Ameche and Graham Earn 1955 NFL Offensive Titles
Rookie Alan Ameche of Baltimore Colts won the rushing title with 961 yards on 213 carries, the first freshman to lead since 1943. Otto Graham of the Cleveland Browns topped the league in passing yards and attempts, finishing with 1,721 yards on 98 completions of 185 attempts. Key leaders also include Doak Walker scoring, Norm Van Brocklin punting, Ollie Matson punt returns, Al Carmichael kickoff returns, and Willard Sherman interceptions.
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Alan
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Otto Graham
Cleveland Browns
Bill Paschal
New York Giants
Graham
Browns
Wisconsin
Howie Ferguson
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Dick Casares
Chicago Bears
Joe Perry
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Bobby Layne
Detroit
Ed Brown
Jim Finks
Pittsburgh
Pete Pihos
Philadelphia Eagles
Bill Wilson
Harlon Hill
Doak Walker
Norm van Brocklin
Los Angeles
Ollie Matson
Chicago Cardinals
al Carmichael
Willard Sherman
Monticello Faces Albany Cagers Tonight for Lead
Monticello meets Albany in a pivotal State Line League game that could decide the leaders while New Glarus holds a favorable match against Orfordville. Elmer Ross tops the league scoring with 148 points and 41 field goals, 26 free throws, threatening Monticello’s chances. Albany leads in offense and defense with 74.4 points scored and 39.4 allowed per game as 10 clubs play Friday.
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New Glarus
Orfordville
Jrg
Elmer Ross
Monticelo
Broanead
Blanchardville
Juda
Albany
Argyle
Belleville
Brooklyn
Brodhead
Williams Expected To Play Next Year
Williams says chances are good he will play baseball for the Boston Red Sox again next season. He told reporters he cannot say definitely yet but feels good and sees no reason not to play.
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Fia
Sel Williams
Boston Red Sox
Williams
Sandy Saddler Secures Non Title Win Over Gallardo
Sandy Saddler stops Dave Gallardo in a rough non title fight Monday night. The battered Los Angeles fighter does not come out for the 7th round of the scheduled 10.
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Sandy Saddler
San
Grendahl Takes Lead in Classic League Night
Fred Grendahl seized the Classic League lead with a 619 series highlighted by a 232 game, surpassing the prior top score of 606 by William Moon on Sept 26. Turner Hall action saw Goebels post a 235 high in the Turner Hall League as team standings and individual scores roll through the season.
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Grendahl
William Moon
Goebels
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Fred Goebli
Bob Hawley
Ernie Schwarze
Cliff Hunt
Wards
Lanz
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Otto Erzinger
Dave Eley
Dick Bahr
First National Bank
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Moose Lodge
Green County Auto
Don's Standard Service
Ableman May See Action on Thursday
Former Monroe high guard Herb Ableman may play for Wisconsin freshmen in Madison Thursday night at 7 30 in the university field house. He is not a starter but could see action as the freshmen meet the sophomores. The starting lineup includes Jim Schneiders Bob Kammerer Joel Farber Brian Kulas and Jim Otte. Admission is 50 cents.
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Herb Ableman
Monroe
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Ableman
Jim Schneiders
Wisconsin High
Bob Kammerer
Joel Farber
Brian Kulas
Jim Otte
New York Boxing Guild Faces Jan. 15 Deadline
New York boxing nears a showdown as Julius Helfand of the state athletic commission demands Boxing Guild of New York members surrender guild cards by January 15 or lose their licenses. Officials warn boxing could collapse if the guild refuses, amid planned TV fights and possible court action.
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York
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Julius Helfand
New York State Athletic Commission
International Boxing Club
Helfand
Boxing Guild of New York
International Boxing Guild
Boxing Guild of
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Guild
Helland
Madison Square Garden
St. Nicholas Arena
Chicago
Radzienda
National Boxing Association
New York State
J. Helfand
Badgers Fall To SMU 75 62 In Wisconsin Home Loss
Wisconsin unable to win at home this season dropped 75 62 to Southern Methodist. Jim Krebs led Badgers with 23 points while Joe Krog added 18 and Curt Mueller 16. SMU improved to five wins with victory after beating Minnesota in overtime last Saturday.
