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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1962
Page
12
The AP's 1962 All-America backfield features Terry Baker Oregon State Heisman winner Jerry Stovall LSU George Mira Miami and George Saimes Michigan State with six first round NFL picks among the line. Others include Pat Richter Dave Robinson Lee Roy Jordan Don Brumm Damon Bame Bobby Bell and Johnny Treadwell among a strong, weight-packed unit.
Oregon State star Terry Baker received the Heisman at the Downtown Athletic Club, hailed for his 82 rushing mark and national leading total offense. Coach Prothro lauds him as the greatest college back, while Baker plans Liberty Bowl prep and exams.
New York AP reports NCAA final statistics crown Minnesota as rushing defense leader with 52.2 yards allowed per game. Arizona State led in total offense and Mississippi topped rushing defense. Ohio State, Tulsa, New Mexico and others set marks in offense and passing.
The AP list names ends Dave Robinson Penn State 222 pounds 6 feet 3 inches senior from Moorestown N J Pat Rich ter Wisconsin 230 6 6 21 senior from Madison Wis tackles Bobby Bell Minnesota 217 6 5 22 senior Don Brumm Purdue 227 6 3 20 senior Munster Ind guards Damon Rome USC 187 5 11 19 junior Glen dale Calif Johnny Treadwell Texas 195 6 1 21 senior center Lee Roy Jordan Alabama 208 6 2 21 senior Excel Ala backs Terry Baker Oregon State 191 6 3 21 senior Portland Ore Jerry Stovall LSU 185 6 2 21 senior West Monroe La George Mira Miami Fla 180 6 0 20 junior Key West Fla George Saimes Michigan State 186 5 10 21 senior Canton Ohio
Ken Hubbs of the Chicago Cubs won the 1962 National League Rookie of the Year in a landslide with 19 of 20 votes. The 21 year old set two fielding records for second basemen and posted a .260 batting average with five homers, 49 RBIs and 90 runs.
Toronto beat Montreal 2-1 to seize sole second place as Chicago edged Boston 5-4 and Detroit tied New York 3-3. The results left Chicago atop the standings with a two point edge, while Montreal dropped to fourth and Toronto moved to second, one point ahead of Detroit.
Austin athletes travel Friday to Rochester for Big Nine Conference meets. Preliminary events start at 6:30 p.m. with varsity clashes at 8:00 p.m. Wrestlers aim to rebound from a 24-18 loss to Albert Lea. swimmers face defending state champions Rochester. Teams showcase lineups across multiple weight classes and rely on seasoned lettermen for a possible upset.
College scoreboard shows Navy 80 Long Island 54 while Army 64 Lehigh 55 and others across the East. Penn 101 Rutgers 57 and Niagara 104 Villa Madonna 73 stand out among multiple matchups.
Pacelli aims to rebound after a 37 35 loss to Rochester Lourdes as Don Carlson prepares a young Shamrocks squad for 8 p.m. games against Blake at Hopkins and Owatonna Marian at Ravoux. Carlson cites inexperience and late game froze as learning points while keeping the same starting lineup of Decker, Nelson, Von Feldt, Alwelling, and Anderson.
Atlanta mourns Ed Dan forth former sports editor of the Atlanta Journal at age 70, who died Wednesday apparently from a heart attack.
Hal Cuff's Austin Junior College hosts newcomer Willmar Community College in a Southern Minnesota Junior College Conference matchup at 8 p.m. Austin JC aims to rebound after a 71 63 win over Luther College Freshmen while Willmar edged Brainerd JC following a 76 59 loss to St. Cloud Freshmen. The SMJCC expands to seven teams this season with Bethany, Worthington, and other members in action.
Minnesota Duluth earned its second straight win by defeating Superior 70-50 as Mike Patterson scored 21 points and Denny Boyd added 15. Macalester beat Wisconsin River Falls 88-75 behind Gary Davisson 23 and Craig Canham 18. Moorhead State 76 Moorhead State 64 at Valley City Teachers. Stout edged St Marys 60-57 at Menomonie.
Austin hosts Rochester in a top Big Nine tilt at 8 p m in the Austin gym with a capacity crowd anticipated. Rochester seeks a road upset while Austin leverages home advantage and a balanced lineup. Coaches Kerwin Engelhart and Ove Berven counterpart their rosters in a decisive conference showdown.
Ohio State defeats Virginia 70-46 to stay level with top-ranked Cincinnati, who crushed Miami of Ohio 58-36. The Bearcats hold a 21 game winning streak as national title hopes shift amid early-season rankings and other major results across college basketball.
A full Southland Conference schedule unfolds Friday with six of seven teams in action. Adams leads the pack at 2-0 in conference play and 2-0 non league, facing Rose Creek. Elkton visits Lyle, Glenville hosts LeRoy, and other area games include Blooming Prairie at Waterville and Spring Valley at Chatfield, with Waseca and New Richland also on the menu.
St Olaf, First Baptist and Fellowship Methodist win at Ellis Junior High gym to stay 2-0. Op sahl scores 14 as St Olaf beats First Methodist 47-38. John Anker nets 12 in First Baptist 46-43 win over Presbyterians. Tom Davis scores 21 as Fellowship Methodist defeats Crane Chapel 78-38. Our Savior's 61-39 win over Grace Lutheran with Jack Quale tallied 14. Other scorers include Jay Best 16 for Presbyterians, Denny Lebar 9 for First Methodist, Gary Schumacher and Tom True 19 for Grace Lutheran and Crane Chapel respectively.
In San Francisco area, 49er halfback Bill Kilmer sustained a compound fracture of his right leg after a Wednesday night crash. His convertible leaped off a freeway in Belmont, ran over a cement sign base, crossed 435 feet, and landed in a water-filled gully.
Nates defeated Sterling Clothing 56 to 32 at Shaw gym in a Men's Basketball League game. The win marked Nates second victory while Sterling dropped to two losses. Ray Rosenbaum and Oscar Haddorff led Nates with 12 points each, Larry Turner scored 16 for Sterling. Tonight the Eagles meet Thorp Loan at Shaw gym at 9 p.m.
Chicago AP Big Ten coaches plan a January meeting at Northwestern Evanston to view game films and assess officiating. Noted cases include Murray Warmath and Woody Hayes with referees, while proposals cover earlier bid dates for recruits and liberalized substitution rules with wildcard players.
New York Knicks shake off a five game skid by defeating the Chicago Zephyrs 133-117 as two teammates head to San Francisco in a midweek trade. Tom Gola joins the club in Cincinnati after Kenny Sears and Willie Naulls were traded. Pistons fall 106-93 to the Celtics ending a three game run.
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