Packers face injury worries ahead of NFL crown game
Green Bay players including fullback Jim Taylor and safety Johnny Symank were taken from the plane to a hospital for exam amid an injury list that also includes Max McGee and guard Jerry Kramer. The seven injured or missing starters threaten availability for the New York Giants in the league title game. Taylor suffered a back injury in the 24 17 win over the Rams while Symank contends with possible rib or cartilage damage.
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DeWitt Named Reds President After Gap In Leadership
Cincinnati Reds end nine month vacancy naming William C. DeWitt as president and Stanley Kess as chairman of the board. Eight directors were re-elected at the meeting. DeWitt had served as vice president and general manager since December 1960 after Gabe Paul's resignation.
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Wilma Rudolph Named AP Female Athlete of the Year 1961
Wilma Rudolph of Tennessee State won the Associated Press female athlete of the year for 1961, receiving 178 of 250 ballots. Other top vote getters include Mickey Wright and Darlene Hard, with Betsy Rawls and Bonna De Varona also listed among the top ten.
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