McDonald Leads North to 17-7 Shrine Classic Victory
Jumping Tommy McDonald starred before 39,181 at the Orange Bowl guiding the North to a 17-7 win over the South in the Shrine college all star game. He set up a score, led late drive for a field goal, and was named North MVP as Wisconsin and Purdue standouts contributed on offense and defense.
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Miami
Tommy McDonald
McDonald
Yankees
Michigan
Jim Maddock
Dixie
Wake Forest
Bill Barnes
Mike Rotunno
Michigan State
Dennis
the Menace
Mendyk
Purdue
Len Dawson
Jim Hinesly
Dawson
Wisconsin
Dave Howard
Barnes
Oklahoma
Jimmy Harns
Indiana
Bob Fee
South
Florida
Jackie Simpson
Duke
Sonny Jurgensen
Mississippi
Ed Crawford
Paige Cothren
Aussies Take Davis Cup Lead With 3-0 Over Americans
In Adelaide, Australia, Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall stunned Vic Seixas and Sam Giammalva after a rough start. The 3-0 lead in the best of five ties made Friday’s remaining matches moot as U S captain Billy Talbert indicated he will likely resign for business reasons, citing bleak future Cup prospects. Rosewall and Hoad delivered dominant service and reflex saves, despite Seixas and Giammalva’s best efforts.
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Adelaide
Australia
Lew Hoad
Ken Rosewall
America
Vic Seixas
Sam Giammialva
U. S
Billy Talbert
Talbert
Yanks
Rosewall
Giammalva
Houston
Tex
Sexias
Philadelphia
Hoad
Cotton Bowl Invitational 3rd round high school basketball results
Seven Dallas area teams won second round games in the Cotton Bowl Invitational. Highland Park defeated Terrell 85-57, Dallas Sunset beat South Oak Cliff 84-54, Dallas Woodrow Wilson topped Mt. Vernon 82-48, Waco edged Fort Worth Northside 63-60, Krum defeated Crozier Tech 55-49, Dallas Adamson beat Waxahachie 68-59, and North Dallas knocked off Fort Worth Poly 79-57. Surviving second round in Consolation were Pleasant Grove, Red Oak, Plano, Grand Prairie, Duncanville 58, Richardson 57, Carrollton Dallas Thomas Jefferson. Afternoon results include South Oak Cliff 63– Irvine 53, Fort Worth Northside 50– Slidell 37, Waxahachie 71– Alba Golden 31, Port Arthur 76– Dallas Jefferson 43, Dallas Sunset 84– Red Oak 12, Waco 62– Grand Prairie 58.
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Dallas
Highland Park
Terrell
Dallas Sunset
South Oak Cliff
Dallas Woodrow Wilson
Mt. Vernon
Waco
Fort Worth Northside
Krum
Crozier Tech
Dallas Adamson
Waxahachie
North Dallas
Fort Worth Poly
Pleasant Grove
Red Oak Plano
Grand Prairie
Duncanville
Richardson
Carrollton Dallas
Thomas Jefferson
Wrvle
Irving
Red Oak
Plano
Dallas Jesuit
Sliddell
Carrollton
Alba-Golden
Fort Worth Handley
Garland
Dallas Thomas Jefferson
Wilmer- Hutchins
Irvine
Slidell
Alba Golden
Port Arthur
Dallas Jefferson
Hillcrest
Wilmer-Hutchins
Cage Coach Quits At Midwestern University
Wichita Falls Tex Dallas Clinch head basketball coach at Midwestern University resigns effective immediately citing personal matters The team record stands at two wins and seven losses this year
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Cage
Midwestern
Wichita Falls
Tex
Dallas Clinch
Midwestern University
Clinch
Hard Work Key To Win For Syracuse
Syracuse coach Floyd Schwartzwalder preaches hard work as the key to victory in the Cotton Bowl. The Orangemen endured indoor practices, later two-a-day workouts in mild sun, with players shedding pounds to sharpen timing and ball control.
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Norman
Okla
Oklahoma
Syracuse
Floyd
Ben) Schwartzwalder
Texas Christian
New York
Schwartzwalder
Orangemen
Orange
Oklahom
Bud Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Othel
Abe
Jim Swaink
Martin
All- America
Jim Brown
Lea Fives Set Holiday Games
Hobbs Eagles go 3-0 largest holiday weekend slate meeting Borger and Phillips while Eunice hosts Mona hans. Hobbs sits 5-0 with 62-13 Lea County record and top offense, and leaders include Smith, Bright, Caton, Shirey and Brodges among county standouts.
