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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1960
Page
6
In the Muncie Central Fieldhouse the Anderson Indians face Frankfort Hot Dogs in the second afternoon game as 24 college elevens play twelve games. Muncie Central Bearcats and Marion Giants open the event at 1 p.m. with two local squads hoping for a win in the season stretch.
Florida and Baylor end the season 8-2 and prep for a 55,000 crowd in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Florida relies on ball control and Bill Cash kicking while Baylor leans on its passing trio of Ron Stanley Bull and Goodwin to spark the offense. CBS televizes the 1:30 p.m. EST kickoff.
Twelve college bowl and all star games headline New Year football with games from Jacksonville to Pasadena. Baylor faces Florida in the Gator Bowl and Arkansas meets Duke in the Cotton Bowl as coast to coast TV plans highlight 500000 fans.
Pratt Institute of Brooklyn edged Lawrence Tech 97 95 for fifth place at the Rochester Institute of Technology Invitational. RIT defeated Lowell Tech 62 60 to claim seventh, surviving late rallies in the consolation games.
A New Year event at Bud's Tavern on Broadway features live music and festive party favors. Patrons gather for 1925 era entertainment and celebratory atmosphere at this downtown venue.
The Associated Press outlines eight bowl games over Friday and Saturday plus four major bowls Monday. The Tangerine Bowl features The Citadel and Tennessee Tech at 8:15 p.m. in Orlando, and the Rose Bowl caps the weekend with Minnesota against Washington at 5 p.m. in Pasadena. Other major bowls, all televised nationally, include Orange Sugar Cotton and more, with additional games like Gator and Blue Gray on Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs released a 29 game spring schedule including six against the Los Angeles Angels. Openers are March 11 with a Red Sox game in Mesa Arizona and an Angels game in Palm Springs California. The Cubs finish with a two game Chicago series against the White Sox April 8 and 9. Pitchers report February 12 in Mesa. rest of squad February 26.
Houston Cougars defeat Oklahoma City University 86 to 82 to secure fifth place in the 25th All College basketball tournament. Jack Thompson and Gary Phillips top scorers with 21 points each as Houston built a 48-38 halftime lead before a late Chiefs rally.
North Central Conference four team tournament set for December 31 1960 at Muncie Central Fieldhouse Indiana. Pairings list Marion against Muncie Central at 1:00 p.m. Frankfort faces Anderson at 2:30 p.m. and the losers meet in the 7:00 p.m. game.
Frankfort's tall Hot Dogs clash with Anderson Indians in the second game of the NCC basketball tournament at Muncie Fieldhouse. Muncie Central and Marion open the afternoon session at 1 p.m. with consolation and championship games to follow. Kokomo Richmond New Castle and Logansport play in Logansport.
The Chick Ian Smorgasbord runs Friday and Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. and will be open on New Year's Day.
Thomas Blake named sports publicity director at Texas A&M College succeeding Jones Ramsey who resigns to join the University of Texas. Blake will assume duties January 15. A Brenham native and longtime Brenham Banner Press sports editor, he is a Texas Sports Writers Association member and former class A All-State football committee chair.
Houston Oilers defensive tackle Jerry Helluin is sidelined for Sundays AFL title meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers. Helluin, nine years pro, has a cast on his ankle after a torn ligament and is inactive. Coach Lou Rymkus noted other injured players but expects limited action from them.
The Earl Van Riper Trio headlines nightly at the Stables with a Saturday jam session from 2 to 5 PM. Local patrons invited to join or listen.
Notice states Frances Kay Davis was appointed Administratrix of the estate of Larry Joe Davis on December 20. Creditors must file all claims within six months from the first appearance of this notice or be barred. The estate is described as solvent. Clerk Eugene C. Creagmile, Madison County Superior Court Indiana. Attorney A Woolbert.
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