Northeast Indians topple Southwestern in state tourney clash
Northeast Indians defeated Southwestern of Memphis 83-56 in the Northeast State College Invitational nightcap. Central Oklahoma beat Louisiana College 81-74 in the overtime opener. Northeast and Oklahoma meet tonight for the tourney title on the same West Monroe High School court after a consolation game for third place.
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Major College Hoop Marathon Results From Holiday Tournaments
A long list of holiday tournament scores across many conferences. Notable outcomes include Utah over Marquette 89 84 and Notre Dame over Alabama 80 86. Other winners include Indiana State over Emporia State 67 53 and Baylor over Arkansas 67 63.
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Boston College
Denver
V.M.I
Wash
Lee
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Indiana State
Emporia State
Clausen Named New Mexico Lobos Head Coach
Dick Clausen, 42, former Coe College coach and 1955 small college coach of the year, is hired as the University of New Mexico football head coach. He starts Feb 1 1956 with a 11000 annual package and authority to select assistants.
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Albuquerque
Dick Clausen
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
University of New Mexico
Coe
Bob Titchenal
New Mexico
Tom L. Popejoy
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Former Collegiate Golfer To Enter Air Force
Hillman Robbins Jr a former intercollegiate golf champion and Memphis State senior set to graduate next month will enter the Air Force in June He is slated for a second lieutenant commission as a result of Air Force ROTC work in college
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Twin Cities Sports Put 1956 Tickets On Sale
Twin Cities Sports begin sale of 1000 season tickets for 1956 Evangeline League entry after applying for admission with Thibodaux. Ticket books priced 25 grand stand, 50 box seats, 17.50 bleachers. box seats renewals urged. season length adds 20 games. Ed Head notes flag of 1955 Cotton States League remains at Legion Memorial Stadium.
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Martinez Stops Muller for 20th Straight Win in Milwaukee
Vince Martinez of Paterson New Jersey knocked out Peter Muller of Cologne Germany at 2 minutes 51 seconds of the second round in a scheduled 10 rounder at the Milwaukee Arena. Martinez weighed 151 to 155 pounds.
UCLA Quint Meets San Francisco In Garden Tourney Final
San Francisco, holding the No 1 national ranking and a 35 game win streak, faces UCLA in the Holiday Festival final at Madison Square Garden. NBC will televise at 9 p.m. CST with SF favored, while UCLA seeks an upset after beating Duquesne 72-57.
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Jennings High Seeks Downgrade To Double A Football
Jennings Louisiana asks discussion on dropping from triple A to double A football after consulting the athletic committee and coaches. Principal J P Simmons cites eight semester rule and enrollment of 250 as insufficient for triple A.
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Minnesota punter Kelvin Kleber sets Big Ten punt record
Kelvin Kleber of Minnesota averaged 44.2 yards on 25 punt attempts in 1955 to establish a Big Ten single season punting record, highlighting his standout season and the team’s special teams strength.
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Tremble Hired To Coach Canadian Tiger Cat Squad
Jim Trimble, fired as Philadelphia Eagles coach, takes over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Hamilton Ontario. Signed by Jake Gaudaur for a one year reportedly 15 000 to 20 000, he replaces Carl Voyles and begins a scouting tour of bowl games to recruit talent.
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Hamilton Richardson Tops Ramanathan Krishnan In Asia Quarters
Oxford Yankee Hamilton Richardson defeats India's top player Ramanathan Krishnan 4 4 6 7 5 to advance in the Asian championships quarterfinals. Kurt Neilsen beats Roger Becker 7-5 6-3 6-4 in the same round.
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Bengal Hoopster Nets 34 Points In Bowl Tourney
Roger Sigler set a Gator Bowl scoring record with 34 points as LSU defeated Georgia 91 to 86 in the consolation game. Clemson and South Carolina met for the title in the second game. Sigler had 24 points for LSU in the late meeting.
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Clemson Wins Gator Bowl Tournament Title
Clemson's fast basketball squad defeated South Carolina 94 to 87 in the title game to capture the tournament crown.
