Colts Fade as Packers Gain Ground in NFL Chase
The Green Bay Packers appear set to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia on December 26, while the Baltimore Colts slip after a string of shaky games. The Colts era is ending as John Unitas’ image fades, and Green Bay strengthens its hold with a four-win mark in seven games.
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Weather Disrupts East Sports Schedule with Postponements
Heavy snow in the East forced postponements across sports. New Los Angeles and Washington clubs delayed AL selections to Wednesday due to travel cancellations. Boxing shows in Providence and Boston rescheduled. McNeeley Logan rematch moved to December 20. Princeton Villanova and other games postponed across the region.
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St Bonaventure Beats Xavier 85 to 75 in Cincinnati
St Bonaventure remains unbeaten with a fifth straight win over Xavier of Ohio as Tom Stith and Fro Crawford score 51 points. The Bonnies jump out 8-0, lead 32-13, and hold a 46-29 halftime edge before Xavier’s Frank Pinchback posts 20 points before fouling out. Xavier closes to 20 points late but cannot overtake the Bonnies.
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Selections Postponed By Weather In AL Club Draft
The new Los Angeles and Washington American League clubs delayed player selections until Wednesday due to storm disruptions in air travel. The league headquaters announced a 24 hour postponement after the Los Angeles group reported their travel arrangements canceled until Tuesday because of weather.
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Fight Probe Ex lightweight Ike Williams cites bribe offer
In Senate Antimonopoly Subcommittee testimony Ike Williams alleged a 50 000 bribe proposal to relinquish the lightweight title to Jimmy Caner in New York on May 25 1951. Williams said Palermo later discussed the offer and warned against using his own name.
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Italy Upsets United States in Davis Cup Push to Showdown
Italy becomes first European nation in 24 years to reach the Davis Cup showpiece after Nicola Pietrangeli and Orlando Sirola rally to defeat America's top players Barry MacKay and Earl Buchholz in a dramatic comeback. Pietrangeli rescues the match with a sharp display after a tough opening loss, while Sirola delivers a powerful service game to overpower MacKay, signaling a historic shift in the Davis Cup.
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Winters Stop Five Frederick County Basketball Games
Winter weather arrives eight days early closing Frederick County schools for a second day and canceling five county basketball games. Matchups listed include Walkersville vs Key, Greencastle vs Frederick, St. John’s vs Emmitsburg, Middletown vs Maryland School for the Deaf, and Thurmont vs Taneytown. No date set due to ongoing snow conditions.
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Rigney Named Manager of Los Angeles Angels
Bill Rigney was named field manager of the new Los Angeles Angels of the American League on a one year contract. General Manager Fred Haney announced the decision at a news conference in Los Angeles. Rigney, dismissed by the Giants last June, has long MLB experience and will lead the fledgling Angels with President Bob Reynolds and Board Chairman Gene Autry backing the move. He noted he would bring a ball and bat to the post and cited prior discussions with Chub Feeney of the Giants.
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Navy Midshipmen Practice Pushed Indoors by Snow
A snowbound Navy field forces the Midshipmen to move practice indoors at Annapolis. The Miami trip schedule shifted. full squad training was planned for the evening of December 25 after an initial session last Thursday.
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Louisville Wins Opener in Regional Basketball Tilt
Louisville defeats Georgia Tech in the opening round, handing the Engineers their first loss of the season. The Cardinals led by 11 points at halftime as Louisville stretched the margin in the second half, sealing the victory.
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Maryland deer harvest tops record with 4639 killed
Maryland hunters totaled 4639 deer for the season end date, surpassing the 1958 record by 43. Eight day gunning across state reserves Aberdeen Edgewood and Woodmont clubs plus special seasons pushed the count. Two fatalities noted Billy Robert Clay and David E Wilson.
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Bounce not height drives basketball power says coach voices
Basketball hinges on reach jump and explosive power, not just stature. Kansas State coach Tex Winter notes Price reaches 11 feet from a standing post and boasts 33 inches of explosive power, while other tall teammates blend height with strength and hands for ball control.
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Frick Extends Interleague Trading Deadline
An Ameri League spokesman said Ford Frick extended the inter-league trading deadline to midnight Friday due to the blizzard that halted transport on the eastern seaboard. The move follows permission from Frick and the National League.
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New Senators and Radio TV slate announced
Washington AP reports the new Senators will play regular league games broadcast by WTOP radio and televised 30 times on WTOP TV Channel 9. Lt Gen Elwood Quesada, president, and John S Hayes, head of the Post Broadcast Division, announced the three year agreement with dates to be set after the league schedule is finalized.
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No Races at Pimlico Today Snow Keeps Pimlico Idle
Pimlico tracks remain idle for a second straight day due to a heavy snowstorm. Officials extended the meeting closure and may decide to run Friday and Saturday if the Maryland Racing Commission approves. Charles Town track in West Virginia also eyes a Friday opening. College basketball schedule notes snow disruptions across several games.
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Parades and height debate in basketball coaching
Tex Winter argues that a player's height seen in Parade Magazine does not reflect his on court effectiveness. The comment highlights disconnect between listed stature and actual play ability.
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Indiana Tops Missouri 66 55 in Bloomington
Indiana defeated Missouri 66 to 55 after trailing 35 32 at halftime. Bellamy led the Hoosiers with 20 points while Towering Wall Bellamy helped hold Missouri to 19 points for the game. The win comes as Indiana seeks an upset victory over a tough schedule.
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