Illinois Destroys Butler 107 75 In College Hoops Debut
Illinois led by Captain Paul Judson and Harv Smith scored 22 each as the Illini crushed Butler 107 75 in a season opener. The Associated Press report notes top teams SF San Francisco and N C State continued long winning runs while Illinois climbed toward a Big Ten title battle.
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Misty Morn Named Outstanding 3-Year-Old Filly
Misty Morn has been named the outstanding three-year-old filly of the year by the Thoroughbred Racing Association. The horse, trained by Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, joins Nashua as a TRA top three-year-old, marking a second division title for Fitzsimmons this year.
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Livingston Named Manager Of Milwaukee Braves Boise Team
Mickey Livingston, a catcher who played for four major league clubs, is named manager of the Milwaukee Braves Boise Idaho team in the class C Pioneer League for 1956. He previously managed in the Texas League in 195? and will lead the Boise club next season.
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It Was Late Start For Randy Jackson
Randy Jackson, key man in yesterday's Cubs Brooklyn player trade, learned his business in 11 years. He rarely played baseball before age 18, and Ransom's father from Lawton Oklahoma said his son played his first game through a Naval ROTC student at TCU.
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Colgate Names Young Yurak Captain Of 1956 Team
James Yurak a 19 year old guard from Youngstown Ohio was elected captain of Colgate University's 1956 football team. He becomes one of the youngest captains in the school's 65 year football history.
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Hogan says any American can become a 70 player
Ben Hogan told a PGA meeting in Atlantic City that anyone in the United States can become a 70 player with the right effort. He stressed mastering grip posture and arm motions and noted that golf teachers are much better today. Hogan, from Fort Worth, called competitive golf a tough chore and said he is nearly done with the sport.
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Texas Lone Star Gulf Confs to Meet in Dallas
The Texas Lone Star and Gulf Coast conferences will hold a joint Dallas meeting of the smaller Texas conferences to discuss uniform eligibility rates. Reed Lindsey of Sam Houston State, president of the Lone Star Conference, announced the gathering yesterday.
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Dower Retains British Empire Flyweight Title
Dai Dower of Wales defeated Jake Tuli of South Africa by decision in a 15 round bout at Harringay Arena to retain the British Empire flyweight championship. Dower weighed 111 3 4 pounds to Tuli's 111 1 4.
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College basketball scores across many schools and regions
A roundup of men's college basketball results shows Southwest Texas State 101 over Mc Murry 66 while Texas Tech beat Kansas State 89 to 70. Other notable outcomes include Harvard 72 over Northeastern 64 and Rhode Island 84 defeating Providence 75.
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Froggies Start Individual Work Ahead of Cotton Bowl
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs begin solo workouts this week before joining for regular drills next Monday in preparation for the Cotton Bowl against Mississippi January 2. Coach Abe Martin says players will run hard to regain shape and timing and test new plays.
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Border Conference to meet in El Paso on agenda
The Border Conference will hold its annual meeting in El Paso this Saturday. Secretary-treasurer C Zaner Lasher said the agenda includes UA freshmen eligibility ruling and Hardin Simmons request to drop one year transfer ineligibility. A spring meeting is planned for Lubbock.
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Rose Bowl Officials Named for UCLA Michigan State Game
Rose Bowl referees named for the Pasadena game include Ross Dean of Whitewash Bay Wis as referee Melvin Nickerson of Orinda Calif as umpire Mike Layden of Evansville Ind as field judge Carlisle Collins of Columbus Ohio as head linesman and William Simas of Hermosa Beach Calif as back judge.
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Olson Defends Middleweight Title Against Sugar Ray Friday
Sugar Ray Robinson argues no psychological edge in the bout but says winning two past meetings helps. Bobo Olson, now champion, says the dynamic has shifted and that psychology exists in every fight. Olson predicts a steady, aggressive strategy as he defends his title.
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Ezzard Charles Wins Easy Ten Round Decision
In Rochester New York Ezzard Charles former heavyweight champion remains in the title picture with a unanimous ten round decision over Toxie Hall of Chicago The bout avenged a loss to Rocky Marciano s stablemate last month Charles dominated from the start and ended strong with a right to Hall s jaw at the close of the eighth round The first major boxing event in the War Memorial Stadium saw Charles weighing 197 and one half pounds with Hall at 191 4 pounds.
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Big 10 Opens Four Day Winter Meeting In Chicago
The Big 10 Conference begins a four day winter athletic meeting in Chicago. Officials expect football television issues to be discussed and reviewed during the sessions.
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Pecos Solid Favorite In Monahans Tourney
Monahans hosts the Monahans Invitational with eight teams. First round Friday includes Wink vs Kermit and Pecos vs Monahans. Pecos stars Billy Jim Simmons R. C. Christopher Buddy Ephraim Bill Kelley and Dick Patrick lead the heavy favorites while Marfa Crane Alpine Ft Stockton contend in the brackets.
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Ed Price Teases Texas Football Future Amid Resignation Talk
Hasn't Quit Texas Price heads into conference with alumni leaders while denying resignation reports from Houston. Regents say no action taken yet and Price requests a talk on athletic matters. If he leaves, a special board meeting would be called.
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Wyoming Back To Miss Sun Tilt
Wyoming coach Phil Dickens says the Cowboys will miss Cowboy Joe Mastrogiovanni who is out with a torn ligament and leg cast for 4 to 6 weeks after the loss to Houston. The team still heads to El Paso January 2 to play Texas Tech in the Sun Bowl.
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Boxing Card At Midland YMCA This Saturday
A Midland Optimum Club sponsored boxing card is set for Saturday night at the Midland YMCA corner of Texas and Marienfeld Streets. Open to Permian Basin amateurs, with AAU cards and medicals required. Leroy Reeves defeated Alvaro Rios in Pecos last week. bantamweights Reeves and Rios expected to meet again. Buddy Mate battles as a lightweight. Pecos and Odessa fighters feature strongly. Action begins at 8 p m with $1 adults and 60 cents students.
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Houston Eyes Place In SEC
University of Houston officials traveled to Nashville to learn if the school will receive a Southeastern Conference invitation. Athletic directors will recommend to faculty representatives whether the invite should be issued, with Miami also seeking inclusion. Nine votes needed. at least seven schools reportedly favor admitting Houston.
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Steers Triumph Over Colorado City In Tight Basketball Game
Jessie Rand and George Walker each scored nine points to pace the Blackshear Steers to a 54-47 home win over Colorado City. Colorado City's girls defeated Blackshear 40-18. M. J. Taylor led the visitors with 19 points while Jeanetta Rheams and Ella Mae Banks added nine for Blackshear. Plainview visits Saturday for girls and boys games with Blackshear.
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