Rochester Rockets aim for Big Nine title with speed and depth
Koeck's Corner notes Rochester's basketball team led by Fred King Bryce Kommerstad and Dave Daugherty rolling to 96 points over Austin a new I M single game scoring mark. Engelhart's squad seen as a stronger unit with scoring balance and height advantage. Nearby updates cite Bohmbach's impact at Red Wing and Jenke's knee recovery plus Erickson out for Rochester season.
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Kerwin Engelhart
Rochester
Fred King
Bryce Kommerstad
Dave Daugherty
Austin
Rocket Cage
Elgin
Laverne
Engelhart
King
Kommerstad
Daugherty
Rockets
Noel Jenke
Owatonna
Jenke
Joel Erickson
Giants Sign Mississippi Punter After Jets Victory
The New York Giants signed Frank Lambert, the Mississippi punter who led major college kickers with a 44.1 average, after beating the Jets in the signing derby. Also added were Pitt linebacker Ray Popp and other signings by Green Bay, Minnesota, Denver, and Tulsa players from Purdue, Montana State, and Oklahoma.
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New York Jets
National League Giants
Frank Lambert
Mississippi
Lambert
Giants
Jets
Pitt
Ray Popp
New York
Vote Favors Pro Rules
Associated Press poll shows majority writers and broadcasters favor pro rules for college football. Main suggestions include return of unlimited substitutions and restoring goal posts to the goal line to boost field goals. Some voters also back removing the five yard delay of game and other pro rules.
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Associated Press
Steelers Ink Utah Gridder Roy Jefferson
The Pittsburgh Steelers announce a signed contract with Roy Jefferson of Utah a 6 foot 1 inch 195 pound end who also plays halfback. Jefferson was the Steelers first choice in the NFL draft but was picked in the second round after a trade. He was selected as the Chargers No 2 pick in the AFL.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Roy Jefferson
Utah
Jefferson
Steelers
San Diego Chargers
Rhome and Jordan Set for Hula Bowl
Honolulu Hawaii quarterbacks Jerry Rhome and Jeff Jordan signed to play in the Hula Bowl. Rhome, Tulsa passer who led a Bluebonnet Bowl win over Mississippi, joins the South squad. Jordan of Tulsa, signed by the Minnesota Vikings, also joins with Ernie Kay and Harold Phillips of Texas.
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Jerry Rhome
Tulsa
Mississippi
Jeff Jordan
Minnesota Vikings
Ernie Kay
Harold Phillips
Texas
VanArsdal Harden pace Hoosiers over Notre Dame in Fort Wayne
Indiana's unbeaten Hoosiers rout Notre Dame 107 to 81 at Fort Wayne led by Tom VanArsdale and Al Harden. The win marks Indiana's seventh victory and showcases their outside shooting as they climb in the Big Ten standings.
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Associated Press
Indiana
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Upstate
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Fort Wayne
Big Ten
Darkhorses
Market Five Wins Third Straight In City League
Market Five led by Plager's 19 defeated Dugan's Sporting Goods 81-75 at Shaw gym to stay atop the Men's City Basketball League. The Shed beat Austin Daily Herald 108-70 as Terry Nelson had 27 and Lonnie Williams 22. The AP notes Hoosiers and Boilermakers highlight major college action with Purdue’s Schellhase scoring 28 in a 79-73 comeback over Ohio U. Providence beat Bowling Green 78-65 and Utah edged Santa Clara 87-83. St John’s fell to Kansas 71-56 as Wade Wesley put up 36. Bradley topped Oklahoma 83-75.
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Redmen
Columbia Ace Roberts Wins Swede Nelson Sportsmanship Award
Archie Roberts, Columbia quarterback and senior pre medical student from Holyoke Massachusetts, named 19th Swede Nelson Sportsmanship Award winner. He honored for conduct on and off the gridiron over three varsity seasons and will attend a January 9 dinner.
