Browns See Stars Sit Out Title Clash as Lions Close In
Cleveland Browns losing stars Dub Jones and Mac Speedie from a knee injury leave coach Paul Brown to start rookies Darrel Brewster and Ray Renfro against the Detroit Lions in the NFL championship showdown at Municipal Stadium. Lions coach Buddy Parker confident as Detroit seeks a third win over Cleveland this year amid weather and TV blackout uncertainties.
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Browns and Lions on TV and radio in world title bid
Football fans will view the Browns versus Lions at Cleveland Stadium via Miller sponsored telecast on WITV and WFBM TV and radio WTHI FM. The 1 p.m. kickoff marks a DuMont network telecast with Harry Wismer and Earl Gillespie calling the action. Archie Moore, Toledo born light heavyweight champ now in San Diego, is profiled as a versatile fighter with hunting and songwriting interests.
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Undefeated Favorites Fall in Holiday Tournament Opener
Gary Froebel loses to Emerson 47 42 as Emerson converts 19 of 44 free throws while Froebel makes 14 of 32 In another game Lynnville overturns fourth quarter deficit to beat Patoka 54 51 Patoka had 11 straight victories Jeffersonville down South Bend Central 47 44 and Frankfort advances to title game over Hammond 68 57 Evansville Central ousts Seymour 79 49 Lafayette hosts host city action with Attucks 60 51 and Adams 59 54 Washington Clayton 53 51 win as Allery supplies late rally with one field goal in final seconds
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Spanish Cream Wins Santa Anita Stake
Spanish Cream upset in the Las Flores handicap at Santa Anita as longshot Spanish Dream and Great Dream defeat favorite A Gleam. Jockey Eric Guerin rode Spanish Cream to a $32.90 payout in 1 10 3/5 on a fast track before a 55 000 crowd.
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Maglie Demands Full 1953 Giants Salary
Niagara Falls NY December 27 P Sal Maglie the Giants barber of a pitcher says he will oppose any cut to his estimated 35000 salary for 1953. He notes he did not receive a 1953 offer yet and refused a reduction. Maglie posted an 18 8 mark last season after a 23 6 in 1951 and plans to resume workouts soon after carpentry work.
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Tosheff Keys Olympians Past Celtics 85 74
The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Boston Celtics 85 74 on Friday night as Tosheff scored the decisive baskets in a tied game at 62 62. Boston, now 2 3 and then 7 game win streaks interrupted, dropped to third in the Eastern Division behind New York and Syracuse.
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Seer Swimmer Bets $1000 on Rose Bowl Score
Jack Swimmer, a professional seer, predicts the Wisconsin versus Southern California Rose Bowl score and will donate $1000 to charity if wrong. He handed Superior Judge Mildred L. Lillie a sealed chest with his score, to be opened January 1 at a National Guild of Prestidigitators meeting.
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Despirito Closes In On Jockey Win Record
Despirito, an 18 year old rider from Lawrence Mass, failed to win in eight rides at Tropical Park. He needs 13 victories in five days to break the all time yearly record of 388 held since 1906 by Walter Miller and tied by Culmone and Shoemaker. He will ride at Tropical today then go to Havana for Oriental Park before returning to Tropical Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
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East West Shrine Game Preview Faces Rainy Kezar Field
San Francisco hosts the 28th Shrine game as Eastern stars face the West in wet conditions. expected 60 000 attendance and national TV via DuMont Mutual. Michigan State coach Clarence Biggie Munn fields 45 plays while Howie Odell limits the West to about a dozen T formation plays with Eddie Crowder set to start.
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Shrimp Bowl in Galveston Promises High Scoring Showdown
Northwestern State of Oklahoma meets Sam Houston State of Texas in a post season Shrimp Bowl in Galveston Texas. A crowd of 9000 is expected as the game debuts under its new name after previously being the Oleander Bowl for junior college teams.
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Owen Directs Seniors in South for Senior Bowl
Mobile Alabama December 27 Coach Steve Owen of the New York Giants will arrive tomorrow to drill the South squad for the January 3 Senior bowl game. His backfield coach Paul Brown of the Cleveland Browns will arrive Monday after the pro championship.
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Yanks and Rebs Duel in Montgomery Grid Classic
In Montgomery Alabama the Army–Navy style game pits Yanks against Rebs with co-captains named for both sides. Texas A&M tackle Jack Little and Maryland end Lloyd Coltergahn lead the Grays while Gordy Serr and Bill Bruner run the Yanks offense. The Yanks hold a 4–9 record this season and aim to challenge Red goal line at 1 30 p m CST.
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Rockville Rox Rise To Conquer Brazil
Rockville Rox surprised Brazil Red Devils 50 to 48 in Rockville Indiana as Lee and Nelson led with 15 and 12 points. Brazil led early then trailed at halftime 25 to 24 with Rockville finishing strong and converting 14 free throws. Redenbarger added 13 for Brazil while Wheeler scored 12 for Rockville. Officials were Profitt and Fouty.
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Small Fry Gridders Shine in Lakeland Santa Claus Bowl
Four midget teams from Washington DC Jamaica Long Island Wilson NC and Green Bay compete in the annual Lakeland Santa Claus Bowl for players not over 13 and 110 pounds. Wilson faces Long Island at 7 30 p m with Green Bay meeting Washington two hours later. Winners meet Monday night for the title.
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Illinois Cagers Tackle Buckeyes in Chicago
Illinois seeks to rebound after a 77 73 loss to Minnesota and a 1 1 Big Ten start as it faces Ohio State in Champaign. The Illini beat Michigan 96 66, Butler 75 58, and Layla of Chicago 71 57 while Ohio State opens Big Ten play after losses to Butler and wins over St Louis and Pittsburgh.
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Midwest Cage Classic Opens with Daytime Pairings
Today’s schedule lists matchups starting at 1 30 p m with Northeast Missouri facing Indiana Central. Lawrence Tech meets Han lover at 3 00 p m followed by North Central versus Franklin at 7 00 p m and Indiana State against Kansas Wesleyan at 8 30 p m.
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Washington Defeats St Louis in 61 57 Basketball Clash
The University of Washington beat Saint Louis University 61 to 57 on Friday night. Washington University of St. Louis also defeated Idaho in a separate matchup, with the score 61 to 57.
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Vince Martinez Stops Williams in Garden Brawl
The bee-bop belter from Paterson New Jersey Vince Martinez battered Don Williams of Worcester to force a ninth round technical knockout at Madison Square Garden. Williams retires after the bout saying he will hang up his gloves. The match drew 5 954 fans and grossed 18 791 dollars. Martinez scales 148½ pounds Williams 146. No knockdowns. Williams staggered in rounds four eight and nine. Martinez may meet Chico Vejar February 6 in a venue bid negotiated by Billy Brown with Bill Daly Tex Pelte.
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