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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1956
Page
8
Gene Bludeau reports on the Big Ten conference where the final unbeaten teams face a pivotal clash that could reshape standings and title prospects. Detailed implications for contenders and the evolving race within the league are assessed.
Kentucky toppled Illinois 91 70 in the championship of the Wildcats Invitational Tourney and Tulane beat Ohio State 75 71 as both claim the last undefeated Big Ten survivors. Vern Hatton scored 25 for Illinois and Calvin Grosscup 29 for Tulane in a high tempo afternoon session.
Providence Reds built a four point lead in the American Hockey League after a 3-2 overtime win over Hershey. Camile Henry and Paul Larivee sparked the rally with a late goal, then Ken Davies sealed the OT victory. Bronco Horvath scored twice as Rochester beat Springfield 4-1 and Buffalo defeated Cleveland 4-2.
Boston Bruins surrender their first place lead after a 4 1 defeat to the Chicago Black Hawks while Detroit and Montreal fight to a 3 3 tie. Larry Regan and Forbes Kennedy spark the Hawks, Gordie Howe nets twice for the Red Wings, and Rudy Migay powers the Maple Leafs to a 3 1 win over the Rangers.
Indiana University coach Branch McCracken denied IU officials talked with North Carolina State star Jackie Moreland about transferring to Indiana. The NCAA gave NC State a four year suspension for illegal recruiting in obtaining Moreland. McCracken said he had seen or spoken with the player.
Indiana colleges begin an eight game holiday tournament slate from Christmas to New Year. UCLA coached by Johnny Wooden visits Butler and Indiana, while Purdue hosts Princeton. Evansville hosts Mississippi State Denver and Boston College in the first Holiday Invitational. Indiana State defends its Terre Haute event with Quan tico Marines as guests. Notre Dame skips invitation due to segregation laws and will play in the Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden. Valparaiso and Indiana Central also compete in other tournaments.
Indiana high schools enter a packed week with at least two dozen sessions. Top teams like South Bend Central Muncie Central and Hartford City eye continued winning streaks as Aurora and others extend perfect records into the New Year.
Teams from twelve Hoosier cities and towns compete in the sectional basketball tourney for Indiana Boys' Clubs at the Boys' Club here Wednesday and Thursday. It is one of 25 such meets nationwide. Participants include Terre Haute Anderson Bedford Columbus Franklin Greenfield Indianapolis Kendallville Lebanon Muncie Noblesville Rushville.
Jim Fisher, welterweight from Philadelphia, lay in St. Clare's Hospital in good condition after a six round beating by Rudy Gwin of Cleveland at Madison Square Garden last Friday. Fisher suffered a slight concussion and was carried from the ring.
Adelaide Australia December 24 Billy Talbert United States Davis Cup captain says Vic Seixas in best shape ever and could spark an upset against Australia. Seixas to rest before opening singles as Ken Rosewall Lew Hoad loom strong, draw to decide first match lineup.
Baltimore wins 19 17 over Washington as rookie John Unitas eludes pressure and finds Jim Mutscheller for a 53 yard scoring catch in the final 15 seconds. Colts surge despite three miscues while Washington misses a chance at second place in the East.
Syracuse Nationals beat the Minneapolis Lakers 107 97 as John Kerr sparked a late rally with a rebound and push shot. Walt Dukes sparked a brawl with a fan in the third period, then resumed postgame confrontation.
Kansas seeks an unbeaten run as the Jayhawks lead the Big Seven tournament in Kansas City. North Carolina enters the Dixie Classic at 8 0 while Kentucky shocks Illinois and moves to the Sugar Bowl event. Ohio State and Illinois slip, tempering Big Ten hopes as several tournaments open across the nation.
Boxing action heats up as Floyd Patterson contemplates a long reign while contenders like Tommy Jackson and Willie Pastrano headline key bouts. Jackson faces Julio Merdos in Milwaukee. Pastrano meets Charley Norkus in Miami Beach with ABC coverage. Durando fights Defendis at St Nicholas Arena in New York. Dumont TV coverage. Boxing shifts to Miami for Baby Vasquez versus Paolo Rosi with NBC radio and TV.
Dr. Vincent Nar diello physician to the New York state Athletic Commission and to Ray Sugar Robinson declared the middleweight champion in excellent condition for his title defense against Gene Fullmer on January 2 at Greenwood Lake New York.
Butte Montana December 24 report recalls Stanley Ketchel stopping Kid Foley in the fifth round to extend a 12 month run to 14 knockouts as he chased the middleweight title.
California boxing authorities plan a conference to finalize a life revocation of matchmaker Herman Babe McCoy. The panel also aims to not renew about a dozen promoter or manager licenses in 1957 as part of a statewide cleanup begun last June by Gov. Knight.
Pfizer defeats Twigg Industry 66 to 64 in a triple overtime at Blackhawk High School gym. Niles Kinjander scored the winning field goal in sudden death. Noble led Pfizer with 15 points, Bussing topped Twigg’s with 23.
Visking won 114 to 83 Sunday afternoon at the Boys Club gym. Don Blair and Jack Smith led Visking with 30 and 22 points, while Jim Scott topped the Producers with 26.
Indiana center Archie Dees held the Big Ten all games scoring lead with 148 points in six games and a 24.6 average despite a dip from 27.2. George Bon Salle of Illinois remained second with 121 and Michigan's George Lee moved to third with 119. Harv Schmidt of Illinois was fourth with 114.
The Y Boys Department announces a Christmas party for Thursday, December 27 from 1 to 2 PM with games, refreshments and a pool swim. Members should bring a gift for the department. The Christmas holiday swim schedule starts today with Polliwog at 9 00, Prep at 9 45, Pioneer at 10 30, Junior at 11 15, alternating December 24 26 27 28 and returning to regular on Saturday.
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