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Archie Roberts
Columbia
Holyoke
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Arthur Barry
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Harlem
Morningside Brotherhood
Skiers Head for Europe to Represent United States
Three Minnesota ski jumpers John Ballant Dave Hicks and Jay Martin were selected by U S Olympic coaches to compete in Europe this week They will jump at Oberstorf Germany and then meet events in Garmish and Innsbruck Austria on January 1 and 3 The group trained at Mt Valhalla near Washburn while the Central U S Ski Association ran a five day camp for young skiers with a second session planned December 26 to 30.
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First Year Winners at Yankee helm pennant feats
New York Yankees boast a trio of first year pennant wins with managers Casey Stengel Ralph Houk and Yogi Berra all guiding the club to American League titles in their debut seasons.
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Casey Stengel
Ralph Houk
Yogi Berra
Yankee
Astros Hire Trio of Coaches for 1965 Season
Houston signs Jimmy Adair Clint Courtney and Jim Bushy as baseball coaches for the 1965 season. The trio joins the Astros staff to guide players and develop the roster throughout spring and the upcoming campaign.
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Jimmy Adair
Clint Courtney
Jim Bushy
Vikings sign draft choice Mike Tilleman from Montana State
The Minnesota Vikings announced the signing of 260 pound defensive tackle Mike Tilleman from Montana State University Mis soula. The six foot five lineman, drafted in the 12th round, had enough credits to graduate in June and will complete his course. Tilleman, 20, was also drafted by Denver of the AFL and was the eighth Vikings pick to sign.
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San Diego Chargers
Minnesota Vikings
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Bob Breitenstein
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Missoula
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New Bowling Green Coach Robert Gibson Introduced
Bowling Green announced 37 year old Robert M. Gibson, previously the offensive line coach, as the new head football coach. The move names Gibson to lead the Falcons after a period without a head coach.
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Bowling Green
Robert M. Gibson
Risk 5 game win string Pacelli hosts Central tonight
Pacelli Shamrocks, riding a five game win streak after a 65 61 win over Newman Knights, face Minneapolis Central at Shamrock tonight at 8 p.m. Coach Don Carlson says the team must cut foolish mistakes as defense falters. The game is the final before Pacelli Invitational action next week.
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Pacelli
Minneapolis Central
Shamrock
Newman Knights
Mason City
Iowans
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Shamrocks
Central
Newman
Pacelli Faces Central In Austin City Tournament Opener
Central meets Pacelli in the Austin High School gym as the season moves into the city tournament. Central’s Louis Boone scored late free throws to force overtime in a 59 52 win over Minneapolis South, while Pacelli prep hopes rest on guards Ball and Schaefer or Von Feldt backed by center Lobb and forward Halverson.
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Boone
Whitey Thoreson
Pacelli
Bob Vogel
Vogel
Jim Clark
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Lobb
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Tom Rockers
Tom Ball
Mark Schaefer
Tom von Feldt
Lee Ball
Central B
Gophers 3rd in AP Cage Poll
Michigan regains first on 28 first place votes as Wichita slips to second. Minnesota UCLA St Louis rise to third fourth and ninth with Illinois Indiana Davidson entering top ten after a reshuffle of the 1-10.
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UCLA
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Indiana
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Kentucky
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Duke
Packer Mat Team Faces Osage Today
The Austin Packer wrestling squad aims to snap a three match skid with a non conference trip to Osage Iowa. Tomhave out sick, heavyweights unsettled. Morrison Reshetar Cain Hilmer Heydt Sheller Qvale Peterson Shatek Ruzek Dopita set for varsity, prelims start 6 30 p m.
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Dick Shatek
Dave Ruzek
Steve Dopita
Moorhead Scarlets edge Mankato 60 58 in non-conference clash
Moorhead High School edged Mankato 60 58 in a non-conference game at Moorhead on Monday night. The Scarlets improve to 4 2 on the road trip led by coach Gordy Hakes while Mankato drops to 2 4.
