Far West Collegians Top Dons Register 33 Triumphs in Row
United Press report from New Orleans and across college basketball notes San Francisco's No 1 Dons extended their winning streak to 33 with a 61-43 victory over Loyola of the South in New Orleans. Bill Russell led with 20 points as the Dons stayed ahead, facing New York next for the Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden. other scores include Michigan State past Wyoming 72-62 and Iowa State over Vanderbilt 87-76 in Friday night action across intercollegiate play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New York
New Orleans
Madisonsquare Garden
Loyola of
Bill Russell
Russell
Monroe
Phil Woolpert
Bradley
Shellie McMillen
Woolpert
Loyola
Dons
K. C. Jones
Michigan State
Wyoming
Sin
Ois
Oklahoma
Paul Judson
Gary Thompson
Iowa State
Vanderbilt
Washington
Cornell University of Ithaca
Spring Hill
Washington State
Michigan State Wyoming
Cowboys
Joe Capua
Spartans
Julius McCoy
Capua
McCoy
Elon College
Pfeiffer College
Oklahoma A&m
Baylor
Oklahoma City
Texas Christian
St. Francis
N.Y
Queens College
California
Dartmouth
UCLA Gridders Enjoy Holidays Ahead of Rose Bowl
UCLA football players rest at home in Pasadena while Michigan State trains at their Rose Bowl hotel. Red Sanders praised guards Don Birren and Eske Harris for progress as MSU coach Duffy Daugherty reports improved play from backs including Far Morrall and Clarence Peaks. A Christmas party and Tournament of Roses events are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert FE. Voges
Pasadena
Calif
UCLA
Michigan State
Red Sanders
Sanders
Duffy Daugherty
Nashua Receives City Welcome In Hialeah
Nashua the champion thoroughbred arrives in Hialeah from Lexington to receive a key to the city carved from a carrot. Mayor and chamber members host the welcome as the horse targets the McLennan Handicap on February 4 and the Widener on February 18, with potential earnings surpassing Citations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hialeah
Fla
Nashua
Sport of Kings
Lexington
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Chamber of Commerce
Nick Lutze Dies at 54 Former Wrestler and Promoter
Santa Monica Calif a heart attack claimed Nick Lutze 54 former professional wrestler for over a decade Lutze collapsed at home and died on arrival at Santa Monica Hospital He had a heart condition and after retiring from competition promoted wrestling shows and ran an auto maintenance shop in Beverly Hills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
Nick Lutze
Lutze
Santa Monica Hospital
Beverly Hills
Trio Signed By Senators For 1956 Contracts
Washington Senators signed three rookie pitchers for 1956. Joe Langhammer a right hander from South Dakota semi pro league will join Chattanooga in the Southern Association. Paul Fiore a right hander from Providence R I reports to Erie Pennsylvania for Class D Pony League. Joe Viau a left pitcher from Newport R I also to report to Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Washington Senators
Joe Langhammer
South Dakota
Chattanooga
Paul Fiore
Providence
R.L
Joe Viau
Newport
R.1
Erie
Enviable Record At Penn State Soccer Under Hosterman
Penn State's soccer teams have been beaten only twice since Ken Hosterman assumed command in 1953, highlighting a remarkable stretch of success for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn State
Ken Hosterman
Penn State Teams Win 78 Matches in 1955 Sports Year
Penn State's eleven intercollegiate teams posted 78 victories against 37 losses during the 1955 sports year, reflecting broad depth across programs and strong performances in multiple arenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn State
Fighting Men Not Allowed To Organize
The writer critiques the fight racket and managers guilds, citing Vince Martinez case and Helfand's actions. He argues some managers exploit fighters, notes 50 percent cuts, and praises Tommy Loughran and Rocky Graciano as examples. Fear greed and racketeers influence boxing, with calls for organized fighters' representation.
