Aggies rally to beat Texas Tech in All-College opener
Oklahoma A M, led by Mack Carter with 25 points, erased a 13 point deficit to down Texas Tech 65 47 in the All College Tournament in Oklahoma City. The win stretched their streak to seven victories as they advance toward a semifinal against Oklahoma City.
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Seton Hall and Cincinnati Lead Richmond Invitational Clash
Undefeated Seton Hall and Cincinnati, favored despite tournament jinx risks, headline opening rounds of the Richmond Invitational. Virginia Tech, Rhode Island, William & Mary, Army, and Richmond also feature in a diverse eight-team field with Friday night showdowns.
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All-Star Teams Playing Benefit Games Thursday
The Warrenton men's basketball team, atop the Northern Virginia League, meets a hand-picked All-Star group in a charity game Thursday night at Berryville Community Building. A preliminary girls contest features Upperville, leading their division, against another all-star girls unit at 8 p.m.
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Lineups Settled For 18th Blue Gray Game
Two days before the Blue Gray game Art Davis of Mississippi State and Bob Hardy of Kentucky were named co-captains of the Gray squad. The Gray backfield features O K Ferguson of LSU Ken Keller of North Carolina with Jack Prater at center and Jim Haluska of Wisconsin at quarterback. Blues will start with Joe Pappetti of West Virginia at end and he others in the listed defensive unit.
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Wary Oklahoma Prepares Aerial Attack for Terps
Maryland and Oklahoma ready for the Orange Bowl as Bud Wilkinson drills air passes to complement the Sooners rushing strength. Maryland coach Jim Tatum reports a recently altered Oklahoma defense and hints at prior knowledge of a play.
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Hope to Resume Work on Film
London comedian Bob Hope plans to resume work on a movie today after a Christmas performance for GIs in Iceland left him with a headaches and two injured fingers. Doctors X rayed his skull to check the lingering pain and may conduct more tests as Hope recounts the fall during a routine with Joan Rhodes that resulted in her slipping and landing on him.
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Lovellette Claims Narrow NBA Scoring Lead Over Pettit
Clyde Lovellette of the Minneapolis Lakers extended his NBA scoring edge over St. Louis Hawks star Bob Pettit by 58 points after a 55 point week. Pettit scored 46 in a game for the Hawks though not yet tabulated, while Lovellette topped 558 points in 25 games to Pettit's 500 in 20.
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Red Cross first aid instructors class to be taught week of January 9
Howard E. Camp Jr. of Fredericksburg Virginia Red Cross will lead an instructors' course in First Aid the week of January 9 13. Eligible are those who completed Standard and Advanced courses. An advanced class started last night at Red Cross headquarters 22 S Brad Dock St. Camp a Texas native and LSU education graduate with extensive swimming accolades and WW II service will bring his experience to the program.
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Oklahoma City Turncoat May Be Next to Return
The mother of Pfc. Samuel David Hawkins says her son, a 22 year old Oklahoma City turncoat held as a prisoner in Korea, desires to come home though still wary of Red China. She notes he lacks former freedom and is constantly watched, with holiday homesickness evident in letters. Hawkins is among 16 American turncoats in China with four already back and one dead.
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Giardello Plans January 10 Middleweight Return
Philadelphia report says middleweight Joey Giardello, released from Holmesburg Prison a month ago for an assault charge, will open his fifth comeback January 10 against an unnamed opponent. Giardello, previously the top challenger for the middleweight title, has been sparring with Joe Rowan Jimmy Beacham Fred Terry and Bud Smith.
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Why pome fruits include apples in botany
The term pome comes from Latin pomum meaning fruit and later apple. Botanically a pome is a fruit with the apple like seed arrangement, distinguishing it from stones like peaches and plums.
Dodgers face potential loss of Podres in spring draft
Dodgers star Johnny Podres, reclassified 1-A by his draft board in Ticonderoga, may be drafted and miss part of the 1956 season. Brooklyn remains a pennant contender with other pitching, though Podres boosted the club after two World Series wins. Podres told reporters he will serve then return to baseball, awaiting call while remaining in Witherbee, North Carolina.
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Auburn Steals Jump On Vanderbilt In Gator Bowl Prep
Auburn a veteran Gator Bowl contender has stolen two practice sessions on Vanderbilt. The Tigers trained in Auburn Alabama then flew to Jacksonville Florida for workouts. Vanderbilt coach Art Guepe plans final conditioning with players arriving from home towns after Christmas. Vanderbilt makes its first bowl appearance. Auburn lost to Texas Tech and then beat Boavier in prior bowls.
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Pep Faces Arel In 205th Bout At Miami Beach
Angelo Dundee predicts a surprise as 22 year old Andy Arel meets veteran Willie Pep in a 10 round lightweight bout at Miami Beach Auditorium telecast by ABC at 10 p.m. EST. Arel from Massena New York brings a 16 fight year and a nine fight win streak while Pep, 204 pro bouts, has six losses.
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