Speed Sprints Sooner Triumph In Orange Bowl Showdown
In Miami the Oklahoma Sooners beat Maryland 20 6 behind a swift offense and a pivotal 33 yard punt return by Tommy McDonald who sparked a third quarter rally. McDonald’s score gave Oklahoma the lead as Maryland’s 30 game win streak ended and Vereb’s 168 rushing yards could not swing the outcome.
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Bowl results recap from Monday AP football bowls
The Associated Press lists Monday bowl results with attendances. Orange Bowl Miami Oklahoma 3 Maryland 6. Rose Bowl Pasadena Michigan State 17 UCLA 14. Sugar Bowl New Orleans Georgia Tech 7 Pittsburgh 0. Cotton Bowl Dallas Mississippi 14 Tex Christian 13. Sun Bowl El Paso Wyoming 21 Texas Tech 14. Prairie View Bowl Houston Prairie View 59 Fisk 0. Tangerine Bowl Orlando Juniata 6 Missouri Valley 6 in a score tie.
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Italian speed driver awaits protest ruling at regatta
Ezio Selva, Italy, waits for the American Powerboat Association to rule on his protest after his disqualification in heat No 1 at the Orange Bowl Regatta International Grand Prix. Henry Laulenbach of Portsmouth, Va., benefited by the ruling, while Selva seeks a fourth failed bid at the grand prix, part of a week-long event with a $7,500 prize.
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Publicity Didn't Bother Bob Grier at Sugar Bowl
Razor sharp account details Bob Grier the first Black player at a Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. He recalls not being bothered by publicity while Pitt lost 7 0 to Georgia Tech. He describes the crowd as real nice and notes Tech teammates helped him get off the field after a knee injury. Governor Griffin sparked controversy over integration and Tech demonstrations followed.
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San Francisco Dons Lead AP Poll in Week Four
San Francisco remains atop the Associated Press college basketball poll after a Holiday Festival surge, extending a 36-game win streak. NC State moves to second, Dayton falls to third, Vanderbilt rises to fourth, with Kentucky, George Washington, Iowa State, Ohio State, and Illinois rounding the top 10 as four new teams enter the rankings.
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Michigan State Tops UCLA in Rose Bowl Thriller
In Pasadena, Michigan State edges UCLA 17-14 as Kaiser kicks a decisive third field goal after Planutis failed earlier. Key plays include Morrall and Peaks scoring for MSU, and Knox’s late touchdowns. the Big Ten improves to nine of 10 in pact with PCC.
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Illini Rally Sparks Big Ten Opener Victory
Illinois, nicknamed the Fighting Illini, erased an 18 point first half deficit to beat Michigan State 73 to 65 as the Big Ten season began. Ohio State topped Michigan 79 to 66, Indiana handled Northwestern 81 to 4, and Purdue beat Wisconsin 78 to 66. Duke Schneider starred for Xavier with 19 points in the Queen City final.
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Juniata Struggles In Tangerine Bowl Serial Thriller
In Orlando, Juniata falters as Missouri Valley halts a late rally. Tarquinio and Drexler linked on a first quarter touchdown drive, but a fumble and missed conversions keep Juniata from victory as Missouri Valley edges ahead and holds on.
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Cotton Bowl Win Stakes Mississippi Upset Of Texas Christian
In the Cotton Bowl Mississippi defeats Texas Christian 14 13 in Dallas. Eagle Day stars with a 25 yard run and 137 passing yards as Johnny Vaught notches his first major bowl victory. TCU’s Jim Swink gains 107 yards and scores both Frogs touchdowns while key moments involve a big early tackle and shifts in the score late.
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Fights Last Night Details Mixed From New York Card
Reported boxing results show Miguel Berrios stopping Pat Mar jenne in New York and 130 pounds class. In Brooklyn and Miami Beach bouts, Beecham halted Luther Rawlings while other card notes remain unclear.
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Oklahoma Emerges Goliath of 1955 College Football
In the Orange Bowl Oklahoma State 20 Maryland 6 to end taunts of weak schedule, led by Tommy McDonald and a fast offense. The Sooners, praised by Maryland coach Jim Tatum for speed and energy, claimed top national status with decisive victory and a strong all around performance.
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Tech Breaks Beat Panthers for 1st in Sugar Bowl
Tech defeated Pittsburgh 7 0 in New Orleans moving into first place as Pitt quarterback Neft fumbled early and Wade Mitchell scored the winning TD after a controversial pass interference call on Bob Grier. Grier said the penalty was miscalled. Franklin Brooks stood out for Tech in a tight game near the goal line.
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Regional Golden Gloves Tournament Dates Set
The 18th Advertiser regional Golden Gloves tourney runs February 15 to 18 at Memorial Field House with open and novice classes across eight weight divisions. Open division winners advance to the New York Daily News eastern tournament with eastern finalists at Madison Square Garden on March 7.
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Hartack Opens New Year with Four Wins at Tropical Park
Willie Hartack, 1935 jockey champion with 417 winners, began the year strong by riding four winners at Tropical Park in Coral Gables from the opening day. The Johnstown, Pennsylvania native aims to defend his title as the season starts.
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