Wilt the Stilt and the Globetrotters conquer crowds
Wilt Chamberlain drew huge crowds with the Globetrotters on a touring run, turning solid box office in cities like Cincinnati and Chicago. Abe Saperstein notes receipts far exceed recent years, while Chamberlain prepares to join the Philadelphia Warriors in the NBA next year.
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Iowa Rips California in decisive football clash
Iowa overwhelmed California with a potent running attack and controlled the game from the start. The Hawkeyes moved 68 yards for their opening TD while Cal threats stalled, with key passes coming late in the half before the break.
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Moyer Faces Ortega in Top Welter Clash in New York
Denny Moyer, 18 straight wins, faces Mexico's Gaspar Ortega in a 10 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Moyer, rising star from Portland, has knocked out four foes and beat Johnny Saxton, while Ortega seeks a defining victory in New York telecast on NBC.
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North Carroll to challenge Frederick High Cadets tonight
North Carroll eyes a 6:30 road test against Frederick High with a 4 1 record while North Carrolls recent form features a 78 point per game pace and stout defense. Frederick struggles with height and cohesion as Coach Brooks weighs starting Ramsburg or Geisbert at center and may deploy a press to counter the zone.
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Parade of Flowers Captivates Nation at 70th Tournament
Pasadena witnesses the 70th Tournament of Roses as Glendale wins the top float prize with a 10 000 orchid and 6 000 rose display, while Quaker Oats takes the grand prize for best commercial entry with Arabian Nights theme. About one million spectators and U S Chief Justice Earl Warren attend televised event.
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Tigers Edge Clemson in Sugar Bowl Thriller
LSU wins Sugar Bowl 7-0 after a late third quarter fumble recovery by Doug Cline. Billy Cannon leads LSU with 51 rushing yards and the Miller-Dugby Memorial Trophy as outstanding player, while Clemson's Durel Matherne and Ray Masneri make key plays in a tense game before 82,000 fans.
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Air Force and TCU battle to scoreless Cotton Bowl tie
In a snowy Cotton Bowl stalemate Air Force, No. 1 in the nation, tied Texas Christian 0–0 after a hard hitting game with 13 fumbles between the teams. Spikes of TCU earned yardage but fumbling and missed field goals denied scores, while Air Force’s defense and field position kept the game even through four quarters.
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Cooper to Marry Helen Wood in Australia’s Wedding of the Year
Tennis champion Ashley Cooper will wed Helen Wood Miss Australia 1957 in Brisbane on Friday. Afterward he may sign a $100,000 contract with promoter Jack Kramer and cut short his honeymoon to start his first pro tour at Melbourne on January 8. The marriage links top sports figures from both the United States and Australia with Davis Cup ties recently decided in favor of America.
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Nationals Lose Seventh Straight to Royals
The Syracuse Nationals drop their seventh consecutive game 106-105 to the Minneapolis Takers with Elgin Baylor scoring the late winner. The skid leaves the Nats just a half game ahead of Philadelphia’s Warriors in the Eastern Division.
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Wembley Lions win Ahearne Cup clash at Stockholm
The Wembley Lions defeated the Soviet Wings 10 6 in front of 9 000 fans at Stockholm Stadium to claim a British team victory in the Ahearne Cup.
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