Bears V Packers Duel Decides Central Title
In a West Division playoff race twist the Bears need a win over Green Bay to claim the Central title as Minnesota must beat Philadelphia and rely on a Chicago defeat. The Bears and Vikings both stand 7 6 with hopes riding on final games at Wrigley Field and Franklin Field respectively. News notes include the Cowboys at Giants and other closing games as the season nears its end.
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Bison edge Arkansas State to win fifth Pecan Bowl
North Dakota State defeats Arkansas State 23 to 14 in Arlington to claim the Pecan Bowl. Bison star Paul Hatchett leads the offense while Arkansas State, led by James Hamilton and Bill Berger, mounts a late rally but falls short.
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Benvenuti Retains World Middleweight Title In San Remo Fight
Nini Benvenuti knocked down Don Fullmer in round seven but won by unanimous 15 round decision to keep the world middleweight crown. Benvenuti dominated with sharp jabs and left hooks while Fullmer pressed, as a crowd outside the Ariston Theater protested seat prices amid tomato and orange-throwing demonstrations.
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Giant City wins Vienna grade basketball title in thriller
Giant City tops Cypress 35 33 to claim the Vienna grade basketball championship on Friday night at Vienna. Vienna defeats Creal Springs 45 38 for third place. Cadets William Shryock and Raymond Stotlar of Carbondale eye Missouri Military Academy wrestling. both played football last fall. Bowling origins traced to ancient Egypt about 7 000 years ago.
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Trico Beats St Marys In Grade Basketball Action
Trico 74 49 win over St Marys with top scorers Lesser 28 and Fritsche 12. Lincoln and Pinckneyville led early in prelims with 60 22 and 56 42 scores, while Trico edged past Lincoln 60 22 in another preliminary.
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Illinois Stunned Two Years Ago In Athletics Scandal
Two years after a major Illinois athletics crisis, the university begins a slow recovery as President Henry and coaches face fallout from the Elliott Combes Braun case. Key figures like Mills and Pinder moved on, while Schmidt and Scholz lead a cautious return to competitiveness.
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Mississippi Rallies to Win Liberty Bowl over Virginia Tech
Mississippi trailed 17 0 before Archie Manning sparked a 34 17 comeback in the Liberty Bowl. Hindman’s 79 yard run put the Rebels in front. Bailey’s 70 yard interception return sealed it as Brown added two field goals. Virginia Tech fumbled three times and threw two picks in a high scoring duel before a 46 206 crowd.
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