Browns Lions Pick Sparks NFL Championship Debate
The column weighs in for Cleveland over Detroit citing Paul Brown and the Browns’ coaching edge. It also surveys college basketball notes, NBA gossip, and player tidbits from Wilt Chamberlain to Johnny Unitas, with a mix of game reaction and coaching shifts.
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Johnny Unitas
Jim Thorpe
Baltimore
Unitas
Detroit
San Francisco
Lions
Colts
Wilt the Stilt Chamberlain
Football Game On TV Sunday Leaders To Clash In Hub City Loop
Detroit Lions face Cleveland Browns in the NFL championship game at Briggs Stadium. Lions coach George Wilson reports readiness despite Charlie Ane missing the contest with injuries. Browns coach Paul Brown to start Tommy O Connell at quarterback with Milt Plum as alternate after a sprained ankle.
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Detroit
Detroit Lions
Cleveland Browns
Briggs Stadium
George Wilson
Lions
Ana Weill Cygl UC
Charlie Ane
Frank Gatski
San Francisco 49Ers
Cleveland
Tommy O'Connell
Milt Plum
O'Connell
Plum
Paul Brown
Tommy
Brown
O’connell
Hubs Battle For Ball at North Hagerstown High
Hubs varsity basketball, small in size this season, shows strong competitive spirit. Photo features Ed Spencer number 32 and Ronnie Hawkins number 25 from North Hagerstown High School.
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North Hagerstown High School
Ed Spencer
Ronnie Hawkins
Co Leaders Face Armory Showdown For First in Hub City
Hub City League action heats up as Lynmar TV and Tortuga Restaurant, tied for first at 3-1, clash at the State Armory after noon. Old German and Old Export open the tripleheader, while South End Tavern visits West End Tavern in a pivotal 2-2 tilt.
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State Armory
Lynmar TV
Tortuga Restaurant
Lynmar
Tortuga
West End Tavern
Old German
West End
Old Export
South End Tavern
South End
Lions Veterans Hopeful Deepening Roster For Browns Clash
Detroit coaches expect limited practice impact from rest as they face the Browns who lead the Eastern Conference. Veterans Christiansen Lary and Karilivacz may be worn, while rookie Steve Junker earns praise as a top blocking end. Browns rookies, including Jim Brown, bolster a stronger defense and offense entering Sunday.
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Browns
Aldo Forte
Detroit
Jack Christiansen
Yale Lary
Jim David
Carl Karilivacz
Buster Ramsey
Terry Barr
Michigan
Steve Junker
Xavier
Ohio
Forte
John Gordy
Tennessee
Lions
Husky
Ken Russell
Bowling Green
San Francisco
Jim Brown
Syracuse
Paul Brown
Cleveland
Wilson
Giardello Eyes Basilio Shot After Jones Fight
Joey Giardello hopes to fight Carmen Basilio next, saying Jones is tough to beat. Giardello’s last ring appearance was Nov. 5, a decision over Wilf Greaves, as promoter Chris Trundee framed the bout for a larger Weber crowd.
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Giardello
Wilf Greaves
Jones
Etto
Miami Beach
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Giacdello
Ralphi
Tiger
Carmen Basilio
King
Basilio
Thej
Gym
Tony Ferrente
Giars
Dello
Maryland
Lock Haven
State Teachers College
Second Army
Mictgan Ferrente
Sugar Ray Robinson
Phladelphia
Chris Trundee
Giardella
grose“Yoey
NBC
Pitt Takes Lead At Wilkes College Open Wrestling
Wilkes-Barre Pa Pitt led the 26th annual Wilkes College open wrestling tournament last night as the competition intensified. Top wrestlers from several colleges vied for titles and team points in a close standings chase.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes College
South High Rally Secures 58-51 Victory Over Greencastle
South Hagerstown High School defeated Greencastle 58-51 on Greencastle’s home floor. Pat Boyer led with 18 points while Dennis Dwyer and Ed Martin added 13 each. Oberholzer top-scored for Greencastle with 17 as South won after a strong fourth quarter surge. South’s junior varsity also fell 52-35.
