Colts Lose Title by Seconds in 1957 NFL Finish
Baltimore fans watched the Colts miss the Western Conference title by 46 seconds as a late touchdown by the 49ers after leading 13 20 swung the game. The season featured close losses on the West Coast and a strong offense led by John Unitas, Ray Berry, and Lenny Moore, with Weeb Ewbank as coach.
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Browns Ready For Game Against Lions In Detroit
The Cleveland Browns, led by coach Paul Brown, prepared for the NFL championship in Detroit against the Lions with a light holiday workout. Joe Amstutz was ruled out with a knee injury, while quarterback Tommy OConnell's ankle has improved and AMilt Plum and John Borton vie for quarterback duty alongside Len Ford and other veterans.
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Leahy Named Aggie Coach in Texas Muddle
Wy-Frank Leahy former Notre Dame coach was named head football coach and athletic director of Texas A&M but he requires stomach tests and hospital recovery before finalizing terms. Harrington reported a 16 000 annual salary with benefits. Leahy remains in Michigan City recovering from a broken ankle and would report to College Station after the new year.
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Red) Sanders
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Bell Maintains NFL TV Blackout Around Detroit
Commissioner Bert Bell reaffirmed the NFL policy banning television within 75 miles of Detroit for the Lions Browns title game. Governors and legislators urged lifting the blackout, but Bell insisted tickets must be sold before any TV broadcast and defended the policy as protecting players and gate receipts.
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North Edges South in Shrine All-Star Classic
Michigan State’s Dave Kaiser kicked the decisive field goal for a 23-20 North victory over the South in the Shrine College All-Star game. Jim Ninowski set passing records with 13 completions for 295 yards, while Dick Christy of NC State starred with 70 rushing yards and a 99-yard punt return, nearly saving the South in the final seconds.
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Aussies Win Both Singles in Davis Cup Challenge Round
Australia opens the Davis Cup final with Malcolm Anderson and Ashley Cooper winning their singles, defeating Barry Mackay and Vic Seixas in five sets. The crowd of over 20,000 packed the Melbourne venue as the Aussies gain breathing room with the cup within reach.
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Lakers and Warriors Win On Christmas Night
The Lakers upset the Pistons 106 104 to post their seventh win in 28 games, while the Warriors beat the Celtics 115 105. The Knicks lost 134 130 in overtime to the Syracuse Nationals.
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Shaughnessy Targets CBS Over Minor League TV Plans
Montreal December report says Frank Shaughnessy president of the International League accuses CBS of undermining minor leagues by planning Sunday game broadcasts. He notes Dodgers and Cardinals have aided the minors and argues TV revenue should go to minor league clubs rather than major league teams. The AP reports CBS plans to televise a Sunday game week with limited major league affiliates.
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Elvis Presley Surrenders Teddy Bear Collection
Elvis Presley ships his teddy bear collection to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis as he prepares for military induction. A March of Dimes spokesman says the bears will be auctioned January 20 to benefit the foundation.
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