Parker Cancels Christmas Drill Before Lions Browns Title Shoot
Detroit coach Buddy Parker canceled the Christmas morning workout before the Lions bid for a third straight NFL title against the Browns in Cleveland. The move, meant to keep players home with families, follows prior holiday drills that accompanied championship results.
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Fumbles blamed on T formation split timing says Kerr
Ex coach Kerr argues T formation causes fumbles in football and endorses Warner spread for passing. He also notes young ball carriers mishandle the ball and that proper tuck reduces theft. Kerr serves as head fumble coach for East team in Shrine game.
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Layne Named Lions MVP and President's Trophy Recipient
Detroit Lions quarterback Bobby Layne was named the team's most valuable player and received the President's Trophy from Lions President Edward J. Anderson. Teammates called him "the man who makes the Lions tick" as he led the club to a 14-10 win over the Browns in snowy conditions. Layne completed 135 of 246 passes for 1,818 yards and 14 touchdowns with a .619 completion average. This marks the third consecutive year for the trophy, following Jim Doran in 1952 and Dick Stanfel in 1953.
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Collins to head Florida Racing Commission appoints auto dealer
Governor elect Leroy Collins names J. Saxton Lloyd of Daytona Beach to lead the new State Racing Commission. Other appointees taking office Jan. 4 include John Ring of Miami Warren H. Toole Jr. of Tampa and J. D. Johnson of Pensacola.
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Mississippi State fullback honored as SEC top blocker
Charles Evans, Mississippi State fullback, named the SEC's top blocker for the 1954 season and awarded the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. He outpolled runner-up Franklin Brooks of Georgia Tech by three times as many votes in the coaches and sports writers’ ballot.
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East Works Out In Cold Weather
In Santa Clara California the East squad drilled in freezing temps ahead of the East West Shrine game on New Year's Day. Morning drills covered formations and dummy plays while afternoon work split backs and linemen for cross blocking and related assignments.
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Mary Jane Hamilton First 200 Game in 13 Years
Ruth Ryan led the Ladies Victory Bowling League with 592. Mary Jane Hamilton was runner up at 583 and logged a 214 for her first 200 game in 13 years of kegling. Lucie Troup had the high single at 221 as Bianchis won laurels with 861 and 2417.
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Bowling League Season Highs Highlighted
Bill Allen posted the top total of 561 in the Associate Church in Bowling League while Leon Cole delivered the high single game with 223.
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Boxers Contract Sale Sparks Manager Feud
Manager Angel Lopez said Kid Gavilan’s contract will go to the highest bidder after a falling out. He refused to gift the contract, noting Gavilan sought money and planned to find a new manager after the Jesse Johnny Saxton fight in Philadelphia on October 21.
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Police Guard Alabama Gridiron After Threat
Montgomery police guard Cramton Bowl after an unidentified caller threatened to tear down Confederate flags during the Blue Gray game at Christmas Day. The crowd of about 20 000 was expected to watch Louisiana State star Al Doggett and Mississippi State lineman Hal Easternwood contribute to a high powered Gray team attack. Previously vandals ripped Stars and Bars in downtown Montgomery, but southern banners remained untouched.
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Orioles Struggle To Land Finigan From Athletics
Baltimore general manager Paul Richards failed to acquire third baseman Jim Finigan from Kansas City Athletics after hours of talks with Ray Kennedy. Kennedy indicated Finigan could be traded only if two or three regular players were included in the deal, leaving Richards discouraged and heading home.
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Columbus Angling For Ottawa Club Move Amid Talks
Columbus businessmen hold a conference with Park Carroll, general manager of the Kansas City Athletics, over shifting the Ottawa franchise of the International Baseball League to Columbus. If Ottawa stays, Carroll may pursue Tampa-St. Petersburg interests to place a club in Florida.
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Buckeyes Get Short Practice After Long Grading Session
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes ordered a brief workout for the Buckeyes in Pasadena, then dismissed players for two days. The team had been pushed hard for five days as Hayes stressed pass defense and edged practice, with Johnny Borton and Frank Theis emulating USC QB Jim Contratto in passing drills.
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Omaha Eleven Prepares Final Home Workout for Tangerine Bowl
The University of Omaha football team holds its last home practice before boarding for Orlando to face Eastern Kentucky State on January 1. The 34 players focus on defending Eastern Kentucky’s split-plays and refining Omaha’s single wing back tactic as they travel Sunday by air.
