North Edges South in Christmas All-Star Shootout 23-20
In the Shrine East West all star game at Maimi Fla Jim Ninowski of Michigan State threw for 296 yards and a TD while Dave Kaiser MSU booted a 36 yard field goal to lift the North over the South 23-20. Christy NC State scored twice and racked up 70 rushing yards as the South rallied but fell short. Kaiser had earlier connected on a 31 yard FG and the North held a 23-13 lead after three. The game drew 28 303 fans.
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Lions Seek Breakthrough in NFL Title Matchup with Browns
Detroit Coach George Wilson predicted his team in best shape for the championship battle with Cleveland, with injuries to Charley Ane and Jim David looming. Browns rely on defense without Otto Graham and Dante Lavelli as they chase a fourth NFL title since 1950, while Briggs Stadium prepares for a near sellout.
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San Jose State appoints Art Johnson athletic publicity head
Art Johnson, 30, assistant sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, is named director of athletic publicity at San Jose State College and will serve as assistant professor with teaching duties. He succeeds Danny Hill who moved to the Collegiate Athletic Bureau in New York.
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Leahy at A&M It All Depends On His Health
Texas A&M pursued Frank Leahy former Notre Dame coach as head coach and athletic director. Leahy said health status will decide final signing with a three year 16000 dollar yearly contract. He was recovering from an ankle fracture in Michigan City Indiana while awaiting doctor's clearance.
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Dan Devine Named Missouri Football Coach
Dan Devine, 33, former Arizona State coach whose 1957 squad led the nation in scoring, was appointed Wednesday to replace Frank Broyles as Missouri head football coach in Columbia.
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Morris Meets Marquette As Area Holiday Tourneys Begin
Three area Holiday Tournaments start this week with Morris hosting Marquette in Ottawa at 9 15 p m Morris faces Fairbury at Dwight Yorkville meets Sandwich in Mazon opener Seneca opposes Marseilles Mendota faces Rena Morris could play again Saturday based on results Marquette Tourney runs to Monday Dwight to Saturday Mazon ends Saturday Newark to be met by Mazon in second game
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Crow Named NAIA Gymnastics Advisory Chairman
Macomb Illinois Robert Crow Western Illinois University gymnastics coach was named chairman of the NAIA advisory Committee on Gymnastics. He also holds a similar NCAA coach position at the University of Arkansas. Missouri athletic director Don Faurot called him the outstanding candidate and expressed elation with the choice. Devine received a three year contract with a renewal option for two more years. salary not disclosed but believed around 15000 dollars annually.
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AL Umpire Honored as Old Timers Guest
American League umpire John L. Rice a Chicago resident and Homestead native will be guest at the Grundy County Old-Timers banquet on January 7 in the American Legion hall. National League umpire John B. Conlan will be the featured speaker. Tickets available at local auto supply shops and service stations.
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Cleveland View Cleve Coach Paul E Brown Concentrates
The snippet highlights Cleveland coach Paul E Brown focusing on game plans as he leads the Cleveland team. It suggests a strategic approach and preparation ahead of upcoming matchups, reflecting a period tone and the coach's emphasis on discipline and execution.
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Holiday tournament schedule across multiple teams
The calendar lists tours by Marquette Dwight Mazon Minooka and Plano with games on Friday and Saturday as part of holiday tournaments across several venues.
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