Giant-Killer Auburn Eyes Tough Mississippi State
Auburn stunned Georgia Tech 14-12 to seize SEC leadership while Mississippi State upset Kentucky for a share of second place. The Maroons, Tennessee and Florida shifted in the SEC standings as Kentucky rallied late against Mississippi State and Georgia Tech fell to Auburn.
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Pro Football Standings From Sunday Results
The Chicago Bears defeated Baltimore 38 to 10. Chicago Cardinals beat Cleveland 24 to 14 at Washington. Green Bay won 50 to 28 over Los Angeles while San Francisco edged Detroit 28 to 27. Remaining games list Philadelphia at Chicago Cardinals and Washington at Baltimore with unclear results.
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Bears Stop Colts For First Win In Four
Rookie Rick Casares scored twice boosting the Chicago Bears to a 28 10 victory over the Baltimore Colts before 40184 fans. Bob Watkins added a 2 yard TD plunge and Bill McColl caught a 37 yard TD pass. Bob Williams connected for a 3 yard TD to McColl while George Blanda kicked five extra points and a field goal.
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Louisiana Tech Seizes Brighter Chance at Conference Title
The Associated Press reports Louisiana Tech's prospects for the Gault States Conference crown brighten after a weekend where Southeastern Louisiana lost non conference games and Tech posted a 7 6 edge over Mississippi Southern while both teams remained undefeated in conference play. McNeese State moved into third with a 26 0 win over Louisiana College. Northeast State beat Western Kentucky as Southwestern Louisiana Institute defeated Corpus Christi.
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Old Pros Win As Cleveland Downs Washington 24-14
Cleveland Browns defeat Washington Redskins 24 to 14 to pull into a first place tie with Pittsburgh in the NFL East. Otto Graham connects with Darrell Brewster for key scores, Lou Groza adds a 41 yard field goal, and Walt Michaels intercepts to seal the win. Modzelewski scores two, as LeBaron struggles after Washington swaps to Guglielmi.
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Australian Players Decline Kramer Pro Offer
Ken Rosewall and Lewis Head of Australia will remain amateurs after turning down Jack Kramer’s professional offer announced Sunday in Sydney.
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Execs Wanted to Represent Company in Louisiana
We seek men with executive ability to represent our firm in Louisiana. Preference for those with insurance or intangible sales experience and the ability to expand the territory. Exceptional opportunity for exceptional earnings.
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Season's Greatest Upset Spree Shrinks Unbeaten List
Michigan toppled Northwestern 14 to 2, Maryland crushed North Carolina 25 to 7, and Oklahoma routed Kansas 44 to 6 as upsets swept college football. Notre Dame, TCU, Washington, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin and Princeton fell, leaving 11 teams with perfect records headed into next play. Syracuse shut down Army 13 to 0, Michigan State beat Notre Dame 21 to 7, and Texas A&M edged TCU 19 to 16 as Southland chaos reshaped the season’s title chase.
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Carter to Defend Lightweight Crown in Cincinnati Bout
Ex-champion Jimmy Carter meets Wallace Smith in a 15 round title bid at Cincinnati Gardens Wednesday. Carter, a three time 135 pound champ, seeks a fourth title in a nationally televised fight.
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Junior Amateur Championship Set at Williams College
The 1956 Junior Amateur golf championship will be staged at the Taconic Golf Club on Williams College grounds in Williamstown Massachusetts from August 8 to 11. Entries close July 6 with sectional qualifying on July 24.
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Baylor Upsets Washington Behind Surging Watson and Jones
Watson ran 51 yards and caught a 29 yard pass for two scores, while backup Bobby Jones threw for a TD and ran in another as Baylor stunned Washington. Elsewhere six point underdog Southern Methodist defeated Rice 20 to 0 with Johnny Roach rushing 82 yards and throwing for a score.
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Packers Win 30-28 Over Rams On Cone's Clutch Kicking
Fullback Fred Cone kicks three field goals including a 25 yard boot with 24 seconds left to lift the Green Bay Packers over the Los Angeles Rams 30 to 28 in Milwaukee. Cone also drilled a 34 yarder and a 45 yard kick earlier as Green Bay ties for first in the NFL Western division.
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WVU QB Freddy Wyant Seeks Boost After 42.3 Percent Passing
Morgantown West Virginia star quarterback Freddy Wyant enters his fourth varsity season with a 42.3 percent passing rate on 132 completions in 312 attempts for 2 043 yards. The numbers reflect a high yardage output despite the lower completion rate.
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Double Main Event Scheduled Tuesday At Kallio's Arena
George Curtis and newcomer Piero Dugas meet in one half of a double main event at Kallio's Arena tomorrow night. Char ley Laye vs Johnny Silvers is the other, a rematch from last Tuesday with Laye seeking revenge over a disputed disqualification. Referee Baby Blimp will officiate both matches, 2 of 3 falls, 75 minute limits.
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Hoad and Rosewall Turn Down Pro Offers
Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall rejected promoter Jack Kramer’s offers of $50 000 yearly pro contracts. The pair, just 20 years old, helped Australia defeat the United States 5 0 in the cup challenge at Forest Hills last August and chose to remain amateurs.
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Amateur stalemate leaves Australia top players in place
Australia keeps two of the world's leading amateurs after decisions. The United States loses Tony Trabert to Kramer, who signed him for 75 000 dollars. Kramer also offered Ken Rosewall and Lew Hoad 50 000 dollar contracts to join his pro tour.
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