Big 7 Tourney Opens With Kansas Iowa State Clash
The Big Seven tournament starts tonight with Kansas and Wilt Chamberlain facing a tough test against Iowa State as both teams rode six straight wins. Other Big Seven teams Kansas State and Oklahoma open, while Michigan State and Nebraska also participate.
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WVU and Tech Set for Dixie Classic Tournament Run
West Virginia and West Virginia Tech head to Raleigh for the Dixie Classic after preseason success. WVU aims to extend its 6-0 run while Tech seeks momentum as the nation's top scorer Duke looms in the opener. Coach Fred Schaus notes the home court edge but stresses the toughest tests lie away from Morgantown.
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Mountaineers Hold Narrow 230-Point Advantage
West Virginia averages 914 points and limits opponents to 684 points, yielding a 23 point edge through strong defense and scoring balance.
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North Seen Winning Shrine Game Classic
North Navy backed by Tommy McDonald and four Oklahoma teammates eyes a Shrine Bowl win in the Orange Bowl. Len Dawson and Dennis Mendy join the backfield while Duffy Daugherty plans a multiple offense. South counters with Don Orr Eddie Crawford Bill Barnes and Don Borgsler. Mutual will air the game at 8 15 pm EST with no TV.
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Australians crush American pair to seize Davis Cup edge
In Adelaide Rosewall and Hoad defeated Seixas and Flam in two singles as Australia leads 2–0 in the Challenge Round. Rosewall dominated Seixas 6 1 4 6 1 while Hoad handled Flam 6 2 6 3 6 3. The Aussies eye tomorrow’s doubles to seal the cup. Americans face near-impossible comeback. Clarence Peaks ends MSU career with 13 touchdowns and 932 rushing yards.
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Wyoming Freshmen Standouts Lead WVU Early Season
West Virginia University Freshman basketball ranks show Wyoming County players among double-figure scorers. Star Jerry West leads with 18 points per game and 81.5% from the line, Willie Akers adds 16, and Butch Goode averages 15 as the Little Mountaineers push to a 9-0 start before the holiday break. They return January 4 at home versus Bluefield College.
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Detroit Lions to Decide Parker Contract Today
Detroit Lions board members meet to grant Coach Buddy Parker an answer to demands for a contract longer than one year. Parker, whose deal expires December 31, rejected last week’s offer of a one year extension for 1957. He has led the Lions to two world championships in six years as coach.
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Kansas Retains Top Berth as WVU Rises to No Four
Kansas remains No 1 in the AP poll with 107 first place votes as NCAA era tournaments loom. West Virginia climbs to No 4 and Duke to No 9 while Kentucky moves to No 3 and St Louis debuts at No 5 in a crowded top-10 ahead of upcoming conference tourneys.
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Olympic Diver McCormick Named Female Athlete of 1956
Patricia McCormick, Lakewood California diver, won the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year poll. She claimed two Olympic diving championships in Helsinki 1952 and Melbourne 1956, earning 85 firstplace votes and 350 points from 172 writers and broadcasters. The male Athlete of the Year was Mickey Mantle.
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Three Alumni Games on Tap
Three schools alumni gather tonight at Stratton Mount Hope and Herndon gyms for 8 p.m. contests. Stratton Bulldogs coach Murray Jeffries previews strong opposition and invites all grads to attend meet old friends and see the new Bulldogs now in High School Activities Commission Class A play. Alumni include Ray Crisp Howard Barrett William Barrett Johnny Yellock Jimmy Wright and others from Highlands University New Mexico Virginia State Marshall College Detroit Bluefield State and more.
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North Carolina Opens 1956-57 With Strong 56-36 Record
The University of North Carolina basketball team started the 1956-57 season with a 56 win to 36 loss mark since Frank McGuire took over as head coach in 1953.
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Fayetteville Five defeat Oak Hill Independents 78 64
The Fayetteville Five beat the Oak Hill Independents 78 to 64 on Christmas Day. Sonny Parsons scored 36 points for the winners while Dotson led the visitors with 27.
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Pastrano Favored Over Norkus in TV Showdown
Miami Beach Fla Willie Pastrano third ranked heavyweight risks his status tonight in a 10 round national television fight with Charley Norkus. Pastrano 40 11 4 2 1 in 1953 19 straight since loss to Scarlcchini. Norkus 23 ofter Washington NY 27 knockouts 14 losses in career. Unranked this year with two bouts.
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