Johansson Award Dramatizes 1950s Boxing Rivalry
In a period recount, Johansson dominates as top heavyweight contender with a knockout streak and title ratings. The piece notes Johansson’s ascent, rivalries with Patterson era champions, and other star boxers like Basilio and Moore, alongside awards and national rankings from 1953. It also covers LSU football’s Sugar Bowl prep under Coach Dietzel with Billy Cannon leading the offense and defense in a 1958 style recap.
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Ine Quick
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Fi3e Patterson
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Rey Robison
Carmen
Basilio
Ac’ Die Moore
Don Jordan
Los Angeles
Pascual Perez
Argentina
Hagan
Kia) Bassey
Nigeria
Moore
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Montreal
Archie
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Calif
Boxaming Writers Assn
Nat Fleischer
Beutene
East West Shrine Game preview notes West edge in dec 27 clash
East Coast coach Duffy Daugherty plans a two backfield attack mixing running game with passing while West rival Don Stone and Leon Burton headline the backfield. Stone is viewed as a strong running threat alongside pieced formations and several college backs. The Shrine Game matchup highlights a weight and speed contrast favoring the East line but the West expects balance with diversified ground and air plays.
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Stone
Arizona State
Leon Burton
Colorado
Eddie Dove
Duffy Daugherty
Don Clark
Ohio State
Tom Lorino
Audure
Notre Dame
Nick Pietrosante
Duke
Wray Carleton
Pittsburgh
Dick Haley
Jon Hobbs
Wisconsin
Richardson Still Seeks Team Berth For Gator Bowl
America's top tennis player Ham Richardson battles for a Davis Cup singles spot in Australia amid doubts about his fit due to a diabetic condition. Promoter Jack Kramer and coaches Perry Jones and Dinny Pails weigh benching him as Richardson argues he is the team’s best chance to win.
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Ohio
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California
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Perry Jones
Dinny Pails
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Tones
Kramer
Pails
Mississippi
Ham
Johnny Vaught
Quart
Bobby Franklin
Bull Brewer
Cowboy Woodruff
Charlie Flowers
Giants Take Xmas Off Ahead of Championship Clash
Giants resume practice after the holiday with Roosevelt Grier back from crutches and listed as a starter alongside Al Barry Buzz Guy and Kyle Rote. The game against the Grants is expected to be a sellout with gate receipts near 500000 and NBC telecast providing an additional 200000.
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Roosevelt Grier
al Barry
Buzz Guy
Alea Webster
Kyle Rote
Jack Stround
NBC
NHL Scores From AP Park: Montreal Tops Newark 4 1
National Hockey League results from Associated Press show Montreal defeating Newark 4 to 1. Toronto beat Detroit 4 to 2 and Boston edged Chicago 4 to 2. No games scheduled Friday.
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Damascus barrels and hunting peril lessons in Field and Stream
Alonzo Red Coran, a Frederick deputy and keen hunter, survived a Damascus barrel shotgun accident amid lessons on steel vs Damascus barrels. The piece warns old Damascus guns are unsafe with modern ammunition and advises careful handling and storage of outboard motors after Christmas.
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Colts Intercepted Pass Halts Christmas Day Showdown
Baltimore Colts coach Charis Vor Mer urged players during a Memorial Stadium gathering as festive crowds watched a high scoring warmup. A series of interrupted passes and key tackles dominated the scene, highlighting a tense conference race as the Colts chased a late victory against rival teams.
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Cage Lull Ends Today In Busy National Tourneys
The college basketball scene shifts to a Friday start with top teams in Big Eight and Southwest Conference tournaments in Kansas City Houston and Oklahoma City and New York. Kansas State, ranked No 4, leads the Big Eight title chase while Oklahoma State and Texas Christian loom as contenders. Niagara and Dayton meet in the ECAC Holiday Festival with St Josephs of Philadelphia as favorite. Brigham Young Oregon State lead the Queen City and Far West events with Buffalo and Corvallis hosts beginning Saturday.
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Unitas Set To Play Giants Sunday In Big NFL Showdown
Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas declares readiness for the Sunday game against New York Giants after Christmas drills. Ewbank voices concern as Unitas targets high precision while Colts work on pass defense and interception technique ahead of the key matchup. Clemson plans return Friday from holiday layoff to resume prep for the Sugar Bowl against LSU with 71 players and drills in Biloxi.
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Billy Cannon
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Tigers
New Orleans
Paul Dietzel
Chinese Bandits
Cannon
Johnny Robinson
Don
Scooter) Purvis
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Bey
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Unitas
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Weeb Ewbank
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Frank Howatts
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Patile Schular Boal Sietiam
Banks Wins Slugging Title In National League
Erin Banks of the Chicago Cubs captured the NL slugging crown with a 614 mark, adding to his 379 total bases in 600 at bats. Hank Aaron and Frank Thomas trailed with 546 and 528, while Richie Ashburn led batting. Also noted were Celtics and Hawks division leads and an Optimist All Star Bowl arrival in Tucson.
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Erin Banks
Chicago Cubs
Ius
Banks
Mays
San Francisco
Richie Ashburn
Hank Aaron
Milwaukee
Frank Thomas
Pittsburgh
Stan Musial
St Louis
Olmedo Receives Special Montezuma Rose in Australia
A representative from a southern California nursery presented Alex Olmedo of the US Davis Cup team with a Montezuma rose in Brisbane. The rose is described as a special and beautiful species named for a notable origin.
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