Norman Has Total Offense Title Sewed Up
The Associated Press reports Norman seems to have the total offense title locked, with 1,652 rushing yards against California as Pete Hall of Marquette trails by 251 yards entering their final games. Tom Watkins and Dwight Nichols of Oklahoma loom as potential 1-2 finishers in the national rushing standings.
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Thomson Holds 1 Stroke Lead In Canada Cup
Australia surged to a seven stroke first round lead at Royal Melbourne as Peter Thomson shot 67 and Kel Nagle 70 to reach 187. Snead starred for the United States with an eagle and birdie to card 73, while Middlecoff posted 72.
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Celtics Rally Past Pistons In Double Overtime 132 129
Sam Jones and Bill Sharman scored 28 each to pace Boston as the Celtics outlasted Detroit 132 129 in a double overtime NBA clash. Gene Shue topped Detroit with 35 points while Kenny Sears and Mike Farmer sparked New York’s win over Milwaukee. The victory keeps Boston two games ahead of Philadelphia in the Eastern standings.
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Cooper targets Johansson after stoppage of Erskine win
Henry Cooper, British heavyweight champion, calls out world champion Ingemar Johansson after a decisive TKO of Joe Erskine at Earl's Court. The 25 year old expresses confidence he can win the world title for Britain, while Erskine notes Cooper's power.
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McKeever Twins Named Linemen of the Week
Los Angeles based report says USC sophomore linemen Mike and Marlin McKeever were named Associated Press Linemen of the Week after aiding a victory over Baylor. The twins, 215 pounds each, combined for 25 tackles on 72 Baylor plays while stifling the Bears to three ground yards.
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Georgia Quarterback Named Back Of Week
Georgia quarterback Francis Tarkenton, a 19 year old junior, named Back of the Week by the AP for the win over Auburn that clinched the SEC title. He led a late drive and connected with Bill Herron for a decisive TD pass and Soberdash for the conversion.
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Blue Jay Cranberry win at Shady Spring tourney
Blue Jay beats Mabscott 34 21 with Tommy McLaughlin scoring 20. Cranberry tops Prosperity 39 13 led by Bobby Allen 15 and C R Creed 12. RMI wins 27 22 over Hollywood with Bucky Johnson 12 points. Tonight Glen Leigh vs Shady Spring Stamford vs Ghent Crow vs Daniels.
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Columnist predicts Scheffing to manage Athletics
Kansas City columnist Bob Busby of the Kansas City Star predicted that Bob Scheffing, last season's Cubs manager, would become Athletics manager next year. Scheffing, a Milwaukee Braves coach, denied the rumor saying he is set with Milwaukee and would prefer the National League.
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Appeal Board To Meet After Friday Contest
Keyser battles Charles Town in a pivotal Class AA clash with playoff fate at stake. The State Board of Appeals will meet in Charleston Saturday to discuss post Thanksgiving outcomes and possible co championships if Keyser wins or loses.
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Indiana Tech beats Criffin by 68 points in college game
Indiana Tech routed Criffin 107 to 39 in a college basketball matchup. The article lists pro hockey and NBA style schedules with Detroit at Toronto and New York at Chicago for Wednesday and Thursday but centers on the lopsided basketball win.
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WVU Coaches Weigh Freshmen Start For Citadel Tilt
West Virginia coach Art Lewis considers starting sophomores Saturday against The Citadel. Dale Evans and Danny Williams compete at quarterback with Curt Harmon at fullback, Vearl Haynes at center, and Dick Struck at end. Peterson leads rushing, while passing has shifted from last year as Williams and Pomponio share duties.
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Folley and Johnson Set For Motel Ring Showdown
Zora Folley the Chandler Arizona heavyweight meets Alonzo Johnson of Pittsburgh in a 10 round bout at the Caravan East Inn Phoenix on motel row. The fight airs on ABC at 8 p.m. MST with two ticket levels and dress codes.
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Fights Last Night From The Associated Press
Seattle Chico Santos won a decision over Bobby Hicks in Seattle. George Logan stopped Herman Henry in Billings. Paolo Ross outpointed John Gonsalves in Oakland. Freddie Blades stopped Joe Rowan in Miami Beach. George Chuvalo knocked out Yvon Durelle in Toronto. Henry Cooper stopped Joe Erskin in London.
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Brown to Speak at 15th Victory Awards Dinner in Charleston
Jimmy Brown the NFL rushing record holder and former Cleveland fullback is slated to headline the Victory Awards Dinner on December 7 in Charleston. The event honors state athletes and coaches with tickets at five dollars, following the Browns Giants game the day prior.
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I'm An Old Man Says Yvon Durelle After Knockout
Yvon Durelle, battered after a 12th round KO by George Chuvalo in Toronto, declares he is finished. He needed six stitches for a right eyelid wound and his manager supports retirement as Olson vs Durelle for Dec 7 at the Cow Palace is cancelled in San Francisco.
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