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Mustangs
Jim Krebs
Joe Krog
Ron Morris
Krog
Robin Freeman Takes Point Lead in Big Ten
Ohio State All-America guard Robin Freeman leads the Big Ten scoring race with 147 points in four games. He holds a 69 point edge on his nearest rival, Wisconsin’s Dick Miller, who has 78 points in four games. The piece notes Freeman’s streak of scoring over 39 points per game.
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Northwestern fires Lou Saban as coach amid staff shakeup
Lou Saban is ousted by Northwestern along with four assistants while Purdue line coach Ken Mollenkopf is promoted to head coach. Philadelphia Eagles fire Jim Trimble and several assistants after a 4-7-1 season under coach Holcomb who moved from Purdue to Northwestern.
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Northwestern
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Jim Trimble
Kenneth Jack Mollenkopf
Purdue
Cach
Philadelphia Eagles
Stu Holcomb
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Saban
Bud Svendsen
Nathan Johnson
George Steinbrenner
al Pesek
Holcomb
Illinois
Dal Ward
University of Colorado
Ara Parseghian
Miami University
Mollenkopf
Bowling Green
Ohio
Trimble
Eagles
East West Grid Game Set for January Fifteenth
The East squad led by Paul J. Schissler will clash with the West in the sixth annual Pro Bowl game on January 15 at the site. Browns and Redskins supply seven players each, Giants four, Eagles Cards and Steelers three or four. West to be announced Thursday. Groza Pihos and Len repeat as Pro Bowl picks amid East’s last year’s win.
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Washington Redskins
Paul J. Schissler
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Redskins
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Philadelphia Eagles
Chicago Cards
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pete Pihos
Philadelphia
Lou Groza
Cleveland
Emlen
New York
Softball Group To Plan Details of 1956 Season
The Monroe Softball Union will review last summer’s schedule and map the 1956 season at a Community Center meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. Secretary Ronald D. Johnson invites all team managers players sponsor reps and interested spectators. U S highway costs for maintenance and construction have doubled since 1941.
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Monroe Softball Union
Community Center
Ronald D. Johnson
Association
Green Bay Stadium Cost Estimates Reveal Bond Referendum
Green Bay faces a choice on a new 32 254 seat City Stadium with lighting at 1 172 350 or remodeling the 24 500 seat wooden structure at 900 000 Architect John Somerville presented figures to Mayor Otto Rachals The plans would replace stands with 32 000 to 33 000 seats or 12 000 portable bleachers The proposals will go to the city council finance committee for recommendation and then to voters in a bonding referendum.
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Green Bay Stadium
Green Bay
Otto Rachals
John Somerville
City Coun
Finance Committee
Sinatra Plans Goodwill Jaunt
Hollywood star Frank Sinatra marks his 40th year and plans an international goodwill tour through 1960 with stops in world capitals to aid children, aiming for Moscow and Bombay then Spain. He discusses starring in High Society with Crosby and Kelly and resuming work after a period of rest before the fall projects.
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Hollywood
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra
Johnny Concho
Gary Cooper
Marilyn Monroe
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Nehru
India
United States
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Spain
Stanley Kramer
Cary Grant
Frank
Bing Crosby
Grace Kelly
Dallas Judge Dismisses Fancy Offices Water Leak Incident
Dallas District Judge F B Davenport criticizes the new two million dollar county courthouse annex. Water leaked from the ceiling in his private office soaking documents and people during late week events, delaying a jury trial as officials scrambled to locate the source.
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Dallas
Tex. P.dist
F. B. Davenport
County Court House
Naval Post Paris appoints Glover deputy in Allied forces
General Gruenther names Vice Admiral Cato D. Glover of Washington as deputy commander in chief of Allied Mediterranean forces in Paris.
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Paris
Alfred M. Gruenther
Europe
Cato D. Glover
Washington
Orces
All Star Berths Earned by Wells Gray and James Miller
Guard Wells Gray of Miami and quarterback James Miller of Wisconsin are signed to play for the North team in the Shrine college all star game on December 26. Both players earn spots in the prestigious showcase against top college talent this holiday season.
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MIAMI
Wells Gray
James Miller
University of Wisconsin
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