Two From Tech Land All Gulf States Team
The Associated Press selects its All Gulf States Conference football team with Charlie Tolar Northwestern State and Rogers Hampton McNeese at backs and Tommy Hinton Louisiana Tech on the line. Northwestern leads with four first-team berths, McNeese three, Tech two, as the league shares the title.
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Associated Press
Charlie Tolar
Northwestern State
Flash Rogers Hampton
McNeese
Tommy Hinton
Louisiana Tech
Northwestern
GSC
Joe Driskill
Northeast State
Billy Booth
Dick Salley
McNeese State
Ken Bailey
Southeastern
Allen Stough
Tech
Fred Wyble
Charles Hennigan
Hampton
Bob Morris
Driskill
Salley
Tolar
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Hennigan
Billy Sheehy
Gene Gibson
Charles Johnson
Bert Heckel
Bobby Tackett
Wilridge Doucet
George Thomas
Jim McCabe
Don Reynolds
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Frank Foreman
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Wayne Dugas
la. Tech
R. Hampton
C.hennigan
C. Tolar
Delhi Bears Triumph in Bi-District Playoff
Delhi Bears defeated Coushatta Choctaws 20 to 7 in the Class B bi district playoff. The Bears earned ten first downs to six and took a 13 0 halftime lead helped by Bobby Leach 40 yard run and a Leach to Simmons pass TD.
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Choctaws
Raymond Richards
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Gene Knecht
Auburn To Receive AP Trophy As No 1 City
Auburn Alabama will be declared No 1 city as Ted Smits AP sports editor presents the AP trophy to the undefeated 1957 national champion Auburn Tigers at Cliff Hare Stadium. A downtown celebration parade and shop closings are planned with a welcome sign and a certificate to end Jimmy Phillips.
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United States
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Chamber of Commerce Today
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Chamber of Commerce
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Talbert Forced To Use Aces In Davis Cup
In Adelaide the United States clinched the series against the Philippines 3–0 and earned a final with Belgium in Brisbane for a spot in the challenge round versus Australia. Talbert wanted Mulloy to replace Seixas for the last match but ticket sales and organizer caution kept Seixas in place as crowds reached 1,700 of 6,500.
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Memorial Drive
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Gardnar Mulloy
Denver
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Mulloy
Sexius
Racing team breaks up as Jimmy Bryan leaves Dean Van Lines
Los Angeles December 6 1966 racing team that won major titles except the Indy 500 announced the split with driver Jimmy Bryan of Phoenix no longer driving the Dean Van Lines Special owned by Al Dean Los Angeles.
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Phoenix
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Dean van Lines
Fort Necessity Cage Tourney Opens Semi Finals
Fort Necessity Pioneer Grayson and Pride advanced to the boys semi finals after secure wins. Pioneer beat Ogden 57 43 and edged Enterprise 57 55. Grayson defeated Mangham 85 19, Pride beat Columbia 61 50. Holly Ridge fell to Winnsboro 44 30. Ogden girls beat Wisner 37 26. Enterprise girls beat Raceland 50 27. Gilbert girls beat Crowville 47 35. Finals and consolation games set for afternoon and evening.
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Raceland
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High School Football Kills 14 Gridders
Chicago December 6 1957 The National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations reports fourteen high school football players died in 1957 in a survey that notes a fatal rate of 2 per 100000 players. It compares overall accident rates and cites brain injuries from head impact and ruptured organs as major causes.
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Cubs Trade Poholsky to Giants for Rodriguez
Chicago traded pitcher Tom Poholsky to the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Fernando Rodriguez. The Giants sent Poholsky to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League. Poholsky had a 1-7 record with the Cubs last season while Rodriguez was 6-5 with Minneapolis in the American Association.
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Layne Cleared of Drunk Driving Charge
Detroit Lions quarterback Bobby Layne was found not guilty of drunk driving by an 11 woman 1 man jury after a swift deliberation. Lions general manager W Nicholas Kerbawy celebrated outside the courtroom as Layne’s fate was sealed before the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns. The case carried potential two day jail time and a $75 fine if convicted.
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Commission Adjourns Hearing on Cofer State Fight Card
The New York State Athletic Commission adjourned until next Friday a hearing to determine if Philadelphia welterweight Robert Cofer fought in New York State under an undercover manager.
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Robert Cofer
Philadelphia
New York State
Basilio Holds Strong Middleweight Record
Carmen Basilio boasted seven wins and two draws against middleweights, establishing a solid defending record in the division. His history against those contenders highlights his consistency and competitive edge in the ring.
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Logart Beats Ortega in Welterweight Elimination Bid
Cuban Isaac Logart won a unanimous 12 round decision over Gaspar Ortega of Mexico in Cleveland advancing to the second round of the welterweight title elimination series. Logart used a close quarter attack landing crisp hooks to outfight Ortega, with all three judges scoring in his favor.
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O Malley says Dodgers to stay in Los Angeles
Walter O Malley president of the Dodgers states the team has no plan to return to Brooklyn and prefers Los Angeles. He cites two possible 1958 sites, Wrigley Field and the Coliseum, while Chavez Ravine referendum looms.
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Tech Awards Honor Ruston Stars on Monogram List
Hinton of Ruston and Haynesville figures among monogram recipients. Louisiana Tech’s football squad, led by Joe Aillet, earned Gulf States Conference co-champion status with a 4-1 league mark and six overall wins. Senior lineman Bond and other seniors depart after standout careers.
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Delhi
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Charles Stewart
LSU Beats Louisiana College 66-62 In Tight Roundball Clash
LSU held off a late rally by Louisiana College to win 66-62 at Baton Rouge. Graff led the Wildcats with 17 points and 14 rebounds, while LSU’s Joe Combs posted 15 points and 17 rebounds as Carey Guglielmo sealed the victory with three late free throws. LSU shot 34 percent to LC’s 28 percent, with LC held to 19 percent in the first half.
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Major Leagues Vote to End Bonus Rule and Open Draft
Baseball commissioners and owners approved ending the controversial bonus rule and instituted an unrestricted four year draft with a $25 000 cap. They also set aside action on New York territorial rights while raising the MLB salary minimum to seven thousand dollars and boosting moving expenses for east to west trades. A tie on retroactivity was broken by Ford Frick who allied with the National League. Public sentiment for retroactive changes lingers with plans for a forthcoming amendment.
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Oil Bowl delivers Terrebonne 26 to 6 win over Hattiesburg
Terrebonne High of Houma scored twice in the first quarter and defeated Hattiesburg High 26 to 6 in the Oil Bowl. John McCoy scored on a two yard run then Thompson caught a 10 yard pass for a TD. Thompson added a third quarter 80 yard interception return setup score and Thompson conversion. Earl Hicks added a 12 yard TD run. Hargrove of Hattiesburg dashed 61 yards for the last score.
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Scotty Hargrove
Duke Blue Devils Prepare for Orange Bowl with Oklahoma
In Durham Duke's Blue Devils intensified drills for the New Year Day Orange Bowl clash with Oklahoma. Syracuse had been unbeaten in 10 straight regular season games until a loss to Penn State on October 26.
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Arkansas May Nominate Warath as Razorback Coach Candidate
University of Arkansas officials expected four coaching nominees to be presented to the board of trustees in Little Rock, with Murray Warmath likely among them as a potential replacement for Jack Mitchell. Barnhill and Cheyne acknowledged speculation but declined to reveal other names.
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University
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Warmath
Arkansas
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Wilson Matthews
Little Rock Central High School
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