Zone Defense Sparks Cameron Victory Over OCU Frosh
Cameron's Johnny Carver led the Aggies to a 72-64 win against Oklahoma City University's freshmen in the LHS fieldhouse. He scored five second half baskets, including two late, while Fran Siebuhr added 17 points and 18 rebounds. Coach Harvey Pate praised zone defense changes that stifled OCU as Cameron improved to 5-2 in seven games. Carver stood out, outmaneuvering Hill and Kelly, with Hanson adding 14 for OCU. Cameron next plays Arkansas City Jan 6, then Lawton tourney Jan 13-14.
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Pete Elliott to lead Nebraska football after Oklahoma clash
Pete Elliott likely named head coach at Nebraska after discussions with Lincoln officials and a public interview. The 27 year old Sooner assistant comes with five years on Bud Wilkinson’s staff and will face a tough task restoring Huskers to top form in the Big Seven era, aiming to curb Oklahoma dominance while leveraging Nebraska’s rich football tradition and local talent.
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Mason Electric Heating System Service Ad
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Lovellette Reclaims Pro Scoring Lead In NBA
New York Clyde Lovellette of the Minneapolis Lakers regains the top scoring spot in the NBA race, edging Bob Pettit St. Louis Hawks by three points. Lovellette has 503 points for a 21.9 average while Pettit trails with 500 and a 25.0 pace, followed by several stars among the league leaders.
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Geronimo Edges Fletcher 58 51 In County Clash
In Elgin on Monday night Geronimo defeated Fletcher 58 to 51 in a Comanche County conference game. Fletcher led 15-10 after one, 32-20 at halftime, and narrowed to within two late in the fourth before Geronimo held on. Don Taylor and Ronnie Malone each scored 24 for their teams.
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North Carolina State Holds Second as Dons Lead AP Poll
The Associated Press ranking shows San Francisco atop the poll with 1,407 points and 92 first place votes. North Carolina State stays runner up at 7-0, while Utah is No. 3 with a strong through Kentucky Invitational context and Brigham Young climbs in the top group.
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Aggies Honor O Dell O'Dell on All America Team
Cameron standout Mac O'Dell earned a first team spot on Williamson System's 1955 Junior College All America football squad. He led Cameron's line and passing game with 13 receptions for 529 yards and 5 TDs, missing one game due to injury, and plans to enroll at Oklahoma A&M next fall.
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Juco All-America Second Third Team picks listed
The Juco All-America squads name Second Team players Benge Sunflower Mastelotto Yuba Main Compton Holt Tyler Reagan El Camino Bell Wharton Binder L A Valley Burns Menlo Bishop Garden City Campbell Fullerton Rickenberg Northern Third Team include O'Brien McCook Ahnstedt Trinidad Dean Kilgore Meistrand Stockton Fredrickson Estherville Keys South Georgia Englehardt Schreiner Hardin Arlington Friend Dodge City Riley Bakersfield Sirk Potomac Honorable Mention lists tackles guards QB and HB selections with players including Norman Sullivan Cameron Rusty Romines Cameron Gary Don Hunt Ark City Kaw Perry Morren Cameron Goad Northeastern A&M Jimmy Combs Cameron Lloyd Rumbaugh Cameron Brownlie Eastern A&M
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Terrapin Players Head Home for Orange Bowl Prep
Maryland's football team returns to College Park for Christmas rest as they prepare to face No. 1 Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl January 2 in Miami. Coach Bud Wilkinson's Sooners boast a high scoring attack while Maryland relies on a stout defense, with questions on how to boost offense. Eddie Teague notes the Terps must score to beat Oklahoma. Wilkinson worries about psychological edge of being top ranked.
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Deadline Near For YMCA Noel Boys Tournament
Entries for the YMCA Noel Boys Basketball tournament close Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the YMCA office, tournament chairman Speck Sanders said. Early entries include teams from Dunbar Jefferson Lincoln and Washington schools and Rogers Gray. Games begin Wednesday December 28 in the junior high gym.
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49ers Oust Red Strader
San Francisco Forty-Niners fire coach Norman Red Strader amid claims of incompatibility with players. Owner Tony Morabito seeks a coach to unlock the team’s potential while Strader confirms a three-year contract with two years remaining.
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Lawton Wolverines Seek Second Win Over Burkburnett
Lawton's improving Wolverines, after beating Northwest Classes, face Burkburnett on their home court. In the opener Lawton won 54 to 43 as Johnny Bryant and Jerry Hodges fouled out late for Burkburnett. Mike Ginn has emerged as a key 6-6 rebounder while Jommy Wilson scored 32 in the earlier victory.
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Lillard Returns to Chicago League After Victory
Bill Lillard, fresh All-Star bowling champion, leads his team in Chicago's Classic League tonight. His squad sits second in the Thursday league, and Lillard holds a 201 average, ranking second individually.
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U S predicts Olympic track dominance in 1956 rankings
Track & Field News names the United States as likely to win about 12 of 24 events at the 1956 Olympic Games, with Russia projected for only three golds. The magazine notes the rankings reflect statis tical comparisons rather than actual outcomes and cites key American and Soviet entrants across events.
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Spartans Open Practice Reveals Rose Bowl Strategy
Pasadena report on Michigan State showing plays at East LA JC before the Rose Bowl. Duffy Daugherty explained formations including quick kicks and laterals while the squad demonstrated nearly all season plays. Two injuries, Bob Jewett and Jim Wulff, sidelined for a few days. UCLA workload described as their best defensive scrimmage yet and Coach Red Sanders signals a taper.
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Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
New Orleans welterweight Willie Pastrano outpointed Rex Layne in a bout with Pastrano’s hometown listed as New Orleans and Layne from Lewiston Utah in a ten round decision. New York’s Gene Poirier fought Carmine Fiore to a ten round draw in Niagara Falls. Sydney’s Kevin James defeated Bobby Sinn in a ten round bout in Australia. Tokyo’s Mitoshi Misako and Takeshi Yamaguchi also fought in Japan in a ten round match.
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Younger To Miss Pro Grid Playoff
LOS ANGELES The Rams face the pro football championship game without fullback Tank Younger after a neck fracture in the Green Bay game. Dan Towler, 230 pounds, will replace him, though Towler has been out of favor and rarely used since early in the season. Norm Van Brocklin and Ron Waller expected to lead the attack against Cleveland.
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