Ring Names Johansson Fighter Of Year
New York AP reports Ingemar Johansson of Sweden was named Fighter of the Year by Ring Magazine, noted for a knockout of Edie Machen and multiple quick finishes in 1958. The article lists Johansson as top among heavyweights and highlights other contenders and rankings.
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Johansson
New York
Ingemar Johanssen
Sweden
Witehated
Junn Magaele
Vhe Husky
Sweie
T Hat Tang
Doxing
Max Schmeling
Juhanssui
Edie Machen
Budding
Calif
Hoyer
Uke Cailman
Goleberg
Angemear
Neeling Machen
Joe Erskinen
Renfz Seuhnus
Geenmig
Machen
Zora Polley
Tyhansson
Ing ‘Ag
Floyd Pateerson
Sugar Ray Robinson
Carmén Basilio
Archle Moore
Doc Inritan
Los Angeles
Couleur Paarvel Pent
Argentina
Bass Jtozan
Ikid) Bassey
Nigeria
Moore
Valiant
Eame
Yvon Dur Tlle
Mutreal
Old Avenue
San Tingo
Boxing Writers Assn
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Matt Leischer
Uie
Fleischer
British Isles
Ploud Falerson
Ingemar Jahansegen
Zora Folley
Handler
Nino
Valdes
Cuba
Wiltie Pastrana
Miami
Besth
Fin
Eddie Machen
Redding
Erin Lowdon
England
Nenry Cooper
Chic Moore
San Tiego
Fal McMurbry
Tacoma
Wash
Sonny Lis
Ian
Philaelphia
Underdog Koer Hart Faces Ralph Dupas in Miami Battle
Veteran Ralph Dupas, ranked fourth, meets underdog Koer Hart in a lightweight bout at Miami Beach Auditorium. Dupas carries a longer pro record and recent prep, while Hart arrives from Philadelphia to sharpen skills. The fight will be broadcast on NEC network at 1 p.m. with both camps touting readiness and past near-misses shaping expectations.
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Nisini Boren
Meneyfisted
Garnet
Sugar Hark
Bandhuuls
Pailadulpha Wederwerkt
Ralph Dupas
Miami Beach
NEC
Dupas
New Orleans
Hari
Philadelphia
Sooners Arrive At Miami for Orange Bowl Trip
Oklahoma Sooners arrive in Miami ahead of the Orange Bowl against Syracuse on New Year’s Day. A 104 member contingent including 44 players, Coach Bud Wilkinson, aides, and players’ wives travels by special buses to Miami Beach. Wilkinson plans two daily workouts at the University of Miami practice field after seven days of rest, aiming for maximum drill before the game. Syracuse members greet Orange Bowl organizers on arrival in Raleigh.
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Mini
Pla
Api—T Wachael
Oklahoms
Sooners
Adgitt
Syracuse
Bud Wilkinson
Jean Zilachis
Miewi Beach
Wilkinson
Sacamninty Sociers
Raleigh
Guarod Wins Feature Race At Fair Grounds
Guarod, ridden by Varl Knapp, surged from the stretch to win the $9,000 Christmas Handicap for year olds at the Fair Grounds. Fanciful Miss, with Jockey Hay Broussard, finished second. The long race set on a good track ended in a photo finish with odds listed as Gunroll paying $10.60 and $3.60 for place.
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New Orleans
U. IL
Guirod
Fair Grounds
Guarod
Varl
Knapp
Betn
Hay Broussard
Joe W. Geown
Ty A. Grissom Ani
T. A. Grissan Ani Ridlen
Join Heekmann
Sol
Phe Une
Gunroll
Shodrullay
BYU Favored in Queen City Tournament Opener
Brigham Young leads the veteran Cougars in the fifth annual Queen City Invitation Tournament in Cincinnati. Canisius Seton Hall and Dartmouth loom as opponents as BYU faces Dartmouth to start the event.
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Burala
Nam Young
Cougerds
Sig*dine
Kansas State
Brigham Young
John Nicoll
Auec
Che Cougars
Oregon
Rudy Larvaso
Seton Ball
Sam Cross
John Rowley
Canisius
Frank
Tom Ralek
Detroit and Minneapolis NBA results amid mixed scores
Basketball roundup shows Detroit and Minneapolis each at 9 percent in early results, while St Louis posts 496 and Cincinnati 92 in a volatile standings snapshot. Strong entities include Detroit Minneapolis St Louis Cincinnati and numeric scores reflecting the night’s trends.
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NBA
Detroit
Minneapolis
Martine
St. Lois
Cincinnati
Rose story from Brisbine nursery visit sparks line of quotes
A Scully ton California nursery representative Alex Olmeda visited Brisbine Australia and discussed presenting Lili with a Wise. He framed his remarks around leadership and a perceived global plant trade, while other phrases referenced various places and people in a disjointed account.
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Brisbine
Australia
API
Scullyton California
Alex Olmeda
Oif
Davis Cay Dou
Lili
Mar
Benit
Hoople Deadline Tonight for Ballot Submission
Deadline is tonight at midnight for the Hoople Major Aim Barnaby Hoople contest. Ballots must be mailed by December 27 to join the West Bowl Games lineup.
