Colts fall short of title after late losses in 1957 season
Baltimore Colts, led by John Unitas and Ray Berry, finished a dramatic 1957 NFL campaign just shy of the Western Conference crown. A 46 second margin against San Francisco and two late losses on the West Coast doomed their bid, ending coach Weeb Ewbank's strong start in Baltimore. In the season wrap, Unitas set 24 touchdown passes and 2,550 passing yards while Berry and Moore anchored the receiving corps.
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Leahy Named Aggie Coach Amid Uncertain Terms
College Station Texas December reports Frank Leahy former Notre Dame coach agreed to a three year Texas A&M post at 16000 per year with potential extras but remaining conditions and a hospital stay for tests delayed final signing. Leahy hospitalized in Michigan City with a broken ankle and stomach ailment, awaiting doctors clearance before reporting to campus.
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Bell rules out TV for Lions Browns title game in Detroit
NFL Commissioner Bert Bell maintained a 75 mile blackout policy despite Michigan officials urging lifting the ban for Sundays championship. He argued telecasts would hurt gate receipts and stressed fans with season tickets deserve seats, citing a Philadelphia court ruling supporting blackout policy.
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North Edges South in Shrine All Star Game 23 20
Michigan bound Jim Ninowski led the North to a 23 20 victory over the South in the Shrine All Star game in Miami Florida. Dick Christy NC State energized the South with 52 yard punt returns and 70 yard runs while Kaiser Michigan State kicked the decisive 36 yard field goal. Ninowski set passing records with 13 completions for 295 yards and two TDs linking with Dale Smith Illinois and Bob Jewett for long gains.
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Aussies Take Day One Davis Cup Singles
Malcolm Anderson and Ashley Cooper won opening singles for Australia as the Americans faced a tough start in Melbourne. Anderson outlasted Barry Mackay 63 75 346 79 53 while Cooper defeated Vic Seixas in five sets 36 75 61 16 63 as 20,000 spectators watched.
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Young Mackay Draws Wild Cheers Amid Lone Crowd
A fragment notes a 22-year-old named Mackay drawing loud reactions from a sparse audience, described as nearly as lonely as the Americans around him. The passage hints at a tense, unnamed moment with distant observers.
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Lakers, Warriors In Xinas Night Victories
The Lakers beat the Pistons 106 88 for their seventh win in 28 starts and the Warriors defeated the Celtics 103 105 for their first win of the year. The Syracuse Nationals edged the Knicks 134 130 in overtime at Syracuse.
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Shaughnessy Attacks CBS Over TV Plans for Minor Leagues
Montreal December reports quote Frank Shaughnessy president of the International League criticizing CBS for planned Sunday games and TV expansion. He argues major league networks ignore minors' interests, cites Dodgers and Cardinals as supportive, and says networks threaten minor revenue while seeking to televise in minor league markets.
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Elvis Presley to auction teddy bear collection for charity
Elvis Presley, soon to be inducted into the armed services, donated a trunkful of stuffed animals to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. A March of Dimes spokesman said the bears will be auctioned January 20 to benefit the foundation.
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