Lew Johnson's Column Highlights College Football Notes
Army sophomore Scott Brown will wear No. 70 as he eyes the Army Navy game while recovering from a shoulder injury. Oscar Fraley picks Oklahoma’s Clendon Thomas on his All-America team, with Krisher omitted. Wilkinson and Mitchell discuss top quarterbacks, Texas and Arkansas comparison, and Darrell Royal’s coaching acclaim. A reader letter questions AP ratings amid Auburn and Arizona debates, plus Oklahoma State basketball losses and SMU’s Don Meredith praised.
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Henry Kemmple
Hank Iba
Arlen Clark
Coaches Pick Thomas On All-America Team
The 1957 All-America football team, chosen by the American Football Coaches Association, features three players each from the South and Midwest, with others from the Southwest and East. Notables include King Hall at quarterback, Dan Currie center, Lou Michaels tackle, Aurelius Thomas guard, and Walt Kowalczyk fullback, highlighting a diverse roster across major programs.
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Kentucky
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Walt Kowaliczyk
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Fights Last Highlight in Scotland Fight Ends
In Scotland, a boxing match ended with a decisive outcome as Senlene Teh Mectirmach and $akDewabnn faced off. The bout concluded amid quiet crowd noise with the referee declaring the result after a tense exchange.
Grandfield Bears Lead District Playoff Run Alone
Grandfield's Bearcats rallied from a 20-7 deficit in the fourth period to defeat Tipton 28-20, advancing to the semifinals against Thomas as Bruce McLain kicked the extra point after Dickie Speirs scored the winning TD. Frederick and Douglass were upset in the state playoffs. Harding stunned Frederick at Taft Stadium, ending the Bombers' bid for back-to-back titles and boosting Ada's title hopes.
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Texas Cadets Triumph With Trap Play Link
Texas A&M suffered a setback as Texas' trap play, engineered by Coach Darrell Royal, helped the Longhorns secure a sensational first season win. Sophomore Bobby Fondren and Walter Taree combined on quick strikes and a late field goal, while Aggies faced puzzling plays and red zone struggles.
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Secrecy marks Army Navy gridiron headline clash
Army and Navy meet in Philadelphia with a strategic battle of wits and secret weapons. Blaik hints at a double wing while Erdelatz touts a jitter bug defense as the teams prepare for NBC telecast and a potential Cotton Bowl berth for Navy.
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Spahn Wins Cy Young Vote. Braves Veteran Sees 1958 Hope
Milwaukee ace Warren Spahn, a rancher from Hartshorne Oklahoma, claimed the Cy Young with 15 of 16 votes. He led the majors with 23 wins and said contributing to Milwaukee’s first world title gave him great satisfaction. He plans to rely on his fastball next season and aims for another strong year, though he won’t insist on 20 wins again.
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Cy Young
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Celtics Lose Streak as Knicks Top Celtics in Philadelphia
Boston, missing a 14 game run, fell 97-80 to the New York Knickerbockers in Convention Hall. The loss leaves Boston with a seven game lead in the East as Detroit visits Cincinnati tonight and coach Red Auerbach reflects on the defeat.
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Vaughn Set To Face Jones In Garden Bout
Willie Vaughn 24 of Los Angeles a 7 5 favorite meets Ralph Tiger Jones 29 from Yonkers in a middleweight clash at Madison Square Garden Television 2M feature. Vaughn impressed in his display against Spider Webb at the Garden on Nov 1 while Jones seeks to regain top ten rankings with a potential Dec 27 Miami Beach bout against Joey Giardello contingent on victory.
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Tiger” Jones
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the Garden
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