Lions Top Rams in Muddy NFL Playoff Clash
Detroit defeats Los Angeles 31 to 21 at Briggs Stadium to reach the NFL title game against the Cleveland Browns. Harder scored two touchdowns and a 44 yard field goal while Torgeson anchored defense to hold off a late Ram rally.
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All-Louisiana All-Star Backfield Selections Noted
The article lists North Louisiana players who earned honorable mention in the Class A and AA all-state backfield ballots. Notables include Kenneth Brown Jonesboro-Hodge Eugene Southern Winnsboro Howard Brown Tallulah and backups like Charlie Barham Ruston Raymond Manchester Jena along with guard Leland Sims Neville and others vying for respect after a strong season. The piece also notes Frank Mobley Ouachita on the second team and mentions Mobley switching from Baylor to Tulane before closing with holiday break plans.
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Cecil Johnson
Neyland at Cotton Bowl May Signal Retirement Mystery
Tennessee faces Texas in the Cotton Bowl as Gen. Bob Neyland weighs retirement. Trustees meet in Knoxville the same day, possibly with Neyland about his plans. Key Vols include Kozar's uncertain status and Byrd likely replacing him.
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Rochester Royals Beat Indianapolis Olympics 83-65 in Nba Tilt
Rochester Royals overcame a 16-16 deadlock with a late first half surge to win 83-65 over the Indianapolis Olympics at Madison Square Garden. Odis Snears led with 21 points, Mel Payton had 16 for the Olympics as Rochester moved within 1½ games of the Lakers.
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NBA Eyes TV Boxing Blackouts to Save Small Clubs
The National Boxing Association plans a January drive to ban televised boxing in venues hosting bouts. A Jan 10-11 meeting in New York will review a home blackout resolution urged by state commissions. The NBA will also address Sugar Ray Robinson’s retirement and the interim title fight calender for Ray Famechon and Percy Bassett.
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American horse Hit Song wins Italian trotting race
Hit Song, a US bred three year old trotter owned by Count Orsi Mangellis, won the 800000 lire Prix Fountains of Rome at Villa Glori track in Rome. The colt timed 1 minute 18.9 seconds for the kilometer.
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Rose Bowl Rivals Hit Rain Delays in Pasadena
Wisconsin and USC faced rain that disrupted Rose Bowl drills. USC coach Jess Hill planned intensive practices while Wisconsin's Ivy Williamson kept non scrimmage rules and focus on stopping USC’s defense and punt returns. Both teams expect full sessions to resume Monday if weather clears.
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Norris Ray Vs Clarence Cook Headlines at Kallio's Tonight
Norris Ray known as the Bastrop Bomber faces Clarence Cook of Oak Grove in a ten round feature at Kallio's Arena. The bout follows a prior Ray knockout of Cook and caps a card with Earl Pardon versus Paul Jones in the six round semi final and two opening prelims.
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Washington And Lee Back Gets Last-Minute Invite
Washington and Lee halfback Randy Broyles of Beckley West Virginia received a hurried call to join the South squad for Christmas night football in Miami Florida. Coach Carl Wise said South coach Andy Gustafson telephoned him at 2 am Sunday and Wise contacted Broyles who had left Lexington for Christmas.
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Coach Hill Maps Defense as Illini Prep For Rushing and Passing
Defensive halfback mate Jim Psaltis is listed as a danger mark. Hill studies stopping Harland Carl and Jerry Witt and fullback Alan Ameche while guarding Jim Haluska’s passing. He also focuses on offense with Sears leading the throwing efforts.
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Chatham Cagers Take Own Tourney Winners in Boys and Girls
In Chatham Louisiana on December 21 the Chatham high teams won their own tournament. Boys beat Jonesboro Hodge 70-42 with George Moore scoring 23. Girls edged Weston 33-32 led by Carolyn Avery 14 and Reeta Gayle Tullos 13.
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Moore Gets Small Pay For Champion Win
Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore said he received about 800 dollars after defeating Joey Maxim last week and left for San Diego. He plans to box on, start a boxing school for devoted youths, and has written lyrics for a Lucky Thompson tune used to relax before the Maxim bout.
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Westendorf Shifts to Reform School Work After Ballad
The Library of Congress notes that after writing his sole hit ballad I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen American composer Thomas P Westendorf turned his focus to teaching and supervising several reform schools.
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Knicks Rout Bullets 102-77 in Madison Square Garden
New York Knickerbockers outscored Baltimore 63-39 in the second half to win 102-77 at Madison Square Garden. Connie Simmons led with 17 points, Al McGuire added 12 of the final period, while Matched by Zaslofsky and Sco lari for Baltimore scored 14 and 13 respectively.
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Fossil Sharks Believed to Reach 90 Feet in Length
Scientists estimate certain prehistoric sharks grew as long as ninety feet based on fossil evidence. Researchers compare tooth and fin groupings to deduce overall size and body shape from ancient oceans.
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