Fleischer 1958 Boxing Ratings Staff Rankings Heavy to Featherweights
Fleischer staff issue lists 1958 ratings across weight classes with champions and top contenders. Notable names include Archie Moore, Carmen Basilio, Gene Fullmer, Joey Giardello, and Ray Robinson in various divisions, with multiple international entries and several typographical errors from the OCR.
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Ray Hobinson
New York
Carmen Basilio
Chittenango
N. Y
Gene Fullmer
West Jordan
Utah
Pilsworth
Spider
Fiery Calhoun
Richardson Fights For Cup Spot In Davis Foe
American No. 1 Ham Richardson pressed for a Davis Cup singles spot in Brisbane. He beat Barry MacKay 8-3 6-3 and Alex Olmedo 6-4 6-3, but may be kept to doubles after doubts about his pace due to diabetes. Promoter Jack Kramer and coach Dinny Pails urge his selection.
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Ham Richardson
America
Davis Cp
Barry MacKay
Dayton
Ohio
Alex Olmedy
California
Richardson
Jack Kramer
Gap
Win Parry Jones
Dinny Pails
Pails
Australia
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Kramer
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Hain
Lan
Dones
MacKay
Olmedo
Australis
Haliente
Milton Courts
Beatin
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Mackey
Sar
Court Tourneys Start Tonight
Top college basketball tournaments begin with Kansas State Oklahoma State in Big Eight action in Kansas City while Texas Tech and Texas A&M compete in the Southwest Conference. Other events open in Corvallis and Buffalo as Dayton, Xavier, and St. Joseph's challenge for titles at major venues with Brigham Young and Drake favored in Queen City and Far West events.
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PH Associated Press
College
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Houston
Oklahom City
New York
Corvallis
Ore
Buttaly
Viato Action Tonight
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Brigham Young Mars
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Texas A & My
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Aggies
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Onge Weaten
Xavier
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Ohioans
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Rota
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Bradley
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Dregin State
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Cervalls
Utah
Noth
Oregon
Missouri
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Southwest
WOU
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SMU
Arkansas
Mice
Pexts
Texas Teel
Exas Awm
Wichita
Bowling Green
Duquesne
Xavley
San Francisco
Cornell
Syra Case
Payton
Vas Bara
Holy Cross
John's
Oregon State
AbAir Forest
Iowa
Wyoming
Darkmouth
Willians Leads Small Colleges In Field Goals
The Associated Press notes Grimm of Carleton Chinn leads small college scoring with 93 points in five games, averaging 21. Davis of Oswego State Teachers jumps to second with 103 points in three games and a 29 point average across six contests after a 40 point New York Queens College game. George Pruitt of Lingo Missouri trails with 24 points through three games. Williams of Massachusetts tops field goal shooting at 40.9 percent while Steubenville Ohio posts 78.5 percent free throw shooting.
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Associated Press
Grimm
Carleton Chinn
Jin Davis
Oswego
Fils
NCAA
Service Bureau
Davis
Secon
Queens College of New York
George Pruitt
Lingo
Bul Ht
Williams
Mass
Steubenville
Ohio
Cayers Favored In Southwest Conference Preview
In Houston Texas the defending champion Texas Christian University leads a crowded field in the eighth annual preseason tournament. Texas Tech Texas A&M and other rivals loom as narrow favorites as TCU carries a 5 2 mark while Texas A M sits at 5 1 in the Engle round deep into the season underlining the suspenseful opening bout.
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Iauston
Gonzaga Guards Lead Rally In Crosscountry Trip
Gonzaga University boosts its basketball lineup as Jean Lefebvre a 281 pound freshman from Canada leads strong scoring and rebounding. Coach Anderson notes attention from major programs while Gonzaga pursues a February tour of California and a late winter schedule.
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Spulesne
Gonzaga University
Aulion
Crosscouney
Lalbeving
Moats
Jean Claude Telchver
John LatRay-Vrah
Golzaza
Tronzaga
Wiough
Lefebvre
Bulldogs
Ant
Serantin
University
Tongaga
Wank Andersson
AIT
Anderson
Rrading University
Creighton
Lawrence ‘Terk
Providence
Secuniun
Ther
Aif
Baylor Ite
Elgin Baylor
Seattle University
Boylor
Big Jean
Lefenyis
Lhenwily
le Jost
Wale Sumetimes
Mentum
Bradley
Peoria
Scranton
Gonzaga
Xavier Favored In All-College Cage Tourney
Xavier seeded first in the All-College Tournament in Oklahoma City as Navi er, ranked No. 10 nationally, leads an uneven field. Duquesne and San Pruneisen among teams with 2-5 or worse records contest the 23rd annual event opening with Wichita vs Duquesne and Oregon vs Saint Frantic.
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Navier
marke-Duquesne
San Pruneisen
Wichita
Duquesne
Xavier
Oregon
Sin Frantic
Oklahoma
Wichitaes
Howling Green
Willy
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Perry
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Hoople Deadline Tonight
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the Tiny
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Philippines
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