'Malley
O'Malley
Baynes
Chicago Cubs
Attractive Bouts Set for L A Arenas
Boxing in 1959 opens with several notable bouts in Los Angeles. Olympic and Hollywood arenas host televised and in person fights featuring Paulie Armstead, Leni Mathews, Willie Valligut, Neil Rivers, Mauro Vasquez, Cadilli, Boots Monroe, Joe Medel, Don Jordan, Alvar Gutierrez, and potential Bassey-Davey Moore title clash at the Olympic.
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Frank Southland
Olympic
Hollywood
Paulie Armstead
Leni Mathews
Philadelphia
Jackie Leonard
Nalieny Ally
Jon
Movie Clty
Hollyhwood
Curly
Boots Monroe
Joe Medel
Mexico
Don Jordan
Virgil Abitis
Alvar Gutierrez
Grand J Avenue Club
Mog
Vikings Reach Sam Bacry Final in Big Victory
Long Beach City College outgunned Los Angeles City College 62-8 to advance to the finals of the Sam Bacry Memorial tournament at Glendale gym. Led by Markowicz and Berry, LBCC held a 25 point edge after a sluggish first nine minutes, with Markowitz scoring 25 and Berry 22.
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Long Beach City College
Sam Bacry
Los Angeles City
College
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Vikings
Dick Markowicz
Bob Berry
Cubs
LACC
Stan Andersen
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Berry
John Eell
Ellis
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Hacbor
Certitur “Cereitos Nung—Alrtcher
Bogtanortas
Stoker
Musey
Payne At Ey
Mindi Unset Renter
Wilson
Two From L A in L A Open and Lakewood Golf Qualifiers
Walker Inman and John Cleary led Lakewood qualifiers for the L A Open with scores in the 70s. The field included prominent players such as pro Bob Roux and former 49er QB John Brodie, as 339 golfers competed for two opening round berths and a $40,000 tournament purse, with several amateurs advancing through a playoff among five contenders.
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Walker Inman
Augusta
John Hitchin
John Cleary
Brook Jordson
Lakewood
Chamya
Plon
Tommy Hickman
Ourlig
Recreation Parke
Dale Andreason
Trvine Coast
Bob Roux
All-Catholic Grid Honor to McKeever
Sophomore end Marlin McKeever Mosday was named to the all Catholic all America football squad chosen by two Chicago publications. Also listed are Hick Pietrosante Al Ecux yer Monty Sucklea of Notre Dame and others rounding out the top 11 including players from Army Northwestern Holy Cross Penn State Navy.
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Marlin McKeever Mosday
Chicago
Hick Pietrosante
al Ecux Yer
Monty Sucklea
Notre Dara
Dobn Guark
Pitty
Rose Bowl Rally Kicks Off Pasadena Festivities
Tonight at Pasadena Civic Auditorium from 8 30 p m to 1 a m students and alumni of California and Iowa plan a gala Rose Bowl rally and dance. Iowa coach Forest Evashevski and California coach Pete Elliott will attend along with past Rose Bowl teams, Hollywood personalities, the California marching band and student groups. Tickets sell at 74 cents for students and 2 dollars for non students.
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Unversity of California
University of Iowa
Pasadena
Civic Auditorium
Forest Evashevski
Iowa
Pete Elliott
California
Hollywood
California Marching Band
Pro-Celebrity Tournament Starts Today in LA
Entertainment and sports stars join top golfers in the $5,000 pro-celebrity event opening today as a prelude to the $40,000 Los Angeles Open starting Friday. Pro players include Arnold Palmer and Tommy Bolt. celebrities feature Bob Hope, Desi Arnaz, Mickey Rooney, and others. The event uses Rancho and Los Angeles Country clubs for a 72-hole format on the Rancho course.
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Los Angeles
Bob Hope
Burt Lancaster
Ray Bolger
Fred MacMurray
Ray Milland
Jin Garnet
Guy Madison
Jann ‘Raitt
Ed Gardner
Richard, Coogan
Mickey Rooney
Johnny Weismuller
Desi Arnaz
Phil Harris
Howard Keel
Ort Maenv
Tommy Bolt
Arnold Palmer
Bitty Casper
Jackie Burke
Don’ T Finsterwald
Ken Venturi
Gene Littier
Bob Rosburg
Harrison
Rancho
Long Rancho
Pin Warde
Hae
Pass Defense Worries Pete Pass Defense Worries Pete
Doug Ives reports concern over the pass defense for Pete as the team faces upcoming games. Coaching staff evaluate secondary performances and address vulnerability through drills and scheme tweaks.
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Pete
Hawkeyes Ready for Rose Bowl Warmup Against California
Iowa coach Forest Evashevski drills his team at East Los Angeles Stadium focusing on defense and preparation for the Rose Bowl. He warns against overconfidence after split-squad drills, with Joe Kapp directing California in pass plays and Randy Duncan, Mitch Ogiengo guiding Iowa on offense. The lineup for the starting unit remains fluid as teams refine positions for the January showdown.
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California
Beverly Hills High
Elliott
Towa
Golden Bears
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Ed ‘Burns
Yowa
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Duncan
Forest Iivashevski
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Rose
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Town
Cal
Randy Duncan
Mitch Ogiego
Hawkeye
Dan Norton
Bob Prescott
Elliot
Joe Kapp
Iowa
Kapp
Billy Patton
Jack Hart
Wayne Crow
Tineloo
Jerry Lundgren
Pat Newell
Fete Do+moto
Terry Jones
Don Piestrup
Frank Sally
Tom Bates
Hank Olguin
Hart
Patton
Ighters
Whitehurst Wins Unanimous Decision in Cotton Bowl Card
Bert Whitehurst of New York earned a unanimous decision over Art Swiden of Pittsburgh in a 10 round heavyweight bout that headlined a Cotton Bowl card. Whitehurst, at 19 percent, controlled the fight throughout with his best rounds landing in the seventh and ninth.
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Swiden
Cotton Bowl Dallas
UPD
Bert Whitehurst
New York
Art Swiden
Pittsburgh
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