Lions and 49ers set for sudden death playoff in San Francisco
Lions coach George Wilson has rebuilt Detroit after Bobby Layne's injury, with Tobin Rote stepping in and Hopalong Cassady sparkplugging the ground game. The Forty-Niners boast scoring power but weaker defense, while Paul Brown’s Browns loom as Eastern champions and coach of the year contender.
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New York
San Francisco
Kezar Stadium
Detroit Lions
Cleveland Browns
Lions
Bobby Layne
George Wilson
Tobin Rote
Layne
Cassady
Tate
Paul Brown
Lfe
Shrine drills open Miami grid bowl practice
Practice opens today for 45 college players to compete in the North South Shrine football game at the Orange Bowl on Christmas night. The entire South squad and coach Bobby Dodd of Georgia Tech are arriving, along with North halfbacks Dick Lynch and Dick Prendergast from Notre Dame.
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Miami
Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
Dick Lynch
Dick Prendergast
Notre Dame
YALE
Knoxville
Tenn
University of Tennessee
Texas A&m
Vol
Jacksonville
Fla
Oregon in good shape for Rose Bowl trip
Oregon coach Len Casanova said the team is in good physical condition for the Rose Bowl against Ohio State. The squad will fly to Los Angeles on Saturday and conduct 10 practice sessions during the 11 days there as finals exams limit drills.
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Eugene
Ore
Len Casanova
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Casanova
Los Angeles
Columbus
Ohio
Woody Hayes
Buckeyes
Pasadena
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Duke Back To Two A Day Drills For Orange Bowl
Duke's football squad resumed two a day practices as they prep for the Orange Bowl against Oklahoma. A Saturday scrimmage used Oklahoma formations against a Duke freshman team to wrap up the first stage of workouts.
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Durham
N.C
Navy Football Noses Up First Cotton Bowl Drill
The Navy squad held a 90 minute contact drill in Annapolis as Eddie Erdelatz leads the team through preparations for the Cotton Bowl with Rice. A few players sustained minor bruises in the session.
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Rice
Eddie Erdelatz
Forty Niners prepare for must win playoff vs Lions at Kezar
San Francisco faces Detroit in a win or nothing playoff at Kezar Stadium with 60,000 expected. Tickets sold out in five hours after fans queued through rain, while coach Frankie Albert studies film and plans to outsmart the Lions. Local outlook favors Detroit but SF seeks first divisional crown.
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Detroit Lions
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Cleveland Browns
Forty Niners
Green Bay
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Tar Heels Win Confidence Vote Amid Kentucky Invite Drama
North Carolina earns strong backing from the United Press Board of Coaches as they prepare to face Minnesota in the Kentucky Invitational. Kansas and Kansas State maintain high rankings, while Maryland climbs to No. 9 after beating Kentucky. Cincinnati surges into the top 10 with a recent tournament win and standout rookie Osvear Robinson.
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United Press
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San Francisco
Michigan State
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Cincinnati
Minnesota
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Lenington
Sophenaire Osvear Robinson
Seattle
Bradley
Powerful USF Dons Seek More PCC Meat for Dinner
The University of San Francisco Dons, ranked fourth nationally, crushed USC 70-56 and aim to beat Stanford Indians tonight at the Cow Palace. Fresh star Fred LaCour, a Bay Area high school All American, scored 12 as USF improves after last season’s NCAA finish.
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St. Mary's of California
Evansville College
Western Kentucky
Hardin- Simmons
Tulane
Centenary
Nebraska
Denver
Georgetown
Catholic University
Kentucky Loses to SMU in Dallas Thriller
Southern Methodist upset Kentucky 65 64 in Dallas ending the Wildcats’ bid for top national status. Herrscher led SMU with 22 points in a tense finish as Kentucky dropped to sixth in the national coaches poll.
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United Press
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Southern Methodist
Mustangs
Big Jim Krebs
Dallas
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Church Cage League Planning Meeting At Assembly Of God
Preparations for a 1658 Ukiah Valley Church Recreation Basketball League are set for tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church Todd and Park Streets off N Barnes Street. Recreation Director Stan Stafford seeks church or group interest to draft a schedule. Last year’s teams included the Church of Latter Day Saints Assembly of God Methodists Redwood Valley Methodists DeMolay and Baptist Church.
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Shantz Tops AL Earned Run Mark With 2.45 ERA
Wee Bobby Shantz of the Yankees is named the American League earned run champion for 1955 with a 2.45 ERA after allowing 47 earned runs in 173 innings and posting 16 wins against five losses. Tom Sturdivant finished second with a 2.54 ERA and 11 wins. Other four pitchers listed include Jim Bunning, Bob Turley, Frank Sullivan, and Dick Donovan. Diesel fuel sales reach 174 million barrels in 1955, railroads accounting for 46 percent.
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Dick Donovan
White Sox
Jim Bunning
Detroit
Bob Turley
Frank Sullivan
Red Sox
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Seven Browns On All-Eastern NFL All-Star Squad
The Cleveland Browns lead the Eastern Division NFL stars with seven selections to the All-Star Pro-Bowl roster to be played January 1 at Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles. Key Browns include QB Tommy OConnell RB Ollie Matson and fullback Jim Brown. other positions feature Lou Groza Roosevelt Brown and more.
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Lou Groza
Rooosevelt Brown
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Dick Steanfel
Jacek Stroud
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Ray Wietecha
Tomny O'Connell
Olfie Matson
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Frank Gifford
Jin Brown
Gene Brito
Andy Robustelli
Bol Gain
Mrnie Stautner
Chuck Drazerovich
Chuck Bednarik
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Walt Michaels
Jack Butler
Don Paul
Jerry Norton
Emien Tunnell
Ukiah High Teams Face Cloverdale In Local Cage Night
Ukiah High School boys and girls host Cloverdale in varsity and B games at Powell Gym tonight with two Ukiah Valley Recreation League contests at Pomolita Gym at 7 15 pm The Durable Plywood and Anton's games key the standings as Durables and V A Realty duel for the lead and Anton's must win to stay alive in the first round race.
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Ukiah Valley Recreation
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del Slack
Dick Smythe
Ukiah Twigh
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East West Shrine game coaches spar over grid talent
Hal Wood reports on East and West coaches clashing over player selections for the 33rd Shrine game. Curtice of the West cites Peters as a strategic addition while Collier touts Michaels. scouts note the pro interest in the Shrine rosters with several players drafted from both sides.
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San Francisco
Curtice
University of Utah
Blanton Collier
Kentucky
Collier
Rip Engle
Penn State
Jack Curtice
Lou Michaels
Michaels
Pennsylvania
Cloverdale Opener Sparks Vengeance Bid
After a disastrous opening night at Cloverdale, the team pledges a relentless comeback. Players vow to channel frustration into better performances and seek revenge in upcoming games.
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Ment
Cloverdale
Yardley Leads NBA Scoring Pace With Higher PPG
George Yardley of the Detroit Pistons holds the lead in weekly scoring totals and averages, ahead of Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks. Yardley’s 28.6 points per game edge Pettit’s 26.1, and his faster pace could widen the gap to Pettit if he plays two more games. Sharman, Lovellette, and Schayes follow in total points, with Schayes leading in average. Cliff Hagan jumps from 13th to sixth in total points after a 40-point game.
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National Basketball Association
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St. Louis Hawks
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Pettit
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St. Louis
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