Beavers Focus on Rose Bowl Ahead of New Year Day Showdown
Oregon State coach Tommy Prothro declares his team will be in peak condition for the Rose Bowl against Iowa after rallying to win critical late-clock games. Beavers, at full strength with 14 seniors and standout John Witte leading the line, aim to deliver their best performance yet in Pasadena.
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Al Rosen Ready to Bid Baseball Farewell
Cleveland star Al Rosen remains on the Indians roster though retirement appears imminent within two months. He plans to take a well paying job with a Cleveland firm and has expressed gratitude for his baseball career while keeping open the possibility of changing his mind.
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Hawkeyes Start Double Workouts for Rose Bowl
University of Iowa coach Forest Evashevski put 44 players through a double drill session in Pasadena as preparations for the 1957 Rose Bowl against Oregon State continue. He plans two-a-day practices the rest of the week and noted the squad is in good condition after recovering from Notre Dame injuries. Co captain Dick Densy limped lightly but expects to participate in hard practice this week.
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Pennsylvan ia stays with coach Sebo for three more years
University of Pennsylvania president Dr Graylord P Harnwell announced an offer to Steve Sebo to extend his mandate as head coach for three additional years despite alumni and student opposition. Sebo, 39, has led Penn to the worst major college record over the past three seasons and his contract runs out next month. In Tokyo the Air Force defeated the Marines 28 to 7 in the Sukiyaki Bowl and earned a spot to face the Army All Stars in the Rice Bowl game on December 6.
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Buck Shaw predicts tougher schedule for Air Force 1958
West team coach Buck Shaw says 1956 opponents were weak and Air Force will face stiffer foes next year. He notes freshmen will not help much and outlines future schedules with Skyline Conference teams Utah Utah State Brigham Young Tulsa Georgetown Tulane Iowa Stanford after 1957.
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Kansas Still Tops UP Poll
Kansas remains No 1 in the United Press college basketball ratings through December 15 with 30 first place votes and 4.0 won loss record. North Carolina is second, followed by Syracuse and San Francisco with strong showings. Other top teams include Louisville Kentucky Kansas State and St Louis in the top ten, with several close contenders receiving votes.
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Aaron Aaron Wins National Bat Title For Braves
Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves was officially crowned National League batting champion with a .328 average the lowest to win since 1919. He led with 200 hits and 34 doubles, becoming the second youngest champ in circuit history behind Pete Reiser. Bill Virdon, Roberto Clemente and Stan Musial rounded the top three in batting. CHICAGO notes report Paul Hornung will sign a pro contract with the Green Bay Packers next month after talks on one and three year deals.
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City League leaders Battle as Realty Tops Ultimates
Ukiah Pine reached the half hundreds but V A Realty upset the league leaders 50 to 8 in Pomolita gym as Anton's stretched unbeaten run by routing Masonite 57 to 1. Rodney Williams sparked Realty with 20 points, Terry McKeon added 12, Bob Brown 15. Anton's won behind Jim Garrity 20 points, Larry White 6, Byron Hette 10. Masonite and Stayton’s Service also played.
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Lions Boss Seeks Lifetime Ban on Bears' Ed Meadows
Detroit Lions president Edwin J. Anderson demands a lifetime ban for Bears defensive end Ed Meadows and fines on Chicago officials for alleged deliberate rough play that injured Lions quarterback Bobby Layne in the title game. Meadows dismisses the charges as baloney while he says he was ejected for a separate slugging incident.
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Brennan Sees Little Hope For Irish After Disappointing Season
Notre Dame coach Brennan, aged 28 by appearance, voices grim outlook for 1947 as he heads the East squad into the Mast-West Shrine game. He laments heavy heat from critics, notes losses of stars Paul Hornung Tiny Morse and Gene Hedrick, and recalls his 97 yard kickoff return versus Army as a peak amid a subpar year.
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Kramer Says Aussies Favored In Davis Cup Challenge
Sydney reports top Australian stars are 10 to 1 or better favorites to defeat the United States. Jack Kramer, directing his Australian tour from a hotel room, agrees and criticizes the U S lineup as lacking depth and youth. He singles out Vic Seixas Herbie (jam) and Mike Green along with Mike Franks as insufficient for Davis Cup caliber.
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Burdette Tops NL in ERA with 2.71 and 16 shutouts
Lew Burdette, Milwaukee Braves right-hander, led the National League in ERA at 2.71 and in shutouts, finishing the season 11-0 with 16 complete games in 35 starts. Warren Spahn was second at 2.79, Johnny Antonelli third at 2.86, while Don Newcombe led in victories at 27-7 and NL MVP honors.
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Scartichini Earns Bout By Victory at St Nicholas Arena
Italo Scartichini of Italy won his seventh straight victory by defeating Canadian Wilfie Greaves in a 10 round TV bout at St Nick's. Officials and promoter Harry Markson indicated Scortichini will likely meet Joey Giardello at Madison Square Garden in February.
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Grid Star Slaying Investigated After Roommate Dispute
SIU football star Robert Batura, 19, of Danvers Mass was shot in the head at close range by his roommate Fred Sinroll 20 Sterling UK during a dispute over a prank. Sinroll admitted the killing and is held without bail on murder charges. Two other roommates 21 Haverhill Mass and 18 Park Ridge IL were hospitalized.
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USF Fails to Extend Streak in Illini Loss
San Francisco, after a 60 game winning run, is routed 62-33 by Illinois at Champaign. The No. 4 Dons, missing injured Gene Brown, were dominated from the start as Illinois, ranked No. 3, surged to a 31-15 halftime lead and widened the gap to 32 points late. George Bonsalle led Illinois with 19 points while Al Dunbar had 12 for San Francisco.
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Opposition to Squaw Valley near end of debate
SAN FRANCISCO UP Pren tis Cobb Hale president of the organizing committee for the 1960 Winter Olympics says the last opposition sign has disappeared after a Melbourne progress report to Olympic officials He cites plans for a state park to house permanent facilities and a Legislature request for 5 million to build an arena and develop the Olympic area Masaki Furukawa notes the Tokyo stance on submerged swimming bans aids Japan’s swimmers.
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