Writers Not In Favor Of Changing Grid Code
A poll of about 400 Football Writers Association members shows less than 25 percent favor rule changes in football. Most who support changes want the final minutes clock stoppage to end, citing injuries and fairness, with some urging ethics on injury faking and rethinking substitutions and specializations.
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Cotton Tops City Keglers With 684 In Holiday Bowling
Only four leagues bowled last night due to Christmas holidays but action produced notable scores. George Cotton led Ray's Place in the Tarry Tavern Home League with a 213 212 259 684, tying his season series record set on December 2, and his 259 single game was a highlight.
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600 Club Stoney's Home League Scores
Ed Flickinger led with 229 190 217 636 while Ed West posted 200 200 211 811 Maynard Dahl added 231 179 194 604 in a mixed league tally showcasing individual game totals and collective team scores.
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Frank Thomas
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Bowlers shine as city leagues crown top scorers
Six bowlers made the honor roll in the Tarry Tavern circuit and three more did so in Stoney's Home League led by Ed Flickinger on 229 190 217 636. Bill Coghlan of the St. Agnes League missed by one pin. Toggery Shop, led by Ted Tarry with 611, won three games from the Supper Club to claim the first half title.
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Swishers Win In Final Seconds Lead Loop Stand
Tom Smith hit a free throw with three seconds left to give the Swishers a 60-59 win over the Maulers and move them atop the YMCA Men’s Basketball League standings. Roger Short led Swishers with 27 points as Maulers rallied late. Trippers upset the Dribbl ers, while Missers beat the Foulers, with key totals from Kozel, Farmer, Haney, and Bucynski.
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Art Farmer
John Bucynski
Snaeerae Maulers
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Tee Missers
Foe Farmer
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Paulos
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Bycynski
Ty Austin
Aj Montgo
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Pro Football TV Saturation Reaches 130 Stations
Detroit and Cleveland clash in the NFL title game as 130 stations nationwide carry the broadcast. The Lions Browns game will not air in the Detroit area, aligning with NFL policy approved by a federal judge. College programs see benefit in for pay telecasts to grow fan bases, while coach Frank McGuire notes TV interest reshapes youth teaching and may alter late riser player development in the south.
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Vermilion Downs Alumni Quint For 4th Win In Row
Vermilion High School Sailors beat an alumni team 61-50 for their fourth straight win after an opening loss to Lorain St. Marys. Top scorers were Bruce White 15 and Bob Croll 11, while Dennis Miskow added 10. Dick West led the alumni with 14 as Vermilion led 16-12 after one quarter and 38-20 at halftime. A reserve game went to the high school. Vermilion meets Milan next in the Christmas tournament at Milan.
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Munn Relegates Four Regulars To Second Team
Michigan State coach Biggie Munn demoted four first team players including quarterback Tom Yewcic to the second team as the Spartans seek added power for the Rose Bowl against UCLA on January 1. Ferris Hallmark Jim Jebb and Bill Quinlan were also moved with replacements Earl Mor rall Bill Ross Embry Robinson and Ellis Duckett. Coach Sanders prepared UCLA for the New Year’s Day clash watching Bob Davenport, nursing a knee, work out and restating the need for caution before resuming full drills.
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Garver's Knee Improves in Ney Birthday Return
Detroit Tigers star Ned Garver, troubled by injuries after leaving St. Louis Browns, plans Christmas and his 28th birthday in Ney. He reports his Taft sensation injury is healing well after an operation and a difficult season, with continued improvement hoped for.
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Eagles Trimble Signs Three Year Coaching Pact
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Jim Trimble, 35, received a new three year contract after guiding the team to second place in the NFL Eastern Division this season. He took over head coaching duties on Sept 9, 1952, after Wayne Milner.
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Bevo's Last-Second Shot Beats Wake Forest in Thriller
Rio Grande College rallied to defeat Wake Forest 67 65 in Reynolds Coliseum as Bevo Francis delivered the winning jump shot in the final seconds before 8 000 fans, boosting Rio Grande into college basketball's elite.
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Bevo Leads Rio Grande Past Wake Forest in Tight Finish
Francis scored six field goals and two free throws in the final 10 minutes to lift Rio Grande over Wake Forest while Bevo faced tight defense from Dickie Hemric. Bevo totaled 32 points, two fewer than Tuesday’s 92 77 loss to North Carolina State as his season averages hovered around 47.5 points.
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Fairview Alumni Top Varsity Five 71-51
Fairview alumni defeated the varsity five 71 to 51 at the High School gym. Hal Lawson, now a Vanderbilt freshman, led scoring with 19 points while Dave Given of Ohio Wesleyan added 12. Dick Kinkoph had 10 for the varsity. Earlier, alumni reserves won 36-31 over the high school jayvees.
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