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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1955

Page

14

Browns dominate Rams in NFL title game defeat ends Rams odds

Sid Gilman praised the Browns after a 38 14 loss noting Otto Graham’s greatness and Cleveland’s defense. He said his Cincinnati U squad had a great year and deserved credit, while Graham's calm pocket work stood out amid seven Browns interceptions.

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Rebels Passes Top Worry for TCU Boss

Fort Worth AP game preview notes Texas Christian prepares for Mississippi's high powered offense. Coach Abe Martin stresses Mississippi's passing attack as the main threat, highlighting the Rebels' strong fullback slant and Paige Cothren's role, with defense tuning for pass and run options.

Rebels TCU Fort Worth Texas Christian Horned’ Frogs Mississippi Abe Martin Martin Paige Cothren Frogs

East Scrum Ban Still On

East team coach Woody Hayes of Ohio State says the scrimmage ban remains in effect for the Shrine East West Game set for Jan. 2. Eastern players worked out in strong wind Monday and later watched the Browns Rams title game on TV.

Earl Warren Bob Cal Aggie California Ken Loeffler Woody Mayes Howard Cassady Ohio State Big Ten Sam Snend Samuel Red Strader Club San Francisco Strader Los Angeles Duquesne Dutley Moore USF Palo Alto Jim Contratta Santa Clara Woody Hayes Browns-Rams Hayes Ed Lindbeck Tis Jingis Len Moore Penn State Bob Pasea Duke Bill Mura

Rites Set for Duke Snider’s Mother Florence Snider

Florence Snider 49 of 13 Deerford Ave Lakewood died Monday morning of a heart attack at her home. She is mother of Brooklyn Dodgers slugger Duke Snider. Funeral service 11 AM Thursday at More and Mortuary Chapel in Lynwood with Rev James Roberts officiating. Duke, in Allbrook California, returned to be with his father Ward a Naval Shipyard worker. Survived by four brothers.

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Graham Led Browns to Seventh Title In Coliseum Rout

Otto Graham starred as the Cleveland Browns overwhelmed the Los Angeles Rams 25-14 in the Coliseum to defend their NFL championship. The win, attended by 87,695 fans, extended Cleveland’s decade of title teams with multiple records and playoff riches, while Rams coach Sid Gillman faced a tough debut against the veteran dynasty.

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USF Five Holds Top in AP UP College Rankings

San Francisco Dons lead both AP and UP national collegiate basketball polls with a record 648 UP points and 1,366 AP points. Dayton rises to second in both, top four identical, fifth place differing Vanderbilt in AP and Iowa in UP.

USF Dons United Press Associated Press San Francisco Dayton Utah Kentucky Iowa Vanderbilt Pails United Duxst South Indiana Southern Methodis Beorgs Washington Associated Tress Berin Tarslina Orth

Fort Wayne Leads NBA Division Race After Big Win

United Press reports Fort Wayne Pistons moved into first in the Western Division by outscoring St Louis 67 to 63 as George Yardley led with 15 points. Philadelphia Warriors’ Eastern lead trimmed to 24 games. Knicks end slump with 168 to 97 win over Warriors. Ken Sears top scorer with 26. Royals edge Nationals 93 to 91 as Richie Regan’s late basket seals victory.

United Press Fort Wayne Fistons National Basketball Association Philadelphia Warriors George Yardley Pistons St. Louis Hawks Hawks New York Knickerbockers Warriors Syraeuse Nationals Rochesters Royals Ken Sears Richie Regan Royals Art Spoelstra Rochester Adolph Schayes

Sports on Radio TV Racks and Listings

Radio and TV sport listings show Jos lar Darty-KTLA at 8 20 pm and related ads. KTLA channel 6 features coverage. price point noted as 238 dollars for pita item appears in the ad.

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Welsh Hero Leads South Past North in All-Star Clash

Navy passer George Welsh dominates the eighth annual Rebels versus Yankees game guiding the South to a 20-7 win. He completes 12 of 20 for 164 yards, throws a TD to Ron Beagle, and showcases the nation’s top passing in a high scoring exhibition before 42,179 fans. Turning points cited include a North fumble by Robby Moss and a late goal line stand by the South defense.

Miami Fie Bill Dooley Mississippi Bisceglia Notre Dame Freddy Wyant West Virginia Art Lewis West T Virginia Robby B Moss South Carolina Joe Silas Welsh Navy Ron Beagle Trish George Welsh Rebels Yankees North Georgia Wally Butts Butts

NFL Title Fighted End Sees Wyant Lead South in Thriller

Wyant threw for 1181 yards and a TD, guiding South to a narrow NFL title clash against the Rams. Beagle and Cleveland Brown connected on key receptions as Harold Burmine of Missouri and Bobby Garrard starred, while Notre Dame and Army backs added rushing yardage.

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Browns Credited With 14 Records After Victory Over Rams

The Cleveland Browns set 14 NFL playoff records following their 28-14 win against the Los Angeles Rams. Records highlighted include most passes completed and attempted, most passing yards, and several individual marks by Otto Graham and teammates, with other players like Dante Lavell noted for receiving and interceptions.

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