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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1958
Page
7
New York AP report says St. John's Dayton Saint Joseph's and others led a quartet of favorites as the BCACs Holiday Basketball Festival opened with day night double headers yesterday.
A crowded night saw St John’s overpower Holy Cross 79 41 with Al Seiden and Tony Jackson pacing the attack. Dayton dominated Niagara 70 58 as Bobby Jones and Frank Case closed strong, while St Joseph’s beat Syracuse 72 63 and prepared to face Utah in the semifinal. Cornell edged by Utah later in the day to close the session.
Arcadia Calif AP Golden Notes a Beau Max colt ridden by Eddie Arcao scored a 1 1/2 length victory in the $22,600 Pulus Ver des Handicap before about 38 000 fans marking the second winter racing season. Seaneen was second with The Searcher fourth in an eight horse field. Tempest and How Now faded from the start. Tem penas top weight 124 pounds. attendance fourth largest opening day. In the Tournament of Roses Purse feature the Japanese leader Wis Mukuchikara carried the banner as Movis Taktchikara finished second by five lengths with Eddie Avenue aboard the winner.
Young Cridders from Philadelphia Garden City New Orleans join Fort Lauderdale to open the sixth annual Kumaquat Bow football for boys 12 and 13. Four clubs faced rain preventing workouts. Quakers meet New Orleans as Lauderdale hosts. Winners advance to Shettle Monday with consolation games noted.
Althea Gibson secures the Associated Press female athlete of the year honor with 183 first place votes on 202 ballots. She remains multitalented, already filming in Hollywood and planning a state department goodwill tour while weighing future competition. Carol Heiss and Babe Didrikson Zaharias follow in the AP ballot tally.
Miami AP report notes two year old thoroughbreds racing in Florida with final stakes at Tropical Park today. Miami Beach Handicap fields split into two divisions, 11 runners in one and 10 in the other, led by Lew Edwards aboard Moin Age in division one with weight 119 and post No 9. Secondary contenders include Amber Mout Fiji Occulted New Star Vince Derrick Palm Beach Remo Kurtsha Mighty Sir and Cedar Brook in division two with 122 pounds, post No 8, while Scotland handles 118 pounds from post No 4.
The Harlem Globetrotters bring spectacle to Troy Armory on December 31 featuring Wilt Chamberlain in the lineup. They face a Hawaii five in a feature attraction following a 4:30 p.m. clash between the Texas Cowgirls and the local Deratcan Studia quintet.
New York Giants suffer defensive disruption days before the NFL title game with Baltimore as Rosey Grier injures a leg and rookie MRink Youse shifts to defensive tackle. Coach Howell confirms key players, notes weather, tickets, and possible double teams on Colts star Lenny Moore. The crowd and TV plans outline the big game day setup at Yankee Stadium.
Baltimore Colts coach Weeb Ewbank exudes confidence ahead of the world pro football title game against the New York Giants. The Colts bring full strength except for Billy Pricer, with Johnny Unitas fully recovered to lead a balanced attack featuring Lenny Moore and Alan Ameche as the defense boasts 35 interceptions this season.
Hart won a split decision over Malph Dupas in a televised Miami Beach bout. Hart weighed 144 pounds to Dupas 143 1/2, with no knockdowns. Judges favored Hart in two cards 98-7 and 90-5 while a third had Dupas ahead 90-84. The 23 year old New Orleans fighter endured a cut eye and relentless Hart pressure in a fast, exchanges heavy match.
Ed Castracini, a 2070 average bowler, delivered a rare double feat last night at Sir Angostine's Lanes. He converted a 9-10 split after striking all ten pins on the right, then achieved the equally unusual 7-9-0 conversion, with the ball looping across to topple the pins.
AP reports Davis Cup hopefuls Ashley Cooper and Fred Anderson in Brisbane expect to sign pro contracts with promoter Jaci Kramer after next week’s challenge with the United States. Anderson to earn about 20 000 per year plus gate share, Cooper 20 percent of gate, with both under multi year terms.
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