Patterson Retains Title After McNeeley Downpour KO
Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson knocked out Tom McNeeley in the fourth round in Toronto in a chaotic fight with eight knockdowns. Liston voices interest in a title rematch while Cus D Amato signals patience. The bout drew TV and theatre interest, with potential gates and ancillary rights discussed despite rumors of a Patterson Liston bout.
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Toronto
Floyd Patterson
Tom MecNeeley Jr
Sonny Liston
Albert Westphal
Patterson
Listom
Tom Bolan
Cus D'Amato
Cus
Nest
Henry Cooper
Zora Foliey
Chandler
Ariz
London
D'Amato
Associated Press
Liston
Philadelphia
Convertion Hall
Patterson-McNeeley
Sip
Maple Leaf Gardens
Listom-Westphal
Areras
United States
Cana
Irving B. Kahn
TelePrompTer
New York
Yankee Stadium
Michigan State
McNeeley
Jersey Joe Walcott
Amecneeley
Walcott
Arlington
Mass
McNerley
Patterson I
Barrates
Ingemar Johansson
Canaidi
Ford resigns as back field coach at Hardin-Simmons
In Abilene AP report John Model T Ford has stepped down from Hardin-Simmons University. He cited several job opportunities but has not chosen a new position. Hardin-Simmons has 22 straight football wins.
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Abilene
John
Ford
Hardin - Simmons University
Hardin - Simmons
Dallas
al Onoftio
Missouri
Southern Methodist University
SMU
Bill Meek
Matti Bell
Athletic Council
Onofrio
Bell
Alabama wins 1961 AP national football title over Ohio State
Alabama edges Ohio State for the 1961 AP national title after a perfect season capped by a 34–0 win over Auburn. Bear Bryant’s Tide led in scoring defense and total defense, with standout players Pat Tracchia, Billy Neighbors, and Lee Roy Jordan fueling the championship run. The final poll tops: Alabama 452, Ohio State 436, Texas third. top 10 includes Minnesota, LSU, Arkansas, and UCLA.
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Alabama
Associated Press
Crimson Tide
Pat
Bear
Tide
Harry Gilmer
Auburn
LSU
Bryant
Georgia Tech
Pat Tracchia
Billy Neighbors
Lee Roy Jordan
Resu
Ohio State
Texas
Louisiana State
Mississippi
Minnesota
Colorado
Michigan State
Arkansas
Rutgers
UCLA
Rice
P State
Arizona
E&u
Duke
Michigan
Navy
Kansas
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Miami
Fla
Hall of Fame to induct eight tonight in annual banquet
New York AP reports the Hall of Fame will induct eight former players and coaches. Glenn Davis of Army and Charlie Justice of North Carolina lead the class, with Wesleyan and Claude Reeds among others. Don Faurot and Bear Bryant tied to college honors, and Alabama receives top team nod with Bryant at the MacArthur Bowl ceremony.
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NEW York
Hall of Fame
Glenn Davis
Army
Charlie
Justice
North Carolina
Wesleyan
Claude Reeds
Oklahoma
Don Faurot
Missouri
Charlie Cald
Princeton
Williams
Addi
Alabama
Paul
Bear) Bryant
MacArthur
Eagles Grab Two Cage Wins Over Spring Quints
Barbers Hill won two basketball games over Spring Monday night in Mont Belvieu. The B team rolled 58 17 as Randy McCollum led with 20 points and Charlie Burgess added 13 while Charles Aycock scored 10. The varsity captured a 41 38 finale with McCollum, Roebuck and Hudec driving the Eagles on the boards.
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Mont Belvieu
Barbers Hill
Randy MicCollmn
Eagle
Larry Roebuck
Joe Hudec
Andy Underwood
McCollum
Eagles
Charlie Burgess
Charles Aycock
Houston Oilers Set New Offense Record
In Dallas, the Houston Oilers defeated San Diego 33 13 to set a new AFL single season offense mark with 5 193 total yards over 12 games. The previous record was 4 936 yards by Houston last season in 14 games. San Diego yielded 243 yards per game before the game, now allowing 262.2. George Blanda leads the league in passing and Houston averages 3113 yards per game.
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Dallas
Houston
San Diego
Jofferrse
Iton
George Blanda
Heart Campaign Raises Over 26 Million in 1961 Drive
The American Heart Association reports contributions exceeding 5.4 million dollars to the 1961 Heart Campaign. The nationwide drive, conducted by the association and its affiliates, took place last February.
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Heart Campaign
New York
National Heart Association
Ernie Davis Drafts and Trades Highlight NFL Looms
CHICAGO AP The national and American leagues completed their draft days with similar early round selections. Ernie Davis was picked by Washington amid trade speculation involving Cleveland and Bobby Mitchell. Los Angeles took Roman Gabriel and Merlin Olsen, while Cleveland traded for players and drafted Leroy Jackson and Irvin Goode in a flurry of activity.
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Davis
Los Angeles
Washington
Rams
Roman Gabriel
North Carolina State
Merlin Olsen
Utah State
Davia
Cleveland
Collins
Bobby Mitchell
Ilinois
Dallce
Pittsburgh
Bob
Ferguson
Ohio State
Browns
Gary
St. Louis
Northwestern
Leroy Jackson
Westernlinois
Irvin Goode
Kentucky
Philadelphia
Sheffield Folks Are Good Customers and Neighbors
Allen L. Cotie, a nine year Sheffield open hearth worker in Houston, is a model resident. The Cotie family, active at Uvalde Baptist Church, owns a home at 13338 Utica and supports the community through church tithing and youth coaching. Sheffield area customers spend over 3 million on housing, 6 million on food, 2.7 million on clothing, and 1.5 million on medical and personal care annually in Houston.
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Allen L. Cotie
Houston Area
Sheffield Division
Armco Steel Corporation
Sheffield
Houston
Lita Fay
Mississippi
Uvalde Baptist Church
Utica
Tim
Deborah
Mike
A. L. Cotie
Cotie
Coties
Allen Cotie
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