Sugar Ray Robinson Eyes Comeback At Age 36
In Greenwood Lake NY NEA writer Jimmy Breslin reports Sugar Ray Robinson, age 36, defending his status as a top fighter and disputing claims he is past his prime. He argues he can go 15 rounds and believes he is healthier and stronger than Louis at similar stages, challenging Gene Fullmer for a possible title clash.
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Lafayette Jumps From Dark Horse To Favored Club
Lafayette rises from underdog to favorite as the Leopards compete in the Gator Bowl Invitational and Orange Bowl coverage. WARK will carry the football game from Miami on New Year’s Day and the Leopards face a string of top teams, while Penn and Penn State anchor the bracket semifinals.
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College Football Holiday Bowls Begin Tomorrow
College football opens its New Year traditions with three bowl games tomorrow. Georgia Tech and Pitt meet in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, the Blue-Gray game in Montgomery features top seniors, and the Shrine East-West game unfolds in San Francisco Kezar Stadium. Notables include Hornung and Barr, with Buck Shaw and Terry Brennan coaching the West and East squads.
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Sam_ Valentine
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Wilson Whitmire
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Stanford
Jon Arnett
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Billi Pricer
Oklahoma
Jim Crawlford
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Paul Wiggin
Jack Hill
Utah State
Buck Shaw
Air Force Academy
Terry Brennan
Coaches Predict Tight Gator Bowl Defensive Battle
Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech expect a close, low scoring Gator Bowl with likely two touchdowns at most. Pitt coach Michelosen notes defense and rest shaping prep while Tech coach Bobby Dodd forecasts hot competition though his squad favors a quick bowl win.
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Alumni edge Hubs 81-49 in late rally win
North High lost 81-49 as College Alumni, led by Dick Ringer and Charlie Hewitt, erased a 49-47 deficit with a minute left. The Alumni built a halftime lead 28-27 and held on late while North High battled hard to the final seconds.
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Three Olympians In Chicago Meet Three Olympians In Chicago Meet
Olympic squad members Owen Louisiana Hardin-Simler Ira Murchison and Phil Coleman will compete at the fourth annual Holiday Track Move in Chicago. The event attracts a field of 10 teams including Louisiana Tech and South Carolina with Florida and Clemson also featured.
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White Sox Announce Seven Twin Bill Doubleheaders
The Chicago White Sox revealed a 1957 schedule featuring seven twin bill days at Comiskey Park amid fan fatigue. The plan includes Georgetown Kentucky and Lawrence on Sunday doubleheaders, with a noted 50 cent ticket decrease and emphasis on reducing tedious back-to-back games.
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Dan Tehan the Man of Hamilton County Sheriff
Cincinnati's Dan Tehan, Hamilton County Sheriff, is a versatile Democrat winning a third four year term in a predominantly Republican area. A longtime NFL official since 1930, ex-baseball umpire, Xavier alum and former coach, he is known as Dan the Man. He maintains Reds training ties in Tampa since 1945 and is an avid hunter. Tehan’s panther hunts became a political talking point as his reelection victory followed.
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Shrine game stars Hornung to lead East offense
Paul Hornung, 1956 Heisman winner, guides the East against the West in the 32nd Shrine charity game in San Francisco. Hornung backs a strong line with Abe Woodson Terry Barr and Ray Alberighi among backs, and guards Sam Valentine and Jack Davis anchor the interior. Television coverage set for 1:45 p.m. local time with Buck Shaw and coach staff shaping a pro style attack using Brodie and Arnett as key playmakers.
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Dame
Paul Hornung
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Abe Woodson
Mllinois
Terry Barr
Michigan
Ray Alherigi
Penn State
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Indiana
Steve Junker
Xavier
Mike Sandusky
Maryland
J. T. Frankenberger
Kentucky
Sam Valentine
Jack Davis
Wilson Whitmire
Navy
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Air Force Academy
Stanford
John Brodie
Southern Callifornia
Jon Arnett
College Results From The Richmond Invitational Report
The Associated Press notes college basketball results including Richmond 83 over Davidson 79 and Wash U 69 over Columbia 65. Penn State 64 Richmond 60 and Lafayette 83 Winthrop 72 are listed with several other recent scores such as Duke 73 West Virginia 67 and Wake Forest 74 DePaul 68.
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Colts Sign Florida Back in Miami Draft Deal
Baltimore Colts announce the signing of Jackie Simpson a 6 foot 10 185 pound back from Florida in Miami. Simpson seen as a bright defensive prospect joins an NFL squad during the final days of December. Rebounding Ole Miss coach Johnny Vaught leads a long streak of successful seasons and a single losing campaign in ten years.
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Pistons Rally Past Lakers To Clip 120 93
Fort Wayne moved into second in the Western Division by trouncing the Minneapolis Lakers 120 93. Rochester still led after a 97 92 loss to Boston as St Louis beat Syracuse and Philadelphia routed New York. Bill Russell starred for the Celtics with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
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Rose Park Wins King George Sixth Steeplechase in England
Lundun Dec 28 Rose Park won the King George Sixth Steeplechase at Kemp ton Park by two lengths with Devon Loch second as the favorite faltered in the home stretch. Rose Park started at 1M odds for the three mile chase as six horses began and four finished. Wise Child placed third.
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Navy Noses Out By Texas A and M In SWC Opener
Navy cagers fall 78-75 to Texas A and M in Houston as the Aggies win the first round of the Southwest Conference tournament. Mehaffey fouled out, Bouvet sparked a late Navy surge, but Connally sealed the win with two free throws in the final seconds.
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George Bouvet
Fritzle| Connally
Giants Seek Defensive Reform for Bears Title Clash
New York Giants coach Jim Howell outlined plans to contain Chicago Bears stars Rick Casares and Hill in Sunday's NFL championship game. He noted 12 basic defenses with variations, balancing focus between stopping the run and pass threats while avoiding over-commitment to one backfield option. Kyle Rote echoed optimism that the late rest would restore energy, with the Bears arriving for light practice at Yankee Stadium following their travel.
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South Carolina and Georgia Vie For Gator Bowl Crown
In Jacksonville Florida South Carolina and Georgia reached the Gator Bowl semifinals with South Carolina edging Florida 76 71 and Georgia beating Clemson 84 73 in opening games. The winners meet for the title after a consolation Florida Clemson game. Wayne State beat Went ern Reserve 10 7 on a field goal by Jim MacMillan, a rare scoring feat for the team.
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