Bowl favorites vie as SEC powers lead the slate
The article outlines predictions for five major bowls on January 1 with Alabama LSU Mississippi and Georgia Tech favored in four. Minnesota meets UCLA in the Rose Bowl as Boo Neyland's influence appears in coaching lineage. Rose, Cotton, Orange, Gator Bowls set, with NBC and CBS TV plans and large live audiences anticipated.
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Louisiana State
Mississippi
Georgia Tech
Pasadena
Tennessee
Boo Neyland
Minnesota
UCLA
Texas
Colorado
Penn State
Willion
San Francisco
Montgomery
Ala
el Paso
Tex
Tucson
Ariz
Mobile
Washington
D.C
Honolulu
Riami
ABC
Everett Clay
Murray Warmath
Minnesota Gophers
Rose Bowseback
Billy Barnes
Pacific Coast
NBC
Warmath
Barnes
Ohio State Faces West Coast Challenge on Holiday Tournaments
Ohio State eyes perfection as it travels west for a marquee game this week. Top teams from the West Coast and others like Kentucky Duquesne and Utah climb among the top 10 as the college tournament frenzy begins.
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Utah
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West Virginia
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Wichita
Providence
Purdue
New York University
St. John's
Texas Tech
Seattle
Santa Clara
Villanova
Mississippi State
Washington
Scoreboard highlights from multiple leagues and games
Eastern Division standings show Cleveland and Pittsburgh atop the W L table with Chicago and Washington trailing. Sunday results include Pittsburgh 100 Chicago 86 as the lone NBA game. NHL results list Providence tied Rochester 4 4 and Buffalo 3 Quebec 0 among others. College football Miami Florida North South game noted.
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Arlene Hard
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Richard Savitt
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Janet Hopps
Seattle
Chris Crawford
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Ron Holmberg
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Katherine Hubbell
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Bud Collins
Bernard Bartzen
Dallas
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Angela Mortimer
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Fred Stolls
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Archie Dees to Join Pittsburgh Rens Soon
Archie Dees 6 8 former Indiana University star has agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Rens. He played in the NBA for the Pistons Packers and Hawks and will join the Rens for Thursday's game against the Chicago Majors after being released by the Hawks on December 15. Dees is a Mattoon resident.
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High School Cage Scores From Lake County and Cass County
Lake County tournament results Merrillville 71 Calumet 60 Crown Point 31 Griffith 62 North Cass County 59 Kewanna 40 Attucks 62 New Castle L afayette 74 LaPorte 33 Cass County tournament South Caston 32 Washington 33 Oklahoma State 74 Abilene Christian 60 Colorado State 52 Oklahoma 47 Houston Holiday Classic U of Houston 34 Auburn 49 NBA scores Boston 122 New York 134 Detroit 134 Cincinnati 125.
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Tennessee
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Auburn
Boston
New York
Detroit
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Player Heads Professionals In Earnings In 1961 PGA Tour
The 1961 PGA tour saw 24 players earn more than 20000 with Gary Player leading at Ponte Vedra Beach with three top payouts. Arnold Palmer set a Vardon Trophy mark while Bill Casper Jr and Doug Sanders posted high earnings in a year of record prize money.
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Munnerup
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Jay Hebert
Johnny Pott
Gay Brewer Jr
Bob Goalhy
Gene Littler
Billy Maxwell
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Sam Snead
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Ted Kroll
Bill Maxwell
Bob Rosburg
Jay Herbert
Chargers face possible fines after fiery postgame clash
The San Diego Chargers, outraged by what they call the worst officiating, may face fines after a postgame argument with an official. AFL Commissioner Joe Foss will review game reports before any penalties, while coach Gillman defended his team and cited rough play throughout the match.
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Chamberlain Extends Record Pace To 48.5 Points
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors raises his average to 48.5 points per game after 32 contests, leading Elgin Baylor and Oscar Robertson. He also tops the league in rebounds with 26.0 per game and shares high field goal percentage with Walt Bellamy at .496. Dolph Schayes leads free throw percentage at .885.
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Home Run Baker in better condition at Easton Hospital
Frank Baker known as Home Run Baker is in better condition at Easton Memorial Hospital after an undetermined illness. Doctors report his blood pressure and pulse are good though he remains on the serious list. he was transported after being taken to the hospital Thursday night.
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1961 Champions Across Sports From Daytona 500 To Masters
Amateur and pro champs listed: Panch Daytona 500, Foyt Indianapolis 500 and USAC, Jarrett NASCAR, Hill Worth. National and American baseball awards with Cepeda and Maris, Podres Ford and Spahn, plus Cy Young-like leaders and World Series Buffalo Bisons. College and golf honors across conferences and events.
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Sugar Bowl Carnival Opens With Three Day Tennis Tourney
NEW ORLEANS AP The 1961-62 Sugar Bowl Midwinter Sports Carnival opens Thursday with a three day tennis tourney at the New Orleans Country Club. The festival includes a basketball tourney a regatta and an invitational track meet ending with the Alabama Arkansas Sugar Bowl game. Defending champ Mississippi State meets Maryland in the opening basketball game. LSU faces Louisville in the other opener. Tickets for Tulane Stadium are sold out. Alabama is the favorite.
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Hockey Scores National League Update
New York defeated Chicago 7 to 3 while Montreal posted a 6 goal win. Detroit lost 1 to 7 as Boston defeated Toronto in another NHL result update.
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