Gilmer Named Lions Head Coach in Detroit
Harry Gilmer, ex Lions quarterback and Vikings assistant, was appointed head coach of the Detroit Lions on a three year contract. He succeeds George Wilson, who quit amid friction over Ford era conditions and reduced authority. Gilmer to meet Lions officials Friday for formal introduction. Vikings label Norm Van Brocklin declined comment on possible replacement.
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Fragmented Scores From Early Pro Hockey and Basketball Pages
Readable scores show teams like Boston and Detroit in a hockey context and basketball notes with general West Coast teams and conference results. The text includes league mentions such as Pro Hockey National League and Pro Basketball with scattered team abbreviations and scores.
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Odell Accepts Penn Head Coaching Job
Former Bucknell quarterback and builder of the Bucknell program Bob Odell said Thursday he accepted the head coaching job at the University of Pennsylvania. He promised an aggressive recruiting program and commitment to making Penn respectable.
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SCI Matman From C. R. Out
Cedar Falls wrestling coach Chuck Patten’s first SCI season continues with injuries as Bob McNiel, 130 pounds from Cedar Rapids, is out for the season. The Panthers hope eight remain for Saturday’s match with South Dakota State and Monday at Illinois. Wingert opens at 123 pounds with Wise at 130, Lewallen at 137, Gilson at 147, Engel at 157, Monroe at 167, Parker at 177 and Straw at heavyweight.
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Eastern Iowa Catholic Meet Opens With Worthington and Guttenberg
The Eastern Iowa Catholic conference basketball meet begins Friday with St. Pauls Worthington facing St. Marys Guttenberg. First-round action continues Sunday, with semifinals on January 13 and the final set for January 17 at 3 PM.
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Walker named field manager of Greenville club
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 in Greenville South Carolina.
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Hayes Helps Lower Mobile Race Barriers
Olympic gold medalist Bob Hayes aids integration in Mobile as four Negro players join the first integrated Senior Bowl. Hayes says local reception has been welcoming, with players housed in midtown hotels and socializing with white teammates. Game set for Saturday at 1 p.m. on NBC.
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Arkansas' Marshall Inks Canadian Pact
Memphis quarterback Fred Marshall who led Arkansas to an 11-0 season signed Thursday with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. The deal calls for a $1,000 bonus and an $11,000 salary.
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Wilton's Lorber Catches Up With His Cagers
Wilton, led by Lorber in his first year as head coach, seeks to sustain its Eastern Iowa dominance as the Little Beavers carry an 8-0 start. Key players include Bicknese Lange Budelier Behrens Paul and Beinke, with upcoming tests against Mt. Vernon Mid Prairie and West Liberty shaping the league race.
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Illinois prep ranks show Pekin leads 12-0 record
Pekin tops Illinois prep polls at 12-0 while Washington ranks sixth in Iowa per UPI. St Mary's of Marshalltown defeated Gilbertville Don Bosco 56-54 in the Oelwein holiday tourney, marking Marshalltown's first win over Gilbertville. Joe Ottawi, once Regis assistant and Aquin head coach, enjoys a strong season with Marquette of Ottawa, 8-1, and the 15th annual Marquette holiday tournament victory.
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Cowboys Sign Pair From Draft As Future Pros
Dallas signs Doug McDougal of Oregon State and Paul Cercel of Pittsburgh as 16th round futures picks. McDougal was a 16th round choice this year and Cercel drafted a year ago, both joining the Cowboys franchise in the NFL.
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