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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1956
Page
7
Dick Kelly reports a rambling tabloid style column with off the record takes on football giants, players and owners. It mentions Bucko Kilroy Ameche Gifford Conerly Patterson Brodie and more with rumors about insurance plans retirement and Hollywood ambitions.
Cleveland star Bob Feller announced retirement from active baseball to devote more time to his insurance business and other interests. The right hander, famed as the Strikeout King, leaves with 261 wins three no hitters and a Hall of Fame trajectory despite early low spots and wartime service.
South defeats North 4-2 in the sixth annual Coe American League lacrosse game. Ed Bern and Jahas Topkins lead, while Bill Richard and Ferman Schelfer contribute for South. Rebels’ 44 shots defied North as the game showcased strong goaltending and aggressive offense.
Kansas, led by Wilt Chamberlain who rebounded from a 12 point game to score 36, defeated Oklahoma 74-56 to advance to the Big Seven final. The Jayhawks will face Colorado for the title as other top teams claim Dixie Classic and Sugar Bowl spots across major tournaments.
Undefeated Tennessee and bruising Baylor share similar football philosophies as they prepare for the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Bowden Wyatt and Sam Boyd emphasize ball control and quick-hitting plays, with Tennessee relying on a singles-wing and Baylor on a split-T. Tennessee carries a 10-game win streak and hopes for a high-profile national finish as 81,000 fans boost the sellout parade. The game, to be shown nationally on New Year’s Day at 1 p.m. CST, pits top teams in a matchup framed by strong offenses and expected dramatic touchdowns.
Gonzaga varsity controlled the game from early, rallying to a 74 55 win over South Hagerstown. Tom Maran led Gonzaga with 15 points, Dan Mudd 14, while South Hagerstown’s top scorers included Terry Strock and Ted Dofflemyer with ten each. The Rebels struggle with fouls and turnovers as Gonzaga seized the lead by the second period and never trailed again.
Former heavyweight boxer Nova and his lawyers will seek a Supreme Court ruling on libel claims against Vin cent X. Flaherty of Los Angeles Examiner and Hearst Publishing Co. Inc. after a 33 000 judgment was overturned by the state appellate court. The dispute centers on Flaherty’s claim that Nova was cowardly in the Joe Louis fight in 1941 and the appellate court held substantial evidence supported truth of the words.
A newcomer debuts on the North Hagerstown High basketball schedule as the Hubs host Bel Air High in the Potomac Avenue gym. North High aims to improve on a 2-2 scholastic mark as Alumni night precedes the game and the first of two home-and-home meetings with Bel Air proceeds tonight.
The Hub City Basketball League completes its first swing with a three game triple header at the State Armory. Shank's Jug, Milk and the Tortuga Restaurant hold 3-1 records and could shape the standings with tomorrow’s results while Tortuga faces Gunther Brewers in the second game.
Boxing results mention Paolo Rosi from Italy stopping a 14 year old contender in a Miami event while another fighter from Mexico City adds a win amid a night of bouts.
Williamsport and Clear Spring battle for the loop title in a pivotal match at Clear Spring. Both teams sit 8-1-1, with three meetings already split 1-1-1. The winner gains inside track to the championship as the regular season nears its end. Mercersburg visits Hancock in the other two o’clock game, each side aiming for a rare win.
Ground oriented clash looms as Cal avans and Clemson prepare for the Orange Bowl in Miami Florida. Coaches project a bruising ground game with limited passing and emphasis on running plays. Clemson may rely on Charlie Bussey to counter Colorado Yeu’s defense while both teams boast strong ground attack and solid conditioning.
Four pros shared the lead after the opening round of the $5,000 Boca Raton Open at an 8,156 yard course. Sam Snead host pro Ons Snow Frank Trayn ton Eldon Briggs all carded one under par while Lew Worsham 70 and Bob Toski Mike Krak each shot 71.
Maryland routs Montana State 89 to 72 while New Mexico A and M toppled Georgetown in the opening round. Bob O'Brien led Maryland with 23 points, supported by Perry Moore and Jim Halleck with 19 each. Georgetown had been undefeated before New Mexico’s late surge led by Bob Garrett’s 24 points.
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