UCLA Aims to Spoil Syracuse Unbeaten Run
UCLA faces top ranked Syracuse with a potential to derail the Orange’s perfect season as major bowls take shape. UCLA’s win over USC boosts their bid for a Rose Bowl challenge while Syracuse eyes a national title path through a Cotton Bowl appearance.
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Don Weiss
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Washington
Texas Christian
Missouri
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Ucla Bruins
Billy Barnes
Thunder
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Syracuse
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Guess
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Yvory Jones
Ray Smith
Huskies
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Pasadena
Minnesota
Dale Hackhart
Small College All Stars Are Picked
The AP conference all star team includes North Texas State Eagles and Cincinnati Bearcats with three players on the first team. Abner Haynes Bill Carrico George Herring Jac kle Abner Haynes joins Jer ry Keel Ray Wichert Ronald Lakes Jim Colvin among selections. Casper Wins Tournament in Mobile with 280 total, Casper tops Mobile Open field by two strokes.
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Ronald Lakes
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Bears Rally Past Lions 24 14 In Detroit
In Detroit, the Chicago Bears beat the Lions 24 to 14 as Ed Brown and a strong defense turned the game after a rocky start. Bears capitalized on turnovers and scored through Galimore Casares Brown and Aveni with key rushing and passing plays. Lions managed two touchdowns with Johnson and Pietrosante but could not overcome the early deficit.
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Clemson Clinches Third ACC Title in Four Years
Clemson edges Wake Forest 33 31 to seal its third ACC crown in four years and its sixth conference win in seven games. Coach Frank Howard indicated bowl prospects were uncertain. South Carolina defeated North Carolina State 12 7 as Marsland beat Virginia 35 12.
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Dawkins Earns Rugby Squad Spot at Oxford
Oxford AP report notes Pete Dawkins former Army Air Forces ace earns a place on the Oxford rugby squad after his departure from military service.
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Late Results star earns Oxford rugby team spot
Dawkins, a late bloomer from New Mexico State and North Texas, secured a place on Oxford University's rugby squad for the Cambridge showpiece next month. The AP notes his rapid rise from rugby novice to selection after nine games, a sharp transition within two months.
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Colts Crush 49ers 45-14 to Tie for First in West
Baltimore Colts thrashed the San Francisco 49ers 45-14 to pull even atop the Western Conference with 63 records and three games left. Johnny Unitas connected on two TD passes to Raymond Berry and one to Lenny Moore, while Alan Ameche added two rushing TDs as the defense limited San Francisco to three first downs.
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Eagles Edge Rams In Final 20 Seconds
Philadelphia defeats Los Angeles 23-20 as Paige Cothren kicks three field goals, lifting the Eagles to sixth win against three losses. Norman Van Brocklin directs the Rams offense amid a comeback bid that falls short.
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W Frederick Wins Harrier Meet at St James Hagerstown
Richard Wiles led the West Frederick Harriers to first with a perfect 35 in the Cumberland Valley meet at St. James Hagerstown. Wiles ran the mijie course in 5 30.2 to cap number one position, with Berkley Springs producing the senior division winner.
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Unclear athletic scores and scattered fragments
Fragmentary OCR notes include scattered scores Tenn Martin 21 Austin Peay 10 Delta Mississippi State 39 Livings ton 7 Wofford 20 East Carolina 13 and others, plus stray names and places such as Oxford West Point and Rhodes scholar references, with no coherent report or consistent event details.
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Colts Ground 49ers In 60 Rush Game For 43 14 Victory
Baltimore Colts dominate San Francisco with 60 rushing plays to 23 passes moving to a tie atop the Western Conference. John Unitas directs a controlled attack while Alan Ameche racks up 120 yards on 25 carries as the defense shuts down the 49ers and keeps them to three first downs. Coach Weeb Eubank calls the effort proud as San Francisco struggles to move the ball.
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Red Hickey
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NFL Standings and Results From Eastern and Western Conferences
The standings show New York, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington in the East with varied records. In the West San Francisco leads with Baltimore, Chicago Bears, Green Bay, Detroit, Los Angeles, and others. Sunday results include Baltimore 45 San Francisco 14 and Chicago Cards 20 Philadelphia 23 among others.
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Tittle Hurt—Misses Next Game for Giants
Francis quarterback injury reportedly sidelined after hard hit in the game against the Baltimore Colts. Tittle was taken to Union Memorial Hospital for evaluation and will miss upcoming contest.
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Schmeling Moved by Baer Death
Max Schmeling says he is deeply moved by the death of Max Baer the former world heavyweight boxing champion. Schmeling recalled their 1933 title bout with Primo Carnera and praised Baer as a strong man whom he believed would live to a hundred.
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Colts Triumph Over Redskins In Rainy Dullard Game
The midget Colts edged the Redskins 24 to 7 as Clark scored on a keeper and Jackson and Willard contributed in the middle quarters. Dennis Jackson led the Redskins with 85 yards, while the Colts controlled early and stretched the lead after halftime despite penalties and rough conditions. Tittle left with an injury after a late hit from Colts players.
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Packers Blank Redskins 21-0 in NFL Clash
Green Bay overpowers Washington 21 to 0 as Bart Starr throws two touchdowns and Paul Hornung adds a running score. Starr, starting in place of an injured mate, connects with Gary Kuehle and Max McGee, while Green Bay secures its first shutout since 1949 and snaps a losing streak.
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Wisconsin Going To Rose Bowl
Wisconsin Badgers earned invitation to the 1969 Rose Bowl in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Conference athletic directors voted, though not unanimously, to send Wisconsin over rival contenders. The Badgers will face Southern California, seeking to avenge a 1953 7-0 defeat in the series history.
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Layne Drives Steelers to 21 20 Win Over Browns
Bobby Layne engineered an 83 yard last minute scoring march for Pittsburgh to overcome Cleveland 21 20. Layne connected with Gern Nagler for the go ahead touchdown and added the final extra point as the Browns failed to convert on two late attempts. Mik Plum threw three touchdown passes for Cleveland but Groza missed key conversions and field goals late.
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Conerly Sparks Giants Past Cardinals 30-20
In a NFL clash, quarterback Doak Walker? No, rather Charlie Conerly guides the New York Giants to a 30-20 victory over the Chicago Cardinals. Key plays include Summerall PATs and three field goals, with multiple passes to Gordon and Webster contributing to the win.
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