Wildcats and Fortuna clash as stars rise
San Francisco report highlights tennis promoter Jack Kramer praising 17 year old Bobby Siska as a future great. Another note questions football ticket bargains and attendance impact on club incomes, with Don Paul of the Rams facing future scrutiny. Practical home tip on camphor to remove heat marks from mahogany.
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Sun Valley Hosts National Championship Ski Courses
Olympic veteran Christian Pravda, now a Sun Valley ski instructor, demonstrates a graceful descent as Sun Valley's championship courses attract skiers from across the country.
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Hopland Sweeps Middletown In Two High School Games
Hopland high school swept Middletown with a 58 39 varsity win and a 48 19 B squad victory. Sherrill Simmons Frank Simmons and Herb Tappin led Hopland with 14 11 and 10 points while Middletown’s Jerry Pedro had 7. Max Simmons scored 18, Anthony Lucchetti 17 and Wally Worchester 18 for Middletown as Hopland built a big halftime edge. The next Hopland game is January 6 at Hopland versus Willits.
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Tibbs Named 1955 Rodeo Cowboys Assn All‑Around Champion
Fort Pierre South Dakota rider Casey Tibbs was proclaimed the 1955 all around champion cowboy by the Rodeo Cowboys Association in Denver.
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Overrated Kentucky Edges Maryland In Narrow College Cage Win
Kentucky barely defeated Maryland 62 to 61 at College Park as Bob Kessler led Maryland with 25 points and Gerry Calvert topped Kentucky with 19. The Wildcats, amid a rough stretch, face Idaho and Minnesota in upcoming games, while national title hopefuls Marquette and San Francisco prepare for tournament action.
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Ukiah Wildcats Seek Revenge in Fortunes and Healdsburg Rematches
Ukiah High School basketball aims to rebound from two losses as they host Fortuna Huskies tonight and travel to Healdsburg Greyhounds tomorrow. Don Robinson of Fortuna leads the Huskies, while Ukiah counters with a sharpened lineup after recent wins over Ferndale and Calistoga. The Wildcats face a tall Fortuna squad and then Meadisburg in a weekend clash before a January break.
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West Coasters Face Rugged Cave Weekend
West Coast teams take on top national competition this weekend with the University of San Francisco Dons leading a Chicago tournament lineup against Marquette while UCLA Nebraska and Idaho Kentucky are among other marquee matchups.
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Terror Twins Spark Pitt Panthers Run to Sugar Bowl
Pitt coach Johnny Michelosen rebuilt the Panthers with defense led by Palack and Walton and a steady rushing attack. Pete Neft, Lou Cimarelli and a returning senior quarterback powered a 7-3 season, Pitt’s first bowl berth in 19 years, with upsets of Duke and West Virginia.
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McGuire Known for Eyes on Court and Team Play
New York Knicks guard Dick McGuire, 29, famed for peripheral vision and unselfish play, is described as a steady spark for the club. Biographical notes cover his modest salary, education at St. John’s and Dartmouth Navy V-7, and affection from teammates.
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Mays Wins NL Slugging Title Two Straight Years
Willie Mays of the New York Giants repeats as National League slugging champion with a .659 percentage and 382 total bases in 580 at bats. Duke Snider and Ted Kluszewski follow in slugging and bases, while Musial, Mathews, Ashburn and others set season marks across the circuit.
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Steelers Seek Henry Ford Release From Toronto Argonauts
Pittsburgh owner Art Rooney refused to discuss a potential signing with former Pitt star Henry Ford until Ford is released by the Toronto Argonauts. Ford has expressed interest in playing for the Steelers next season.
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Rose Bowl Tickets Sell Fast At Public Sale
In Pasadena 3500 remaining Rose Bowl tickets sold Thursday at 5.99 dollars each. Reports say some tickets are already scalped to 25 dollars per pair.
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