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Georgia Rally Upset Foes Behind Second-Half Surge
The Georgia team trailed 42-38 at halftime, then overtook LSA with a 48-48 tie and a decisive run with 17 minutes remaining, sealing the game as the Tigers surged to victory.
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Miami Wins 86-75 Over Tulane In Orange Bowl Meet
Miami defeated Tulane 86-75 to reach the Orange Bowl tournament finals in Miami Beach. Dick Miani scored 35 points on 10 field goals and 15 free throws, breaking the tournament scoring record. Ed Morris sparked a decisive second-half rally as Miami pulled away. Gene Stage slowed Stoll as Tulane struggled with Miami’s pace.
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Centenary New Champion in Lan Cage Tourney
Centenary College won the second annual Louisiana Invitational basketball tournament defeating Washington State 63-55 in the final. Edelen scored 29 points to set a tournament record 51 total. Beck led Washington State with 17 and was named MVP. North Texas State beat Louisiana Tech 69-62 in the consolation.
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Panthers Fear Jackets Air Game Deadly in Sugar Bowl
Georgia Tech prepares to unleash speed and the belly series against Pitt in the Sugar Bowl on Monday. Pitt coach John Michelosen notes Tech’s passing threat and dizzy speed, while Pitt drills pass defense and stops for Tech’s rushing attack. Tech arrives in New Orleans aboard three planes for pre-bowl workouts.
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Germanos Seeks Big moment in Blue Gray game
Nick Germanos, Alabama football captain, tops a frustrated 1955 season after a winless year. The 21 year old 6 foot 193 pound end eyes a strong Blue Gray game performance to salvage his college career and secure a favorable pro contract. He recalls the Orange Bowl high and the puzzling 1955 slump facing North versus South.
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Fashion Designers Foresee Futuristic Female Attire in 2000
Designers predict drastic shifts in women's dress with thigh-high casual skirts, skin-tight trousers, bare bosoms, and antenna hats. Oleg Cassini doubts skirts and high heels endure, while films on NBC's Wide Wide World will showcase revised sketches from Palm Beach Florida under sun-filter plans for warmth.
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Rocky Marciano Plans Piano Lessons
Heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano announces plans to take piano lessons. He says he wants to learn music for personal enrichment and to diversify his athletic image.
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Varied Shifts Of Policy Noted In Red Leadership
James Marlow analyses Nikita Khrushchev’s leadership style and shifts in Soviet policy. He notes Khrushchev’s anti intellectual stance, blunt rhetoric in Asia, and appeals to masses over elites. The piece assesses how his blunt approach and pragmatism may gain Russian influence abroad.
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New Milk Flavors Forecast and Changes in Milk Field
In Manhattan a forecast says Borden Co will add raspberry strawberry grape cherry and coffee flavors to whole milk. Strawberry is sold in Chicago and coffee in Bridgeport. root beer failed earlier. University of Maryland predicted 1956 introduction of orange lemon lime flavors. Nutritionists hope more teens drink daily milk.
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Men and Women Differ in Gift Exchange Says Browning King Survey
A Browning King store survey finds men swap gifts for different items after Christmas while women keep gift pairs but choose different colors and sizes. Men often trade a necktie for a shirt or a shirt for a sweater, and a man traded a sports jacket for a new suit this week.
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Home decorating trends shift toward individuality
Interior decorator Melanie Kahane notes women show less interest in keeping up with trends. She predicts future homes will be more individual and less utilitarian with varied color schemes, fewer drum tables and bay window lamps, and kitchens in pink and yellow or other color combinations.
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Bristol blue named as home color trend for 1956
Interior designer C. Eugene Stephenson predicts Bristol blue and turquoise will be top decorating shades in 1956. He notes Bristol blue as a strong room accent and highlights Bristol blue as a preferred accent color.
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Don Newcombe Dominates NL Pitching Control in 1955
Among 16 National League starters with at least 200 innings, Don Newcombe of the Dodgers posted the best control, issuing only 38 walks.
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