Steelers Select QB Gary Glick in Bonus Draft Surprise
Pittsburgh wins the NFL bonus selection and picks Gary Glick of Colorado A&M, a surprise choice over anticipated quarterbacks Morrall and Cassady. Dan Rooney, 23, son of Art Rooney, conducted the draw for the Steelers, who prioritise strength and defensive ability over passing. Glick, formerly a Navy fullback turned quarterback, stood out for defense and versatility.
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John Cameron
Orange Bowl Race Signals Set for Top Spot
The Associated Press reports bowl pairings near completion with Oklahoma and Maryland atop the Orange Bowl lineup. Rose and Cotton matchups also outlined, while Auburn, Tennessee and Notre Dame face pivotal final results shaping national title fortunes.
Big Seven coaches expect close race this season
Kansas City reports the Big Seven Conference basketball race should be the tightest in years as Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa State, Kansas State, Nebraska, and Oklahoma show improved rosters. Coaches from Colorado, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Iowa State, Nebraska, and Oklahoma assess lineups, while Missouri opens at Columbia and other games spread across Saturday.
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Jim Thom
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Toledo
Doyle Parrack
Joe King
Leroy Bacher
Jimmy Peck
Oklahoma and Maryland Lead Unbeaten College Teams
New York report notes Oklahoma and Maryland as the standout unbeaten programs in a list of 20 teams, each with 10 victories and no losses or ties. The piece highlights Oklahoma ranked No. 1 and Maryland No. 3 among major squads still perfect through the season.
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Orioles Renew Pact With Aberdeen Pheasants for 1956
The Baltimore Orioles of the American League have renewed their working agreement with the Aberdeen Pheasants of the Class C Northern League for the 1956 season, announced today.
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Bentley Ralston and In Tie As Staff's Top Grid Experts
In a tight finish the staff selected Bentley and Ralston tied for the top grid expert with 188-73 records, edging Lew Johnson who had 187-74. Johnson led earlier before final standings, while Ardisher, Clabes, Ahischlager, Warner, Dixon, Ewald, Sharrock and Atteberry posted notable marks as the season concluded.
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Bob Greenberg
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Clabes
Red Ahischlager
Jack Warner
Bill Dixon
Bill Ewald
Tom Sharrock
Powder Puffs Help USC Top Notre Dame
In Los Angeles on November 28, USC coach Jess Hill used a powder puff gag to inspire his Trojans as they upset Notre Dame 42-20. Co Captain George Galli received one puff, and Hill distributed them to all 11 starters before kickoff, prompting the team to a quick opening drive and a decisive win.
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Notre Dame
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University of Southern California Trojans
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Bobo to Get Plaque at Chicago Boxing Banquet
The Chicago Boxing Writers and Broadcasting Association will honor middleweight champion Carl Olson with a plaque on Monday naming him boxer of 1954. The award was decided a year earlier but Olson missed the annual banquet where it would be presented.
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Bobo) Olson
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Video Fans Land Army's Rookie Guard
Will Grimsley reports from Philadelphia on Army beating Navy 14-6 as Navy coach Eddie Erdelatz laments overreliance on the forward pass. Army defense, led by sophomore Stan Slater, and Army running back Pat Uebel highlight the game amid coach Blaik’s postgame reflections and coming roster changes.
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Red) Blaik
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Navy
Doc Blanchard
Glen Davis
McDonald and Tubbs Named All-America Choices in 1955
The 1955 All-America football team selected by the United Press features Howard Cassady of Ohio State as top vote getter, with Ron Beagle and Ron Kramer among the leading ends. The squad highlights include Hornung, Arnett, Swink and Jones as repeat picks, with Don Holleder shifting to quarterback. Second and third teams list Bill Walker, Tom Maentz, Mike Sandusky, Harold Burnine, Jerry Tubbs, Joe Childress and others, marking the era’s strongest junior presence.
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Ifowa
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Francis Macinski
Ellisville and Compton Draw Junior Rose Bowl Clash
Ellisville Mississippi junior college and Compton California junior college were chosen to play in the Junior Rose Bowl in Pasadena on December 10. Both squads are undefeated, Ellisville 9 straight wins and Compton 10 straight. Compton edged Taft for the western bid, while Ellisville beat Cameron Aggies of Lawton Oklahoma.
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LHS Cage Tickets On Sale For 11-Game Schedule
Lawton high school announces 11 game home schedule with season tickets priced at 3.50 for adults and 2.50 for students. Tickets available at R&S Sporting Goods and the Principal's office. Wolverines open December 6 at Burkburnett High School in Texas.
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Land Wins Polar Bear Tennis Finals in Dallas
Gene Land of Oklahoma City won the Polar Bear tennis tournament singles final 7-5, 6-3 in Dallas over Charles Hickox of Fort Sill. Land and Teddy Dukeminier of Oklahoma City captured the mixed doubles crown 6-2, 6-4 against Marilyn Montgomery and Barry Pelton.
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Gene Land
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Fourth Army Playoff To Be Held Here
Fort Sill Cannoneers host Fort Hood Tankers at Prichard Field for the Fourth Army Conference Championship. Kickoff is 2 p.m. after Sill’s 20-19 win over Fort Bliss clinched the regular schedule and forced a playoff to break a first place tie. Hood beat Sill 13-7 earlier, both teams 2-1 in conference play with wins over Bliss and Brooke Army Medical Center.
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Rose Bowl alumni players from Detroit area colleges
Detroit UP Seven Detroit Lions players were members of Rose Bowl teams during their undergraduate days. Charlie Arn USC Jim Cain Alabama Bob Long UCLA Bill Stits UCLA Harry Gillmer Alabama Jim Salesbury UCLA and Ted Topor Michigan played in the New Year's Day classic at Pasadena Calif.
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Half Of Clubs In Pro League In Title Chase
News of NFL action shows half the league still in title contention with two weeks left. Chicago Bears were upset 53-14 by the Chicago Cardinals as Los Angeles Rams rose to 6-3-1 helped by Les Richter field goals. Lou Groza’s kicks were blocked twice as Cleveland tied New York 35-35. Baltimore, Washington, Detroit, Green Bay, and New York remain in the race with upcoming games set across the weekend.
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