Track In Trouble At Benson Dog Track Faces Losses
The Benson dog track shows heavy losses after just three weeks with salaries slashed and low nightly handles under $10 000. Missteps include padded handles and wrong finish numbers plus a poor staff setup and limited paddock oversight. Owners may need extra funding as early finances look dire.
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Mantle Named AP Male Athlete of the Year 1956
The Associated Press poll picks Mickey Mantle as male athlete of the year for 1956, with track star Bobby Morrow second, Floyd Patterson third, and basketball star Bill Russell fourth. The note mentions a 1951 Campanella elbow operation as historical context.
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Floyd Patterson
Bill Russell
Pistons edge Bulls in close Western clash for 103 102 win
Detroit survives a late Bulls threat to snap a 35 start pace as DeBusschere 22 leads the Pistons with 22 points and Rodgers clutch steals. Boston tops St Louis 114 103 behind Russell 37 rebounds and Jones 32. Philadelphia wins 118 107 over Los Angeles as Chamberlain and Greer lead with 24 each.
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Hockey Standings Roundup From Friday to Monday
Hockey standings update notes no Friday games in Chicago New York New weekly schedule shows New York at Montreal Boston at Toronto Sunday matchups Montreal at Detroit Toronto at Boston New York at Chicago and Monday rest day with no games scheduled.
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Pro Scouts Could Wait Says Eaton For Wyoming Players
Wyoming coach Lloyd Eaton says pro scouts may wait before signing Cowboys after Sun Bowl invites. Red shirted picks Jerry Darling and Jerry Marion have been drafted by AFL and NFL teams, with interest from multiple clubs. Eaton notes no contracts have been arranged and cites past postgame signings as precedent.
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Chiefs drill in snow on AFL title eve
The Kansas City Chiefs held a spirited workout in snow on the fourth anniversary of their last AFL championship game. The title game against Buffalo on January 1 could be played in similar conditions.
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Hockey Team Wins Battle But Not War
Springfield's Indians end a four game losing streak by defeating the Reds 93 Friday night. Owner Eddie Shore praised the team for strong checking and passing as the struggling club refocuses on hockey after a failed four day walkout.
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Union Nixes Final Best Tracks Offer
Los Angeles AP report says Santa Anita and Bay Meadows may not open Monday as contract talks between the Federation of California Race Tracks and the Building Service Employes union fail. The union rejects the final best offer and says talks may continue, seeking seven percent wage hikes and boosted benefits, while management offers 4.08 to 6.8 percent.
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Parilli Wins Comeback Award After Upbeat 1964 Season
Babe Parilli of the Boston Patriots is named the AFL Comeback of the Year by The Associated Press after a 1964 season in which he threw 3 441 yards and 31 touchdowns. He expressed desire to play on, noted Jim Nance's impact, and called the late season loss to New York the greatest disappointment of his life.
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USC to Resume Practice Ahead of Rose Bowl
USC will restart drills Monday after a Christmas break ahead of the Rose Bowl against a 100,000 crowd and national TV audience. Friday practice featured standouts Steve Grady and Dan McCall, with safety Nate Shaw sidelined by a pulled muscle but expected to be ready for the bowl.
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Sun Devils Plan Start Shifts for Temple Clash
University coach Ned Wulk will reshuffle ASU's starting lineup for the All-College tourney opener with undefeated Temple in Oklahoma City. Bob Edwards returns to start over Jim Altengar ten, and Frank Bailey starts on the wing replacing Willie Hearnton. Randy Lindner leads scoring and rebounding through eight games, with Mike Lange the other double figure scorer. Arizona State's next home game is January 7 against Arizona.
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