LSU Is Crowned Undefeated National Champion in 1958
The Associated Press poll crowned Louisiana State the national champion with 139 first place votes from 212 voters. LSU dominated the final 1958 rankings, followed by Iowa, Army, Auburn, Oklahoma, and the Air Force Academy, after a season finishing 10-0 with dominant wins and a 275 to 53 point margin.
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Auburn
Oklahoma
Air Force Academy
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Florida
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Iowa
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California
Alabama
Navy
Pittsburgh
Air Force
Colorado
Wisconsin
Ohio State
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Texas Christian
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Southern Methodist
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Mississippi
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Purdue
South Carolina
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Rutgers
Johansson to Meet Machen February Fourth in Chicago
European heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson of Sweden and Eddie Machen of San Francisco are set for a 12 round bout at Chicago Stadium on February 4. The Illinois Athletic Commission approved the fight despite Johansson’s doubt, tied to an agreement signed the night before the September 14 Rothenburg bout that would trigger a rematch in Chicago if Johansson wins. Johansson’s attorney Edwin Ahlquist claims the agreement was signed under duress and is invalid.
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Eddie Machen
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Machen
Rothenburg
Floyd Patterson
Sid Flaherty
Ahlquist
iPro Football Draft Marks Packers No 2 Pick
Iowa quarterback Raney Duncan was the No 2 selection by Green Bay in the four round NFL draft. Duncan, 21, led the Big Ten in total offense in 1958, completing 101 of 172 passes for 1,346 yards and 14 touchdowns. The Rams took nine players, Detroit seven, and Cleveland five in a four hour session.
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Raney Duncan
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San Francisco
Randy Duncan
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Dick Bass
Vallejo
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College of the Pacific
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Bill Stacy
Washington
Don Allard
Boston College
Dave Bak
Oklahoma
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Nick Pietrosante
Chicago Bears
Don Clark
Ohio State
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Don James
Los Angeles
Paul Dickson
Baylor
New York
Lee Grosscup
Casser
Utah
Cleveland S
Rich Kreitling
Illinois
Baltimore
Jackie Burkett
Auburn
Orioles Lose Two In Draft With Cardinal deal
Washington AP reports the Baltimore Orioles passed on the minor league draft but lost two farm system players, outfielder Joe Durham and pitcher Dick Luebke, to the St. Louis Cardinals. Baltimore received $50,000. Luebke was taken in the regular draft and Durham eight hours after the floor selections ended. New rule allows picks from minor league rosters with four years’ experience at a price of £25,000 per choice. Orioles officials indicated no interest in exercising first choice, preferring to invest in younger talent. Durham batted .285 for the Mounties with 18 home runs and 85 RBIs last season.
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Orioles
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Mer
Lee MacPhail
San Antonio
Paul Richards
Curtis
Richards
Vancouvett
Mounties
Colts Rally To Clinch Western Championship In Comeback
Baltimore Colts erased a 27-7 deficit against the San Francisco 49ers to win and claim the Western Conference title. Coach Weeb Ewbank praised the comeback as the mark of champions, noting the team’s strong fourth quarter, have allowed only 17 points in last quarters all season. The same opponents who beat them late in 1957 were overcome this year.
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Weeb Ewnbank
Baltimore Colts
San Francisco 49Ers
Colts
Detroit
Green Bay
San Francisco
Roy Harris Crushes Donnie Fleeman In Heavyweight Bout
Roy Harris, 189, dominated Donnie Fleeman, 182, winning a 12 round decision in Dallas. Harris moved to 7-3-3 while Fleeman fell to 3-2. Harris used sharp jabs and solid rights to control the pace from bell to bell.
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Roy Harris
Floyd Patterson
Donnie Fleeman
Midlothian
Tex
Fleeman
Texas
Harris
Patterson
Los Angeles
Courage
Freeman
Rams Seek Revenge as They Beat Colts Aim for Pro Bowl
The Los Angeles Rams vow to avenge their loss to the Baltimore Colts with captain Duane Putnam saying he will toughen up the Colts. Coach Sid Gillman’s aide cites fumbles that cost a Rams win two Sundays earlier. Weeb Ewbank will coach the Western Pro Bowl squad chosen December 14 by NFL coaches and LA writers for the Coliseum game.
