Temple Smashes Bucknell Behind Glasses Comeback
Temple Owls overcome early misfortune when Bob Harrington loses a contact lens. His brothers return with beat-up junior high bifocals, Harrington scores four straight baskets to lift Temple to a 61-53 win over Bucknell. La Salle, Army, San Francisco, and others posted decisive margins in regional college games.
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Fielding Marks Show Fox Still Sound Player
Nellie Fox maintained top fielding form for the Chicago White Sox with eight errors in 812 chances for a .990 fielding average, leading second basemen for the fifth time. Teammates Joe Cunningham, Luis Aparicio, and Ray Herbert also earned defensive honors, while Baltimore’s Brooks Robinson led third basemen and Jimmy of Washington topped outfielders. The White Sox led clubs with a .982 team fielding average, ahead of Minnesota and Baltimore at 950, and New York, Boston, Kansas City at 979. The Twins also led with 173 double plays.
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Gem of the Nation: Columbus's Capital Claim Recalled
In Columbus Kentucky the city was once touted as a potential national capital after Washington burned in 1814. Real estate promoters urged moving government here as a safer center, with engineers sketching plans for an elaborate new city. The bid failed, but the name endured.
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Terry Baker Named Outstanding Back in AP Poll
Oregon State star Terry Baker, versatile quarterback, wins the AP outstanding college football back award over LSU’s Jerry Stovall. Baker stacked up 4,980 career rushing and passing yards, 13 TD passes in 8-2 season, and was the No. 1 NFL draft pick. He also holds Heisman and Maxwell trophies and tops a coast-to-coast voters’ list including George Mira and Ron Van der Kelen.
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Fullback Taylor Named NFL Player Of Year Winner
Jim Taylor of Green Bay, a 27-year-old ex LSU star, was voted NFL Player of the Year by AP writers and broadcasters from 14 cities. He tied the record with 18 rushing touchdowns, led the league with 108 points, tallied 1,318 rushing yards, and helped Vince Lombardi’s Packers dominate ground scoring with 38 of 50 touchdowns on the ground.
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Russian Women on Russian Ships Stir Suspicion in Walvis Bay
Father Edward Wilson-Hughes reports Russian fishing and merchant ships visiting Walvis Bay South West Africa supply routes. he notes women serve as pursers engineers and seawomen and that Russians are wary of strangers. The piece cites their growing presence and brawny crews, with a brief Tucson, Arizona item beginning next.
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Chicago Edges Rangers To Boost NHL Lead
The Chicago Black Hawks held a four point lead in the NHL standings after beating the New York Rangers 4-3. New York saw its sixth straight loss to Chicago, surrendering a late lead before the final period.
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Cousy Directs Celtics Victory Over St Louis
Celtics guard Bob Cousy led Boston to a 111-98 win over the St Louis Hawks, finishing with 18 points and 13 assists. The Celtics built a 28-21 lead early, with Cousy directing the attack and delivering key plays in the first period. The win left Boston 244 games back of the Western leader Los Angeles as the Lakers beat Syracuse 126-120. Chicago beat Cincinnati 105-102 in the doubleheader opener and Detroit edged New York 115-106 ending the Knicks four-game streak.
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Eddie Machen Detained In Napa Mental Hospital
Eddie Machen top heavyweight contender was detained for observation at Napa State Hospital after a patrolman found him parked on U.S. Highway 40 near Vallejo writing a farewell letter. He stated plans to kill himself due to financial troubles and lack of fights. He is listed as No. 1 by the WBA and No. 2 by Ring Magazine, with 42 wins, 4 losses, 2 draws and 24 knockouts.
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Robots Slated For Work At Ocean's Bottom
In a pioneering offshore move, remote controlled robots with TV eyes and sonar will work in underwater oil fields off northern California starting January. Bid solicitation opens January 8 for drilling rights on 800000 submerged continental shelf acres beyond Point Conception to the Oregon line, as Shell and others push into deeper waters long deemed inaccessible. The federal dispute over submerged land boundaries complicates southern California drilling, with courts to decide ownership between state and federal claims along the Santa Barbara Islands and beyond.
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Sherman Named NFL Coach of the Year for 1962 Giants
New York Giants coach Allie Sherman won AP Coach of the Year honors for 1962, edging Bill McPeak and others in a 13-10-7-4 vote. Sherman credits improved team chemistry, Y A Tittle’s familiarity, and a stronger backfield with Phil King and Alex Webster for the Giants’ rise as they prepare to face Dallas after last year’s conference champions.
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New England College Beats Knights 78-68 at Home
New England College defeated St Francis 78-68 in Henniker as Vic Gentile led the winners with 23 points followed by Bob Laurent 18 and Pete Chiapetta 16. St Francis stars Hughes and Burke had 17 and 16. The Knights, playing twice in two nights, saw a tougher second half and drop to 3-5. Jayvee win 56-34 gave Reg Archer 19 points.
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Legal Betting Shops Boom Bookie Business In Britain
In Britain, betting shops have surged after legalizing bookmaking 18 months ago. About 20,000 shops now operate, with average weekly gross around $4,200 and some London shops earning far more. concerns grow over crime and tax plans to curb the boom.
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