Purdue Rallies To Defeat Wisconsin 65 59 In Big Ten Opener
Purdue trailed 48 42 early in the final period but surged with nine straight points to take the lead and beat Wisconsin 65 59 in Lafayette. Glena Calhoun led Purdue with 17 points while Paul Morrow paced Wisconsin with 13 before fouling out.
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Weber
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Seifert
Calhoun
Wiesner
Biindg
Dermody
G A & Godrey
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Blind
Celtics End Eight-Game Win Streak With Loss To Nationals
The Boston Celtics saw their eight game NBA winning streak halted after a 90-86 loss to the Syracuse Nationals in Syracuse Sunday night. New York beat Baltimore 102-99 in overtime and the Knicks moved within a half game of Boston in the Eastern Division race. In other games, Ft Wayne beat Philadelphia 74-71, and Rochester toppled Indianapolis 83-65. Bob Williams, ex Notre Dame star, later joined the Chicago Bears and threw for 2,519 yards and 26 touchdowns over three seasons.
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Green Bay Favored in Santa Claus Bowl Tournament
LAKELAND Florida Green Bay Wisconsin leads the Santa Claus Bowl hopefuls with an all pro coaching staff from the Packers Ted Fritsch Charlie Brock and Charlie Tollefson guiding the midget teams The Greater New York City team from Jamaica plays Wilson in the opening doubleheader The winners meet Monday December 29 for the title with a consolation game for the losers The event is sponsored by the Pop Warner Foundation and the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
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Pop Warner Foundation
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee Hawks Top Minneapolis Lakers
The Milwaukee Hawks defeated the champion Minneapolis Lakers 86 to 75 before 4 300 fans at NBA play. Milwaukee rallied from a 43 39 halftime gap by outscoring the Lakers 25 to 14 in the third period. Vern Mikkelson led Minneapolis with 28 points while John Payak scored 21 for Milwaukee.
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Big Ten Basketball Opens With Surprising Results Across Teams
Illinois, Purdue, Indiana and Michigan State posted early Big Ten wins as Notre Dame upset Kansas State and UCLA, while Wisconsin and Minnesota struggled. Illinois leads with 1 1 records tied with Indiana and Purdue as the season starts amid a busy schedule and standings race.
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American Bowling Congress
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Bowling Congress Low-Water Mark in Detroit
DETROIT NBA report notes bowler George Stieber with a 157 average holds a record he would soon relinquish for a better mark. The piece highlights a notable performance amid low-water conditions and hints at forthcoming competition.
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NBA
George Stieber
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Hilltoppers Fall 78 76 to Louisville on late rally
The Hilltoppers lost to Louisville 78 76 in a hard fought game. Chuck Noble scored late to give Louisville a 74 73 edge with 2:38 left as the Cardinals held on. Russ Wittberger and Bob Van Vooren led Marquette with 19 points apiece while Cox added 19 for Louisville.
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Beloit Quintet Routs North Dakota For Sixth Win
Beloit Panthers stay unbeaten with a 108 to 78 victory over North Dakota University. Beloit jumped to a 26-20 first-quarter lead and extended it to 48-36 at halftime then 78-55 through three quarters. John Haaven and Chuck Wolfe led North Dakota with 32 and 28 points, while Jerry Howton added 24 for Beloit.
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High Velocity Varnell Nearest Equivalent To Perpetual Motion
New York reports Lon Varnell a Tennessee figure described as perpetual motion. He is Sewanee basketball coach businessman and preacher with outlets in Tennessee and Texas. He works as a radio sportscaster and writer while his sons sell popcorn at games.
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Holston
Methodist Church
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Gelder Rinks Cup Bonspiel Dominated By Galesville Teams
Gelder Rinks Cup Bonspiel saw Gelder Rinks from Galesville and Centerville dominate as Henry Gelder and his Forty-Niners won the first event by defeating Ted Harris of Centerville. Dr Douglas James of Galesville captured the second event by beating Spittler of Centerville. Spittler reached the second event final after defeating Isenmann and Whitlock of La Crosse. Trophy prizes awarded.
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Roy Whitlock
Ontario Beats Norwalk 67 to 49 on Home Court
Ontario city basketball team earned its second straight win defeating Norwalk 67 49. Dick Olson led Ontario with 17 points and Ken Tainter added 15 while Norwalk top scorer was P Kastberg with 16. For scheduling contact Bill Jantz Cashton.
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Bill Jantz
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Unlucky Fullback at Florida State
Florida State freshman fullback Stan Dobosz from East Chicago Indiana endured a month of charleyhorse woes before playing. Once fit he lost two front teeth in the game against VMI, finishing with bad fortune on the field.
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Fla
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Tarzan) Dobosz
Florida State
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FSU
VMI
FSU punter Tommy Brown shines in early 1960s schedule
Florida State University's 160-pound senior punter Tommy Brown has boosted the team with 25 punts for a 38.8 yard average through four games. Opponents are returning kicks at an average of 2.7 yards per return, highlighting his effectiveness in the kicking game.
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Commerce Names Park After Mantle
Commerce Oklahoma dedicates Alexander-Mantle Park in honor of Mickey Mantle and late civic leader Ethel Alexander. The park honors the Yankee legend and the former teacher and community figure.
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Filly Gold Cup Arrives for North American Season
The Irish bred four year old Gold Cup has arrived at Hialeah for winter racing. Training will be by Bob Odom who previously developed Crafty Admiral. The globe trotting filly has run in Ireland England France and Venezuela.
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France
Venezuela
Hialeah
Bob Odom
Tomah to Meet Lisbon in Two-Game Series
Tomah High School sets two basketball dates with New Lisbon, current Juneau County leader. The games will be played at Tomah on January 2 and at Lisbon on January 17. Preliminary B-team games are slated for the same nights.
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Chiefs Fall 6 4 in Overtime to Toledo Mercurys
Milwaukee Chiefs surrender a 3 0 deficit as Toledo Mercurys rally to win 6 4 in overtime in IHL action Saturday night.
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Duke Quarterback Worth Lutz Born Near Duke Campus
Worth Lutz a Duke University quarterback was born and raised in Durham North Carolina within sight of the Duke campus. He grew up near the university and developed early football roots in the area.
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S and H Outfit Routs Tomah VA All-Stars in Exhibition
In Tomah Wisconsin on Sunday S and H defeated the Tomah VA All-Stars 96 to 66. Jim Petry Ed Cunningham and Jim Sciborski led with 25 25 and 22 points as S and H pulled away after 20 19 45 33 and 63 41 leads. Cramer 18 Shutter and Furngs each had 10 for the All-Stars.
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