U S Swimmers Offset Russian Olympic Gains
Shelley Mann led a 12 member American sweep in the women’s 100 meter butterfly finals while George Breen set a world 1500 meter heat record. Nancy Ramey and Mary Sears followed Mann, as Carin Cone narrowly missed gold in the 100 meter backstroke. Breen’s 17 52 9 topped the former mark and U S swimmers earned two golds for the day. The report notes Russia leading in gymnastics as U S yachting points and swimming results shape the unofficial medal table.
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Boston Walter Byars Beats Kid Gavilan in Points
Boston welterweight Walter Byars outpointed Cuban challenger Kid Gavilan in a ten round bout at Boston. Gavilan fought hard across all ten rounds but Byars used cleaner punching and footwork to secure the decision.
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Prep Scores Across City Games Highlight Close Halves
A sweep of scores shows Von Steuben 95 over Tuley 47 and Harrison 75 over Washburn 57. Nearby, DuSable edged Vocational 57 while Harlem rivals St. Ignatius 48 beat Gage Park 55 and Calumet 58 defeated Mt. Carmel 56. Numerous other results include Lincoln 69 over Feithans 47 and Des Plaines area matchups with De LaSalle 66 over Loyola 43 and Francis Parker 88 over Waller 56.
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NC State and Hoosiers Shine in Early College Basketball Play
The Associated Press notes NC State beat Wake Forest 73-63 after a halftime deficit, and Oklahoma A&M edged Baylor 52-51. Lennie Rosenbluth hit 47 points for NC State in a 94-66 win over Furman, while Archie Dees led Indiana with 28 points and 25 rebounds against Valparaiso in a 64-57 victory.
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Dodgers' Furillo Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Reading Pa Dec 5 Carl Furillo veteran Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder was reported in good condition after an emergency appendectomy Tuesday night Authorities at Community General Hospital said Furillo 35 came through the operation in good shape He would remain in hospital a week or 10 days A native of southeastern Pennsylvania Furillo raises cattle on a farm near Reading
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Kell Confirms 1957 Return With Orioles
George Kell announced he will play again in 1957 for the Baltimore Orioles after a talk with manager Paul Richards. The 34-year-old infielder had been weighing retirement or a possible manager role and headed home to Swifton, Arkansas.
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