Fort Sill Cannoneers Prep For Poinsettia Bowl Showdown
Fort Sill faces Bolling Air Force in a mythic national service clash, eyeing a perfect season as Maryland and Oklahoma links color the matchup. The Cannoneers boast a 19 1 1 record with strong aerials and a stifling ground game led by Wessels McPhail and Green while Bolling relies on O Connell Jones and Martin to attack through the air.
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Jackie Says His Piece Again In Dodger Scene
Gayle Talbot notes Jackie Robinson praises Charlie Dressen as best manager, stirring unease for Walter Alston and Dodgers after Dressen was replaced. The column also covers a new Davis Cup foot fault rule allowing a server to swing beyond the baseline with one foot anchored, and Vic Seixas facing criticism in Sydney as he serves from behind the line.
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Bradley Braves edge OCU Five 63 62 in tight clash
Oklahoma City Oklahoma City University trailed 34 29 at halftime but Bradley guard Harvey Babetch led a 63 62 victory. Babetch scored 20 points on 10 field goals while Lyndon Lee of the Chiefs had 21 points with five field goals and 11 free throws.
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Leading rider Hartack wins 23rd at Tropical Park
Willie Hartack, the meet leader, rode Level Rippety Petroleum Kate and Celeriter to three victories and lift his total to 23 wins in the first 14 days of the Tropical Park meeting in Miami Florida.
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Upset Wave Hits Indiana Oklahoma A M Purdue Sc teams
The early season upset surge continues as SMU defeats Indiana 83 78 and Texas Tech beats Oklahoma A M in a late rally. Indiana star Don Schlundt scores 41 but supports falter as other Hoosiers fail to reach double figures. Missouri, Iowa, USC, Notre Dame also win as ranked teams stumble across Monday night action.
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Forty Niners Fire Coach Lawrence Shaw After Loss
Lawrence Buck Shaw, longtime coach of the San Francisco Forty Niners, was dismissed after a losing season. Shaw said there is no malice toward owner Anthony Morabito and wishes the team luck as he begins job hunting. He noted it is the first time he has been fired in 32 years.
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Olson Favored 4-1 In Langlois Title Bid At Cow Palace
Carl Bobo Olson, the middleweight champion, was set as a 4-1 favorite to defeat Pierre Langlois of France in a 15 round bout at the Cow Palace on Wednesday night. Langlois vowed to win and bring the crown to France, while promoter Bennie Ford predicted a gate over $100,000 and national TV coverage with a 150 mile blackout.
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College basketball ratings and early season results published
United Press releases college basketball ratings with first place LaSalle and Kentucky led by strong records. Listings show Illinois North Carolina State Indiana among top ten with second ten including Dayton Ohio State Southern California Notre Dame Holy Cross and others, reflecting early season form and voting.
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Another Pennant Seen For Giants
New York Giants president Horace Stoneham predicted the club will win the National League pennant again before a five week Scottsdale Arizona vacation. He said the Dodgers pose no major threat and that the team is focused on repeating as champions. Stoneham indicated no immediate deals are planned and would consider trades only if meaningful.
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Bowl Briefs Ole Miss Begins Drills For Navy
Mississippi opened full scale drills for the Sugar Bowl with Navy focusing on offensive and defensive formations. Coach Johnny Vaught said 10 days of campus work precede Christmas holidays with a Dec 27 report to fly to Biloxi for practice through Dec 30. Auburn also plans a second conditioning stint for the Gator Bowl against Baylor after resuming with full equipment and running drills amid exams.
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Officials Named for Orange Bowl Refereeing Crew
Cliff Ogden of Wichita University will referee the Orange Bowl game between Nebraska and Duke in Miami on January 1. Officials announced by Reaves Peters include Paul Dunham Tulsa as umpire Ben Beckerman Iowa as head linesman and William Edwards Appalachian as field judge.
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Baylor Coach Sauer Praises Auburn Ahead of Gator Bowl Meeting
Baylor Coach George Sauer warned his players that Auburn has a fine football team as the Bears resumed practice for the Gator Bowl showdown in Jacksonville on December 31. He noted Auburn’s six-game win streak and stressed that Baylor will work hard to prepare.
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Tech seeks better weather for Arkansas game study
Georgia Tech in Atlanta on December 4 hopes for improved weather to aid preparations for the January 1 Cotton Bowl date with Arkansas. The mark is the Razorbacks’ single wing attack and the team studies it ahead of kickoff.
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LHS Cameron Set For Texas Quints Showdown Tonight
Lawton high school and Cameron college teams head to Texas for non conference games. Lawton’s LHS routed Vernon 61 37 last night for its third win in eight, led by Yeahque’s 19 points. Cameron hosts North Texas State freshmen at Bowie in homecoming for Johnny Carver.
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Gene Woodling Shines as Pro Soldier in Yankee Orioles Swap
Gene Woodling, 32, praised as a versatile outfielder, moves from the Yankees to the Orioles. He boasts a .313 World Series batting average and consistently strong regular-season marks, notes his durability, fielding, and adaptability despite a wrist injury last year. Orioles general manager Paul Richards lauds the acquisition while Yankees teammates and fans miss his all-around play.
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OU To Field Boxing Team First Intercollegiate Season
Norman Okla Dewey Luster boxing coach says Oklahoma will arrange seven team matches this season with three college and four service teams. It will be the school's first intercollegiate boxing team after nine years of intra mural activity.
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