Playoffs Loom In Pro Loop After Week End Chaos
The NFL wrapped a chaotic season with two decisive playoff previews. Giants beat Eagles 9 7 in snow at Philadelphia as Browns over Redskins 45 21 at Washington to force conference title games. If ties arise in Cleveland or Los Angeles, sudden death overtime decides the winner.
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Pennsylvania Seeks Louis Ban From Further Boxing Fights
Pennsylvania Athletic Commissioner Da Crosa moves to bar Joe Louis from more bouts in the state and asks NBA Commissioner Abe Greene to review. The plan cites Louis's health and future, with the NBA likely to be asked to act as well. Louis declined comment, training in Ontario for a Detroit Be shore bout.
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City Basketball League Plans Open January 10 Start
Winchester City Senior Basketball League will feature six teams per gender with potential additions. Capon Bridge and Royal Crown may join Boys Girls and Men's Play. Armory to get electric scoreboard and timer. Court cleaning delays first ten days. next committee meeting set for December 14.
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Missouri Upsets CCNY in Madison Square Garden
Missouri, a Big Seven underdog, defeated NCAA and NIT champion CCNY 54 to 37 at Madison Square Garden. Western Michigan handed Iowa a 58 to 49 setback, and Toledo toppled Illinois 68 to 54 in early season upsets.
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Boxer Louis outlines comeback schedule with three planned fights
Devine quotes Louis saying he will fight three more bouts: with Before, Gomez in Miami on February 6, and Layne in San Francisco in late February or early March. He hints at possibly one additional bout but limits total to four months.
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Trish Skid Was Grid's Big Flop
Notre Dame opened the season with an 38 game unbeaten streak and top ranking but saw a dramatic fall after a 28 14 loss to Purdue. The Irish ended with four wins, four losses and a tie and were cited as a major disappointment in the post season AP poll. Purdue finished high in the flop standings while Minnesota and others also fell short of expectations.
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Red Sox land Wight and Scarborough in $500000 deal
Boston strengthens for pennant chase after trading Allen Zarilla Joe Dobson and Dick Littlefield for lefthander Bill Wight and righty Ray Scarborough. Scarborough famed as a Red Sox killer adds starting firepower while Wight brings veteran experience. Trade shocks Indians Yankees and Tigers as winter meetings unfold.
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Purdue Football Ends Season With Upset Losses
Purdue managed one win and one tie while coach Bierman resigned effective at season end. The Boilermakers then dropped six straight games before finishing with a 13 to 0 rout of Indiana, ending amid lingering Notre Dame comparison.
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