Giants Clash With Bears In Cold Wrigley Showdown
Giants visit the Bears at Wrigley Field as New York seeks offense against Chicago’s sturdy defense. Forecast calls for 15 to 20 degree wind chill with a sellout crowd of 46 091 expected as Allie Sherman plans Aaron Thomas at right tackle and players stay sharp under heaters on the sideline.
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Joe Morrison
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Aaron Thomas
Joe Walton
John Egan
Chicago
Loyola
Georgetown
D.C
Quaker City
Joe Mazelin
Egan
Ron Miller
Jim Brown
Kerr Aims to Break NBA Longevity Mark
Syracuse's Kerr seeks to extend his NBA consecutive games streak to 707 as he lines up for the Philadelphia 76ers against Los Angeles in Philadelphia. He tied the record of 706 set by Dolph Schayes in Hershey after a 119-107 win over the Pistons.
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John Kerr
National Basketball League
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Kerr
Los Angeles
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76Ers
Dolph Schayes
Schayes
Hershey
Detroit Pistons
Chet Walker
Bradley
Cincinnati Royals
Boston Celtics
Scholastic Cage Scores and Tournament Results
Manchester 87 John Marshall 60. Benedictine 40 Alumni 72 West Point 47. O Connell Invitational first round results include La Salle Philadelphia 69 and South Hills Pittsburgh 71. Towson 81 Notre Dame Trenton 54. Knapp Invitational Cradock 78 Elizabeth City 67. Semifinals Chesapeake City. Churchland 65 Oscar Smith 37. Great Bridge 72 Deep Creek 56. Buchanan Council 48 Garden 39. Hurley 43 Grundy 40. Smyth County Sugar Grove 61 Saltville 60. Chilhowie 49 Marion 45. John’s D. recorded 73 vs LaSalle 69. O’Connell 57 St. Stephen’s 54.
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Duckpin Bowling Roundup: Charcoal Hearth Wins Two
Joe Zimmerman posted a 453 and Wally Dill 427 as Charcoal Hearth defeated Crisman Rug 1621 to 1795 in Health Center Lanes roundups. Creswell toped 611-610 opener, Dill and Zimmerman added high series while Frank Cooper led with 402 for Funkhouser Oil in a Sanitary Dairy upset. Orts Sof-Spun Bread and Bell Clothes Store also won two games each.
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Mary Louise Miller
Carl McKee
Aggie McCall
Orts
Quick Amusement Co
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Mrs. Vaughn
Quick
Otts
Eugene
Mickey Metherald
Southern Conference Teams reach finals in Poinsettia Classic
Furman Paladins and The Citadel Cadets advanced to the Poinsettia Classic final in Greenville, each winning opening games. Furman beat Texas Christian 68 47 with 23 by Don Frye and 17 by Leroy Peacock, while The Citadel upset Alabama 76 67 with Jim McCurdy scoring 25.
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Patriots and Bills Meet for AFL Eastern Division Crown
Boston and Buffalo clash in the AFL East title with Ron Burton active under special playoff rules. The winner advances to face the San Diego Chargers in the Jan. 5 championship game in San Diego. Snow flurries persist as teams weigh Burton’s impact and roster rulings.
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Lou Saban
Cookie Gilchrist
Jack Kemp
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Handley Alumni edge James Wood in 86 to 84 thriller
Handley alumni defeated James Wood varsity 86 to 84 in a Judges Athletic AMs clash at James Wood gym. Ronnie Kerr led alumni with 28 points, as 12 ex-Colonels suit up for a tight, high effort game before a large crowd.
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JW Touchdown Club
Jim Casey
Wendell Dick
Varsity
Ronnie Kerr
Shenandoah College
Donnie Unger
Alumni
McClure Loses Unanimous Decision to Luis Rodriguez
Wilber Skeeter McClure of Toledo lost to Luis Manuel Rodriguez in a 10 round nationally televised bout in Miami Beach. Rodriguez won the unanimous decision despite McClure’s late trouble, McClure being penalized a point for a seventh round low blow.
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Skeeter) McClure
Toledo
Ohio
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Rodriguez
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Miami
Hardin Promises Crowd-Pleasing Cotton Bowl Game
Navy coach Wayne Hardin plans a wide open approach for the Cotton Bowl against Texas next week. Navy relies on home run scoring, led by John Sai who has 10 touchdowns including a 90 yard run, aiming to topple the Longhorns as the national champions.
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