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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1956
Page
3
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Rose Bowl coaches Tommy Prothro of Oregon State and Forrest Evashevski of Iowa faced a cautious practice with limited reserves and injuries. Both leaders said the focus is on avoiding heavy contact as they prepare for the big game. Prothro cited the need for players to practice against capable opponents, while Evashevski noted key personnel gaps and the challenge of replacing core players.
West Virginia Tech tops the nation among small colleges by averaging 126.6 points per game after five games, marking the highest scoring pace this season. The team previously posted 107.5 and 100.5 per game in prior years, with 583 points total to date.
Giants' halfback Frank Gifford edged Detroit's Bobby Layne to win the Jim Thorpe Memorial Trophy as the league's outstanding player. Gifford, a versatile back, led in rushing and receiving and even threw touchdowns, with Layne a close second amid a crowded vote.
North Carolina remained the only undefeated ACC team as they won 64 to 37 over New York University at Madison Square Garden. The victory stretched the Tar Heels’ season-long win streak to six, showcasing a strong defensive effort and efficient scoring.
New York boxing scene centers on a Madison Square Garden main event where Carmen Basillo’s challenger Ortega seeks to avenge a November upset over Tony DeMarco. DeMarco remains top rated, Ortega rebounded to No. 4. NBC telecasts at 10 p.m. EST.
The Quantico based Marines captured their third straight Christmas Invitational title by overpowering Mt. St. Marys 68 in the championship. Sullivan of Mt. St. Marys led scoring but the Marines dominated with size speed and depth, four players scoring in double figures.
Duke Snider of Wracklyn led the National League in slugging percentage at .598. Other leaders included Jim King and Adcock of Milwaukie with high marks in various categories. Wally Post led in strikeouts among sluggers, while Frank Robinson and Henry Aaron were near the top in several stats. The piece notes walks by Snider and a new record for intentional passes, and mentions Carl Furillo and Don Blasingame among fielding and double-play leaders. It ends with Phillies pitcher James P. Owens being inducted into the Army.
ADELAIDE Australia officials declined underwriting expenses for the United States Davis Cup team for the Australian Nationals in Melbourne. Captain Bill Talbert insisted two young players Mike Green of Miami and Myron Franks of Los Angeles will still compete, receiving $20 daily for five weeks, while veteran Herbie Flam of Beverley Hills downplays the snub as not heart breaking.
All-stars from Maine to Colorado and Texas to North Carolina are expected in Montgomery today to begin work for the Blue-Gray football game on December 23.
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