Gibbs Guides Red Victory Over Rice
In New Orleans AP says Mississippi quarterback Jake Gibbs, a Grenada native, scored both touchdowns as the Rebels defeated Rice 46 0 in Tulane Stadium securing a Sugar Bowl berth. Gibbs, an All America standout, opened with a first quarter TD and sealed the win with a late 3 yard score amid a stout defensive effort by Mississippi.
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Sports Flashes By Fred Hartman Bowls and Conventions
Sports editor Jimmie Woods is on vacation as Benny Moskowitz returns to Lee College. Prof Sanders endorses hiring a kicker who can convert extra points and field goals, noting many big games fail due to weak kicking. Corney’s missed extra point in the Gator Bowl prompts this counsel on kicker necessity and coverage height.
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Mance
Florida
Kickers First: A Pro and High School Perspective
Prof Sanders argues that a teams success hinges on a dedicated kicking specialist. He cites Lou Groza and Ben Agajanian as examples, noting that in pro football limits push teams toward versatile players while a true kicker can decide tight games. In high school, talent pools like Robert E. Lee produce multiple reliable kickers, yet many coaches still undervalue the position.
Smiley Coach Aims For Top Three In 124A Race
Smiley Eagles coach Bill Banks projects a top three finish as the 1960-61 124A season opens. With a 11-man varsity and several lettermen, Banks emphasizes speed and accuracy while building around Gus Hinze Douglas Baker Roland Brewer and Layne Sauls.
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Vermin Knox
R . R Jr
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Hi Banks
Carpenters Offered Taxi Rides To Work In Tokyo
Tokyo AP report notes a shortage of carpenters and bricklayers in Japan with construction firms offering taxi rides to jobs. The industry estimates shortages include about 30 090 more bricklayers and 100 000 more carpenters needed nationwide.
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Huskies Roll To Rose Bowl Victory Over Minnesota
Washington's Huskies repeat as Rose Bowl champions by defeating Minnesota 7-1 in a dominant performance. Key plays include Bob Schloredt's three yard pass to Brent Wooten and a 44 yard field goal by Fleming. Missouri's Navy upset and other bowl results also noted with players like Joe Bellino.
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Blue Devils Win Cotton Bowl In Narrow Duke Victory
Duke's Moorman drove the game winning drive finishing with a nine yard pass from Altman for the touchdown to edge Arkansas to claim the Cotton Bowl win. Arkansas failed to score despite several drives and a blocked extra point as Duke prevailed in Dallas.
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Missouri Wins Orange Bowl Ends Bowl Snafu
Missouri defeats Navy 21 to 14 in the 27th Orange Bowl ending 21 years of bowl drought. Big Eight champions overpowering offense and stout defense anchor the upset with Navy netting eight rushing yards and Joe Bellino limited to four yards on eight carries while scoring a touchdown on a Hal Spooner pass. President-elect Kennedy watches.
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Ohio State Leads Cage Poll After Holiday Festival Win
Ohio State remains atop the weekly Associated Press basketball poll with 360 points and all 36 first-place votes after a 84-82 victory over an unspecified opponent. The Buckeyes, 9-0 after winning the Holiday Festival in New York, swept St. John’s and St. Bonaventure and solidified their hold as Bradley moved to second with 304 points. The top 10 shifted beyond the trio, as Indiana, St. Louis, and Auburn dropped out and North Carolina rose to sixth after winning the Dixie Classic.
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Eagles Open District Play At Home Against Pasadena
Baytown's AEL hosts Pasadena in a 7:30 p.m. district opener after a five and 13 mark, with senior leaders Spencer Pickens and Carl Clark and scoring threats Jeff Ford and Bryan Stratton. B-squad tips off at 6 p.m. and Bollinger eyes another win over Pasadena following last year’s strong district finish.
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