12 Jan 1957
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1957
Page
1
Pro Bowl action looms as top NFL stars prepare for a Sunday clash. Coaches and league organizers expect a high scoring exhibition with teams led by standout players from major clubs. Fans anticipate a showcase of speed, power, and first class quarterback play.
Jim Lee Howell of the New York Giants names Charley Conerly as starting East back in the East West Pro Bowl at Memorial Coliseum. Paddy Driscoll lists West starters Ed Brown Hugh McElhenny Lenny Moore and Rick Casares, as fans hear rosters at a Los Angeles luncheon.
In Cleveland an Jones and Hardy Smallwood will square off in one round at Public Music Hall next Friday as a substitute for the welterweight title bout between Basilio and Saxton. The boxing commission approved postponement of the title fight due to Basilio injuring his right hand, with a hoped rescheduling to February 32.
Dolph Schayes of the Syracuse Nationals set a new free throw record with 18 straight makes on a 40 point night. The Nationals lost 118-110 to the Minneapolis Lakers as New York Knicks fans saw Philadelphia and Boston win elsewhere. Russell starred for the Celtics in Fort Wayne with 15 and strong defense.
Maryland stunned Duke 62 51 at College Park to tug Duke from a share of the lead as North Carolina and others loom in the ACC race. Nacinzik led Maryland with 17 as Duke faltered while UNC prepares for Clemson Virginia and NC State in quick succession.
Tom Giordano, 31, a Copaigue Junior High teacher, will leave March 1 to manage the Leesburg Braves in the Class D Florida State League. A Newark native, he has a history in the Athletics system and fame as a power hitter in Savannah. He hopes to return as player manager in the Florida league, balancing coaching, refereeing, and college studies.
Gettysburg defeated Johns Hopkins 86 to 79 in a college basketball clash. St Vincent Pa toppled Indiana Pa. West Liberty 101 to 85 while California Pa. posting 166 points led Davis and Elkins 166 to 87. Salem W Va beat Davis and Elkins 87 to 101 and Morris Harvey over Concord 104 to 89. Fairmont State edged Alderson Broaddus 78 to 73.
Milwaukee Braves shortstop Johnny Logan disputes Billy Bruton’s forecast of a runaway 1957 NL race if Cincinnati adds pitching. Logan expects a tight three to four team battle to the wire, similar to last season, while Bruton praises Cincinnati’s power and defense and doubts Brooklyn’s strength.
Cary Middlecoff, the defending champion, heads a 276-player field at the Bing Crosby Pro-Am at Cypress Point and Pebble Beach. Despite a cold, he carded a 69 in practice on a demanding Cypress Point course as rain threatened and his 202 total from last year weighed on expectations.
Fairchilds teams sweep, Carguettes beat Andrews Air Force 68 to 28 for their 10th straight win while the Packets rolled over Bel Air A C 102 to 67. Borzager led Packets with 22, Hyde and Helton top visitors with 51 combined. pro tournament prize money noted, plus touring pros and Hollywood names listed.
West Virginia Tech and Alderson-Broaddus lead in multiple NCAA Service Bureau stat categories. Ken Hammond of Tech tops national small college scoring with 35.6 points per game and leads in field goal percentage. Joe Miller of Alderson-Broaddus headlines team totals and career scoring, while Alderson-Broaddus and Mt. St. Marys clash for scoring support as the season progresses.
Rhoda Helmintoller led scoring with 29 points and 13 field goals for the Cargoettes as Aud rey Shade added 18 and Ja nice Warren 13. Young led the visitors with 11 and Howell 10. At halftime the Cargoettes led 36 to 14 and finished strong with strong defense and passing. Non scoring players listed for both teams.
Nine top players will play five exhibition matches tonight at the Seventh Regiment Armory to raise funds for Art Larsen. Proceeds cover medical expenses for Larsen, the former national singles champion who was critically injured in a California motor scooter crash last November.
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