Giants Edge Browns in tense playoff chase
The Giants beat the Browns 13 to 10 on a frozen field as Pat Sumner kicked the deciding field goal with seconds left. Cleveland fell to 7 6 while New York moved closer to a postseason bid in a rugged late season showdown. Meanwhile in other scores the Bears beat the Lions 21 10 and the Rams and Packers also won while the Steelers topped the Cardinals 38 23. The day’s results left the standings tight in the Western Conference and kept the playoff picture unsettled.
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TV game on New York Giants comeback in furious finish
Giants rally for a dramatic 24 21 victory over the Browns as Frank Gifford catches a seven yard TD pass and Sam Summerall nails a late field goal after missing earlier. Jim Brown shines for Cleveland with 148 rushing yards, continuing his league leading totals. Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco also win behind late drives and key scores in icy conditions.
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Summerall Delivers Victory Kick for Giants in Browns Thriller
New York AP report on Pat Summerall who, after a tense game and knee swelling, nailed a 49 yard field goal as time expired to lift the New York Giants over the Cleveland Browns. Teammates praised his clutch kick amid bedlam and crowd noise.
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Lacrosse Setup for 1959 Season Announced
The United States intercollegiate Lacrosse Association unveils a new sectional and divisional structure for 1959. Sections determine crowns by non loss record while divisional and national titles rely on executive committee analysis. Johns Hopkins will host the North South region championship, with four USILA officers re elected to new terms.
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Bassey Slits Canvas But Wins Unanimous Title Fight
World featherweight champion Hogan Bassey won a unanimous ten round decision over Ernesto Parra of Mexico in Tollywood Stadium. Parra floored Bassey in the fourth with a solid right, but Bassey recovered to secure a victory as his camp celebrated the upset. Bassey weighed 120 1 4 pounds to Parra’s 128. crowd of 4,000 generated more than $10,000 in receipts.
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College Basketball Week Recap from Kentucky to New York
Kentucky and Robertson lead a busy weekend as Tulane, Texas A&M, and North Carolina post wins. St. Patrick's and St. Mary’s squads post strong showings while Kentucky stays undefeated. Major upsets include Virginia over Notre Dame and West Virginia’s narrow loss, with UCLA and Kansas State also scoring defining results.
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