Van Brocklin Wins Thorpe Award as NFL's Top Player
Norman Van Brocklin, 34, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, was chosen by NFL players as the Jim Thorpe Memorial Trophy winner, topping Paul Hornung of the Packers. The Chicago-based selection cited his late-season leadership and pass burst that drove the Eagles to the Eastern Division title.
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Hawks Fines Lovellette for Loafing in Loss to Lakers
Clyde Lovellette was fined 75 dollars by coach Paul Seymour for loafing in a Wednesday game against Los Angeles. He bounced back Friday with 24 points as St. Louis beat Philadelphia 112 to 107 to seize the Western Division lead while Detroit hosted a doubleheader. The Knicks later beat the Pistons 108 to 104, and Oscar Robertson with Jack Twyman scored 75 to lift Cincinnati over Los Angeles 130 to 116.
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National Basketball Association
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New York Knicks
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Reporter's Quiz on Best House Pets
Miss Anne Duggan Frederick states she likes cats best as a town resident and finds them easier to keep than dogs and notably cute. Mrs Kirk Rowe of Butterfly Lane says parakeets are her favorite, noting three in their home and how they quickly take over once settled.
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Grayson C. Stockman
Jefferson
Aileen Mackley
Frederick
Anne Duggan
Kirk Rowe
Navy Coach Describes Missouri as Comb of Duke and Washington
Navy coach Wayne Hardin labeled Missouri as a blend of Duke and Washington ahead of the Orange Bowl. He cited Missouri’s tough defense and versatile backs while noting Navy’s close win over Washington and defeat by Duke. Navy will train in Miami on Christmas Day and prep on the 26th and 27th ahead of the bowl.
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Winchester
Mass
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Fla
South High Wixs
Weekend TV Schedule Highlights and Channel Listings
Saturday and Sunday TV guide entries list programs by time and channel across multiple networks. Highlights include Sky King, News, Bowling, pro football, westerns, and films such as Rose of the Yukon and Kon-Tiki with a mix of child programming, sports, and public affairs.
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Red) Wilson
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Dailey’s
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