High-Scoring Upsets Highlight Round of College Games
Mississippi State remained unbeaten by edging Memphis State 56-54 behind 22 free throws as zone defense and late shooting stifled Memphis. Florida State stayed unbeaten 71-70 over Florida State.
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Florida State
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Heishman Award Goes to Crow of Texas A&M
John Crow of Texas A M won the Heisman Trophy at the Downtown Athletic Club ceremony. He was the No 1 NFL draft pick for the Chicago Cardinals and visited Chicago to watch the Cardinals lose to the Bears, seeing pro play for the first time and expressing confidence in making the grade. He seeks regular playing time, preferably on offense.
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Even in Winning Canadian Durelle Showed Limited Class
Yvon Durelle, seeking Archie Moore's light heavy title, won a unanimous 10 round decision over Jerry Suedes in Tampa. The Canadian challenger ranked No. 3 by the NBA looked far from championship form despite the victory.
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Yvon Durelle
Archie Moore
Jerry Suedes
NBA
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Conn
Durelle
Dams Built Between Minneapolis and St Louis For Flood Center
Federal engineers completed a network of 26 dams stretching from Minneapolis to St Louis to create a flood control center. The project aims to manage river flows and reduce flood risk across multiple states.
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St. Louis
Shawnee Bowmen Plan Free Barbecue Sunday Event
The Shawnee Bowmen of Winchester and guests will be hosted at Shawnee Land Sunday at 1 30 p.m. by manager Don Lambert. A BOW AND ARROW contest is set with Tecumseh Lodge dinner to follow. A December 19 War Memorial Building meeting will include a Prairie Pronghorn film and archery demonstrations.
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Don Lambert
Lambert
Tecumseh Lodge
War Memorial
Shakespeare Success Brings NY City Hall to Back Stage
New York officials repurpose an unused theater for a winter season after five summer Central Park productions by a youthful company. Central Park arena plans cost 150000 dollars with a 50000 dollar public subscription drive to cover running costs. In West Virginia bow and arrow fishing now requires a hunting permit.
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Central Park
Park Department
Central Park Arena
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German Shepherd Falls in Line of Duty in Liquor Store Hold-Up
Baron a year old German shepherd protecting a La Mirada liquor store leapt at the robber and was shot beneath the spine. He is paralyzed and may need surgery after the guard dog subdued the robber with Raymond Baker and Robert Nelson present.
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Los Angeles
Baron
la Mirada
Raymond Baker
Baker
Robert Nelson
Nelson
Saroyan Completes Play On Broadway Comeback
William Saroyan returns to Broadway this season with a new play after 14 years away. His prior work The Cave Dwellers earned strong notices, and Here I Am has been turned over to producer Roger Stevens for likely staging next fall.
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New York
Williem Saroyan
Roger Stevens
Duffy Daugherty Declines Texas A&M Offer
Duffy Daugherty says his roots are at Michigan State after turning down a reported 60 000 a year proposal to become head coach and athletic director at Texas A&M. The 42 year old Spartan mentor spoke from Chicago saying his heart would remain with Michigan State and he did not use the bid to press for a higher MSU salary.
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Two Pulaski Jewelry Store Owners Fined
Rich mond federal court fined Pulaski jewelry store operators Pred M Stanley and L Talmage Lemons a total of 7500 for evading federal excise taxes. Each faces potential prison terms up to 150 years and fines over 300000. Lemons and Stanley must pay more than 360000 in taxes penalties and interest.
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Internal Revenue Service
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Bowling League Scores and Standings Updated
Anchor stars Bill Roth and Bill Boden led individual games in a tight Tuesday night. Frankie Snapp posted a 149 high, while Clowser Transfer swept Schewel Furniture Co. Bayliss Realty and Brakeshoe Cafe posted multiple 500-plus games as the leagues report results and team tallies across several divisions.
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Ind
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Morgan
Ward Snyder
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Jack Hoover
Kern Motor Co
C & P Telephone Co
Pettit narrows Yardley lead in NBA scoring race
Bob Pettit scored 43 as St Louis beat the Knicks 135 126 to cut George Yardley s edge to 15 points Pettit totaled 74 points over two nights in the pursuit Pettit also helped St Louis gain in the Western Division standings while Boston and Minneapolis won in late night NBA action.
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National Basketball Assn
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Two Sophomores Dominate AP Football Feats of 1957
65 AP voters name Bob White of Ohio State as top single game performer for 1957. Dick Christy NC State, Bob Anderson Army, and John Crow Texas A&M follow with standout showings. White ran 157 yards on 22 carries and scored the winning touchdown against Iowa to lift Ohio State toward the Rose Bowl. Christy scored all NC State points against South Carolina and kicked the winning field goal. Crow starred for A&M against SMU, while Anderson powered Army’s 89 35 win over Utah with three touchdowns.
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Dodgers Seek Rose Bowl Use for 1958 Dodgers
Dodgers officials led by Walter O Malley with Mayor Norris Poulson asked Pasadena leaders to consider the Rose Bowl as the Dodgers 1958 home. A public hearing is planned next Tuesday as the board weighs the temporary stadium option amid Coliseum talks and a Chavez Ravine plant plan.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles
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Poulson
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Walter O'Malley
Pasadena Board of City Directors
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Radio Station Manager Dies in Petersburg
Raymond L. Moss, manager of WSSV in Petersburg Virginia, collapsed at the station and died of a heart attack soon after returning from a Lions Club meeting. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Reese Williams of Vandalia Missouri.
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Raymond L. Moss
WSSV
Lion's Club
Mra
Reese Williams
Vandalia
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