49ers Match Lions Sunday in Western Conference Playoff
San Francisco prepares for a Sunday playoff clash with the Detroit Lions at Kezar Stadium. Rookie Frank Morze from Boston College headlines the 49ers along with Owens Babb Rubke Ridon and Brodie. coach Frank Albert praises the rookies as key additions to the lineup.
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Ba R Owens
Alley Oop
College of Idaka
Gene Babb
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Tex
Karl Rubke
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Jim Ridion
Syracuse
Cefen
Woo
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Green Bay
Larry Barnes
Colorado A&m
John Brodie
Stanford
Barnes
Brodie
Baltimore
Bears and Spartans clash 25 years ago to spark modern pro football
On December 8, 1932, the Chicago Bears beat Portsmouth Spartans 9 0 in Chicago Stadium after a controversial passing play from Bronco Nagurski to Red Grange. The result helped shift rules permitting more finesse passing. By 1952 NFL attendance topped two million for first time, with steady growth since.
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Rams Edge Colts In Yardage Race For 1937 NFL Title
Los Angeles Rams total 435 yards to beat Baltimore Colts by 20 in a finish shaped by ground power and aerial totals. Rams lead rushing and scoring, while Colts excel in air yardage but fall short overall. Cardinals and Steelers near season closer with top five unlikely.
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Between You n Me Sports Talk and Prospects
A garbled look at football and boxing figures from the era notes Slater Martin facing Harris as a tough test, Jimmy Brown compared with Marion Motley, and Rice's worries over 1958 including King Hill’s QB successor. It mentions Yale targeting Ruly Carpenter and other players, plus Carpentier film plans and Gifford acting. Hospital staff changes include Dr. Rogers, Dr. Frazer, and Dr. Bailey with future owner considerations.
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Pompey And Hinnant Fight 10-Round Draw
The boxing match at Chicago Stadium ended in a 10 round draw between Yolande Pompey and Clarence Hinnant amid rugged infighting and no knockdowns. Referee decision favored Pompey on one card, while other judges had varying scores. Possible rematches discussed with Durelle and Anthony in play for February/March.
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Clarence Hinnant
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Tony Anthony
Truman Gibson
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Archie Moore
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Montreal
Durelie
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Bernie Weissman
Lou Capparelli
Hinnani
Harold Marovity
Hinnant
Four Basketball Powers Face Tests at Kentucky Invite
Four top teams meet in Lexington as North Carolina Minnesota West Virginia and Kentucky clash in a two night event. Defending champ North Carolina opens against Minnesota while Kentucky seeks the title with West Virginia also in the field. The tournament may reshuffle ratings and attract top attendance and a high payout.
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Bowl line lists favored teams from major bowls
The line circulated on Broadway lists expected outcomes for several bowls: Gator Texas A M favored by 6 over Tennessee Blue Gray favored by over 16 over East West West East West matchups Cotton Navi Rice even Sugar Mississippi favored by 3 over Texas Sun Bowl Louisville favored by 7 over Drake Tangerine Mississippi Southern favored by 7 over East Texas State Orange Bowl Oklahoma favored by 12 over Duke Hose Ohio State favored by 19 over Oregon
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Orioles Announce 31 Preseason Games With Major Opponents
The Orioles list 31 early season exhibition games against the Giants Cubs Indians Reds and others. They will travel from Scottsdale Arizona where camp ends on April 9 and finish the spring with three home games against Cincinnati. The Cubs meet them 15 times including a Las Vegas game on March 14 and two in San Diego. The Giants are slated seven times and the Indians six in Arizona.
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Maryland Defeats Navy in Easier Win for Terrapins
Maryland's undefeated Terrapins roll past Navy 88 58 to remain ranked sixth by the AP. After missing 10 straight second half shots, Charley McNeil and Jerry Bechne sparked a late run, with Al Bunge scoring 18 points as Maryland built an 84 lead. Navy starter Jim Bower led the Middies with 12 points.
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Eckman Resigns as Pistons Head Coach
Charley Eckman resigned today as head coach of the Detroit Pistons pre basketball team amid a poor start to the season. He cited lack of wins and said resignation is a polite term, noting no grievances and potential future scouting or other ties to the organization.
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Official World Series Movies Show Aaron Sacrifice Play
Milwaukee December 18 official World Series films premiered for a select audience. Henry Aaron, NL MVP, appears as a magician in a 45 minute record of post season scoring. The third game shows Aaron dropping a fly ball ruled a sacrifice fly, allowing Mantle to score. The Yankees won game three and the Braves clinched the series in seven games.
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College Scores Tacit Tournament Roundup
The Associated Press recap lists college basketball scores from various tournaments and games. Notable results include Quantico Marines 72 over Belmont Abey 53 and Providence 68 over St Michaels 55, with several other matchups and scores across campuses and events.
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Passports Of 24 In Red China Cancelled
State Department cancels the passports of 22 young Americans who traveled to Red China against a ban. Forty two were invited to China after a Moscow youth festival. 16 have returned home, one proceeds with Oxford appeal, and others remain abroad. A separate report covers a motel holdUp in Washington by Lawrence Marshall who stole about 500 dollars.
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White Sox Feud Over Shares Halts Shareholders Meeting
A Chicago probate dispute over White Sox stock delays the annual meeting. Dorothy Rigney executrix controls 4062 shares from Grace Comiskey estate and faces Charles Comiskey in court seeking control. Judge Dunne restrains voting for 60 days, leaving factions sharing leadership of the club through two months.
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US duo Seixas Mackay may face Aussies in Davis Cup
May Pit Seixas and Mackay were eyed as a possible United States doubles team for the Davis Cup challenge round next week, with captain Bill Talbert noting Mackay’s rising role in singles and doubles and the need to keep him sharp. The choice of Seixas and Mackay would form an ironman doubles pair against Mervyn Rose and Mal Anderson if Mackay impresses in the opening singles.
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