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HOBBS
Lea County
Hobbs Eagles
Eagles
Borger
Phillips
Eunice Cardinals
Alamogordo
Monahans
Eunice
Jal
Levington
Tatum
Lea
Emnice
Lovington
Jimmy Smith
Tommy Bright
Jimmy Caton
Delbert Shirey
Bil Brodges
Lynn Medlin
Water Cardwell
Gary Fisher
George Allen Swain
Angleo Indians Consider Moving to Big State League
Abilene reports on possible transfer of Midland and San Angelo clubs from the Southwestern Baseball League to the Big State League. League presidents say no formal action, no clubs named, and unanimous league approval required. San Angelo officials express optimism about better attendance and potential major league help if joined. Southwestern League planning meeting set for Clovis, New Mexico, in January.
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Abilene
Midland
San Angelo
Hal Sayles
Bug ‘State Loop
Sayles
W. J. Green
Southwestern
Green
Utfwestern
Rio State
Art Bowland
S. E. Adams
Rowland
Clovis, N.M
Basketball Scores From United Press Quarter Finals
Reported results show Bris Younes St Joes (XY) 3 Ohw Sate 4 and Notre Dame 72 New York U. 71, plus other college matchups including Temple Manhattan Niacara and Memphis. The brief notes Indiana St and Gecevrtown Ky and St Louis contests appear with scattered scores and team names.
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United Fress
Younes & St Joes
Temple
Manhattan
Niacara
Notre Dame
New York U
South Maxnotta Tecrmamrat
Keen Seaxctern
Memphi
Howard
Manager Recovers From Kidney Stone Operation
Lon Vis casi, manager of world lightweight champion Joe Brown, is recovering from a kidney stone operation performed on Christmas Eve. He is expected to remain hospitalized at least another week as Brown prepares for a title bout with former champion Rod Smith in February.
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Houston
Tex
Lon Viscasi
Joe Brown
Brown
Rod Smith
Giants and Bears Lead 1956 All-Star Football Team
New York Giants and Chicago Bears split nine of 22 spots on the United Press All-Star squad for 1956. Bears place four on offense and defense. Lions win five berths.
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NEW York
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
United Press
Bears
Detroit Lions
Detroit
Los Angeles Rams
Cleveland Brownts
Baltimore Colts
San Francisco
Harlon Hill
Stan Jones
Rick Casares
Bill George
Bobby Layne
Lou Creekmar
Charlie Ane
Joe Schmidt
Jack Chastiansen
Ollie Matson
Cardinals
Bill Howton
Green Bay
Dick Stanfer
Washington
Gene Brito
Ernie Stautner
Pittsburgh
Chuck Bednank
Philadelphia
Dick Lane
Bobby Dillon
Area Teams Open Post-Christmas Basketball Action
Andrews travels to Hereford and Brownfield enters the Crosbyton three day tourney to open the post Christmas cage season. Hereford holds a 2-0 edge in season meetings, while Andrews and Brownfield enter with tough records, seeking momentum after a pair of losses to Hereford.
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Andrews
Hereford
Brownfield
Mustangs
Big Spring
San Angelo
Wick
Cubs
Levelland
Snyder Tourney
Littlefield
Brownfield Opens Play At Crosbyton Tournament
Brownfield opens its Crosbyton Basketball Tournament bid tonight at 6 30 p m as it faces Lockner. The two day meet features Floydada favored in the top half and McAdoo expected to reach the finals in the bottom half. Earlier this season McAdoo beat Floydada in the Floydada finals.
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Brownfield
Crosbyton
Todiy
Lockner
Floydads
McAdoo
Floydada
Baker's Hair Tonic Claims Clear Dandraff Itchy Scalp
Galveston reader Sylvain Shoste commends Baker's Hair Tonic for clearing a bad case of scaley dandruff that itched constantly. He also praises Baker's Lathernist Shampon for soft hair easy to manage. The maker guarantees dandruff relief and improved hair appearance.
