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Cleveland's Jim Brown Most Poll opular On Pro -f- the most votes on the AP-AU-Pro Browns' ground game to provide sive end Billy Wilson of San Francisco, who bad 33 votes, and outstanding back and was named on 14 ballots as the circuit's No. By JOE REICIILER (Associated Press Bports Writer) Jimmy Brown, Cleveland's bull the major contribution in Cleve team. year honors. Schmidt received three votes, Wilson got one and Duane Putnam, the Rams Stal Washington's defensive end Gene 1 player. Brito, 31.

dozing fullback, swept the boards land's capture of the Eastern Division title. In addition, he led all non-kickers in scoring, total for a percentage of .63, includ-" ing 13 touchdowns. Unitas ranked third with a passing average -ot 8.47 yards, completing 172 of 300 passes for 2,550 yards, tops in the league. The first and second teams (votes in parentheses). THE 220-POUND muscleman was the only member of the Browns to earn a place on the two-platoon team.

San Francisco Eleven players, led by Schmidt and Brito, were repeaters from Y. A. Tittle, San Francisco's veteran quarterback, was second to Brown in the best back and player-of-the-year categories. He in the annual Associated Press poll today, gaining quadruple honors as the player, back and rookie of the year besides getting ing 10 touchdowns for 66 points. Tittle completed the most passes in the league, 176 of 279 wart guard, got the other.

Brown repeated Alan Ameche's feat of two years ago, leading the NFL in rushing in his rookie year. The 22-year-old drove 942 yards while spearheading the notched four berths and Baltimore, Green Bay and the Champion Detroit Lions earned three places each. First Team the 1956 All-Star team. They included Lou Creekmur and halfback Christiansen, Detroit: tackle Roosevelt Brown and halfback Frank Gifford, New York; tackle Art Donovan, Baltimore; middle guard Bill George, Chicago Bears; Halfback Ollie Matson, Chicago Cardinals; end Billy Howton, had six votes for the first and 10 for the second. Baltimore's young quarterback, Johnny Unit-as, was third in each department with five and seven votes.

Brown was named on all 36 Wayne U. Star Vith Trotters Annual Court Classic Saturday A standout in collegiate basketball, George Brown of Detroit's Wayne State University, will be one of the many stars with the Harlem Globetrotters when they perform against the Honolulu Surfriders at 8 p.m. Saturday in Port Huron High Gym. ballots of the sports writers Three freshmen, Detroit's 'of-1 fensive end Steve Junker, Los MODERN BRAKE SERVICE Green Bay and guard Dick Stan Angeles' halfback John Arnett covering the NFL campaign in the various cities from coast to coast. He received 34 votes for the fullback spot and two for left halfback.

Gino Marchetti of Baltimore attracted the second fel, Washington. BROWN, who leaped from All-America fame at Syracuse Uni OFFENSIVE LE Billy Wilson, San Francisco (33)' LT Lou Creekmur, Detroit (17) LQ Duane Putnam, Los Angeles (27) Jim Ringo. Oreen Bay (23) HO Dick Stanfel, Washington 2 RT Roosevelt Brown, New York (26) HE Billy Howton, Green Bay (26) QB Y. A. Tittle, San Francisco (24) LH Frank Gilford, New York (22) RH Ollie Mat son, Cardinals (20) FB Jimmy Brown, Cleveland (34), DEFENSIVE LE Gino Marchetti, Baltimore (35) LT Leo Nomellini, San Francisco (18) LO BiU George, Bears (IS) RT Art Donovan, Baltimore (20) RE Gene Brito, Washington (31) LB Joe Schmidt, Detroit (34) LB M.

Matuszak, San Francisco (17) HB Jack Christensen, Detroit (25) HB Bobby Dillon, Green Bay (29) Jack Butler, Pittsburgh (19) 8 Milt Davis, Baltimore (19) Bmm Service Second Team OFFENSIVE LE Ray Berry, Baltimore (7 LT Lou Groza, Cleveland (13) LG Harley Sewell, Detroit (9) Larry Strickland, Bears (9) RO Jack 8troud, New York (1) RT Mike McCormack, Cleveland (J) RE Darrel Brewster, Cleveland (3) QB J. Unitas. Baltimore (12) LH H. McElhenny, San Francisco (17) RH Tom Wilson, Los Angeles (7) FB Rick Casares, Bears (2) DEFENSIVE LE Andy RobustelU, New York (4) LT Ernie Stautner, Pittsburgh (8) LG Sam Huft, New York (10) RT Don Colo, Cleveland (8) RE Doug Atkins, Bears (2) LB Chuck Bednarlk, Philadelphia (10) LB Les Rlchter, Los Angeles (6) HB Dick Moegle. San Francisco (14) HB Yale Lary, Detroit (12) 8 Don Paul, Cleveland (5) bigest total of votes, 35, for an end position on defensive team.

and Chicago Bears' halfback Willie Gallimore, divided the other three votes for rookie honors. Hugh McElhenny of the Forty Niners, Tobin Rote of the Lions and Frank Gifford of the Giants, who won the player of the year award last year, were the others named for backfield honors. Each received two votes. versity to a regular fullback berth with the Browns in one year, piled up 33 of 36 votes to waltz off with the freshman prize. The 220-pound Long Island TIRE Wheel Alignment Wheel Balanting DETROIT'S great linebacker, Joe Schmidt, was next with 34 er also received 19 votes as the votes.

