Russell shines as Michigan star in big win
Michigan guard Russell, a 6 5 4 junior from Chicago, set a scoring record last season with 670 points and scored 28 in an 87 85 victory over Wichita. He totaled 21 of Michigan's final 29 points, had nine rebounds and six assists, and praised by coach Dave Strack who called him the best college player in the country.
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Dwight tops Red Dick in nine overtimes thriller
Dwight High School defeats Red Dick High 76 to 72 after nine extra periods. Terry Starks ties the score with a late fourth quarter jumper sending the game to overtime. Byron Anderson and Al Mortenson finally spark Dwight with 12 points to seal the win in a two hour 25 minute marathon.
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Patriots Favored In Eastern AFL Showdown
Boston Patriots are three point favorites to beat the Buffalo Bills in a key Eastern division game. Bills lead the league with an 11-2 record while the Patriots stand 10-2-1, and a Bills win or tie would clinch the division.
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Record-Setting Stars Highlight Browns Colts Title Game
In the NFL championship preview, stars from the Browns and Colts dominate records. Jim Brown tops rushing with 1,446 yards and 105 TDs. Lou Groza leads in kicks and points. Lenny Moore posts 120 points and a TD streak. Ray Berry breaks receptions marks. Johnny Unitas remains top passer among leaders.
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Bolling Gonzalz Lead NL All-Defense Team for 1955
Milwaukee Braves second baseman Trank Bolling and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Tony Gonzalez repeat on the National League all defense team. Bolling made seven errors in 474 chances for a .985 fielding percentage, Gonzalez one error in 249 chances for a .996 mark. Houston Colts also placed two players on the squad with Eddy Kasko at shortstop and Bob Aspromonte at third base.
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Three Pigs and Rainbow Bar Take League Titles
The Three Pigs and Rainbow Bar won league championships in the Western Billiards Fall Nineball leagues. Rainbow Bar finished 13-1 in the Las Vegas League, while Three Pigs went 12-2 in the Greater Vegas League. A second place playoff in Las Vegas between Shell Bar and the Beer Barrel was set for later this week. A champions playoff between the two league winners was scheduled for January 10 and 17. Final standings and results followed.
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Chiefs Owner Witnesses 95th AFL Straight Game
Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt has watched the team play in 95 consecutive American Football League games.
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Astros Flag Change to Astros Nickname Embraced by Players
Houston players of the Colt 45s franchise approve the shift to the Astros, endorsing the new nickname. The unanimous stance reflects team support for the rebranding.
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