Don Stars and Mantle Shine in Mixed Crowd Victory and Slugging Crown
A San Francisco 61 43 win over Loyola marks Bill Russell and the Dons lifting morale as Russell scores 20 and teammates Jones and Perry pace the attack. In New York Mickey Mantle wins the circuit slugging title with 316 total bases, while Ted Williams posts a .470 on base-like figure and other leaders include Al Kaline and Nellie Fox in batting and defensive feats.
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Bradie Ave
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Jones
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al Katine
Ted Williams
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Red Sox
Nellie Fox
Chicago White Sox
Cecil
Bill Tuttle
Waline
Cus Zernial
Kansas City
Bor
Vic Power
Larry Dohy
Cleveland
Chicago
Ons
Santa's Christmas Ride Promotes Clean Sports Spirit
Santa clips the sky in a Christmas Eve journey stressing fair play and protection of athletic programs. He reflects on those who harm sports and recalls athletes rising from meager starts to fame, urging kids to play hard but fair. The tale ends with a blessing and holiday wishes.
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Santa
Nick
Mother Claus
Kineed
Tiny Rudolph
North Pole
Cemand
St. Nick
Gouda
Cara
U. S
St. Nicholas
Ae Sante
Terp General Finally Agrees Coach Tatum Knows Football
Maryland quarterback Frank Tamburello discusses coach Jim Tatum work patterns and the Sooners clash in Miami. Tamburello praises Tatum as smart and plans to rely on the coach's play choices while noting the team’s readiness for Oklahoma.
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Terp General
Tatum
College Park
Frank Tamburello
Maryland
Jim Tatum
Oklahoma
Tamburello
Baltimore
Ivan Tamburello
Miami Jaw
Sears
Sooners
Bruins Rest in Pasadena as Spartans Drill Ahead
UCLA football players enjoy a Christmas break in Pasadena while Michigan State, heading to the Rose Bowl, maintains practice at hotel headquarters. Red Sanders reports the squad is tired yet productive and will resume drills after the holiday. The Spartans plan a private Christmas party and a Tournament of Roses banquet.
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Pasadena
Calif
U.C.L.A
Kta Awank
Red Sanders
Spartan
M.S.A
One Hand Set Shot Fundamentals for Young Players
Lawrence High coach Jerry Waugh urges father and son teamwork to build confidence and master the one hand set shot. He explains stance, ball placement, foot alignment, and gradual distance growth, emphasizing practice, rhythm, and belief in the basket. Next week: delivery to the basket.
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Jerry Waugh
Awrence High
Stanford
Hank Luisetti
Jolin Bunn
Collegue
Lawrence High
Gordon Abernathy
Lawrence High Center
Abernathy
Gene Abernathy
Barker Ave
Journal World Photo
Dons Extend 33-Game Victory Run Toward New York
San Francisco Dons head to New York with a 33 game winning streak, aiming for the college basketball record. They beat Loyola of New Orleans 61-43 to extend the streak to seven this season and 33 overall, led by Bill Russell and K C Jones.
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New York
San Francisco
Loyola
New Orleans
Long Island University
Seton Hall
South Orange
Sunflower League Bowling Notes Show Mixed Results
In Thursday night action, Anderson's Realty and Bill Bodin each swept four points over Plumber Union and Green Lantern. Chuck Wagon, Auto Wrecking Co, Nesdham Ford and Service Grocery earned three points apiece against Lawrence Meere, Lawrence Jora, Jacques Realty and Blackio's as the Sunflower League standings shift.
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Sunflower League
Lawrence Decorators
Auto Wrecking Co
Bill Bodin
Plumber
Jacauea Realty Wagon
Moore Service
Groe
Green Lantern
Neadhon
Ford
Anderson's Insurance
Team Hi Auto Wrecking Co
Hi 30 Ser
Sorlart
Needham
Hiep
Grover
Bill
Auto Wrecking
Harrell Auto Wic
Anderson
Lraliance
Plumber's Union
Chuck Wagon
Nesdham-Ford
Service Grocery
Loran- Meere
Lawrence Jora
Jacques Realty
Blackio's
Ryff Edges Vasquez in Tepid New York Victory
Frankie Ryff barely impressed in a unanimous decision over Baby Vasquez at Madison Square Garden. Ryff weighed 138 to Vasquez 136 as judges ruled 8-1-1, 6-4, and 5-3-2 for Ryff amid a crowd of about 1,500. Vasquez’s manager blamed nerves for the poor showing.
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Frankie Ryff
Baby Vasquez
Madison Square Garden
Mme
Ryff
Vasquez
Artie Schwartz
Artie Aidala
Ruby Goldst Tn
George Parnassus
George
Four Celebrations for Fisher Hammett in Oklahoma City
Fisher Hammett of the state supreme court clerk’s office marks four occasions Friday Christmas birthday mother’s birthday and parents’ wedding anniversary, celebrating multiple personal milestones.
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Oklahoma City
Fisher Hammett
State Supreme Court
Jersey Cagers Spark With Strong Scoring Run
Emporia Kansas reports small college teams posting high offensive tempo as Illinois State Normal and Indiana Central among leaders. Bethany College tops defense at 2.2 points allowed per game while Atlantic Christian leads free throws at 78 percent. Northeastport State shows 90 points per game across five outings.
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Kan
Elizabethtown
Nol
National Association of Intercollegi
Ate Athletics
Ilinois State Normal
Second Grove
Indiana Central
Huntington
Ind
Northeastport State
Bethany
College
Atlantic Christian
N.C
Cage reports college scores from Associated Press
Sai Heinen 61 Loyola New York 13 Iowa State 81 Vanderbilt 76 Minors 82 Oklahoma 48 Michigan State 72 Wyoming 62 Oklahoma A&M 70 Baylor 5 Washington St Louis 55 Cornell 50 Oklahoma City 64 Christian Sd
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Bill Russell
K. C. Jones
Mike Preseau
Russell
Vanderbilt
Commodores
Iowa State
Vandy
Gary Thompson
State
Bobby Thym
Llinois
Oklahoma
Sooners
Julius McCoy
Michigan State
Wyoming
McCoy
Joe Capua
Oklahoma A&m
Mack Carter
McWright
Baylor
Oklahoma City
Texas Christian
Washington
St. Louis
Bud Cristalame
Cornel
Arge Attociated Presse
Sai Heinen
Loyola
New Yeans
Cornell
Texan Christian Sd
Two Wichita Men Receive Christmas Presidential Pardons
Washington records show two Wichita men among 42 convicts granted Christmas pardons by President Eisenhower. Addis and A C Addis were convicted in Kansas in 1931 for possession and sale of liquor, each sentenced to two and a half years and a $6,500 fine. the pardons erase the fines and sentences.
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Washington
Wichita
Justice Department
Eisenhower
Join Addis
A. C. Addis
Kansas
Rare Skeletons Revealed by UCLA Study
Los Angeles reported discovery of 23 million year old reptile skeletons at the University of California Los Angeles. Scientists led by Dr. Frank Peabody guard pristine fossil remains showing ancient diversity in early lizard like species that lived near a lagoon and fed on scorpions and roaches.
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Kansas
University of California At
Frank Peabody
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Peabody
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