7000 Miles To Win One Foot Race
Finnish distance great Helio Heino ran 7000 miles for a single foot race in Paulo. He won the 400 meter midnight street race through the city, finishing in 23 minutes 45.5 seconds as Cuttis Stone of Philadelphia was seventh, with about 1700 starters from the region. Heino plans indoor US meets this winter.
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Oklahoma Routs LSU 45 0 to Claim Bowl Triumphs
In a Sugar Bowl rout, Oklahoma overwhelmed LSU 45 to 0 as Bud Wilkinson's Sooners extended their winning streak to 21. Notre Dame held top ranking but was challenged by Oklahoma in the national poll aftermath. Ohio State and Santa Clara also scored notable upsets, while Kentucky and Rice delivered strong showings in other bowls.
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Charlie Justice
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Moonrush Captures Santa Catalina Handicap At Santa Anita
Moonrush led from the start to win the $50,000-added Santa Catalina Handicap by two lengths at Santa Anita Park. Jockey Eddie Arcaro guided Wisner Moonrush to victory in 1:12 5/5, with Solidarity second and Top's Boy third. Solidarity carried 126 pounds, Moonrush eight pounds less, and payoffs were $8.90, $4.00, and $2.70.
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Oklahoma's Sugar Bowl Triumph Sets Three Records
Oklahoma overwhelmed LSU 35-0 in New Orleans to break three Sugar Bowl records. Leon Heath sprinted 86 yards for a new Sugar Bowl mark, while Oklahoma’s 35 points established a new scoring record and the largest margin in the 1950s bowls. Darrell Royal directed a balanced attack as Oklahoma rushed for 286 yards and passed for 74, totaling 10 first downs.
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Bowl Week Echoes Big Bowl Crowd And Tight Rose Outcome
Postseason clashes drew near capacity crowds from Tampa to Tokyo with the Rose Bowl attracting 140,983 as California and Oklahoma both posted strong showings. Jim Hayte delivered a late field goal to break a 14 14 tie while Oklahoma featuring George Thomas and Leon Heath surged past St Marys. Rice exploded offensively in Dallas before North Carolina fell late. Tobin Rote connected on four TD passes as Rice rolled up 378 yards.
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Ohio State Capitolizes on Late Kick to Take Rose Bowl
In Pasadena Ohio State edged California 17 to 14 on Jim Hague’s late field goal after a tense fourth quarter. Wes Fesler credited the win to a strong Buckeye defense and Hague’s 17-yard attempt, with Morrison and Krall scoring for Ohio State and Cal’s Monachino and Cealeytes contributing early. The victory marks the Buckeyes’ fourth straight Big Ten Rose Bowl win and preserves their national standing.
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Woman Fan Kills Herself Over Football Tickets
In Miami a woman killed herself after being told to give up or exchange football game tickets. Police say her husband Henry S. Brooks and a man named Nixon arranged the ticket exchange amid confusion over seat access. Detective Nell Coston notes the tragedy followed threats to obtain better seats in a college football game.
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Bowl results from the Atenelized Frese slate
Football bowl results list 16 games with attendance figures then scores. Ohio State beat California 17 to 14 in Pasadena while Oklahoma edged Louisiana State 35 to 0 in New Orleans. Other scores include Rice 27 North Carolina 13 in Dallas and Stanford 74 Hawaii 20 in Honolulu.
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Buckeye Defense Faces Michigan Claim After Cal Shutout
Ohio State labeled the Bears as the top defense near Michigan but Minnesota’s 27-0 upset proved the gap. OSU survived four to five first half miscues, with two interceptions deep in Cal territory and a touchdown pass dropped. Morrison scored but was nullified by a hands foul and fumble. OSU managed about 40 rushing yards, with a 31 yard drive in 10 plays for their field goal and a later six yard drive in four plays before another three yard surge.
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Hairston to replace Vigh in main bout at St Nicholas Arena
New York welterweight Gene Hairston signed to replace the ailing Ernie Vigh in the main event at St Nicholas Arena Wednesday night. Hairston, a young Negro prospect, will meet Johnny Bratton of Chicago in the 10 round bout.
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Rangerettes of Kilgore Excel at Sugar Bowl Halftime
The Rangerettes of Kilgore Texas Junior College performed a skipping dance in white skirts gauntlets and cowboy hats during halftime of the Sugar Bowl game Yesterday their routine with the Ranger band drew cheers even from Mike the LSU tiger mascot who roared approval at its end
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Quarter Horses Silver Defeats Sleepy Girl In Feature
Monday afternoon results from Stutts Amusement center quarter-horse race meet show Silver winning the 300 yard feature Sleepy Girl daylight. ML Amigy beat Mish static in 220 yard event with Glrele Hams substituting for Powktt Harts. CRE LE Solan led a second win and Joe in fifth. Sunday results include Sleepy Gal over Gay Ylz and Spot over Pender.
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Prison football saga ends with Hornets victory
In Walla Walla the Stone Bowl intramural final saw the Hornets beat the All-Stars 7 to 6 amid heated claims of robbery. The contest featured the absence of quarterback Speedy Chuck Corey who fled to a prison farm, and three Hornets benched for bad conduct as the team claimed the prize.
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Services Y League Opens Doubleheader At Y Gym
The Services Y League will open with a doubleheader on Tuesday January 10 at the Y gym. First game features HHRC of Lackland vs 3704 Training squadron at 7 30 p m followed by 3734 Training squadron ys Squadron A708 at 9 p m. District Court Clerk Fred Zorn notes fishing license fees rise from 3 to 10 dollars in 1950 following 1949 legislation.
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