Lions Top Rams 31-21 in Conference Final for NFL Title Shot
Detroit Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-21 to clinch the National Conference crown and earn a rematch with the Cleveland Browns for the NFL title. Coach Buddy Parker's team used a rare passing play from a reverse formation to set up two touchdowns as Doak Walker and Leon Hart connected for scores. The Lions head to Cleveland as likely favorites despite injuries plaguing the Browns.
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Norm van Brocklin
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Blair set for holiday double handicap bowling tourney
Blair Wis special reports plans for a holiday bowling tournament at Blair Alleys Dec 21 23 Dec 26 30 and Jan 1 4 with prizes every fourth entry across two Brunswick Alleys. Shifts hourly four per shift Saturday Sunday 1 11 p m other shifts 7 11 p m contact L D Hoganson for reservations. Also notes football injuries ahead of game with Dub Jones Mac Speedie Lou Groza and others listed as limited or ready.
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Timeline of notable sports figures from the Associated Press recaps
The item lists years of notable sports events and figures: five years ago Charlie Conacher named coach of the Chicago Black Hawks. ten years ago Chris Cagle, ex West Point star, died at 37. twenty years ago the New York Yankees were voted outstanding team in AP poll. today Sonya Klopfer and Dick Button were selected co-captains of the U S Olympic figure skating team.
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Green Bay swimmers claim third in Minnesota AAU relays
Green Bay Wisconsin contributed to a 30 point finish securing third place at the Minnesota Women's AAU swimming relays. Minneapolis Ascension Club hosted and won with 52 points while Omaha Nebr. swim club finished second with 36 points.
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U S Davis Cuppers Confident They Can Triumph Over Aussies
U S Davis Cup forces practice in Adelaide as captain Vic Seixas and Tony Trabert project a comeback of the United States. Seixas heals an ankle, Trabert shows peak form, and the Americans aim to reclaim the cup next week. Sedgman may need two singles wins to keep Australia’s hold.
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US leads Davis Cup sweep and other sports results
Sydney doubles up Italy as Richardson and Del Bello fall before Trabert and Gardini. Kroll and Worsham capture the International Four Ball with a 3 and 1 win. Besselink takes the Colombian International with a 278 total. Lions beat Rams to clinch Conference title. Poinsettia Bowl sees Bolling Air Force over San Diego NTC. Indians trade Rozek for Hooper. Cubs acquire Sheldon Jones, sell Walt Dubiel to Milwaukee farm.
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Bowling Scores in Eagles Merchants League at Pla Mor Alleys
In the Eagles Merchants League at Pla Mor Alleys Freddie's Food Shop posted 77 696 683 with 2130 contact, Schutz Beer 725 654 644, Tri State Printing 655 694 705, Nelson Clothing 669 620 733, Johnson Refrigeration 630 748 641, Wiffler Roofing 678 753, plus high game by Bill Woodard 221. Also notes University of North Carolina 1892 football used one substitution all season.
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Bill Woodard
Johnny Kerr Tops Big Ten Cage Scoring
Illinois star Johnny Kerr maintains the scoring lead with 21.3 points per game despite a 14 point showing in a 75 58 win over Indiana. Wisconsin’s Dick Cable and Paul Morrow drop in the rankings after a Badger loss to Purdue. Chuck Mencel and Deacon Davis move up while Minnesota and Iowa sit idle.
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Iowa
Top College Teams Take Holiday Tournament Routes
La Salle rises to No 1 after a 95 80 win over Stanford and heads to the Holiday Festival in Madison Square Garden. N C State visits St John s in New York with plans for the Dixie Classic. Holy Cross eyes the Dixie Classic after beating St John s. Kansas State and Oklahoma A M plan local tournaments to rebound from upsets. Illinois stays in the Big Ten while Seton Hall Notre Dame Washington prepare near home.
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Badgers To Take A Day Off From Practice Christmas
PASADENA Calif Except for Christmas off coach Ivy Williamson plans a full practice week for the Wisconsin Badgers. Sunday drills were used to make up for a storm caused lost time. Three players missed Sundays work but are expected back for the New Year’s Day game. USC favored over Wisconsin, which seeks to stop Trojan run backs and passes led by Sears and Psaltis. Hill prepares a tougher Rose Bowl camp to make up for a 10 day lapse.
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High School Basketball Scores From Wisconsin Action
Sunday results include Racine 81 over Catherine 49 and Racine Lutheran 45 over Menasha St Mary 60. Also Little Chute St John 67 over Wausau Newman 42 and Fond du Lac St Marys Springs 51 over Marshfield Columbus 47. Saturday games feature Wausau 70 over Mosinee 51 and Madison Edgewood 68 over Spring Green 45. Other matches: Eau Claire 66 over Wauwatosa 62, Milwaukee Marquette 59 over Waukesha Memorial 43, Wild Rose 48 over Scandinavia 31, Jefferson 63 over Stoughton 61, and Madison Wisconsin High 64 over Lake Mills 47.
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Pro Basketball Schedule and Weekend Results
Monday schedule features New York visiting Milwaukee at Buffalo. Weekend results include New York 102 over Baltimore 77 and Syracuse 90 to Boston 86. Rochester beat Indianapolis 65 and Ft. Wayne 74, while Saturday New York edged Baltimore 102 to 99 in overtime and Milwaukee defeated Minneapolis 75. Boston topped Syracuse 91 to 77. Rochester beat Ft. Wayne 92 to 89.
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Rumor Repeats Milwaukee Move to Major Leagues
A revived rumor claims Milwaukee could host a major league team with the St. Louis Browns as the prospective movers to the city and its Municipal Stadium. The Browns aim to relocate within two to three years, pending real estate deals and league approval amid legal hurdles and potential payouts to Braves and American Association clubs.
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