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Galveston
Tex
Sylvain Shoste
Tax Talked on Boats and Licenses in Texas
A Texas Water Resources committee plans a Friday meeting to discuss a proposal to tax boats and outboard motors and raise hunting and fishing license prices. The issue centers on generating revenue through targeted charges affecting outdoors enthusiasts and vessel owners.
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Austin
Texas Water Resources Committee
Vols Step Up Sugar Bowl Drills Against Baylor
Tennessee coach Bowden Wyatt listed six key volunteers in the split T Baylor offense as the No. 2 Volunteers held a press day workout in New Orleans before the Sugar Bowl. Baylor stars Del Skofner Reuben Lange Doyle Traylor Jerry Marcontell Larry Hickman were highlighted as Baylor prepares for the Jan 1 game. Wyatt praised Baylor as probably the finest foe, while Texas A&M?
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New Orleans
Baylor
Bowden Wyatt
Tennessee Volunteers
Bears
Wyatt
Vols
Tennessee
Bud Wilkinson
Volunteers
Wilkinson
Oklahoma Sooners
Sam Boyd
Waco
Tex
Crescent City
del Skofner
Reuben Lange
Doyle Traylor
Kid
Jerry Marcontell
Larry Hickman
Wat
Bill Glass
Bayier
Johnny Majors
Tommy Bronson
Bill Anderson
Roddy Cruze
Hurricane Jackson to Fight Julio Mederos in Milwaukee
Heavyweight title hopeful Tommy Hurricane Jackson meets Cuban contender Julio Mederos in a scheduled round bout at Milwaukee Arena. Tickets and undercard details were listed for the Milwaukee fight event this season.
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Hurricane
Milwaukee
Tommy
Hurricane) Jackson
Heavywright
Cuba
Julio Mederos
Milwaukee Arena
Odessa Takes 10-1 Record Into Tourney
Arlington Heights of Fort Worth has withdrawn from the Abilene invitational basketball tourney setting 2 p.m. Friday tip offs in Eagle gym. Abilene hosts with Merkel and Denton as possible replacements while others may be contacted if needed. Odessa, Austin of El Paso and Abilene show strong 10 win seasons entering the first round amid a crowded field.
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Abilene
Arlington Heights of Fort Worth
Eagle Gym
Nat Gleaton
Merkel and
Denton
Arlington Heights
Midland
Sweetwater
Plainview
Odessa
Austin
el Paso
Ysleta
Gleaton
Eagles
Fraley's 1956 picks Syracuse and bowl favorites
New York dispatch notes Fraley's football picks for 1956 bowls. Syracuse over TCU in the Cotton Bowl. Iowa over Oregon State. Tennessee over Baylor. Clemson over Colorado. Pitt over Georgia Tech. Texas Western over George Washington. Mississippi Southern over West Texas State in Tangerine Bowl.
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Pitt
Georgia Tech
George Washingion
Mississippi
Texas
Rookies Sparkle For Toronto Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs rookies Al Macneil and Ed Chadwick led a win over the Montreal Canadiens, boosting Toronto into a share of fourth place with the idle New York Rangers.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
al Macneil
Ed Chadwick
Wedace
Leafs
Montreal Canadans
New York Rangers
Ex Bronchos star boosts West Coast grid eye on coast
Odessan Bill Monk, 170 pounds, left midterm for Oxnard and earned first team All Ventura League honors after scoring 132 points in nine games. He led Oxnard to a runner up finish behind Antelope Valley and drew college interest, including possible aims at TCU. Also notes Odessa alums at Oklahoma A&M with Don Hitt scoring four TDs for the Aggies and plans to move Dale DeHart to second base as the Aggies eye a strong baseball and football showing next spring.
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Odessa
Oxnard
California
Bill Monk
Yellowjackets
Antelope Valley High
Monk
Southern California
Ventura
Loyola of Los Angeles
Fillmore
TCU
The
Froggies
C. R
Bob) Monk
W. Smith
Southwest
Oklahoma A&m
Stillwater
Dale DeHart
Broncs
A&m
Aggies
Toby Greene
DeHart
Cowpokes
Stilkwater
Lie Don Hitt
Odessa High
Don
Aggie Frozh
Murray
Tulsa
Wichita
Arkansas
Hitt
Dick Spergel
Oklahoma City
Spergel
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