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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1957
Page
4
North Carolina's Tar Heels, riding a carry-over through the season, face a first serious test as they meet Minnesota tonight in a Kentucky invitation event. The game highlights UNC's early form and the challenge of opening play against strong competition.
The Cargoettes extended their winning run as they opened the Kentucky Invitation tournament in Lexington with a 32-0 season record mood. Fairchild’s Carrousel action featured Tennessee, Louisiana Tech, and LSU in semifinals while Dayton and Western Kentucky posted strong showings. Rhoda Helmintolter led the scoring for the Carquettes with 31 as Jack Melzer paced the Packers with 30 in a 62-32 victory for Walter Reed.
Hawaii hosts its 12th annual Hula Bowl on January 5 with a star-studded roster from college and pro ranks. The game, expected to sell out over 25 000 spectators, features All America John Crow of Texas A&M and a Hawaii stars squad coached by Elroy Hirsch.
Tom Cross of Seton Hall University jumps for a rebound against Western Kentucky at Madison Square Garden. The Waynesboro High School alumnus starred as his unidentified teammate and Howard Dodds of Western Kentucky helped Western Kentucky secure a 101 to 75 win.
Mark Williams captured the major league slugging crown with a .731 mark, tops in 16 years, as he posted 307 total bases on 42 hits including 38 home runs and 28 doubles for 1957. Mickey Mantle finished second in slugging at .685, Hoy Sievers hit .579 with 42 homers and 114 RBIs, and Sievers led in homers and RBIs while Williams led in walks with 133, 23 intentional.
Y A Tittle is expected to start for the 49ers despite leg concerns, with rookie John Prodell ready if needed, while Tobin Rote takes over for the Lions after Bobby Layne's ankle injury. Detroit trusts Rote to deliver as San Francisco eyes a playoff win before a national TV audience at Kezar Stadium.
South High boys wrestling lost to Suitland High 38 to 13 in Suitland Maryland. Ted Hart won at 120 pounds 8 0 over Larry Morris. Tom Lynch took 145 pounds 5 0 over Pat Nolan. Russell Dunn pinned Jim Sheldon in 1 06 for South, while Dave Schleigh drew with Tom Deebel 6 6 at 153 pounds. Other results include Hart and Morris wins and several falls for Suitland.
Santa Monica California reported Dodgers slugger Duke Snider is recovering well after surgery to correct torn cartilage and roughening of three areas in his left knee. Dr Danny Leventhal bone specialist who has treated many athletes performed the operation yesterday.
Washington Redskins owner George Preston Marshall proposed delaying the NFL college draft until after bowl games and limiting teams to 25 drafted college players instead of 80. Coach Joe Kuharich supported the ideas, and Marshall urged Commissioner Bert Bell to consider the proposals at the January 28 league meeting in Philadelphia.
Harland Troudt of Cheyenne Wyoming won a major fishing prize in Denver for a 11 pound 11 ounce rainbow trout. He earned an aluminum fishing boat and outboard motor plus a guided trip to Glenwood Springs.
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