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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1962

Page

2

Ohio State Cagers 3rd in AP Poll as Cincinnati Holds Top Spot

Cincinnati Bearcats dominated the AP poll with 449 points and 44 first-place votes, Duke second, Ohio State third after a 76-69 win over West Virginia. Colorado and Illinois join top ten, while Indiana Kentucky Wichita drop out.

Ohio State Joe Keichler Associated Press Buckeyes Cincinnati Bearcats Duke Blue Devils Duke West Virginia Colorado Illinois Indiana Kentucky Wichita

Bearcats Lead UPI Ratings With Top Three Lock

Cincinnati Duke and Loyola of Chicago held the top three spots in the UPI major college basketball ratings. Ohio State remained a surprise in the top five, while the list includes Arizona, Stanford, Drake and Minnesota among others with varying votes and records.

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Terry Baker Named UPI Back of the Year for 1962

Terry Baker of Oregon State, a 6 foot 3 inch left handed quarterback, was named 1962 Back of the Year by the United Press International. He won with 157 votes, well ahead of runner up Jerry Stovall of LSU, and sparked interest as he considers pro football after the season.

NEW York UPI Terry Baker Oregon State United Press International Baker Jerry Stovall Louisiana State Stovall George Saimes Michigan State Eldon Fortie Brigham, Young Billy Moore Arkansas George Mira Miami Fla Tom Myers Northwestern Roger Kochman Penn State Billy Lothridge Georgia Tech Glynn Griffing Mississippi Mel Renfro Oregon Ron VanderKelen Wisconsin Willie Brown Southern California Joe Don Looney Oklahoma

Baker Wins Maxwell Award for 1962 Season

Oregon State quarterback Terry Baker, 21, won the Maxwell Football Club’s 26th annual Outstanding College Player award for 1962. He led the nation in total offense with 2,276 yards and passed for 1,738 yards, completing 112 of 203. Baker plans a pro career after being drafted No. 1 by the Los Angeles Rams.

Baker Portland Ore Oregon State Tommy Prothro Terry Drake Johnny Bright Los Angeles Rams

Judy Kimball Named Woman Golfer of Year

Judy Kimball of Sioux City won the Ladies PGA event this season in her second year and was named woman golfer of the year. She will be honored at the 20th Annual National Sports Award dinner on December 28 by the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles UPI Judy Kimball Sioux City Kansas University Los Angeles Times

Pheasant's Best Friend May Be Striped Kitty

Everett Kahler of Bran don, with six companions, stalked pheasants in a brush patch when a large striped skunk wandered between his legs. Startled, he backed away in alarm and his group bolted, leaving any birds undisturbed.

Pheasant Kahler Brandon

Eagles Lodge Plans Father-Son Banquet

The Eagles lodge announces a father son sports banquet set for late January or early February. Jim Meaghan chairs the banquet committee with Les Melsha and Harold Kline assisting. The group seeks a nationally known speaker.

Eagles Lodge Jim Meaghan Les Melsha Harold Kline

Bowling Highlights features high scores in women and men

Mary Roseberry led women with a 220 while Mary Millis added a 216 and a 542 in the Dudes & Dames league. Neal Randall posted a 252 high game in men’s play, with Roy Laub close behind at 247 and 624 series as Dick Burger rolled 608.

Aay Roseberry Mary Millis Mary Roseberry Mavericks Eve O’connell Neal Randall Marty Yureka Roy Laub Len Novak Little Four Red Moore Dick Burger Betty Glately Carol i Baker Mel Cooley Opal Kline George Sneberg Roy Saub Hank Meana Yureko Ear Brun Mel Coorey Ann Taylor Wait Jones Marty Yureko Don Melichar Ralph Briles Noah Randall John Spore Dick Oree Ken Wagner Jari Osmundson Mary Pasenen Eve O Conneleta Tompkins Sity Gravely Dorothy Sundberg Berta Sterenberg Carol Burns Henrietta Reed Mabel Fuchs

Wash Whips Marion In Soph Wrestling

Washington defeated Marion 41 0 in a sophomore wrestling meet. Mike Johnson registered the fastest fall in 1 2 and Johnson had wins over Dennis and Georg Jaques while Fritz Lutz and Curt Stolba contributed by pinning or decision wins. Pete Telenson also earned a heavyweight fall as Washington dominated with multiple pins and decisions.

Wash Marion Washington Mike Johnson Warriors Ahisereen Tom Dan Peden Fritz Lutz Curt Stolba Jim Car Irison Ton Rusk Dale Har Johnson Dennis Georg Jaques Kurt Randt Steve DeMarrais Sam Bailey Ee Don Childers Steve van Gerling Pete Telenson Jim Cook

Boston Acquires Mantilla in Stallard Green Trade

The Boston Red Sox announce a trade sending pitcher Tracy Stallard and infielder Pumpsie Green to the New York Mets in exchange for utility player Mantilla. Mantilla played infield and outfield last season and had been drafted by the Mets a year earlier.

Boston Tracy Stallard Pumpsie Green New York Mets Felix Mantilla Red Sox Mantilla Mets New York

Chris Everson Edits Local Stories On Air

Chris Everson edits local stories for KCRG TV 9. WEATHER IN MOTION airs 5 55 PM Monday through Friday on MIDWEST EVENING REPORT. The team delivers regional weather forecasts and local news updates.

Chris Everson Kcrg-Tv Midwest Evening Report

Alden Matmen Edge Tama-Toledo 28 11 in Weekend Meet

Alden defeated Tama-Toledo 28 11 as eight of 11 matches were won. Key results include Jim Lewis 6 3 Earl Haberman 1 Jerry Ryan 7 0 Doug Montan 3 0 and Doug Selatt 0 in a tightly contested team showing.

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Notable Scores From Prep to Pro Across Leagues

Prep basketball saw B Bell's female team beat Marquette 60 to 54 while Plainfield edged Turkey Valley 47 31 and later won 45 44. Wrestling results include Alden 28 Tama Toledo 11 and Decorah JV 21 South Winn 18. College action features Carnegie Tech 61 Thiel 49 and Hofstra 8 Upsala 65 South Center State 59. Pro NBA finals Detroit 109 Chicago 100 with Oakland 96 Pittsburgh 93.

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Pistons Win But Nelson Gets 25

Detroit Pistons beat Chicago Zephyrs 109 to 100 at a neutral Baltimore court. Don Ohl led with 25 points while Walt Bellamy scored 36 and rookie Don Nelson added 25 as Chicago totaled 37 field goals.

Dick McGuire Chicago Zephyrs Baltimore Detroit Don Ohl Walt Bellamy Don Nelson Chicago Bellamy Nelson

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