Memphis State to join All-College tourney in Oklahoma City
Memphis State, holding a 1 record, travels to Oklahoma City Municipal Auditorium for the 7ist All-College tournament. Eight teams compete over three days with Idaho State and Tulsa strong early, while Seattle’s Elgin Baylor and Dick Strickland anchor the slate.
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Tulsa
Abe Lennon
Idaho State
Idaho
Loyd Harris
Lemons
Hubert Reed
OCU
San Jose State
Seattle
Elgin Baylor
Dick Strickland
Baylor
Strickland
John Castellani
Marquette
Georgia
Texas Tech
Tulane
Wildcats Top MU as Illinois Suffers First Loss
Vernon Hatton scores 25 and Gerry Calvert 18 to lead Kentucky in a high scoring win over Missouri. Harv Schmidt adds 18 and George Bon Salle 13 for Illinois in their season debut loss amid SMU’s mixed results.
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Adolph Rupp
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Harv Schmidt
George Bon Salle
Ilinois
Illinois
Brumbelow Worried Over Three Injuries To Two Backs
Texas Western coach Mike Brumbelow faced concern after late practice injuries to halfbacks Rusty Rutledge and Mimmy Bevers and tackle Dan Boyd. Rutledge reinjured a knee, Bevers suffered a bruised jaw and was hospitalized, while Boyd took a nose injury requiring treatment. The Miners head to the Sun Bowl against George Washington on January 1.
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George Washington
Rusty Rutledge
Mimmy Bevers
Dan Boyd
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Bevers
Boyd
Washington Redskins at Baltimore Colts TV clash today
Washington and Baltimore meet in a Sunday NFL telecast with implications for gate revenue from the title game and coach Weeb Ewbank’s job. A Redskins win could share in the next Sunday championship gate and lift Washington into a second place tie. the Colts aim to halt a three-game skid.
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Chicago Bears
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Chicago Cardinals
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Tarnished year for boxing star Art Aragon amid fight fixing probes
The Golden Boy Art Aragon faces a possible lifetime ban from the National Boxing Association after Texas suspends him for allegedly arranging a dive with opponent Goldstein in a San Antonio bout that never occurred. Earlier California probes linked him to fixed outcomes with Chavez and Campbell, boosting scrutiny on promoter Babe McCoy and state officials. The saga follows prior sanctions and a failed world title bid with Sugar Ray Robinson.
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Golden Boy
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Texas
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Tommy Campbell
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Los Angeles
Babe McCoy
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M. B. Morgan
Goldstein
Morgan
Austin
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Pride
Sugar Ray Robinson
Clayton Fryer
Cisco Andrade
Abe Roth
Stinnett Rattlers Edge Hondo In Tight Gridiron Battle
In a hard fought game Stinnett built an early lead as Hicks scored on a five yard run after a 11 play opening drive. Hartman passed for 102 yards with Neuman as top receiver and lead rusher Hicks added 61 yards on 22 carries. The third quarter saw Hondo rally with Hartman drives and Hicks big runs but Stinnett held firm before Dawson sealed the win with key runs and a late score.
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Tree surgeon touts wonder drugs for trees
El Paso expert Harper Griswold claims antibiotics and other human medicines cure tree blights and viruses. Experiments used a gallon jug and rubber hose to feed treatments into a tree’s sap, with absorption times ranging from two days to two months.
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Mantle Wins Unanimous AP Athlete of the Year Poll
Mickey Mantle is named Male Athlete of the Year by a unanimous AP poll. He collects 168 points from 26 first places, edging Floyd Patterson and Bill Russell, with his prize to be awarded Jan 21 in Milwaukee. The piece notes Mantle’s 1956 season feats including 52 homers, a .353 average, 130 RBIs, 132 runs scored, a .705 slugging, and MVP honors.
