O'Brien twins spark Seattle upset in Madison Square Garden
Johnny and Eddie O'Brien scored 62 points to lead Seattle to a 102 101 win over New York University in Madison Square Garden. Illinois dropped to Minnesota 77 73 while St Johns upset North Carolina State 67 56. Other results include Drake over Missouri 77 57 and West Virginia over South Carolina 86 73.
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Louisiana Tech to Dedicate New Gym in Ruston
Louisiana Tech plans a January dedication for its new million dollar gym as the Bulldogs open Gulf States Conference play against Louisiana College. A 6 30 to 8 00 open house precedes the game with a halftime program and a possible five minute extension for exercises.
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Ex Georgia Tech Fullback to End Career
Decatur reports ex Georgia Tech fullback Frank Ziegler will end his pro football career with the Philadelphia Eagles and go into business here with his brother. Ziegler, with the Eagles since 1948, is spending Christmas with his wife's relatives.
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Tulsa Stifles Pettit In Upset Win Over LSU
Tulsa, led by Glen Dille who held LSU star Bob Pettit to 14 points, defeated LSU 84 58 to extend its winning streak to six. Oklahoma A and M beat Colorado 81 67 as Kendall Sheets scored 22. Don Bragg and Bob Carney each put up 30 for their teams. Joe Holcup poured in 33 for George Washington in a 113 87 win over Duke.
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Pale Hose Third Sacker Signs For 1953 Season
Chicago reports 24 year old third baseman Rocky Krsnigh signed his 1953 contract with the White Sox. Recalled from Seattle last summer he appeared in 40 games starting August 1 and became a sensation in the final two months of 1952.
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La Salle Leads AP Top 20 as LSU Slips After Tulsa Loss
La Salle holds No. 1 in the AP college basketball poll with 630 points and 28 first place votes, while Illinois and Seton Hall follow. LSU drops after an 84-58 loss to Tulsa as Sugar Bowl tourney play looms and eight other top teams prepare for holiday tournaments across the country.
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A. L. Smith Juniors Lead Northeast Louisiana Junior High
Unbeaten A. L. Smith Juniors of Sterlington top the Northeast Louisiana junior high standings with three wins in the boys division. Linville girls squad leads the girls with two victories and no losses. next league game January 5 features Collingston vs Linville.
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Popular Grapplers Fall Short in Disputed Tag Bout
At Kallio's Arena Jack Curtis and Jimmy Siksay lost a best of three falls match to Rex Mobley and Sailor Moran after a brutal 22 minute first fall and a controversial finish, with Curtis and Siksay winning the second fall in 13 minutes before Mobley and Moran clinched the third.
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Jack
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Husky
Ex Bradley Cager Barred From AAU Tournament
Ex Bradley basketball star Gene Melchiorre was barred from an AAU tournament in Chicago after being deemed a professional for accepting money in barnstorming exhibitions. The Acorn Lounge team was forfeited their game but allowed to play an exhibition at Loyola Park under Central AAU oversight.
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Philadelphia Pro Cager Remains Top NBA Scorer
Neil Johnston of the Philadelphia Warriors leads the NBA scoring race for the third straight week with 581 points in 27 games and a 21.5 average. Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics ranks second with 550 points in 25 games and a 22.0 average, while also setting assists marks as the Celts win 15 of their last 19.
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Champion Archie Moore Eyes Busy Schedule After Title Win
New light heavyweight champion Archie Moore faces a crowded slate with potential bouts in New York against Randy Turpin and a return match with former champion Joey Maxim. International talks also push for Moore to box Cesar Brion in Argentina and a possible bout in Germany with Heinz Neuhaus. Moore’s camp aims to keep him active while honoring a Maxim rematch if sought.
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WVU Nine Share Ground Gains In 1952 Backfield Effort
West Virginia used nine ball carriers in 1952 led by Jack Stone with 362 yards and Harry Sweeney with 125. Other runners included Dick Nicholson Danny Williams Tommy Allman Carl Norman Ross Moss Fred Wyant and Eddie Dugan. Some sharks grow to a length of 40 feet.
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Presidents balk at football bowls in NCAA study
Kansas City December report by the NCAA extra events committee shows 31 percent of responding college presidents approve bowl games while 53 percent disapprove. Among bowl-participating schools approval rises to 45.6 percent. Coaches and athletic directors largely favor bowls, with 63.4 percent and 57.2 percent in favor respectively. The study also notes strong backing for NCAA championships and conference meets, and outlines how post season proceeds are spent. The findings will be reviewed at the 47th NCAA convention in Washington next month.
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Duke Coach Collapses After Cage Loss to GW
Duke University coach Harold Bradley collapsed after watching his team lose to George Washington University 113 to 87. He remained hospitalized Tuesday with tests planned and was described as in good shape by his physician who asked to withhold his name.
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Aggies’ Inside Outside Duo Pose Threat In Southwest Hopes
Texas A&M relies on Leroy Miksch the Mr Inside and Don Binford the Mr Outside as the squad, young and rebuilding, shows early promise. Miksch averages 13.6 rebounds and 19 points per four games while Binford scores from outside with a 68 point pace.
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Buddy) Davis
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Archie Moore's Struggle to Stay Fighting Champion
Archie Moore speaks of fighting on despite poverty and medical crisis. The veteran light heavyweight notes long odds against him, recounting lost earnings and a perforated ulcer that nearly ended his career. He cites past pay gaps versus rivals and the need for a Madison Square Garden breakthrough.
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Vet Boxing Judge May Retire After Reversal
New York December 24 veteran boxing judge Joe Agnello 63 says he may retire after his scorecard for the Billy Graham Joey Giardello fight was altered by the State Athletic Commission. The changes shifted rounds and points producing a Graham victory and prompting Agnello to question whether he can call fights as he sees them.
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