Packers hold Big Nine lead before Christmas break
Koecks Corner notes Packers face tough tests as they seek the Big Nine title. Austin awaits Faribault with height edge in Jan. 31 clash, while a week off precedes Jan. 3 against Minneapolis South. Also covers Marty Crowe's Pacelli link, Spring Valley's District One threat, and baseball pitcher stats.
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Bearcat Cage Future Rests on Ron Krick
Cincinnati's Bearcats, ranked fifth, face doubt as Ron Krick carries scoring load after limited early season output. Krick scored 1 point in a 72-70 loss to Kansas State on a late George Wilson tip in.
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Harvard Wins Holiday Hockey Tourney In Boston
Harvard leads with a 2-0 record after beating Minnesota 5-2 while Toronto beat Boston College 9-1 in the Christ mas Holiday Hockey Tournament at Boston Garden. Kinasewich scored three goals for Harvard as Nystrom and Metren tallied for Minnesota. Lothrop faced 34 shots. The all star team lists Kinasewich and Skauniks of Harvard and Haigh of Minnesota among others.
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Siler Named UW First-Team Quarterback Amid Rose Bowl Setback
Washington head coach Jim Owens promoted Bill Siler to the first unit after junior fullback Coffey broke his left foot, ruling him out of the Rose Bowl against Illinois. Siler had been the season opener’s quarterback but missed most of the year with hepatitis. Bill Douglas had started the rest of the season. Owens said he added a batch of his "secret stuff" to the plan.
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Diallo Outpoints Fullmer in Senegal Bout
Paris Souleymane Diallo defeats Don Fullmer by outpoint in a Senegal bout held in West Jordan. Diallo records a 154 to 158 score, with Wah scoring a 10 count against Fullmer.
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Coaches Divided on Title Game Outcome
Four coaches who faced both the Bears and Giants voice diverging picks for Sunday’s NFL title game at Wrigley Field. Weather and field conditions are cited as decisive factors with two favoring the Giants, two the Bears, and Don Shula withholding judgment.
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Tate Named Miami Coach
Charlie Tate chosen as Miami head football coach to replace Andy Gustafson. The 42 year old Georgia Tech assistant under Bobby Dodd for seven seasons received a four year agreement after unanimous approval. Tate is expected to arrive soon to discuss salary and sign a contract. Florida native and former University of Florida back.
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Brown Derby Ties Cotter For City League Lead
Brown Derby defeated Cotter 72 to 42 at Shaw gym to earn a first place tie in the Class B Men’s City League. Brown Derby led 39 19 at halftime and 53 29 entering the final period. Gary Clerk scored 27 points. John Burke 11. Phil Bundy 10. Keith Heichel led Cotter with 15. Norm Johnson 12. Roger Otto 10. Nest league action Sunday or Thursday with Thorp Loan vs Bud N Bobs in Class A at Shaw gym.
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Beliveau Takes NHL Scoring Lead After Week Strong For Canadiens
Montreal's Jean Beliveau, 31, became the league scoring leader after a six point week. He totaled three goals and three assists as the Canadiens won three straight, lifting his season line to 15 goals 30 assists and 45 points, one ahead of Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita of Chicago.
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Howe Named Canada’s Male Athlete of the Year
Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings was voted Canada’s Male Athlete of the Year by 154 writers and broadcasters in a Canadian Press poll. Howe earlier broke Maurice Richard’s career goal record of 544 this season.
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Minnesota Gopher basketball picks 12 for New York tournament
The University of Minnesota announces a 12 man traveling squad for the Holiday Basketball Tournament in New York. Seniors Bill Davis Alan Druskin Don Linehan and juniors Terry Kunze Mel Northway Dave Nelson Dave Wykes plus sophomores Lou Hudson Don Yates Archie Clark Dennis Dvoracek Wes Martins comprise the roster. They face Cornell University in the opening game Thursday night and stay at the Manhattan Hotel during the event.
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Scoreboard Basketball Roundup From The Associated Press
Cincinnati edges Kansas State 72 70 Ohio State tops Houston 79 62 Utah State beats Bradley 95 90 Utah over New Mexico State 101 72 Creighton defeats Nevada 63 Colorado State University over Washington 82 52 Oklahoma State 92 Los Angeles State 68 Stanford 69 64 Brigham Young 94 Michigan State 90 New Mexico 63 Purdue 61 Florida State 91 Tulsa 76 Louisville 66 South Carolina 57 Alabama 75 Howard University 67 Army 100 American University 70 Yale 97 Tulane 85
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Chargers Win Offense Crown Amid AFL Records
The San Diego Chargers finished with the AFL's top total offense at 5,160 yards, 367.5 per game, while ranking second in total defense. Clem Daniels broke the AFL rushing mark with 1,098 yards, Tobin Rote earned the passing title, and Lionel Taylor claimed the receiving crown for Denver. Fred Glick set 12 interceptions and Jim Fraser posted a 45.8-yard punting average.
