Gilmer Named Lions New Head Coach
Detroit AP Harry Gilmer former Lions quarterback and Vikings assistant was named head coach of the NFL Lions Thursday succeeding George Wilson who quit. Forel said Gilmer accepted a three year deal with undisclosed terms. Wilson’s firing and resignation preceded the hire.
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College Basketball Results From East to Midwest
East Rhodesland M defeats Holy Cross 75 to something while Davidson edges New York U. 7. Georgetown, Jacksonville, and Western Michigan post wins as Bradley beats Tulsa 71 to 69. Akron 90, Kansas West 7 offers a surprising score. Far West results include Santa Ana 51 and other regional outcomes.
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Odell Accepts Penn Head Football Coach Position
LEWISBURG Pa AP Bob Odell the former Bucknell star and Eastern powerhouse coach said Thursday he has accepted the head coaching job at the University of Pennsylvania He promised an aggressive recruiting program and said they will do everything to become respectable
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SCI Matman From C. R. Out
Cedar Falls wrestling coach Chuck Patten faces injuries in his first SCI season as Bob McNiel 130 pounds from Cedar Rapids is lost for the season with a knee injury. Patten names his starting eight for the South Dakota meet and likely Illinois match, with Wingert Wise Lewallen Gilson Engel Monroe Parker Straw as listed.
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Iowa Catholic Meet Opens With St Pauls and St Marys
Epworth Iowa Catholic basketball meet begins Friday with a first game between St Pauls Worthington and St Marys Guttenberg. First-round play continues Sunday with semifinals on January 13 and the final on January 17.
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Hayes Helps Lower Mobile Race Barriers in Senior Bowl
In Mobile Alabama Olympic gold medalist Bob Hayes helps ease racial barriers as he and three other Negro players join the first integrated Senior Bowl. Hayes says players have been treated well and the game airs Saturday on NBC with Hayes planning to pursue a Cowboys career.
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Arkansas' Marshall Signs with Calgary Stampeders
Arkansas quarterback Fred Marshall from Memphis Tennessee signed a CFL contract with the Calgary Stampeders. The deal includes a $1,000 signing bonus and an $11,000 salary.
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Walker named field manager for Greenville club
Greenville South Carolina Albert Rube Walker a 20 year veteran of major and minor league baseball has been named field manager of the Greenville club in the Western Carolinas league.
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Wilton's Lorber Catches Up With His Cagers
Wilton juniors and seniors form a tall, experienced lineup led by Bicknese Lange Budelier Behrens Paul and Reinke as Lorber rebuilds after a fresh-soph year. The Little Beavers sit 7-0 atop the Eastern Iowa standings entering a key schedule including Mt. Vernon, Mid Prairie and West Liberty as they chase another conference crown.
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Marshalltown Beats Gilbertville Don Bosco in Holiday Tourney
St Marys of Marshalltown toppled Gilbertville Don Bosco 36 to 34 in the Oelwein holiday tourney, marking Marshalltown’s first victory over Gilbertville. Pekin leads the prep poll, with Washington ranked No. 6 in Iowa by UPI, and Joe Ottavi linked to coaching roles. Dallas Cowboys sign Doug McDougal of Oregon State and center Paul Cercel of Pittsburgh as NFL draft picks.
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Successville Season Shines in St Bois Victory
The Ot tawa high school AM Marquette team from St Bois set a 1 win record and recently captured the 13th annual Marquette Holiday Tournament. The achievement highlights a strong season for the program and showcases standout performances by key players from Marquette and Ottawa.
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