East West Grid Players Drill Indoors
East-West Shrine players practice indoors for the December 31 game amid rainstorms. Woody Hayes says the squad is progressing, after a morning workout at Santa Clara and an afternoon off. Jess Hill notes progress as USC prepares housing for storm refugees at Stanford. USC West end Leon Clarke, hospitalized with pneumonia, to be released and rejoin Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Leon Clarke
USC
West End
Soccer players refuse TV fees threat over televised matches
British professional soccer players say they become actors when cameras roll and refuse to play televised BBC games unless paid extra. BBC will meet players on Dec 31 as entertainment unions back the players. Union chair James Guthrie warns of possible further action including a strike. The item also notes Penn State basketball co-captains in their eighth season and Penn State teams with unbeaten marks in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Cousy
Helfand
New York
London
British Broadcasting Corporation
BBC
James Guthrie
Slaughter Faces Alimony Motion Amid Fifth Marriage
Belville Illinois December 24 H Enos Slaughter the 39 year old major league star now married for the fifth time is accused by his ex wife Ruth D Slaughter of failing to send a 20600 lump alimony payment due under their divorce terms The Athletics outfielder honeymooning in North Carolina says his lawyer assures him all is well and he will not comment further The former St Louis Cardinal married Helen Spiker three days ago as his fifth wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Loughran
Belleville
Enos Slaughter
Ruth D. Slaughter
St. Clair County
Slaughter
Kansas City Athletics
N. C
St. Louis Cardinal
Helen Spiker
Christmas Spirit Softens Sports Friction Across Disciplines
New York reports a string of postseason tensions in basketball hockey and golf as stars and fans clash over heated moments. Bradley vs Loyola saw Shellie McMillon taunt the crowd after foul trouble, Duquesne coach Dutley Moore criticized scoring and Marquette, and Ray Felix of the Knicks clashed with Boston's Jim Loscutoff. Rangers and Maple Leafs combined for 22 penalties with Lou Fontinato drawing nine minutes, while Tommy Bolt accused Sam Snead of spectators aiding his opponent. The week ends with a reminder to temper rivalries amid holiday goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradley
Loyola
New Orleans
Shellie McMillon
Blackbird
McMillon
Dixie
Dutley Moore
Duquesne
Nagle
Marquette
Moore
Ray Felix
New York Knickerbockers
Jim Loscutoff
Boston Celtics
Loscutoff
Felix
New York Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs
Lou Fontinato
Tommy Bolt
Sam Snead
Tommy
Wake Forest Names Coach Search Committee Formation
Wake Forest College will begin its coach search for a new head football coach after forming a special committee to screen applicants. Tom Rogers, the head coach since 1951, resigned on December 7 and his $47,500 yearly salary was reported. Potential candidates include Pat Preston, Bo Hagen, Warren Giese, and Bob Woodruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Forest
N.C
Wake Forest College
Tom Rogers
Board of Trustees
Rogers
Pat Preston
Preston
Athletic
Vanderbilt hopes Don Orr elbow heals for Auburn
Vanderbilt faces Auburn with Don Orr's injured right elbow a key concern. Orr, the Commodores' only experienced quarterback, dislocated the elbow in the late-season loss to Tennessee but wears a brace and aims to play in Jacksonville. Coaches are cautious yet hopeful as the rest of the squad remains in top shape after exams and workouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Santa Claus
Gator
Vanderbilt
Don Orr
Auburn
Commodores
Tennessee
Kentucky
Tulane
Florida
Georgia
Misissippi
Vick Orr
Miami
Fla
Jacksonville
Art Guepe
Ryff May Tackle Bud Smith in April Title Bid
New York lightweights Frankie Ryff and Bud Smith loom in April title plans after Ryff impressed by defeating Mexican Vasquez at Madison Square Garden. IBC official Harry Markson signaled serious consideration for a Ryff versus Wallace Smith title fight, while Smith defends in October and handles managerial issues in flux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frankie Ryff