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Greencastle High
Pennsy Quint
Rebels
South High
Nick Scallion
Greencastle
Pat Boyer
Dennis Dwyer
Marylanders
Scallion
Boyer
Dwyer
Ed Martin
Frank Miles
Oberholzer
Feton
Purnell von Boyer
Barnhart
Martin Fi
Miles
Binkley
Poffenh
MacBeth Dwyer
Guenon
Balley Ope
Walker
Hoover
A Monroe
Dixon
Vasilius
Oberhalzer
Cowden
Howell
Strawther
Redlegs May Move Out Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati owner Powel Crosley Jr. softened his stance on keeping the Reds in Cincinnati saying he is not sure now. The city faces parking problems around Crosley Field and officials study plans for 8,600 parking spaces at a six million dollar cost.
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Eddie Gottlieb
Philadelphia Warriors
Syracuse
Larry Costello
Upstate
New York
Larry
Redlegs
Cincinnati
Powel Crosley Jr
Cincinnati Redlegs
Crosley
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Citizens’ Advisory
Reds
Crosley Field
W. D. Gradison
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
the Enquirer
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Mary
Lheter
Carolina Teams Battle For Dixie Classic Title
Two unbeaten rivals North Carolina and North Carolina State clash for the Dixie Classic crown in Reynolds Coliseum with Wake Forest and Duke contesting third place at 7 30 p m in consolation action Duke Seton Hall Northwestern Louisville Also yesterday NC State beat Wake Forest 63 61 on a late John Richter jumper Wyke scored 76 72 for UNC in late-night action
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North Carolina State
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Duke
Duquesne
Seton Hall
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Reynolds Coliseum
N.C. State
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John Richter
Tonse
Wyke
North High Hubs edge Bel Air for fifth win in rough clash
North High’s scrappy Hubs outpaced Bel Air 60-41 on the Potomac Avenue floor behind 19 from Dick Spencer and 14 from Ronnie Hawkins. Lenane sparked Bel Air with 11 points and setup plays, but poor foul shooting limited them to five of 17 at the line as North High pulled away in the third quarter.
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Maryland Faces Unbeaten Maryland versus Vanderbilt in Sugar Bowl opener
Maryland brings a five game win streak and a No. 6 AP ranking into a Sugar Bowl Tournament opener against high scoring Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt averages 84 points per game and handedly seeks momentum after a strong SEC showing. The night concludes with Memphis State meeting Loyola in the second game and the tournament final set for Monday at Loyola Fieldhouse. Al Bunge anchors the Terrapins as a rebounding standout and key scorer.
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Maryland
Vanderbilt
Associated Press
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Commodores
Kentucky
Tennesseans
Memphis State
Bradley
Loyola
al Bunge
Henry
Playoff Series Opens Tomorrow In Local Soccer Frame
The five day series starts with two sectional all star games in Washington County as regional teams enter the semifinal playoff. East All Americans headline the event with standout players from Iowa Kentucky Auburn Michigan and more. Finalists may earn a trophy alongside Hagerstown’s regular season crown, as the league tests a bibited format beginning with two games tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington County
Bear
All America
Sanport
Francisco
Dix
Ft. Carson
Colo
Detroit Lions
Cleveland Browns
Detroit
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Iowa
Lou Michaels
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Hardin- Simmons
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Mercersburg
Giardello Beats Jones In Miami Beach Card Bout
Italian American middleweight Joey Giardello from Philadelphia out pointed Ralph Jones of Yonkers in a Miami Beach fight card. Kid Trap from Tijuana knocked out Baby Rion in San Diego, and other bouts featured boxers from San Diego and San Diego area.
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Tro Eer Wreree Fes
Miami Beach
Fla
Joey Giardello
Philadelphia
Ralph
Tiger) Jones
Yonkers
N. Y
San Diego
Calif
Kid Trap
Tijuana
Mexico
Baby Rion
San, Diego
Bowling Tourney Between Antietam and Junior Fire Firms
The annual bowling tourney between Antietam and Junior fire companies is set for tomorrow afternoon at Turner's Coliseum. Based on total pinfall for both leagues, about six teams are expected to participate with three games starting at 2 p.m. A handsome trophy will be awarded to the winner for the first time, adding notable interest.
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Turner's Coliseum
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Bear) Bryant
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