Northwestern Sophomore Tom Myers Rated as Greatest Passer by His Coach
Northwestern coach Ara Parseghian hails sophomore Tom Myers as the best passer he has ever had. Myers, transformed by a rebuilt offense, leads major colleges in passing and has 61 completions for 811 yards and 8 touchdowns this season.
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Coaches See Reduced On Field Violence Across Conferences
An AP survey shows widespread decline in penalties and rough play after the NCAA rules campaign. The Southern Conference started its own drive, logging 1,052 yards in penalties across seven games, with 609 yards in penalties in three games last Saturday. Big Six, Big Ten, ACC officials reported stricter early fouls and automatic piling on penalties to curb roughness.
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Wilt Stars As Warriors Sink Pistons
Wilt Chamberlain scored 56 points to lead the San Francisco Warriors to a 140-113 NBA debut win over the Detroit Pistons at the Cow Palace. Ted Luckenbill started the scoring with nine of the first 11 points as the veteran lineup opened the season.
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Quebec Aces Lead Division With Early Dominance
The Quebec Aces move to a 5-1 record and a four point lead in the Eastern Division of the AHL after a 5-1 win over the Cleveland Barons. Baltimore Clippers follow 3-2 with a 6 point tally after edging the Providence Reds 5-4 in their first Civic Center home game.
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Pesky taps three rookies to coach Red Sox in debut season
Boston manager Johnny Pesky announced three rookie coaches Harry Dorish Al Lakeman and Harry Malmberg to assist him. Dorish a former pitcher will be pitching coach Lakeman will be bullpen coach and Malmberg a former minor leaguer becomes first base coach.
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Nigerian Brawler Tigers World Title In Bloody Upset
In Candlestick Park 11,600 watched Dick Tiger of Nigeria win the World Boxing Association middleweight title by unanimous decision over Gene Fullmer in 15 rough rounds. Fullmer, 17 straight wins, was cut but fought to the final bell as Tiger claimed his first global crown. Tiger’s real name is Richard Ihetu and his record rises to 46 wins, 12 losses, two draws.
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North Bennington Boots to fifth straight Molly Stark title
North Bennington High School clinched its fifth consecutive Molly Stark League soccer championship and entered the Vermont state playoffs. The Governors defeated Arlington 5 2 to finish 7-1 in league play, with key goals by Erik Haynes Phil Harrington and Sim Crosier. They face Proctor in Chester tomorrow at 4 p.m. Injuries to Robert Hewson Kenneth Smith and others linger as Proctor, amid six straight Marble Valley League titles, arrives with an 8 2 record.
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Roberts Named AP Comeback Player of the Year
Baltimore’s Robin Roberts was named the American League Comeback Player of the Year in the AP poll. He credited regular pitching for his effectiveness after being cast off by the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees.
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Boxing Promoters Sink on WBA Middleweight Bout
At Candlestick Park Dick Tiger outpointed Gene Fullmer in front of 11,600 spectators. Gate gross reached $101,000 with promoters Norman Rothschild and Bennie Ford taking a loss against their break-even estimate of $155,000. Fullmer earned 45 percent of receipts while Tiger received a flat $25,000.
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