Dons and Crusaders Set to Clash in Major College Showdown
Preview of tonight’s college basketball with Saint Marys Dons facing San Francisco Crusaders in a high profile clash. Key matchups include center Russell for the Dons vs Heinsohn for the Crusaders, plus UCLA meeting defending champion Duquesne as Brigham Young vies in Detroit tourney action.
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Los Angeles Awards Honor Star Athletes at Banquet
The LA Times annual Sports Award Dinner honored Cassidy Ab Obie State as college player of the year for a second straight year. Otto Gratinof of the Cleveland Browns was named pro player of the year and Sid Cullonan of the Los Angeles Pans earned pro coach of the year. Duke Sider and Walt Alston Ball Russell led college and baseball recognitions.
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Morabito Delays Decision On New Forty Niner Coach
San Francisco Forty Niners president Tony Morabito delays naming a coach citing best interests of the club. He rejects snap judgments and hints from fans and columnists while weighing candidates including Eddie Erdhaty and Bud Wilkinson as loyal supporters press for clear action. Morabito recalls past advice missteps in end zone ball handling.
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USGA and St Andrews Announce Joint Golf Rule Changes
The USGA and Royal and Ancient Club of St Andrews unveil revised golfing rules aimed at standardizing play across Britain and the United States. Major changes include flagstick handling in stroke play and ball lifting rules, with penalties clarified for unattended strokes and interferences during match play. Minor amendments also noted to emphasize anti doping and display standards.
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Basketball Results From United Press Roundup
Nationwide results show George Wash 82 over Wyoming 75 and Hofstra 88 over Bucknell 62 in first rounds. Other noteables include Indiana 94 over Butler 70 and Michigan 79 over Denver 69 with many tourney scores across Midwest and Sugar City events.
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Gehrmann Stable After Back Surgery in Milwaukee
Former national mile champion Don Gehrmann, UW standout, remained in satisfactory condition at Milwaukee Hospital after Tuesday surgery for a slipped disc in his back. The injury followed a recent racing season and he is expected to recover in coming weeks.
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Bowl projections clash as Michigan State seeks edge over UCLA
In a spotlight weekend of bowls, Michigan State chases a pass defense edge and Midwest supremacy against UCLA while Oklahoma and Maryland clash for national title implications. TCU faces Mississippi with home-field swing and Auburn meets Vanderbilt in the Gator Bowl, all amid strong NCAA betting chatter.
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Lovellette Edges Pettit For NBA Scoring Lead
Clyde Lovellette of the Minneapolis Lakers tops the league in scoring and rebounds through December 25, with 345 rebounds and 22.3 points per game. Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks slips to second in scoring but leads in total points and shares high scoring pace. Adolph Schayes tops free throws, Bob Cousy leads in assists, and the Celtics pace as the top team with 101 points per game while allowing 101.0. Vern Mikelsen of the Lakers leads in personal fouls and disqualifications.
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Davenport Wins Warner Trophy
UCLA fullback Zoho Davenport named most valuable senior in the Pacific Coast region for seventh annual Pop Warner Memorial award ahead of Stanford rival Bill Tarr. Davenport receives wrist watch and trophy at Palo Alto Club banquet January 31, with Ernie Nevers presenting the award.
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Pep Aims to Regain World Featherweight Crown Tonight
Aging Willie Pep meets rising Andy Arel in a nationally televised bout at the Miami Beach Auditorium. Arel, 22, will earn at least $5,000 for his first TV appearance, while Pep seeks a key win to earn another shot at Sandy Saddler. Pep is favored, Arel faces a tough test.
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Holy Cross Faces Russell in Holiday Festival Semifinal
New York United Press reports rival coaches plan to curb All-Americans Bill Russell of San Francisco and Sihugo Green of Duquesne in the Festival semifinal at Madison Square Garden. Holy Cross aims to use Tom Heinsohn to shadow Russell, while San Francisco notes Russell may not guard Heinsohn.
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Sugar Bowl Carnival Opens With LSU Boxing Favorite
NEW ORLEANS UP LSU defends its boxing crown after last year's win over Maryland with Bobby Freeman 129 and Gary Bowden 165, while Syracuse challenges for the title. Basketball tennis track and a regatta at the Southern Yacht Club fill the weekend ahead, culminating Monday afternoon in a Georgia Tech Pittsburgh football finale.
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Richmond Invita tional Opens with Eight Teams Competing
The Richmond Invitational Basketball Tournament opens today in Richmond Virginia featuring four teams from Virginia and four from the North. Quarterfinals pair Seton Hall against Virginia Tech and William and Mary against Rhode Island State. Host Richmond faces Army and Cincinnati meets Virginia in tonight’s schedule.
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