Robinson Named League MVP By The Associated Press
Frank Robinson of Cincinnati was named the National League Most Valuable Player for 1961. He won 15 of 16 first place votes and 219 of 224 points. Orlando Cepeda finished second, Vada Pinson third, Roberto Clemente fourth, and Joey Jay fifth. Robinson, a 26 year old right fielder, batted .323 with 37 homers 124 RBIs and 22 stolen bases. He revealed he married three weeks earlier to Barbara Sale of Los Angeles.
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Orlando Cepeda
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Roberto Clemente
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Joey Jay
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Barbara Sale
Los Angeles
Bobo Has The Record In Ohio High School Scoring History
George Strode notes Hubert Bobo’s 887 high school points over 39 games, 31-7-1 Blue Devils era, 21 straight wins, and records as top area scorer and state school boys leader. Mentions Bobo’s later career with the New York Titans and prior junior year 274 points. Also includes unrelated notes on boxing and Kentucky football.
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Buckeyes Schedule Last Big Drill Before Michigan Clash
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes leads the planned final heavy drill of the week as the team, ranked second, prepares for Michigan. An all senior workout is slated for Thursday ahead of Friday departure to Michigan for the annual showdown. Players continued action Tuesday in a long practice that ran past dark.
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Joe Foss Cancels AFL Secret Draft
AFL Commissioner Joe Foss declares the secret college negotiation poll null and void. He confirms only the official December 2 Dallas draft conducted by the AFL remains authentic. Colleges and the NCAA coaches committee criticized the covert move as a breach of faith.
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Local high school grid matches listed for midweek and weekend
Schedule lists Wednesday night games including Trimble at Glouster Ames Bern at Belpre Rome Canaan at Carthage Troy The Plains at Union Furnace Waterloo at Shade Chauncey Dover at Zaleski Laurelville at Chillicothe Central Catholic Pomeroy at Portsmouth McArthur at Nelsonville North Gallia at Hannan Trace Pleasantville at Union Furnace Saturday night York at Sheridan preview
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Gabriel Wins Back Honors For All American Frame
North Carolina State quarterback Gabriel earns Associated Press Back of the Week after a 38-14 win over South Carolina. The Wilmington native, 6 ft 4 in 220 lb senior and father of two, threw for 215 yards and two TDs, ran 40 yards, and set two ACC career records. He edged Mudie Gibbs McClinton Mulholland Wilson for the honor.
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Reds Chief Hutchinson Cheers 1962 Return
Fred Hutchinson returns to Cincinnati with optimism for the Reds 1962 season saying the club should improve and repeat as National League champions He hints at trading for Bob Miller and pursuing Sherm Lollar while backing young John Edwards behind the plate and notes the spitball may return with players like Whitey Ford and Bud Daley also involved.
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Swartz Sets New Record in Infant ABL Scoring
Da Swartz scored 41 points to lead the Los Angeles Jets to a 142-119 victory over the Chicago Majors, breaking the old 38 point record held by Connie Hawkins and Pessie Johnson. Kansas City Steers beat Washington Tapers 124-110 and Cleveland Pipers defeated Hawaii Chiefs 91-74.
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Cedarville beats Rio Grande by 21 in college hoops
Cedarville University defeated Rio Grande 92 to 71 on Tuesday highlighting a decisive road win. In high school action Russellville topped Sardinia 84 to 52 while Fort Thomas St. Thomas edged St. Bernard 52 to 47.
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Aviation Bowl Lands UNM Lobos Versus Western Michigan
The Aviation Bowl pitting University of New Mexico against Western Michigan University is set for December 9 in Dayton. UNM, 5-4, accepted the bid and will face MAC runner-up Broncos, who ended the regular season 5-3-1. Western Michigan takes host duties after Bowling Green’s Mercy Bowl commitment.
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Pittsburg Kansas Gorillas Top Small College Poll
The Pittsburg (Kan.) Gorillas top the final AP small college poll after sweeping nine games and allowing only 25 points. Ohio University slips to major status after the year. Others in the top five include Baldwin Wallace Fresno State Florida A&M and Whittier with several close followings.
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Mays' Wife Settles For 15000 Yearly
Willie Mays will pay his estranged wife Marguerite 15000 a year as part of a settlement reported by Bergen Van Brunt. She sought 3500 a month when filing for separate maintenance in July. The agreement also provides 10000 yearly to Mrs. Mays and 5000 yearly for their adopted son Michael, age 3.
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Bobcats Split Scrimmage In Grover Center
Ohio University basketball freshmen were edged 36 23 by the varsity in a shortened Tuesday scrimmage in Grover Center. Coach Jim Snyder dismissed the Bobkittens with 7 51 remaining in the first half and planned an early drill before a Thanksgiving break.
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New Daily Double Bets Lead Tropical Park Opening
Miami track Tropical Park kicks off Florida racing season with new $3 $10 and $50 daily double tickets replacing the $2 wager.
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Iles Tops Lineman After 50 Yard TD Pass
Iles, a 21 year old senior from New London Texas, was named Lineman of the Week by the Associated Press after delivering a 50 yard pass from Sonny Gibbs that stunned No 1 Texas and broke an eight game Longhorn winning streak. Buddy Iles credited the play as the greatest thrill of his life and modestly minimized his role in the victory.
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Pro Basketball Scores From NBA Night
Kansas City topped Washington 124 to 110 while Los Angeles defeated Chicago 142 to 119. Cleveland won 91 to 74 against Hawaii. Boston faced Philadelphia and Cincinnati met Syracuse in Ro.
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