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Don Larsen
Notre Dame
Paul Hornung
Milton Campbell
Texas Tech Coed Is Part of Cotton Bowl Royal Family
Texas Christian University senior Gayle Scott will reign as Cotton Bowl queen. Her court includes seven princesses from Southwest Conference schools and Miss Syracuse representing Syracuse University. Other representatives include Carole Whitaker from Arkansas, Valerie Goodall from Baylor, Joan Busby from Rice, Sara Sloan from Southern Methodist, Shelby Jean Sanders from Texas A&M, Bevis Jordan from Texas Tech, and Celia Buchan from the University of Texas. The festivities begin the Cotton Bowl week.
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Clifton
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Houston
Rice Institute
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Stafford
Kan
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Shelby Jean Sanders
Stephens, Ark
Texas A&m College
Bevis Jordan
Texas Technological College
Celia Buchan
University of Texas
Alcorn Leads St. Louis to 101 78 Win Over Baylor
St. Louis University routs Baylor 101 to 78 as Harold Alcorn scores 26 points and Ray Alcorn adds steady support. Jack Mimlitz adds 18 for the Billikens who led 80 39 at halftime and stretched the streak to five straight victories. Tom Kelly tops Baylor with 22 points while Gene McCarley adds 18.
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Baylor
Ray Alcorn
Louis
Jack Mimlitz
Ono
Miami Wins Nip And Tuck Game From Houston 67 63
Miami defeats Houston 67 to 63 in a hard fought college basketball clash. Marty Burdette scores 19 for Miami while Andy McElween leads Houston with 16 points. Miami earns its fifth win of the season after trailing by seven at halftime.
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Employment Commission Figures on Texas Firms Increase
Texas Employment Commission reports 90 new firms opened in November with an average of about 18 employees per firm. October shows 151 new industries with 2,807 workers. November new industry employment fell to 1,631. Wholesale retail trade leads with 1,006 new employees and 61 new firms. contract construction adds 292 workers in 7 firms.
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Morrow hailed as saint in spikes at Abilene return
Abilene Christian honors Morrow after a stellar Olympic showing. He posted wind assisted 9.1 for 100 and 20.5 for 220 yards, tied world records, and praised coach Oliver Jackson. Morrow plans to skip indoor meets this winter and returns in spring for potential relay duties.
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Abilene
Oliver Jackson
Jorrow
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Bobby
Parker apologizes for remarks after Bears Lions game
Chicago Bears owner George Halas said Detroit Lions coach Buddy Parker called to apologize for remarks after last week's game. Parker expressed regret, said he wanted to win for his players, and wished the Bears luck in next Sunday's championship against the New York Giants. Halas called the call damn big and sportsmanlike.
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Buddy Parker
Detroit Lions
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Halas
New York Giants
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Ed Meadrows
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Edwin J. Anderson
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Meadows
Bobby Layne
Anderson
Layne
Third Known Rare Bonefish Caught Off Texas Gulf Coast
Cecil Reid of the Game and Fish Commission reports a bonefish caught near Port Aransas by Charles Dietrich of the Donna Jean. The 12 inch specimen, the third of its kind recorded in Texas waters, was taken December 15 in 21 fathoms.
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Florida
Texas
Gulf Coast
Cecil Reid
Coastal Fisheries
Game and Fish Commission
Charles Dietrich
Donna Jean
Port Aransas
Dietrich
Sophomore Paces Arkansas To 93-81 Victory Over Chaffee Stars
Arkansas freshman Law rence Stolzer scored 27 points as the Razorbacks defeated Fort Chaffee All Stars 93-81 in Fayetteville. The Bruins jumped to an early lead and kept it throughout the game.
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Cards Sign Two Shortstops Dick Schofield Ed Kasko
Arnold Stort, former Oklahoma City University star, hit 23 markers for the losers. The win left Arkansas with a 43 record going into the South St. Louis Cardinals Saturday week tournament. Dick Schofield and Ed Kasko signed with St. Louis in a $40,000 bonus pact.
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Sooners
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