Prolific scorer Robin Freeman tops Ohio State in TV calls
Dynamic Robin Freeman of Ohio State pours in 241 points in seven games at 34.4 ppg as the Buckeyes crush Washington 94 73. Wake Forest beats Brigham Young. Manhattan upsets George Washington. Holiday football and basketball broadcasts across WKBT WKTY WKBH WLCX continue through year end with bowls, parades, and college games on tap.
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Browns Rams playoff clash looms as explosive NFL finale
Los Angeles and Cleveland prepare for a high tension title bout with Otto Graham and Norm Van Brocklin as featured passers. This 1951 rematch promises star power, strong running, and a possible retirement bid from Graham while Van Brocklin aims to thwart the Browns’ offense.
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Zunker Goslin Duo Sets Pace in Challengers Doubles
The Zunker Goslin pair led the weekly South Lanes Challengers Doubles with 1542 pins. Howie Zunker 835 and Oscar Goslin 707 paced newcomers Stan Lovold Mae McKillip second with 1509, Howie Ploof Bob Mehren third at 1498. The tourney runs Fridays 11 pm at South Lanes. registration by 10:45 pm.
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English Lutheran and Bethel Win YMCA Church League Games
English Lutheran defeated Our Redeemer 25 to 14. Bethel beat Our Savior’s 38 to 36 after a tight first half, Our Redeemer led 14 to 10 at halftime but could not score in the second half. Erikson led English Lutheran with seven points, Grimsrud scored 26 for Our Savior’s, and Eggen led the losers with 14.
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Quantico Marines Claim Christmas Tourney Title Over Mt. St. Marys
In Quantico Virginia the Quantico Marines defeated Mt. St. Marys 100 to 71 to win the Christmas tournament. Akron beat Ball State 95 to 83 for third place Lemoyne downed Georgia Teachers 94 to 90 for fifth. Wabash topped Iowa New York 66 to 62 for seventh.
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Ez Charles Seizes Split Win Over Albright in San Francisco
In San Francisco Ezzard Charles defeated Bob Albright by split decision, overcoming a 11 year age gap and 22 pound weight advantage for a narrow victory as Albright mounted a 10th round rally.
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Bailly Rolls 618 In South Lanes Bowling Win
Bernyce Bailly a veteran La Crosse bowler topped a 618 in the Ladies All Star league at South Lanes. Competing for the Peter Nelson and Son team, she logged games of 213 204 and 210 and is already a member of the La Crosse Women's 600 Club.
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Connecticut Pioneers Aviation Legislation in 1911
The report notes that Connecticut, in 1911, became the first state to enact aviation related legislation. It highlights the historical significance of this early move toward formal air travel regulation.
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Zierke Rolls 278 In League Bowling
Bill Zierke of the Gantert Furniture Team rolled 278 with five straight strikes a spare and six more in the sequence This followed 202 and 201 in earlier games with only a 4 7 10 split opening frame.
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Levenhagen Named to Scholastic Team
Chicago Wisconsin half back Pat Levenhagen of West Allis Wisconsin was named to the All Big Ten Scholastic football team by the American Peoples Encyclopedia. Levenhagen a B plus student led the conference with five pass interceptions.
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