NFL Top Coach Named OUTDOORS with Jim Nelson
Allie Sherman was named Coach of the Year in the NFL by AP voters. The New York Giants rookie coach led the club to the Eastern Conference title game versus Green Bay, outpacing Lombardi in a close vote.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1961
Page
9
Allie Sherman was named Coach of the Year in the NFL by AP voters. The New York Giants rookie coach led the club to the Eastern Conference title game versus Green Bay, outpacing Lombardi in a close vote.
Co captain John Durham and Garland Smith may sit out Tuesday against Sam Houston as both miss practice with what coach Jay Bollinger calls a virus. Wayne Bell would replace Durham if needed while Smith's absence could alter guard duties as Baytown faces a taller Sam Houston squad in the Ganders final home appearance until Jan. 5.
Texas Christian University edged Centenary 63 61 to halt a four game skid and lead the Southwest Conference in intercollegiate play. Alton Adams scored 24 for TCU in the late rally as the Frogs opened their new coliseum with a dramatic finish. Tim Brockman and others paced SMU past Alabama 71 66 while Baylor lost 66 05 to Tulane.
In a Wichita Falls state final, Galena Park’s 10 man defensive front frustrated Baytown Jackets and key plays by Larry Shields and Mike Kelly shaped a dramatic finish. Ronnie Powledge and Howard Twilley provided crucial contributions as Galena’s offense fought to keep pace. David Ross stood out on defense with multiple powerful runs stopping Wichita’s attacks.
Horace Mann Greenies finally beat Baytown Junior High 47 to 37 at Mann’s gym. Baytown sits 3-1 in district play, Mann 2-2. Cedar Bayou Bears lead Cedar Bayou league with a 4-0 mark after beating Lovenberg 29-18. Highlands Eagles stay near top with 3-1 after 47-33 over Blocker. other results include Bruins 40- and Bears 26-19 doubleheaders.
Texas A&M announces a shift from the slow three yards and a cloud of dust approach to a wide open offense under new head coach Foldberg who comes from Wichita. He tours the campus, pieces together a staff including two from Wichita, and urges players to give 19 percent effort for the season as he emphasizes defense and fast play.
A rundown of results from numerous college hoops matchups. Notable outcomes include Duke 67 over Kentucky 57, Texas Western 1 and Oklahoma State 57, plus Indiana 94 over Cincinnati State cnarnone. Other scores feature Arizona State, Illinois, and San Diego State with varied margins. full scorecard appears on Page 2.
Highlands Eagles place third in Barbers Hill junior high tournament over the weekend. They beat Sour Lake 45 32 in the opener but without top scorer Robert Maxwell who injured his hand they lost to Anahuac 36 30. The team then defeated Barbers Hill 44 31 for third place.
Ohio State secured 39 of 40 first place votes in the AP season opening poll, totaling 399 points. Cincinnati received the remaining first place vote, with 301 points. Providence, Kansas State, West Virginia, Duke, Arizona State, and others followed in the top 10 as upsets on Monday reshaped the rankings.
Clyde Bulldog Turner, former Chicago Bears center, will coach the New York Titans next season with a $20,000 annual pay under a two-year contract. He replaces Sammy Baugh, who was relegated to consultant after a 7-7 year. Titans owner Harry Wismer praised Turner as his first coaching choice.
The Bay Lanes invites players to join on Monday and Friday mornings for Women Bowlers and a Scratch League for Men on Thursdays at 8 30. Interested bowlers should contact Holley Wells at Bay Lanes to join.
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