Australians Down Americans in Davis Cup Bid
In Melbourne Mal Anderson and Ashley Cooper defeated two Americans in five sets to leave the United States on the brink of elimination. Anderson beat Dayton’s Mackay 6-3 7-5 7-9 6-3 while Cooper topped Philadelphia’s Relixas 6-7 5-6 1-6 6-3. The Aussies lead 2-0 with three matches left including a doubles pairing and another singles.
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Temple Seattle Favored In Holiday Tournament At MSG
New York UP reports the ECACs sixth Holiday Basketball Tournament opens at Madison Square Garden with Temple and Seattle favored to reach the final. Manhattan Dayton Pittsburgh NYU California and Connecticut also compete with Temple 12th and Seattle 13th in the coaches poll.
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Yankees Top Reds 23-20 in Shrine All Star Classic
In Miami Orange Bowl 28,303 fans watched the College North South all stars. Ninowski of Michigan led the North to a 23-20 victory with 295 passing yards on 13 of 33 attempts and a touchdown assisted by Jewett. Christy of NC State starred for the South with 62 rushing yards and a late punt return for a score.
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Rice guard Knight Likely Out for Cotton Bowl
Rice University guard Charles Knight was injured in an auto crash near Breckenridge Tennessee Tuesday night. He sustained severe facial lacerations and probably will be unavailable for the Owls in the Cotton Bowl against Navy on New Year’s Day.
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Shrine Contest Looms as East-West Clash Near
Top prep players prepare for the Shrine East-West game at Kezar Stadium with flu sidelights. Key names include Karras Pace Kowalczyk Brueckman Wrimark and Siransky Jones Shofner Wheaton and Francis. East coach Rip Eagle optimistic about a strong showing for charity.
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Fish and Game Kelly May Face 1958 Ouster Rumor
Sacramento Union reports Ardy Kelly of the five member commission may not be reappointed by Gov Goodwin J Night with term ending Jan 15 1958 The shake up centers on the 1956 either sex deer hunt and salmon policy criticism Also listed are other commission members Thomas Richards Jr Carl Wente William Pelser and Weldon Oxley with department plans to cut salmon bag limits and season dates under review
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Dons Open All College Tourney Against Denver
San Francisco's fifth ranked Dons meet Denver University in the All College Basketball Tournament opener in Oklahoma City. The Dons Army features Art Day and Gene Brown as they challenge defenses from Western Kentucky and Niagara toward the finals. Idaho State and Tulsa loom in the other half of the bracket. Western Kentucky and Tulane also clash in the lower bracket opening round.
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Top Quintets See Action Around U S
United Press outlines eight team holiday tournaments in five venues across the nation. Kansas and Kansas State lead the Big Eight as Kansas faces Oklahoma while Kansas State plays Missouri. Other events feature North Carolina and Duke among favorites in the Pixie Classic and Temple in the Holiday Festival with Seattle. Western Kentucky and San Francisco headline the All-College field, and Texas Tech and Methodist start the Southwest Conference event with Texas and Arkansas also in action. Semifinals are slated for Friday with finals Saturday.
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Celtics Lose to Warriors in Big Eastern Lead
The Boston Celtics fell 115-105 to the Philadelphia Warriors as their big division margin remained intact. The Syracuse Nationals beat the New York Knickerbockers 134-130 in overtime, and the Minneapolis Lakers edged the Detroit Pistons 106-104 in holiday action.
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Pirates hire Osborne as farm club pitching representative
The Pittsburgh Pirates named Don Osborne, who managed the Miami Marlins for the past two seasons, as their farm club representative to handle pitchers.
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NFL Names Individual Champions After Season Finish
The NFL honors its individual leaders as the Cleveland Browns claim major offensive titles. Jim Brown led rushing with 942 yards and a single-game 237 yards, while Tommy O Connell topped passing. Lou Groza and Sam Baker tied for scoring with 77 points and 15 field goals. John Unitas led total yards and TD passes, with Bill Wilson the top receiver.
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