Browns Hopes For Win Hinge On Injured Stars
Cleveland Browns face a pivotal NFL game against the Detroit Lions with star end Mac Speedie and halfback Dub Jones nursing badly twisted knees. If they cannot play, rookie Ray Renfro and end Darrell Brewster may start, as Cleveland sharpens pass defense against Bobby Layne and the Lions’ pitchout plays. Fullback Marion Motley adds a surprise long pass threat.
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New York Giants
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Pete) Brewster
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Detroit
Cloyce Box
Layne
Doak Walker
Honey Hoernschmeyer
Harry Gilmer
Washington
Fred Enke
Philadelphia
Ray Mathews
Pittsburgh
Marion Motley
Rose Bowl Injuries Hover Over Wisconsin and USC
Wisconsin reports starting left half Harland Carl with a knee issue from Monday practice and X rays to assess. USC lists guards Bob Peviani and Bob Cox sidelined by flu and hip joint injury as the two teams push toward a Rose Bowl air attack on New Year’s Day.
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Trojans
Jess Hill
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Hill
Ivy Williamson
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John Dixon
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Huntington Hotel
Turpin Unenthusiastic Over Moore Title Fight Bid
Briton Randy Turpin shows reluctance to face Archie Moore for the light heavyweight crown. Manager George Middleton says no official contact and a Turpin bout is not planned soon. Moore’s side is open to meeting in summer or earlier, with boxing officials seeking a sign for a title bout.
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Lew Burston
Paris
Ray Robinson
Weird grid play stuns Lions in Bears game
Detroit fans praised a chaotic sequence when Bobby Layne threw to Leon Hart who lateral to Cloyce Box then back to Layne, gaining 10 yards as the Bears struggled to react. The play energized the crowd and highlighted improvisation by Detroit.
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Shriner West Squad Joins For Shrine Charity Game
The Shrine charity game selections set as West and East teams prepare. West adds Marv Gregory and Bill Rowekamp to a full squad while East lists backfield stars Tommy O’Connell Don McAuliffe Bill Reynolds and Joe Fortunato.
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Bill Rowekamp
Missouri
Tommy O'Connell
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Michigan State
Bill Reynolds
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Joe Fortunato
Mississippi State
Texas Longhorns Get Two Extra Days Off From Cotton Training
University of Texas coach Ed Price says the Longhorns advanced quickly in Cotton Bowl preparations and granted two extra holiday days. The squad was released to report back December 27 and will fly to Dallas December 28.
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Alabama Varsity Final Home Drill Before Orange Bowl
Alabama's varsity held a near final practice on home soil ahead of the Orange Bowl with Syracuse. The squad trains Tuesday then rests Christmas Day before flying to Miami on the 26th. Some regulars practiced in sweats due to colds or minor injuries but are expected back by week’s end.
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Miceli Quits Ring While In Army After TKO Loss
New York welterweight Joe Miceli will retire from boxing until his Army discharge, likely in six months, after a TKO loss to Gil Turner in Philadelphia. He is stationed at Camp Kilmer New Jersey and cites advice from manager Bobb Nelson and trainer Dan Florio that lack of road work hurts his conditioning.
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Joe Miceli
New York
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Sports World Faces Problems Across Games in New Year
Oscar Fraley surveys sports troubles from baseball’s Yankees and Indians feud to boxing governance and TV rights. He notes turmoil in boxing refereeing and judging, college football TV control, and golf eligibility issues, urging reforms for a better year ahead.
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Despirito Aims To Break Record At Tropical Park
Tony Despirito, nation’s leading jockey with 370 wins, returns from a 10 day suspension to chase the American riding record of 388. He plans rides at Tropical Park Miami and in Havana on Christmas Day and Sunday, needing over two wins per day to reach the mark, amid competition from Willie Lester and Ted Atkinson. Despirito, turning 18, will ride multiple mounts Wednesday and hopes to finish the year strong.
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Hialeah
Ted Atkinson
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Ted
Miami Springs Homie
Boxing Verdict Reversals Stir Gardener Bob's Show
New York reports dispute over a Garden bout where Giardello defeated Graham on a changed scorecard after a close fight. Officials faced scrutiny as the fourth and tenth rounds were altered, affecting the outcome and prompting talk of reforms and compensation tied to net receipts and TV money.
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Joe Agnello
Agnello
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Billy
Kid Gavlan
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Tulsa Hurriane Linebacker Placed On Injured List
Tulsa is missing its third key linebacker for the Gator Bowl as Angelo Prassa fractured his hand in two spots during last week’s practice. Eddie Lach and Gene Helwig also injured, leaving Marvin Matuszak as a possible fill in. The team plans workouts and a three day rest before departing for Jacksonville.
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Florida
Marvin Matuszak
Jacksonville
Fla
Mangrum Wins Montebello Golf Tourney Third Time
Lloyd Mangrum, Texas-born Los Angeles golfer, wins the Montebello Open for the third time with a 207 despite a painful hand injury. He shot 69 on Monday, three under par, after injuring his left hand by hitting a doorway. Jerry Barber of La Canada and Bobby Harris of San Jose tied for second at 209.
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Yankees and Red Sox chase Negro hurler Greason for Texas League standout
The world champion New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox bid above 50 000 for Bill Greason a Texas League righthander from Oklahoma City who won nine games and lost one last season. The exchange highlights two MLB clubs with no Negro players on their rosters and features comments from Red Sox GM Joe Cronin on color and signing prospects.
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Ed McAuley
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Ted Kluszewski
Gus Bell
Willard Marshall
Andy Seminick
Jim Greengrass
Cotton States League meets on Greenwood franchise decision
Helena Ark December 24 The Cotton States League called a meeting for next Sunday in Greenville Mississippi to discuss Greenwood Mississippi baseball franchise options. President Al Haraway will lead the session as Greenwood decides whether to field a Class C team next season. Greenville also eyes acquiring Greenwood if the decision goes against Greenwood.
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Kiner Protests Night Games in Pirates Spring Schedule
Ralph Kiner, NL representative, said a protest may be filed with Commissioner Ford Frick over the Pittsburgh Pirates plan for 34 spring exhibition games, 26 at night. He noted players have long protested night games and said the issue will be raised at the All Star meeting.
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Oklahoma City U junior forward nets 25.4 points per game
Arnold Short, Oklahoma City University guard, has averaged 25.4 points over six basketball games. Coach Doyle Parrack hails him as one of the finest shooters and defenders, noting his 32-point school record against Oklahoma Baptist and 28 against Hardin-Simmons.
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Basketball Scores From The Day's Games
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French Middleweight Fights New York Draw
Pierre Langlois drew ten rounds with Walter Cartier in Brooklyn at the Eastern Parkway Arena. Cartier was the favorite, Langlois blamed slow start on poor training but vowed to return to campaign for the vacated middleweight title.
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Walter Cartier
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