He was followed by offen PHONE YU 5-6279 TIMES HERALD GRISWOLD-AT 25fh THREE OTHERS, all linemen, TEE TROTTERS will be making their sixth straight appearance in Port Huron under the auspices of the Y's Men's club. Tickets for the evening program are on sale at the YMCA office and Smokers Haven, 512 Water street. were nominated for player of the -Emien Tunnell, New York 6) Giants Give Mays Richest Mike Tresh's Son, Tom, Signs With New York Yanks Reserve seats are, $2.50, general admission an children under 12 $1.50. Wednesday, January 8, 1958 San Francisco, Jan. 8 AP Willie Mays today possessed the richest contract in the history of the National League's Giants-- Unmatched value now at this LOW PRICE! Fans will be treated to a basketball game mixed with comedy routines made famous by the hilarious Globetrotters.

A six-act intermission variety show will also be presented. THE HALFTIME entertainment will feature unicyclist Don Phillips, accordionist Tony Lavelli, hula dancer Miss Hawaii, equilibrist Jackie Pere, trampolinists the Garners and the Marx jug Cincinnati Sets Detroit Pistons 'Down 114 To 99 New York, Jan. 8 UP The Cincinnati Royals breezed to their fourth consecutive victory New York or San Francisco variety. Speculation generally placed the figure around $65,000 some as high as $70,000. Owner Horace Stoneham would not give the exact amount, but said Willie's contract called for the highest salary ever paid a Giant player.

Although most estimates last Detroit, Jan. 8 UP Tom! Tresh, son of veteran American League catcher Mike Tresh, has become the third Michigan athlete in recent weeks to forego collegiate athletics in favor of a Major League bonus. Tresh signed with the New York Yankees for $30,000. The Boston Red Sox plucked Detroiter Al Moran from the Michigan State campus several weeks ago and alo signed. Don Schwall of Ypsilanti, a University of Oklahoma student.

Tresh. 19. is a freshman at Central Michigan College. Mike now works for a Detroit' auto company and lives in suburban Allen Park. "I was very happy that all the major league teams showed an interest in Tom" said the proud former Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians catcher.

i "I wanted him to sign with the club where he'd get the best coaching and fellows like Phil; Rizzuto, Frank Crosetti and; Jerry Coleman are the Tresh said. year had Mays receiving about since the return of Maurice Stokes when they spurted in the third period Tuesday night to trounce the Detroit Pistons, glers as LIFETIME GUARANTEE Ask us about it! Proceeds raised will be placed SS serted the star center fielder had into the YMCA's building fund; 114-99, in a National Basketball been in the $50,000 area. and youth work. Association game. "Willia had a good year and he received a substantial raise," The Royals, trailing.

56-59, at Stoneham said of his 26-year-old standout who placed second to FAMOUS Takes More Than Taped Ribs To Bench Howe Stan Musial of the St Louis Car-j halftime broke open the1 game by out-scoring Detroit by 28-7 in the first 9- minutes of the third quarter. Jack Twyman scored eight points and Jim Paxson and Dick Ricketts contributed six each in the spurt which broke open the game. The Pistons scored only one field goal during that stretch and were out-scored, 30-12, for dinals, in the' National League batting last season with .333. The Alabama-born pjayer's 195-hit production included 35 home 3-T Super-Cushion runs, 22 triples and 26 doubles Detroit, 8 AP Gordie Howe, star Detroit Red Wings forward, will play with his ribs taped when his team meets the Boston Bruins in a National the only player in National league to hit as many as 20 of each in camnaisn. His 38 stolen the period.

Stokes, who missed seven full games and the greater part of two others because of a knee injury, Hockey League game here Team physicians said 'Monday PH Matmen Face Pontiac Here Thursday With 30 boys seeking starting bases paced both major loops. Port41uronSimon Pure Boxers To scored only 18 points but he con that' X-rays showed Howe sufH tributed 20 rebounds and eight assists to play a major role in the Cincinnati victory. Detroit, led by fered strained ligaments high in the chest after a collision with teammate Marcel Pronovost in Joe Holup, battled back from a Fight In Detroit berths on the Port Huron High wrestling team, Coach Charles Saturday's contest with the Mon five- point deficit to lead by three Detroit. Jan. 8-AP The 1958 all weather safety at rock-bottom prices Dixon is optimistic on the squad's points at halftime.

Michigan Golden Gloves tourna St Louis defeated New York, chances of a successful season. The Big Reds open their campaign against a powerful Pontiac 114-112. ment will begin in Detroit the week of Jan. 19. Finals will be High squad at 6:30 p.m.

Thurs held Febn8r- treal Canadiens. Howe will not practice prior to the Bruins game, Red Wings officials said. Despite the Injury, Howe assisted on one goal and scored the tie-breaker in Detroit's 3-2 triumph over Toronto Sunday night. i Winners in the eight Open day at the high school gym. Owendale Rallies To Beat Kinde' divisions will represent Detroit in the Tournament of Champions in Chicago beginning Feb.

24. Owendale, of the Little Seven League won, 51 to 45, Tuesday Amateur boxers from Pontiac, Port Huron, Monroe, Dearborn, mgnt from Kmde, of the Cen Hichland Park and Detroit are tral D. Thumb League, 51 to 45. among the entries. Ben Lopez, 17, and Morris Son- The tournament will be spon tag, 16, were high scorers for sored this year by the Detroit Owendale.

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