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Walls to weigh 199 200 for Parker bout in Toronto
Earl Walls will match his heaviest weight in a ring career at 199 to 200 pounds for the January 11 showdown with James J. Parker in Toronto. Co manager Jimmy Jones says the 200 pounds suits Parker fine and Walls is filling out well after a 201 pound weigh in at a gym.
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Goalie Ed Chadwick Joins Buffalo Bisons for Weekend Series
Buffalo will host and visit Cleveland in a weekend home and home set with Ed Chadwick filling in for Hank Bassen who serves with Chicago. Chadwick, then with Soo Saint Marie, Ontario, is joining the Bisons after Maple Leaf chatter.
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Unbeaten Debut for Hicks at Juniata College
Penn State Cotton Bowl player Bob Hicks led Juniata College in Huntingdon Pennsylvania to an unbeaten eleven in his first season as head coach.
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Ed Roock Leads Knights of Columbus Bowling Leaderboard
Ed Roock rolled 585 to top the Knights of Columbus scores while Dot Schtidler rolled 187 in games and 509 in series as league leader. Ed Vieau anchored the Mattydale Ladies League with a 223 high single, and Lamps led R and C. Team scoring reached 1706 and 2137 with 1060 and 3050 for the top totals.
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Richard Gets 400th Goal Carving From Montreal
Maurice Rocket Richard received a wooden carving marking his 400th NHL goal in Chicago. Mayor Jean Drapeau presented the award on behalf of Montreal at a city reception. Richard said the milestone felt like any other goal and predicted a return for his 500th with hopes to win the Stanley Cup this year.
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Lions Face Canisius Hoop Tourney Openers
The Columbia Lions lead the Ivy League and are favored in the Canisius Basketball Tournament opening triple header on Monday. Fordham and Georgetown are seen as dark horses in the eight team field with Fordham meeting Georgetown and Columbia taking on St Bonaventure. Yale plays Canisius in the same opener.
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Irvin and Erskine Sign 1955 Contracts
New York Giants outfielder Monte Irvin and Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine signed their 1955 contracts. Irvin will receive a duplicate of his $27,500 pact from last season, while Erskine is set for about $25,000, roughly the same as 1954. Both could have been cut after disappointing campaigns.
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NBA Seizes Bantam Title From Cohen
The National Boxing Association vacated the world bantamweight title after Robert Cohen violated a 90 day contract to fight Raton Macias. Chairman Fred Saddy said Cohen failed to fulfill obligations, with further action to be discussed in New York on January 14.
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Trojans Rest Before Rose Bowl Scrimmage
Southern California Trojans hold their final scrimmage before the Rose Bowl meeting with Ohio State. Coach Jess Hill fields two hours of offense work and says today’s session is the last contact drill before the big game. New Year’s Day practice features body contact blocking without tackling and passes from Contratto Hall and Arnett Dandoy.
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Yogi Berra rises to baseballs greatest honor
Profile of Yogi Berra once mocked as awkward and funny who becomes MVP in the American League. The piece traces his childhood teasing, rise under Bill Dickey, and eventual dominance with the Yankees, signaling the peak of his celebrated career.
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Dodd: Rams Considering Tech Coach For Los Angeles
Atlanta AP report says Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd is under consideration for the Los Angeles Rams job. Dodd notes he would be willing to talk, not planning to leave Tech immediately, while Rams coach Hampton Pool and staff have resigned, leaving the team without a mentor.
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Famous sports figure mirrors local legends in town
A storied athlete known for sharp humor and leadership reshapes the town’s sports scene. Locals compare him to iconic figures while he channels the old guard mindset to command respect and influence in everyday games.
Willie Mays Claims NL Slugging Title In 1954
Willie Mays tops NL slugging with a .670 mark, adding to his 1954 batting title. The 23 year old Giants center fielder led the league in total bases with 377 in 565 at bats, socking 41 homers and 110 RBIs from 151 games.
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Jewish War Veterans League Scores Crowded by Kruth
SY Kruth led the scoring parade with 574 pins in the Jewish War Veterans Bowling League. Julius Shrier rolled a high single game of 224 as the Speros team earned top honors with a 1,053 set and 2,966 total.
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