Detroit Lions claim first NFL crown in 17 years
The Detroit Lions defeated the Cleveland Browns 17 to 7 at Lakefront Stadium in a ground game showcase. Doak Walker delivered a 67 yard rushing score and Lions defense shut down Cleveland as Buddy Parker credited the win to his unit.
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Despirito Nears World Record With Eight Wins Short
Apprentice jockey Anthony Despirito of Lawrence Mass returns to Tropical Park Miami after riding three winners at Havana's Oriental Park to bring his yearly total to 381, eight wins shy of the all time world record of 388. He has mounts in seven of today's nine races and could break the mark with favorable results over the next three days.
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Bowling 8 and F Distributing Win Blue Ridge League Match
Bowing 8 and F Distributing Co. bowlers of Winchester won all four points from Martinsburg in a Blue Ridge League match at Health Center Alleys Saturday. Bill Bradley led with a 398 set on scores of 139 115 144, followed by Bill Boden with a 370 set. The Winchester squad controlled the match throughout making it one-sided.
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Rose Bowl Teams Seek Answers Before New Year
Wisconsin and USC coaches adjust lineups as the Rose Bowl nears. Ivy Williamson may shuffle the backfield for the kickoff while Jess Hill refines the defensive secondary after Jim Palsis was ruled ineligible.
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Australian tennis stars crush American Davis Cup hopes
In Adelaine Australia Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor led a dominant display over Vic Seixas and Tony Trabert, winning 6 3 6 4 6 3 and 11 9 6 4 6 1 respectively. The Australians then likely pair for tomorrow’s doubles with Rose and Head to finish the series Wednesday.
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Locust bean gun and its uses in food and industry
The locust bean is the fruit of the carob tree from the Mediterranean used to feed animals and eaten by people. A gum from the seed serves as a general substitute for tragacanth in ice cream dressings starches medicines tobacco curing and in textiles.
Selvy Still Tops Southern Conference Point List
Furman star Frank Selvy leads the Southern Conference scoring race with a 26.7 point average after Furman's three league games. Wake Forest’s Jack Williams is second at 22.5, George Washington’s Joe Holup third at 21.7, with other 20 point magnitudes including Dickie Hemric, Jim Rich, and Bill Chambers. The week ahead features four teams in the Dixie Classic at NCSU and UNC vs Maryland in a top conference matchup. State’s 96-50 win over Dartmouth, led by Bobby Speight’s 23, set a Reynolds Coliseum two half record. West Virginia’s Eddie Becker propelled the Mountaineers to a 171-63 win over Syracuse.
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Sports Briefs Snapshot of Historic Upheavals
In a single sentence, a year ago S J Louis upset Kentucky 61 60 as the nation’s top basketball team. Five years ago the National Boxing Association named Joe Walcott a logical contender for Joe Louis’ heavyweight title. Ten years ago Branch Rickey Billy Southworth and Ted Williams were named top baseball Men of the year by the Sporting News. Twenty years ago Frank Lefty O Doug of the Brooklyn Dodgers led the National League with a .368 batting average.
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Munn Criticized For Not Using Holy Cross Ace
criticism of Biggie Munn for not playing Holy Cross ace Charley Maloy mixed with praise for Tom OConnell and Eastmate as their 21-20 Shrine game victory over the West featured OConnell directing the offense. He sparked a 71-yard drive for the winning TD with 53 seconds left and set three passing records. OConnell, the No. 2 collegiate passer, was named Outstanding Player.
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Social Security Benefits Follow the Insured Worldwide
Yes, Social Security benefits apply to the insured no matter where he resides, tracking his entitlements beyond borders. The program ensures payments continue internationally, subject to jurisdiction and agreement rules with each country.
Five Basketball Tournaments Get Underway Today
Tournament week in college basketball opens five events with top teams in action. LaSalle exits early in MSG’s holiday festival while Kansas State, NC State, LSU, Oklahoma A and M, Tulsa, Wyoming and others compete in regional tours. Nicola O’Brien nets 26 to set scoring mark as West Coast beat St Josephs. Snowflake question notes no two are identical beyond six sided geometry.
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Norfolk Tars named Virginia team of the year in 1952
The Norfolk Tars of the Piedmont League were voted Virginia's 1952 team of the year by state sports writers. Managed by Mayo Smith, the Tars led the league with a 26 12 game margin and 38 points in balloting. The TJ High School football team, Virginia Tech Gobblers, and Virginia Cavaliers followed in voting.
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