Texas A&M clash tops Thanksgiving grid slate on TV
Texas pursues a national title encore as they face Texas A&M on ABC at 2 p.m. with Cotton Bowl implications riding on the outcome. Arkansas and Texas Tech also chase conference lead while bowl placements focus on Syracuse Notre Dame Gotham decisions and Georgia Tech bowl bids.
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Aviation Challenge Shapes Bowling Bowls for MAC West Broncos
George Strode outlines the Aviation Challenge pitting Western Michigan against New Mexico in the Aviation Bowl set for December. The Lobos, 5-4, must beat Brigham Young to reach 6-5. New Mexico aims to finish 3-3 in Skyline. Dayton Jaycees promote the bowl at $5 seats as they seek post season legitimacy.
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37 Football Fatalities This Season Rise in Indirect Deaths
Los Angeles report shows 37 football related deaths this season seven direct and indirect. Dr. Floyd Eastwood of Los Angeles State College notes inadequate preseason heart exams contribute to the rise. He warns of a jump in indirect deaths among high school athletes and cites five sandlot, two semi pro, 23 high school, five college, and two official fatalities.
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OU Soccer Team Fifth in Ohio Intercollegiate Standings
Ohio University soccer finished fifth in the Ohio Intercollegiate Soccer Association with a 4-2 conference record and 6-4 overall. Coach John McComb noted a successful season despite four losses to strong teams. Graduating four starters including Weinland Kisiday Massey and Garrett, while John Haynes led scorers with eight points. Goalie Roger Berthold posted 146 saves in 10 games. McComb expects several players to earn All-Ohio or All-Midwest honors and looks to four or five freshmen for next year.
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Claassen Predicts Michigan Upset Looms Over Bucks
Harold Claassen highlights Michigan to upset Ohio State in a Michigan home game. He also forecasts Minnesota over Wisconsin, LSU over Tulane, Texas over Texas A M, and other college football picks for the upcoming weekend with several decisive outcomes.
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Syracuse to Perform in Liberty Bowl Contest
Syracuse University has accepted to host the Liberty Bowl on December 16 with the opponent to be chosen from Duke LSU Miami Colorado Missouri Kansas or the Army Navy game winner. Ambrose Dudley head of the Liberty Bowl announced the lineup.
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Southwestern Cagers Preview With Veterans Massie Names key players
Southwestern High School basketball coach Herman Massie brings back two lettermen, 6-4 Paul Dillon and 6-2 Roger Shriver, to lead a strong Highlanders squad. Gerald Barker guides the fast break as the team aims to build around Dillon and Shriver, opening the season at home against Southeastern with a busy schedule through February.
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Packers Meet Lions With Army Help On Thanksgiving
Army star Paul Hornung returns to the Packers for a national Thanksgiving clash with the Lions at Tiger Stadium. Ray Nitschke and Boyd Dowler also join Green Bay, while John Gordy may boost Detroit. The game is CBS televised at noon EST with Tiger Stadium a sellout forecast.
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Pomeroy Opens Season at Portsmouth in State Title Test
Pomeroy High School heads to Portsmouth Friday to face defending Class AA state champions. Coach Russell Moore relies on four returning seniors Bob Winebrenner Allen Hamm Terry Ohlinger and Eddie Buffington to lead a veteran lineup as the team begins 1961-62 play.
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Hard and Ramirez ousted in doubles semis at Adelaide
Darlene Hard of Montebello California and Yola Ramirez of Mexico lost to Margaret Smith and Robyn Ebbern of Australia 6-2 8-6 in the South Australian Tennis Tournament semifinals.
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Ford Chosen October Hickok Award Winner
Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees named October winner of the S Rae Hickok pro athlete of the year award diamond belt in the monthly race for the honor.
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