Stanford fullback Harrington backs sword dance despite mishap
Stanford athlete Al Harrington, a Polynesian fullback, draws attention for a ceremonial sword dance in his dorm, claiming a cultural respect system around the weapon. He nicked his leg with the blade, provoking mixed reactions as teammates and fans weigh the tradition against safety.
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Ryff Faces Lopes in Televised 10 Round Lightweight Bout
Detroit crowd watches Frankie Ryff, hailed rookie of the year in 1954, seek a comeback after a rare pro setback. The 23 year old New Yorker fights Joey Lopes of Sacramento in a national television 10 rounder at 9 p.m. Pacific Time. Ryff ranks No 4 in the lightweight division and aims to rebound his meteoric rise.
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Joey Lopes
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New Orleans
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Sandy Saddler
Percy Bassett
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Michigan
Gallardo Captures California Featherweight Title
Los Angeles fighter Dave Gallardo won the California featherweight title with a 10th round technical knockout over Reuben Smith at the Olympic Auditorium. Both boxers weighed 126 pounds. the bout was scheduled for 12 rounds but ended in the 10th as Smith wilted and referee Mushy Callahan raised Gallardo’s arm.
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Ramon Tiscanno
Carlos Chavez
Browns Fall Short as Bears Rally on Thursday Night
Otto Graham sparked a 21-7 Browns lead over the Chicago Bears at halftime but Chicago surged back in the second half. Ed Brown propelled the Bears with 169 yards and two touchdowns as Cleveland’s ground game was contained. George Blanda kicked the decisive field goal with 4:00 left in the fourth.
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Tuna Fishing Reports From Catalina and San Clemente Islands
Fishin facts describe Bluefin tuna activity around Cacauna Island and Catalina with sportfishing boats reporting catches of bass and barracuda. Eleven barracuda and a large haul at San Clemente Island accompanied good whelp bass, bottom fish rounded out by anglers on the Horseshoe Kalp.
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Major Leaders National and American League Summary
Major league leader lists include players from National and American Leagues with tallies in batting and fielding. Notable names appear across teams such as St. Louis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Dodgers and Giants with various totals and ranking markers.
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Dodgers
Cardinals pitching shines in relief against Dodgers
Larry Jackson limits Dodgers to one hit over five relief innings as Cardinals beat the Dodgers. Stan Musial paces offense with a double and a home run in a two inning stretch, tying a National League mark for total bases in a season with 300 plus.
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Bear Dodgers
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Dodgers
Football Results Chicago Beare 25 Browns 2
Chicago Beare defeated Cleveland Browns 25 to 2 in a football score update. Newberry led Furman Gh in a 14 to 6 result, while Youngs ato and Her webs slate aa Ca appear as fragmented details.
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Rams Journey to Denver for Nonconference Clash
The Los Angeles Rams fly to Denver for a non-conference game against the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles at Denver Stadium. Eagles coach Joe Trimble has his team on a five-game winning streak, totaling 110 points. The Rams, hampered by injuries led by Norm Van Brocklin, will start Bill Wade at quarterback in a matchup with historical edge for the Eagles.
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Elroy Hirsch
Norm van Brocklin
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Maryland Missouri kickoff play by play chaos in windy start
The Maryland Missouri game opens with Missouri winning the toss and receiving as Maryland kicks into a 4 mph tail wind. A flat Terrapin kickoff travels center field and bounces wildly, while Missouri’s backfield and safeties are described as capable runners and both Tiger halfbacks are noted as speedy. A quiz on potential kickoff returns is mentioned for Fags A-17.
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Maryland
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Sooner Coed Named Miss Football of 1955
Ann Campbell, 21, a brunette senior at the University of Oklahoma, won Berkeley's Miss Football of 1955 title after beating nine other candidates from the United States and Canada Thursday night.
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Sooner Coed
Berkeley
Oklahoma
Ann Campbell
United States
Canada
Long Beach drivers in bid for Detroit Tigers stake
Detroit's Spike Briggs says he struck out in trying to buy the Tigers as Walter Oner ex Long Beach driver and others compete in Huntington Beach. Gardner, nephew of Chet Gardner, among entrants. bid from Briggs and sisters valued around 3 million dollars.
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Spike) Briggs
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Sprint car champ driver tied to Indianapolis mechanic father
A 1954 CRA sprint car champion, whose father works as an Indianapolis mechanic, is noted. The program will start at 2 30 with trials at 1 p m.
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