Bears crush Lions to win Western crown 38 21
Chicago Bears powered by Rick Casares and J C Caroline defeated the Detroit Lions 38 to 21 at Wrigley Field to claim the Western division title and set up a December 30 clash with the New York Giants in New York. Bobby Layne left early with an injury.
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Lions seek ban over alleged dirty play by Bears defender
Detroit Lions president Eddie Anderson said he would ask NFL commissioner Bert Bell to bar Ed Meadows of the Chicago Bears after Meadows allegedly tackled Lions quarterback Bobby Layne, causing a concussion. Lions coach Buddy Parker called it deliberate dirty football. Layne left the game and was to fly to Detroit for hospital evaluation.
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Bears Rally To Beat Lions In Key Championship Tilt
Chicago Bears fans erupted after a hard fought victory that moved them toward the Western Division title. Rick Casares ran for 190 yards as the Bears overpowered Detroit, with Layne leaving early after a concussion and defensive flare from Ed Meadows and Gil Mains.
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Smyth Top Scorer For Notre Dame In MSG Run
Joe Smyth Notre Dame basketball captain scored 388 points and averaged 16.1 per game in the Sugar Bowl tourney at Madison Square Garden Rec. 26, earning MVP honors for the team in a season noted by the Big Scorer tally in South Bend.
Raiders Holdoff SMU In Dallas Showdown
Texas Tech travels to Dallas to face Southern Methodist University, current SWC defending champions and NCAA semifinalists. SMU relies on 6-8 center Jim Krebs and a fast, sharpshooting lineup to edge Tech, who brings a 1-3 record but close losses to Kansas State, Iowa State, and TCU.
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Pampa Still Unbeaten In District 3-AAAA Play
Pampa remains the lone perfect record holder in district 3-AAAA after a week that saw Borger upset by Hobbs 62-60. The district continues to feature balanced records with Pampa eight wins, Borger nine of ten, Palo Duro four of five, Plainview six of ten, and Lubbock seven of ten.
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Olympians End Career With Exhibition Win Over San Francisco
The U S Olympic basketball team disbanded after an 83 52 exhibition victory over San Francisco to conclude a 20 game unbeaten run in Melbourne era. Dick Boushka led the winners with 17 points while K C Jones and Bill Russell were held to nine combined. Loyola Chicago hosted Loyola pre holiday tournament. Santa Clara fell in consolation.
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Former Light Heavy Champion Olin Dies at 48
Bob Olin, once holder of the 175 pound title from November 16 1934, died at 48 from a heart attack in his car while with a friend in front of a home. He later became a New York restaurateur and social figure after a boxing career that lasted until 1939.
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VFW Post 2466 Dominates AFLA Fencing Meet
Mark Smith of VFW Post 2466 remained undefeated at the AFLA tournament held the weekend in the O L Slaton Junior High gym. Texas Tech's Frank Griffith placed second after two losses to Smith, with Tech coach Ken Gullett and Frank French tied for third. Bill Bridgewater reached the foils semi finals while Ed Caldwell won novice saber and French won novice epee. Competitors included Texas Tech, Texas Christian, VFW Post 2466 and other groups.
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SMU Rolling On In SWC Chase
SMU remains undefeated with a 93.8 point per game pace and a 5 game win streak led by Doc Hayes. Jim Krebs leads the team with 25.6 points per game as Texas Christian falters on the road and Kentucky awaits in Lexington.
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Russell Signs with Celtics as Pro Debut Nears
Bill Russell, 22, agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics as a pro, arriving with owner Walter Brown. The six foot ten star from the University of San Francisco will sign Wednesday after a gradual introduction, having previously rejected a Globetrotters offer. Russell is expected to be the Celtics' new "big man" at 6-10, surpassing Arnie Risen.
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Moser Declines Missouri Coaching Post at Abilene
Abilene Eagles coach Moser, after a 36 game win streak, told University of Missouri athletic director Don Faurot he would not be a candidate for their head coaching job. He cited the upcoming state title game against Corpus Christi Ray and his inability to leave before the match. Moser, a former Missouri all conference center, remains with Abilene rather than pursuing Missouri.
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