Coaches Pay Under Fire
A Texas legislative committee agreed to examine state spending and possible probes into football coaches salaries. Rep W S Healey Jr criticized lavish pay at Texas A&M and other state supported schools. Reports said Michigan State’s Duffy Daugherty was offered 60000 dollars in salary and fringe benefits to become head coach, which A&M denied.
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Texas Legislative
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Paul “Bear” Bryant
Nats Return to Rochester for Royals Nats Game
The Cincinnati Royals meet the Syracuse Nationals in Rochester to open a weekend series on the Memorial floor. Injuries to Dolph Schayes and Maurice Stokes may decide the outcome as Lovellette powers Rockets and King joins them on the sideline with a foot infection. A Rochester old timers game precedes the main event as interest in returning to Rochester as a home base grows.
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Kodaktown
California UCLA and USC quit Pacific Coast Conference
California UCLA and Southern California moved to withdraw from the Pacific Coast Conference with July 1 1959 for California and UCLA and on or after July 1 1988 for USC. Stanford signaled possible follow suit as regents criticized lax aid rules and scheduling constraints.
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Grid Playoff Schedule for NFL Western Tie
A three way tie among the San Francisco forty Niners Detroit Lions and Baltimore Colts would pit the Lions at Detroit on December 22 with the winner visiting Baltimore on December 29 to play the Cleveland Browns in the Eastern division title game. The home park hosts the championship.
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Finsterwald Takes Narrow Lead at Sanford Open Golf
Sanford Fla Don Finsterwald moves one stroke ahead in the third round of the $15000 Sanford Open after a 64 on Friday giving him 133 after 36 holes. Marty Furgol and Walter Furkemo trail by one and two strokes with leaders trimmed to 67 pros and 12 amateurs for final rounds.
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Charlotte Clippers Clash With Clinton Comets Tonight
Clinton hosts the champions Charlotte Clippers at the Arena rink tonight at 8 30 o clock. Clippers boast top scorer Jim McNulty in a balanced lineup as the league titleholders return for a second appearance this season. Comets won their league opener 17 38 and Clinton has lost twice to Charlotte in Charlotte.
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Basilio Tours West After Heart Fund Stop
Carmen Basilio and his wife travel from New York City to Colorado then to Chittenango for a Heart Fund benefit appearance. He plans a Chicago visit to watch brother Joey box, aims to return by Thursday. Basilio wore a patch over his left eye after scar tissue surgery from the September bout.
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All Stars for Charity Set Stage in Key West
American and National League stars will play an All-Star baseball game in Key West Florida to aid charity. The event accompanies the Major League Players Association meetings from February 7 to 9 featuring MLB players and officials.
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Seixas Spearheads U S Davis Cup Win Over Belgium
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia defeated Belgium’s Jackie Brichant in five sets to clinch the tie for the United States and earn the right to challenge defending champion Australia in Melbourne. Belgium had tied the series with Philippe Washer’s upset of Herb Flam earlier, but Seixas delivered the decisive straight sets win.
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Johansson Hands McBride Lopsided Win in Goteborg Bout
Swede Inge Johansson dominated Archie McBride over 10 rounds in Goteborg Sweden. Johansson called for a big purse in the United States after the victory and noted he must meet a top opponent from the outset. Whitey Bimstein questioned if Johansson has enough experience yet for U S bouts.
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Providence Reds Edge Barons 2-1 in Friday Hockey
Eddie Shack and Bill Sweeney scored as the Providence Reds defeated the Cleveland Barons 2-1 to close the gap to two points behind the second place team. Ab McDonald scored the overtime winner for Rochester in a 4-3 victory over Springfield, moving Rochester out of last place. A full slate follows with Springfield at Cleveland and Rochester at Hershey.
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Hershey
Buffalo
Mortimer Loses Australian Title Final to Coghlan
In Melbourne Lorriane Coghlan defeated Angela Mortimer 7 5 7 5 in the Victorian championships final at Kooyong ending Mortimer’s bid for a third straight Australian state women’s singles title.
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World Invitational Bowling Title Keeps All-Star Crown
Don Carter the St. Louis hurling bowler beat his teammate Tom Hennessey to win the Worlds Invitational title on national TV. Marion Ladewig, from Grand Rapids, defeated Phyllis Notaro to add another All-Star crown and prize money. Carter earned 3000 dollars, Ladewig 2500, with Ladewig finishing far ahead of Notaro. Next, both players head to the All-Star in Minneapolis in January.
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College Basketball Results From Various Tournaments
A compiled roundup of first round and semifinals across leagues including Steel Bowl Birmingham Classic and MAC events. Teams such as Cincinnati Cincinnati St Bonaventure Xavier Ohio and Oklahoma Baptist appear with scores across multiple venues and dates.
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Swedish venue hosts AP boxing results with multiple bouts
The Associated Press reports several boxing outcomes from international bouts. In Goteborg Sweden Insemar Johans son outpointed Archie Mc Bride 1284 rounds. In Manila Ricky Miner knocked out by Tenejeros Boy 129. In Diego Califi Kid Iraputo outpointed Carmen Jacobucci 120. Cincinnati 10.
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Big Ten May Chart 10-Game Football Schedule
Chicago AP reports Big Ten faculties consider a 10 game football season starting in 1959 with unanimous faculty approval needed. The plan would begin the next to last Saturday in September, with schools not required to play the early game.
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Hockey Scores and Schedule From The Associated Press
Friday results include Rochester tying Springfield 4 4 in overtime and Providence beating Cleveland 2 1. Philadelphia defeats Charlotte 6 3. Saturday and Sunday games list matchups across the National and American Leagues with numerous city pairings and venues.
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Ohio State's Hayes Named Coach of the Year for 1957
Woody Hayes of Ohio State earns national Coach of the Year honors in the 23rd AFCA poll. He led the Buckeyes to a 1957 national championship, edging Auburn’s Shug Jordan by 38 points among 597 coaches.
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Smith Tech Cagers Defeat Fulton High in Slick 48 34 Victory
Smith Tech of Syracuse defeated Fulton High School Red Raiders 48 to 34 at Fulton. Syracuse led from the start, held an 18-13 halftime edge, with Felton scoring 21 and Chirelli adding 15 for the winners. Fulton’s junior varsity beat Smith Tech seconds 60-26 in the preliminary.
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Syracuse Boys Club Upset Beats Jamirz Jets 87 84
Syracuse Boys' Club senior all stars edged Jamirz Jets 87 to 84 in a mild upset. Jack Odom scored 31 for the winners while Sam Booker tallied 26 for the Jets.
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