Bowl Games Set Weekend Parade of Postseason Gridiron
AP reports 11 bowls kick off with four Saturday games led by the East-West Shrine in San Francisco featuring Howard Cassady. Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Blue Gray in Montgomery, and Salad Bowl in Phoenix follow. Monday brings four major bowls led by Rose Bowl UCLA vs Michigan State and Sugar, Orange, Cotton doubleheader telecasts planned by NBC ABC CBS.
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Ole Miss and TCU Arrive in Dallas
ED FITE reports both Ole Miss and TCU have reached Dallas as part of the college bowl preparations. The two teams will prepare for upcoming postseason games and hold practice sessions ahead of kickoff.
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UCLA Starts Tapering Off In Rose Drill
In Dallas and Pasadena preparations for the Rose Bowl show UCLA tapering drills while Texas Christian and Mississippi fine tune offense and defense. Coaches Vaught and Martin press for sharp execution as players like Swink, Ray Taylor, and Michigan State foes adjust to practice week demands.
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Sooners Favored In Orange Bowl Opener
The No 1 ranked Oklahoma Sooners are a seven point favorite to beat Maryland in the Orange Bowl on January 2 in Miami Florida. Michigan State Georgia Tech Texas Christian Auburn and other teams are also favored in major post season bowls with spreads ranging from six to seven points.
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Did World Series Umpire Calls Spark Camera Debate
In Brooklyn the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in seven games sparking a debate over umpire calls. The controversy centers on Bill Summers ruling Bill Martin out on a steal attempt while Jackie Robinson was ruled safe on a similar play. Commissioner Ford Frick defended umpires and noted cameras can mislead, insisting the umpires are in the best position behind the plate.
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Vanderbilt and Auburn Ready for Gator Bowl Showdown
In Jacksonville Art Guepe praises a well oiled Vanderbilt unit with Don Orr possibly starting after a Christmas break. Ralph Shug Jordan frets over his Auburn offense as Joe Childress nurses a sore throat and drops on Thursday drills.
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Blue Gray Football Classic Set For Saturday Clash
In Montgomery Alabama a Blue Gray football game pits unbeaten Rebels against invading Yanks. The Blues seek a first back-to-back win while North edged South 14 7 last year. NBC will televise and Mutual will radio kickoff at 1 30 p m CST Haluska and Burnine headline the aerial attack as Schenellenberger joins the lineup.
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Pitt Counting On Long Kicks
New Orleans expected Sugar Bowl action as Pitt coach Johnny Michelosen emphasized Bill Schmitt's booming kicks to blunt Georgia Tech's speed. He noted Tech excels in punt returns and eyed a pass heavy game plan with Pitt focusing on defense and a more open offense than in the regular season.
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Salad Bowl 11 End Preparation
Light final drills were on schedule for the Skyline and Border all star teams set to meet Saturday in the Salad Bowl. Skyline coach Bob Titchenal praised his squad while Border coach Dan Devine searched for kickers and volunteers. Sam My Baugh recruited two players to handle kickoffs and two Border players were named as co captains Ed McCluskey John Mellekas Joe Walden and John Howle.
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West Texas, Southeast Missouri Reach Sunshine Final
Portales New Mexico West Texas State Buffaloes and Southeast Missouri meet tonight for the Sunshine Basketball Tournament title. West Texas defeated Eastern New Mexico 106 to 83 to advance, while Southeast Missouri beat Southwestern Oklahoma 87 to 76.
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Orange Bowl Sooners Terps Prepare Amid War Weariness
Oklahoma and Maryland began tapering off workouts for the 22nd Orange Bowl. Bud Wilkinson and Jim Tatum halted rough practice to keep players fit with one more full day before kickoff. Maryland reported injuries to Bittner Hamilton and Fritsch, while Oklahoma listed feet soreness but no scrimmage. Both coaches joked about overtime at the kickoff luncheon.
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Walsh dies of heart attack at 64 in North Hollywood
Christy Walsh founder of a sports syndicate died at his home from a heart attack. He distributed Ruth articles and organized the All-American Football Board with members including Howard Jones of USC Pop Warner of Stanford and Knute Rockne of Notre Dame.
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1955 Sports Full Of Odd Events
1955 offered quirky sports tales from baseball to horse racing. A Kentucky forfeit over a dog, a Little League umpire dispute in Wisconsin, a thief shaving and showering during a double header, and Mrs. Mary Thompson at 101 embracing baseball. Dodgers finally won the World Series in a year of odd happenings.
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Sixth Masters bowling tournament set for Rochester in May
The sixth annual Masters bowling tournament will be held in Rochester New York from May 13 to May 16.
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Centenary Wins Louisiana Meet
Centenary College claimed the Louisiana Invitational basketball title in Shreveport defeating Washington State 63-55 after breaking a 50-50 tie with six minutes left. Edelen scored 29 points en route to a tournament record 51 points. Beck led Washington State with 17 and was MVP.
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Track Stars Arrive for Melbourne Meets in January
Three U S track stars Bobby Morrow from Abilene Christian College Parry O'Brien from Los Angeles and Lon Spurrier from San Francisco arrived from New Zealand to compete in Melbourne meets on January 4 and 7.
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