Vasquez
International Boxing Club
Harry Markson
IBC
Ryff
Wallace
Bud) Smith
Ryoff
Smith
Cincinnati
Jimmy Carter
Pennsylvania
Ruff
iMadison Square Garden
Frankie
Paddy Demarco
Mexico
Paolo Rosi
Italy
N.Y. Boxing Commission
Lulu Perez
YMCA and Town League Basketball Schedules
YMCA Industrial League lists games for Tuesday and Wednesday including Porters versus Carriers Electrics versus Crouse Hinds and Crouse Hinds 2 versus TuSAF Bye 32nd Air Division. Town League shows De Witt at Elbridge H and Snlit Rock at Marcellus H with no games until early January for church leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial League
Tues
Porters
Electrics
Crouse Hinds
Wed
Tusaf
Air Division
de Witt
Elbridge H
Snlit Rock
Marcellus H
Mantle Wins AL Slugging Honor Over Kaline in 1955
In Chicago AP reports Mickey Mantle, Yankees center fielder, tops the American League slugging race with a .611 mark, edging Al Kaline of Detroit who hit .546. Ted Williams led in batting average discussions but fell short officially due to limited at bats. Mantle also led in homers with 37, tied for triples, and drove in 99 runs while drawing 113 walks and fanning 97 times. Kaline batted .321 with 27 homers and 24 doubles. Williams hit .356 with 28 homers in a 98-game season. Record notes include Herb Score’s rookie strikeout mark and other season leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
al Kaline
Detroit Tigers
Howe
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Ted
Howers
Mantle
Andy Carey
Williams
Babe Ruth
Kaline
Ray Boone
Tigers
Jackie Jensen
Red Sox
Yogi Berra
Herb Score
MSU 2700 Students to Travel West for Rose Bowl
About 2700 Michigan State University students will travel to California for Rose Bowl festivities in a mass rail movement. Eleven major railroads pooled equipment to run six student specials with modern lightweight cars. 1800 more students will go by plane and auto to Pasadena for the January 2 game against UCLA. Trains depart Monday and return January 5, with seven adults aboard each train serving as advisers. Coed students will outnumber men, and rules against drinking will be enforced. The most popular package costs 170 dollars and 80 cents, covering eight downtown Los Angeles hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pasadena
UCLA
MSU
University
Los Angeles
Holleder Praised as Shrine Bowl Workouts Begin
In Miami, halfbacks John Marshall and Don McIlhenny of SMU and Gene Kapish of Notre Dame along with Don Holleder of Army drew praise as North and South squads continued Shrine Bowl preparations for the Monday game. South coaches Butts and Enright were lukewarm about Friday’s session while North looked ready. A scout praised Holleder, noting Army’s need for a quarterback to fill that role. Holleder will play end on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIAMT
Fla
John Marshall
Don McIlhenny
Southern Methodist
Gene Kapish
Notre Dame
Don Holleder
Army
South
Wally Butts i
Georgia
Rex Enright
South Carolina
SMU
Holleder
Golf Day Donations Reach 160000 For Charities
About $160,000 was donated from National Golf Day receipts to causes including the caddie scholarship the PGA the National Amputee Golf Fund the US Blind Golfers Assn the American Red Cross and the favored charities of Ed Furgol and Babe Zaharias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Caddie Scholarship
Professional Golfers Assn
National Amputee Golf Fund
U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jerry Newton
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Carmen Basilio
Carmen
Norman Rothschild
Arena Boxing Club
Collegians
United Press
U.C.L.A
Bruin
Don Birren
Eske Harris
Spartan
Morrall
Far
Daugherty
Clarence Peaks
Peaks
Trio
Jimmy Cannon
Managers Guild
Julius Helfand
Athletic Commission
Vince Martinez
Bill Daly
Waxey Gordon
Neddler
Eddie Coco
Rocky Graciano
Coco
Irving Cohen
By Oscar Fraley
Frank Ryff
Bud Smith
YMCA
Ned McDonald
University of Virginia
McDonald
Yankee
East Lansing
Mich
Gutter Gus
Gutter Gussie
Flay
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!