Pro-Type Offense May Save Day For Baylor
Baylor plans a pro type offense to defeat Utah State in the Gotham Bowl at the Polo Grounds. Coach John Bridgers expects the passing game to open up the Utah big line, with three Baylor linemen over 250 pounds. Baylor travels from Waco to New York as Utah State, 9 0 1, is undefeated and heavier on average. The game will be televised by ABC at 1 15 pm EST, with a 75 percent gate share and about $100 000 TV money.
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Racial Dispute Over Star Back Emerges In Pro Football
Ernie Davis, Syracuse halfback and first Negro to win the Heisman, rejects race as a factor in his future. Drafted by the Redskins and Bills, he faces pressure from NFL AFL and government entities amid offers, while expressing desire to simply play football. Davis has interest from Canadian teams and an offer from Harry Wismer for Titans control. He remains noncommittal.
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Lucas Out Could Lapse Ohio State Game Plans
Ohio State’s top scorer Jerry Lucas faced knee trouble raising doubt over his availability for a weekend series against Wichita and Wake Forest. Lucas, who scored 23 in the win over Pittsburgh, said the knees were swollen and inflamed and he would talk to the trainer before deciding if he could play.
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Majors Need Doubleheaders to Top Eastern Standings
The Chicago Majors in the American Basketball League push for first in the Eastern Division after a Wednesday doubleheader in Chicago. They moved within one game of Cleveland and two behind Pittsburgh, then beat Cleveland 101-93 in a second game as Herschel Turner 22, Goyoner Vaughn 19, and Kelly Coleman 18 led the effort, while Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh 104-93 in the earlier Western Division tilt with Bill Spivey scoring 24.
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Plan to settle cage control faces many groups
Washington AP A plan proposed by Louis G Wilke to mediate the dispute over control of U S basketball would create a national amateur council including the AAU NCAA NAIA YMCA and several youth and service organizations The proposal aims to balance power among groups and provide wider representation for amateur basketball interests Error in source text: Wednesday is spelled out but the date is unclear
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College Basketball Scores From Around the Nation
A rapid rundown shows East Holy Cross defeating Rhode Island 85 57 while Franklin & Marshall toppled Swarthmore 82 99 Dartmouth beat Amherst 61 48 Villanova defeated Princeton 72 66 Vermont bested Union 72 46 St Johns of New York won 79 65 over George Washington St Josephs 102 66 over Rutgers Ohio State 99 79 over Pittsburgh Connecticut 79 68 Harvard 68 over Brandeis 86 78 Tufts Yale 53 50 Fordham 50 Maine 68 over Bates 63 Duquesne 78 40 Carnegie Tech South Georgia Tech 72 56 William & Mary 56 over Louisville 77 Miami Florida 59 Memphis State 59 46 Baylor 46 Auburn 62 over Southwestern Louisiana Alabama 84 67 Spring Hill Florida State 76 66 Rice 66 Georgetown DC 79 78 in overtime Tulane 83 78 Texas Christian Delaware 88 5 Johns Hopkins 53 Southwest Texas 92 66 Tulane 99 78 Texas Christian Delaware 8 Johns Hopkins 53 Midwest DePaul 102 79 Lawrence Tech Missouri 78 50 Washington St Louis Wichita 61 56 Northwestern 74 66 Bowling Green 74 66 Canisius Xavier Ohio 94 Marian Dayton 72 57 Far West Utah 9 61 West Texas State 61 Air Force 81 74 Hardin Simmons 58 California 58 St Marys Calif 57 Utah State 67 Idaho State 63
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Hawks Rally to Defeat Rangers 8-3 in NHL Showdown
Coach Rudy Pilous cheered as the Chicago Black Hawks exploded for eight goals against the New York Rangers in a rare midweek NHL game. The defending champions snapped a six-goal drought across three games, posting their season high and tying for the second highest scoring effort of the year behind Toronto’s nine.
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Jayhawks on Sooner All-Opponent Grid Team
Norman Oklahoma AP Kansas lands four players on Oklahoma’s annual all opponent football team for this year. Texas tops defensive opponents while Kansas is named best defensive. selections include Hillebrand Hitchler Blaine Parker Romig Basham Staab Hadi McClinton Saxton Poage.
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Baylor Keeps LA In Business
Elgin Baylor scored 50, 45, and 47 points across three Lakers games while on a six week Army recall reprieve. Los Angeles beat Syracuse 131-120, 125-120 over the Nats, and 122-121 in overtime as Baylor fueled a 5 game division lead. Other NBA results included St. Louis 137-122 over Philadelphia and Detroit 133-97 over New York.
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Detroit Pistons Rally Falls Short Against Celtics
The Pistons, led by a late surge in the fourth, were outscored by Boston 27 to 13. Rookie Johnny Egan, a Providence alum, sparked Detroit with eight straight points late in the second half as New York closed within three.
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They're Talking A Good Fight Between Robinson and Greaves
Sugar Ray Robinson and Wilf Greaves trade taunts ahead of their Friday night 10 round middleweight bout at the Civic Auditorium in Pittsburgh. Each sees a win boosting a potential title shot versus Gene Fullmer. Robinson vows to fight hard to prove he is still a top contender.
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Santa Switches Off The Television Set
Garden City AP report describes Mrs. Nelle West and daughter-in-law Mrs. Madison West witnessing a home crafted Santa figure that supposedly emits the TV remote control sound. A glass chimney Santa with decorations clinks a bell to turn the TV on and off. The candy container Santa risks overfilling the tunic bell and may wear out the television with frequent use.
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Pro Basketball NBA results and Thursday schedule
Wednesday results include Boston 103 over Cincinnati 102 and Detroit 133 over New York 97. St Louis 137 fell to Philadelphia 142. Later headlines show Los Angeles 123 over Syracuse 121. Friday slate lists Syracuse at Boston and Detroit at Philadelphia among others.
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Bowling Scores Wednesday Night Lacrofts Miller High top marks
Wednesday league bowling results list top scores across many teams. M Burgoon 227 and L Jones 512 lead in individual totals, with high series and games scattered among clubs including National, Peoples, Independents, Princeton, K of C, Red Hooster, Colby and others. Notable high 508, 572, 498, and 546 series appear for several players.
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Soph Clicks For Swedes Bethany Tops Southwestern In KC Game
Paul Johnson a sophomore substitute scored 22 points as Bethany defeated Southwestern 89-79 in the Kansas Conference opener. Southwestern had shared last season's league title. this was its first loss. A strong first half left Southwestern ahead 44-42 at halftime, but their shooting declined from 43 percent to 26 in the second half.
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