College basketball roundup from West Coast and Far West action
University of San Francisco and California posted tournament wins as the season tightens. San Francisco beat Oklahoma City 60-45 in the All-College Tournament final, while Cal topped Louisville 62-55 and reached Holiday Festival finals against Temple. UCLA, Michigan State, Oregon State, and others posted wins in regional showdowns as conference races heat up.
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Dens
San Jose State
Seem
Ar Asta
Upet
Phil Woolpert
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Fred la Cour
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Dons
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California
York
Dayton
Bears
Temple
Owls
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Fortunes of Navy and Oklahoma Up in the Air for Bowl Prep
Injuries hit Navy and Oklahoma as key players suffer setbacks ahead of bowl week. Guard Tony Shemie Wille, tackle Jear-43, and quarterback Carl Zee are listed with injuries, while Badie Erdelatz and Thompson are doubtful. Bud Wilkinson says availability hinges on Monday practice. players pledge to try.
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Fred Down
Calted
Navy
Oklahoma
Tony Shemie Willa
Jear
Carl Zee
Duke
Badie Erdelatz
Thompson
Dodd
Bud Wilkhinson
Syracuse Nationals Stretch NBA Lead
The Syracuse Nationals extend their lead in the Eastern Division of the NBA, pulling a firm advantage over the New York Knicks after a period of risk to their playoff position.
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NBA
United Press
National Basketball Association
New York Knicks
Lions Triumph In NL Title Clinching 59-14 Romp
Detroit Lions, once labeled dead by coach Buddy Parker, rout the Cleveland Browns 59-14 to capture the National Football League championship. QB Tobin Rote throws four TDs and runs for a score, with Sinker and Jusker contributing receiving touchdowns as Detroit seals a dramatic season turnaround.
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Detroit Lions
Cleveland Browns
Tobin Rote
Green Bay
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Rote
Kate
Sunker
Tevice
Steve Jusker
John Henry Johnson
San Francisco
Lion
Joe Schmidt
Browns
Lions
Buddy Parker
Baltimore
Colts
Bobbie Layne
Chicago Beas
Forty-Niners
Parker
Temple Over Bears in Clash Tonight
Temple led by court general Guy Rodgers is favored to beat California in the Holiday Festival final at Madison Square Garden. Temple beat Seattle 91 73 to reach the final while California edged Dayton 60 55 in overtime. Elgin Baylor left the Seattle game briefly with an eye injury as Temple surged ahead.
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Temple
Guy Rodgers
California
Madison Square Garden
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Dayton
Manhattan
New York University
Pittsburgh
Owls
Elgin Baylor
Chieftains
Rodgers
Jay Norman
Bears
Pete Newell
Pirates Sign Folles Sixth Pirate for Upcoming Season
Hank Folles catcher with a .270 batting average last season agreed to terms, becoming the sixth Pirates player to reach a deal for the forthcoming season.
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Hank Folles
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Fangio hints at retirement after three Argentine races
Buenos Aires AP report says Juan Manuel Fangio world driving champion may retire after competing in three more races during the Argentine international season as he weighs his options.
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Argentina
Juan Manuel Fangio
Buckeyes and Ducks Sharpen Rose Bowl Prep
In Pasadena California Ohio State and Oregon finalize Rose Bowl prep with Oregon’s back trio led by Jim Shanley Jack Morris and Jack Crabtree facing Ohio State. Coach Woody Hayes’ Buckeyes remain nineteen point favorites as star Don Clark is cleared to play though not guaranteed to start.
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Calif
Buckeye
College Basketball Tournament and Conference Results Summary
Readable summaries show multiple tours across the nation. Notable results include San Francisco defeating Oklahoma City 66 to 45 in the All-College Championship and Niagara beating Tula 65 to 49 in the Consolation at Oklahoma City. Duke edged Wake Forest 75 to 63 in the Dixie Classic at Raleigh, while Northwestern beat St. Louis 53 to 46 in the same event. Conference action highlights include Texas Christian 57 over Rice 55 in the Southwest, and Indiana State 83 over Bellarmine 70 in the Midwest. The Sugar Bowl Tourney opened with Maryland 71 over Vanderbilt 56 and Loyola New Orleans 93 over Memphis State 65. Additional results from round robins and invitational events feature Purdue 83 over Butler 78, Wyoming 93 over Wisconsin 65, and Notre Dame 74 over Indiana 67 in various venues.
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Okla
City
Niagara
Tula
Idaho St
Denver
Western Kentucky
Tulane
Raleigh
N.C
N. Carolina
Duke
Wake Forest
Duquesne
Seton Hall
Northwestern
St. Louis
Houston
Tex
Syracuse
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Memphis St
Loyola
Indianapolis
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Butler
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Michigan
Mississippi St
Starksville
Washington
Yale
Detroit
Georgia Tech
Marquette
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Richmond
LaSalle
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Pennsylvania
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Mass
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Evansville
Ind
Fresno St
William & Mary
Murray St
New York
California
Dayton
Temple
Seattle
Pittsburgh
Manhattan
Connecticut
New York U
Kansas City
Kansas St
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa St
Missouri
Princeton
Oklahoma
Colorado
Queen City
Buffalo
N.Y
Russell Selected For Pro Classic
New York United Press reports Bill Russell the Celtics star was a unanimous pick for the East squad in the NBA All Star game at St Louis on January 21. Also named to the East were Bob Cousy Bill Sharman Adolph Schayes and Willie Naulls. West selections include Slater Martin George Yardley Dick Garmaker Maurice Stokes with Pettit.
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Bill Russell
Boston Celtics
St. Louis
Russell
Boston
Bob Cousy
Bill Sharman
Adolph Schayes
Syracuse
Willie Naulls
Pettit
Hawk
Slater Martin
George Yardley
Detroit
Dick Garmaker
Minneapolis
Maurice Stokes
Cincinnati
Hancock Five Notches Holiday Tourney Win
Hancock College claimed its third straight Holiday Basketball Tournament title with a 93 71 victory over Hartnell of Salinas. Oceanside Junior College beat Porterville 106 90, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo toppled Santa Ana Junior College 71 59 in consolation play.
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