Ralston Wins Davis Cup Opener In Texas
United States and Australia split the opening Davis Cup match in San Antonio Texas with East junior rallying to defeat Kinley to clinch the opener as Emerson steadied to halt McKinley comeback and seal victory for the Americans.
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Illini May Be Pressed To Get Into Shape
Pasadena scene shows Illinois wrestling with form ahead of Rose Bowl against Washington. Coach Pete Elliott lamented lax blocking, hitting, ball handling and slow play after a Christmas scrimmage. Illinois starts Rose Bowl drill plan at Brookside Park with five more daily sessions.
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Reflective World of Bobo Football Film Discussion
A York AP piece captures a film crew debating a project titled Violent World of Bobo. They discuss using sports to explore existence and class, criticizing flashy sports segments and considering unusual athletic subjects.
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Ted Williams
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Giants and Bears set for title showdown on field and stats
Chicago reports the Bears hold the best record but New York tops season scoring and Tittle leads in passing. The clash features Bears pass defense against the Giants aerial attack as groundwork and weather influence the championship battle.
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A's Seek Pasture to Move Ballpark in Lease Tug
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O Finley faces a rent dispute with the city as Pat Friday indicates the team may move to a cow pasture converted into a field and relocate assets from Municipal Stadium to a bank building. Finley warns staying past Jan 1 could bind them to another lease.
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Knicks Fall to Jerry West in West Coast Upset
Jerry West scored 47 as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a slow start to beat the New York Knicks 134 to 126 in New York. The win, along with St Louis falling to Cincinnati, widened LA's Western Division lead over Atlanta to two games.
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Ex Gaunt Leon Wagner Leads Angels With 26 Home Runs
Leon Wagner former Gaunt star topped the Los Angeles Angels with 26 homers last season while contributing power and RBI for the team in the American League campaign.
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WVU Cagers Meet Illinois In L A Classic First Round
West Virginia and Illinois draw in the Los Angeles Classic first round as UCLA and Michigan lead a field featuring NYU and other top programs. UCLA and Michigan are tipped as co favorites with NYU a dangerous dark horse heading into the holiday tournament action.
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Va. High School Cagers Reach 1,000 Point Career Mark
Virginia high school basketball players cross the 1,000 career point threshold this season. Alex Morris and Neil Townsend surpassed 1,000 earlier, while Larry Phillips and Letcher Humphries sit above 1,000. Several others remain within striking distance as the season continues.
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Richard Boyce
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Ed Harding
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Ortiz To Meet Elorde For Title In Manila
New York AP report says lightweight champion Carlos Ortiz will defend against Flash Elorde in Manila on February 1 and make two more title defenses within a year. If Ortiz wins, he would face Kenny Lane in San Juan. if Elorde wins, Lane fight likely in Manila.
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