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Pacelli Holiday Tourney Opens with Strong Four Team Field
The fourth annual Pacelli Holiday basketball tournament is set for Thursday and Friday at Shamrock gym. Four teams from three states headlined by Pacelli O Gorman Assumption and Hopkins Blake. first round pairings pit O Gorman against Assumption and Pacelli against Blake. Pacelli aims to repeat as champion after last year's 73 49 win over Blake.
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Senior Bowl Queen Team Faces O Gorman in Pacelli Clash
Senior Bowl Queen enters with a 6 1 record facing O Gorman as probable starters John Yries 6 5 center Dave LaVague 6 1 forward Bob Beckis 6 1 guards Steve and Dave Krumrer. Gary Stoner may start forward shifting Beckis to guard. Coach Harold Lundholm likely uses Dan Canfield 6 2 at center Bob Shoening Mike Green forwards Pete Wonson and guard duo Edie Lindstrom. All Tournament six will be named after the championship. Tickets are 1 for adults and 50 cents for students.
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Trull Signs Pro Contract With Oilers
Don Trull, Baylor quarterback, signs with Houston Oilers after being pursued by Colts. The deal details are undisclosed, but reports say a Cannon-sized pact includes a $30,000 bonus and $20,000 yearly for three years. Trull set national passing records this season with 174 completions for 2,157 yards and 406 touches.
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Julie Moore Wins in Fencing Test
Grand Forks athlete Julie Moore topped the foil division at the Midwest Olympic tryouts in Milwaukee besting entrants from seven states. Her next event is the Midwest championship in Minneapolis in May as part of the push toward the national championships in Atlantic City New Jersey in June.
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Loyola Tops AP Poll as Top Ten Headed for Holiday Tournaments
Loyola of Chicago leads the AP basketball poll with 20 first place votes and 405 points. Kentucky and Michigan hold second and third as UCLA moves to fourth and NYU drops to tenth after key losses. Vanderbilt rises to sixth while Davidson climbs to seventh and Duke falls to eighth after a loss to Michigan.
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Christiansen to Coach 49ers Next Campaign
San Francisco 49ers reappoint Jack Christiansen as head coach for the next season after a 2-9 stretch under interim leadership. Owner Vic Morabito cites health reasons delaying the formal choice, with players backing Christiansen and top draftees Mira Parks Burke already signed.
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McAuley High's flub ties game as time runs out
In Joplin Missouri McAuley High School trailed St Agnes Springfield by two and held the ball with one second left A high throw in instead of a pass hit a railing and bounced into the basket tying the score at 71 all The play gave St Agnes the ball out of bounds and Larry Mueller scored on a last second in bounds pass The team then fell to St Agnes 78 76 in overtime with fouls costing McAuley players.
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Chamberlain Tops Scoring In NBA Race
Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors becomes the league scoring leader, reaching 1 000 points for the season. Oscar Robertson falls to third, while Bob Pettit moves to second with 967 points and Chamberlain holds a 34 point per game average. Jerry West trails in the top chase.
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Upset Safety Pin Dies After Victory at Los Alamitos
Safety Pin, a 4 year old gelding, won the seventh race at Los Alamitos on Monday then collapsed and died in the winner's circle, AP report from Los Alamitos California.
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Purdue and MSU tumble as Bucks roll past Houston
Ohio State won fifth of eight as Michigan State and Purdue lost. The Bucks defeated Houston 79-62 at home led by Gary Bradds with 29 points and Jim Shaffer 20. MSU fell 95-90 to Brigham Young in Provo, while Purdue lost 63-61 to New Mexico at home and dropped to 2-5.
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Illinois Star Injures Ankle In Rose Bowl Practice
At Pasadena a Rose Bowl workout for Illinois featured star linebacker Dan Hansen injuring an ankle. Coach Pete Elliott said the 193-pound sophomore should return in a day or two after a slight swelling. Reserve fullback Neal Anderson separated his left shoulder during the morning drill.
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