Sam Huff Voted Pro Lineman Of The Year
California and Utah remain unbeaten in college basketball while Indiana wins the Hoosier Classic. Darrall Imhoff leads Cal past Michigan State 71-60 as Utah dominates College of the Pacific. Indiana defeats Notre Dame 71-60. Butler tops Purdue 73-69 in a doubleheader opener.
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Rodriguez scores decision over Sugar Hart in Miami Beach
Luis Rodriguez, ranked No. 2, defeated Garnet Sugar Hart by unanimous decision in the 0-round main event at the Miami Beach Auditorium. Promoter Chris Dundee said the winner could challenge for the title if Don Jordan does not defend by January 15. Rodriguez’s trainer Angelo Dundee expressed eagerness for a title shot.
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Sugar) Hart
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Hawks Blank Rangers 3–0 To Move Up In Standings
Chicago defeated the New York Rangers 3 to 0 in hockey action as Glenn Hall posted his second shutout with 25 saves. Ted Sloan scored the opening goal for his 200th NHL tally, while Bobby Hull tied for the league scoring lead with 39 points. Ken Wharram and Red Hay added goals as Chicago moved into a fourth place tie with Boston and stayed three points ahead of New York.
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Wade Retires as Southern Conference Commissioner
Wallace Wade, longtime Alabama and Duke football coach, retires next month after four decades in college athletics. The 67 year old is named recipient of the 1959 service to sports award by the Atlantic Coast Sportswriters Assn for long, distinguished amateur service in Maryland Virginia and the Carolinas. Wade also runs a 120 acre livestock farm and reflects on a rewarding career.
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Beckley College Blue Hawks Eye Conference Upset
Beckley College shows promise as the Blue Hawks debut under new coach Joe Cook. The ex Air Force trainer and Beckley native leads a determined squad expected to contend for the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title.
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Colts Praise Giants Defense Ahead of Championship
Colts defenders study the Giants film room ahead of the NFL title game. Players like Don Joyce Ray Krause Art Donovan and Herman Ball laud New York's balance and attack while focusing on stopping the run pass option led by Frank Gifford.
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Reminiscing at Coach Van Meter’s Trophy Room
A Christmas gathering at the home of Coach J. R. Van Meter brings together former Woodrow Wilson High School players. The group reviews scrapbooks and photos, with Van Meter showing memories of days on the teams and several attendees listed with their current college affiliations.
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Buzzy) Ragland
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Aqueduct Opens Strong With Big-Drawing First Week
New York AP reports Aqueduct racecourse opened its 33 million dollar facility with a solid debut week. Attendance averaged 31 700 per day, totaling 189 598 fans. Wagering surpassed 16 million dollars across the first seven days.
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Syracuse Aims for Cotton Bowl Victory Over Texas
Syracuse players express confidence after a remarkable season and an undefeated run, insisting their big line and swift backs will outscore Texas. The Orange, eager to erase last year’s bowl loss to Oklahoma, tighten drills under coach Ben Schwartz.
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East And West Squads Begin Heavy Workouts
In San Francisco the East team pressed Pittsburgh quarterback Seem Tencke and seven teammates after a morning session with young patients. The event aims to support crippled children with a second game. last year the East won 26 to 14.
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Huff Named Pro Lineman of the Year in AP Poll
Sam Huff of the New York Giants crowned Pro Lineman of the Year by the Associated Press with 18 of 37 votes. Ray Berry and Jim Parker each received five votes for Baltimore. Gino Marchetti and Gene Lipscomb drew two votes. The piece notes Huff’s pivotal role in a top defensive unit and his impact on fans and coach Jim Lee Howell.
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Big Daddy) Lipscomb
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College Basketball Scores From Various Games
California beat Michigan State 71 to 60 while Utah defeated College of Pacific 72 to 58. Montana won 64 to 58 over Nebraska and Minnesota edged Oklahoma 57 to 56. Iowa State lost to Drake 54 to 53. Louisville fell to Wittenberg 59 to 46. Southern California won 75 to 49 vs Hawaii, New Mexico defeated California Western 83 to 47.
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Unitas Named Player Of Year In Baltimore
Baltimore AP reports Johnny Unitas accepted the title of professional football player of the year but said he felt others were more deserving. The Colt quarterback commented on the honor amid praise and modesty from teammates and fans.
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Bearcats Open ECAC Holiday Tourney Against St Bonaventure
UC basketball led by Oscar Robertson, averaging 42 points, prepares to face St Bonaventure in the ECAC Holiday Tournament after routing opponents. The Bearcats boast strong bench play led by Larry Willey Mel Landfried and Paul Hogue as they pursue top national status.
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Boxing results from Havana and Miami Beach AP report
The Associated Press lists Miami Beach results with Luis Rodriguez winning 146 1 2 to 150 1 2 over Garnet Sugar Hart in Cuba and Florentino Fernandez knocking out Yo 4 Kalingo in Havana with jusqu a 147 to 143 in the Philippines bout.
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