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Lions Clean House Firing Five Assistants After Coaching Retention
Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford announced coach George Wilson’s contract was extended but fired five assistants Aldo Forte Don Doll Bob Nussbaumer Les Bingaman and Sonny Grandelius. Wilson will hire a new staff while remaining head coach after a 7 5 2 season.
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George Wilson
Detroit Lions
William Clay Ford
Ford Motor Co
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Ford
Edwin J. Anderson
Aldo Forte
Don Doll
Bob Nussbaumer
Les Bingaman
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Nussbaumer
Bingaman
Doll
George
Forte
Heide and Froehle named to NAIA First Team
Two Minnesota players earn NAIA first team honors Dave Heide Concordia College and Rich Froehle St Johns were among 22 All-America selections. Heide rushed for 1240 yards guiding 10 0 1 Cobbers while Froehle at 215 pounds played as a fullback and linebacker for St Johns.
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Dave Heide
Concordia College
Rich Froehle
St. John’s
Gophers Face Loyola Quint
Indiana extended its unbeaten streak to seven with a 107-81 win over Notre Dame. Purdue and Iowa also won while Minnesota aims for its sixth victory hosting Loyola of Chicago.
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Indiana
Notre Dame
Michigan Eleven Holds Two Workouts in California
Michigan football held two workouts in Pasadena after a morning session with news photographers. The team planned a shorter workout and an afternoon trip to Disneyland. Oregon State, the Wolverines’ Rose Bowl opponent, also visited Disneyland today.
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College basketball scores round up爆
Kansas defeats St John s 71 to 56 while Providence defeats Bowling Green 78 to 65 Georgetown tops Columbia 97 85 Alabama over Richmond 70 Florida edges No Carolina 73 Seattle beats Memphis 89 Ga Tech over Wm Mary 91 Auburn defeats Georgia Southern 80 Indiana routs Notre Dame 107 Purdue over Ohio U 79 Jones 106 North Dakota 65 Bradley 87 California 80 Cincinnati 99 Denver 64 Butler 84 Tulane 67 Toledo 86 Gonzaga 81 Texas Tech 85 Colorado 83 Texas 93 Howard Payne 74 Centenary 84 TCU 75 Utah State 66 San Jose State 73 Utah 87 Santa Clara 83 Kansas State 92 Oregon 58 Wyoming 104 Idaho State 64 Fresno State 91 Nevada 68 Ohio Valley tourney West Kentucky 100 Middle Tennessee 65 East Kentucky 100 Austin Peay 81 Tennessee Tech 77 East Tennessee 59 Murrey 89 Morehead 82
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Jacks Beat Morris 83 73 in Non Conference Clash
South Dakota State opened a 19-5 lead and held on to beat Morris Minnesota 83-73 in Brookings. SDSU improves to 4-4, with Ron Otterness posting 17 points and 13 rebounds while Morris’ Roger Schnaser scored 24.
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South Dakota State
Morris
Minn
Ron Otterness
SDS
Roger Schnaser
Beavers Practice on Wet UCLA Field in Los Angeles
Oregon State University Beavers held a two hour morning defensive workout on a muddy UCLA field after weekend rain. In the afternoon they worked two hours focusing on offensive timing and passing, with QB Paul Brothers improving his accuracy despite rib cartilage injury.
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Oregon State University Beavers
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Beavers
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Paul Brothers
Prothro
Hawkeyes Set Scoring Mark in 106-65 Victory
Iowa topped North Dakota 106-65 to match its season mark at 3-3 and break the school single game scoring record with 106 points. Chris Perrall and George Peeples led with 22 each, Gary Olson 21, while Jim Hester led North Dakota with 16.
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Iowa Hawkeyes
Hawkeyes
Ken Banaszek
Austin Sports Week Schedule Highlights Now
Tonight Mpls Central faces Pacelli in basketball and Austin wrestles Osage. Wednesday Mpls North meets Austin in basketball while Albert Lea plays Austin in hockey. Sunday Austin hosts Farmington in hockey and Owatonna visits Austin for a hockey matchup.
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