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Baltimore Colts
Ram CoCaptain
Duane Putnam
Football Writers Assn. of America
Baltimore
Rams
Colts
Madre
Ewbank
Weeb Ewbank
Paul J. Schissler
NFL
Fight Results 3x The Associated Press Summary
Sydney Russell Sands defeats Louis Kieppe in Australia with a stoppage. Attilio Ten stops Julio Neves in Portugal. Lee Jones stops Don Warner in Philadelphia. Larry Zernitz outpoints Roland Lastarza in New York. Roy Harris defeats Don in Dallas, Texas. Details list various bouts across cities and countries with outcomes.
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Associated Press
Sydney
Russell Sands
Australia
Louis Kieppe
South Africa
Providence
R. I
Attilio Ten
Italy
Julio Neves
Portugal
Philadelphia
Lee Jones
New York
Don Warner
Larry Zernitz
Springfield
Mass
Roland Lastarza
Dallas
Roy Harris
Tex
Don
Cadet Season Tickets On Sale For Frederick Cadets
Frederick High School announced season tickets for 11 home games in 1958 59. Athletic director James F Zimmerman said tickets include reserved gym seating with adults paying slightly higher prices than last year. Tickets available at the gym door for Musselman W Va game or in advance from the high school office or Zimmerman in person.
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James F
Zimmerman
Frederick High Cadets
Cate Seasor
Musselman
W. Va
Terps Meet N C State In ACC Opener At Maryland
Maryland hosts North Carolina State in the 1958 59 ACC basketball opener at Cole Field House at 3 15 p m with both teams expected to contend for the league title. N C State aims to avenge two losses to Maryland last season as Coach Bud Millikan begins his ninth year and the Terps adjust to missing their star backcourt. The starting lineup for the Wolfpack includes Pucillo Englehardt MacGillivray Gallagher and Richter. Newcomers Jesus and Kelleher debut as freshmen as Maryland’s Dan Young Nick Davis and John Nacincik depart.
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Ion
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Murphy
Bechtle
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Camden
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John Carroll High
NBA Standings and Tuesday Schedule by AP
The Associated Press reports current NBA standings and lists Tuesday games. Cincinnati plays St Louis at New York, Boston plays New York, and Philadelphia faces Detroit.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boxer Results From California San Anselmo Bout
Nie Freeman of Midlothian Texas at 182 pounds and Sixto Rodriguez of San Anselmo California at 170 pounds outpointed rivals in separate lightweight bouts. Richmond California hosted the event with Billy Hester of San Diego at 163 pounds watching alongside spectators.
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Sixto Rodriguez
San Anselmo
Billy Hester
San Diego
Colts draft picks show roster stability with college eligibility
In Philadelphia AP report, Baltimore Colts draft two Auburn players with remaining college eligibility, inside linebacker Jackie Burkett and guard Zeke Smith, while end Dave Sherer from Southern Methodist joins as a potential punter or receiver. Weeb Ewbank notes Sherer’s high yardage and injury history. The Colts also trade Ray Krause to Detroit, reducing immediate changes as they eye 26 more picks next month.
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Baltimore Colts
National Football League
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Colts
Auburn
Jackie Burkett
Zeke Smith
Dave Sherer
Southern Methodist
Weeb Ewbank
Sherer
Burkett
Smith
Detroiti Ffor
Ray Krause
University of Maryland
Army May Join Bowl Game Competition
New York AP reports Army may align with other service academies and pursue post season bowl appearances. An informed source notes a faction within Army desires cadets in bowls, influenced by precedent set by Navy and recent Air Force yes to the Cotton Bowl. Army had opposed bowls in the past despite unbeaten 1955 season interest.
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Army
Associated Press
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Air Force Academy
Texas Christian
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