Unanimous AP Big Ten team led by Ferguson and Stephens
Ohio State fullback Bob Ferguson joins Sandy Stephens of Minnesota as unanimous picks on the 1961 AP All-Big Ten team. Also honored are Minnesota’s Bill Bell at tackle and other first-team selections from Michigan State Purdue Wisconsin Michigan Northwestern Michigan and Iowa among the honorees and second and third team players listed.
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Chicago
Bob Ferguson
Ohio State
Associated Press
Sandy Stephens
Bob Bell
Minnesota
Bell
Stan Serurek
Purdue
Dave Behrman
Mich Sr. Jr
E—Black Elwell
Stephens
S&r
Rennie McRae
Michigan
Seetee Saimes
Mich, Sr
Ohio St
Tom Hall
Tom Perdue
Fate Echols
Northwestern
Don Brumm
Sherwyn Thorson
Iowa
Ton Parrilli
Ilinois
Bill van Buren
Towa
Ron Miller
Wisconsin
Sherman Lewis
Michigan State
Dave Raimey
Marv Woodson
Indiana
Notre Dame Won on Illegal Play Against Syracuse
Notre Dame was declared to have won the 17 to 15 game over Syracuse on a field goal after time had run out. The NCAA Rules Committee stated the kick was illegal and that no redress exists once a game ends, though Notre Dame would act if the ruling is reconsidered.
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Knoxville
Neyland
Notre Dame
Syracuse
Perkowski
Irish
Theodore M. Hesburgh
CBS
Hawks Put 4 on UPI 2nd Team
Ohio State and Minnesota led with five of eleven places on the 1961 All-Conference football team chosen by Big Ten coaches for United Press International. Buckeyes Ferguson and Ingram highlighted the squad with Ferguson a second straight year on the team. Minnesota placed Bell Hall and Stephens, while Iowa earned four on the 2nd team including Hinton Thorson Van Buren and Webb.
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Chicago
UPI
Ohio State
Minnesota
Big Ten
United Press International
Buckeyes
Bob Ferguson
Mike Ingram
Ferguson
Ingram
Iowa
al Hinton
Sherwyn Thorson
Bill van Buren
Cloyd Webb
Michigan
Bennie
Iowa Fumbles Fewest in 10 Years Pattern
Iowa finishes 1961 with the fewest fumbles by any Hawkeye team in a decade and records strong offense led by quarterback Szykowny. The piece notes 42 points against Notre Dame, 200-point seasons for six straight years, and Wilburn Hollis as captain. It compares 1961 to prior Iowa teams and highlights potential record-shattering trends for Cloyd Webb and Joe Williams.
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Dick Lamb
Football Hall of Fame
Iowa
Hawkeye
Notre Dame
Hawks
Lamb School
Big Ten
Ference School
Purdue
Tory
Hawkeyes
Jerry Burns
Kansas Accepts Bid To Bluebonnet Bowl
The Associated Press reports Kansas joined Penn State Miami of Florida and Utah State as bowl eligible contenders on Monday, moving closer to post season plans. Penn State stands 7 3 after a season with a tough slate.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Penn State
Miami
Florida
Utah State
Georgia Tech
Jacksonville
Fla
Ion
Houston
Rice Owls
Rice
Baylor
Auburn
Jackson
Miss
Iowa Varsity Triumphs Over Freshmen 77-43 in Hoops Tilt
Iowa varsity rolled past the Hawkeye freshmen 77 to 43 Monday night as Don Nelson led scoring with 18 points. Doug Mehlhaus and Jerry Messick showed promise for the season, while Don Faes and Mike Denoma of the freshmen pressured the defense.
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Sharm
Caneian
Hawkeye
Evansville College
Miami
Ohio
Don Nelson
Nelson
Hawks
Fred Riddle
Collinsville
Ill
Jerry Messick
Joe Reddington
Doug Melhaus
Jim Rodgers
Riddle
Mehlhaus
Messick
Wood River
Dysart
Don Faes
Herman
Mike Denoma
Rock Island
Joel Novak
Iowa
Andr's
Purcell
Carver
Pauley Eee
Sievers Traded From White Sox To Phillies For Two
The Chicago White Sox send first baseman Roy Sievers to the Philadelphia Phillies for Charley Smith and pitcher John Buzhardt. Sievers, 35, batted .292 with 92 RBIs and 27 homers last season amid ongoing trade rumors. Smith, 24, hit .248 in 121 games for Philadelphia. Buzhardt went 6-18 as a right handed starter.
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Tampa
Fla
Chicago White Sox
Roy Sievers
Philadelphia Phillies
Charley Smith
John Buzhardt
Sievers
Sox
Smith
Phillies
Buzhardt
Penn athletics revival in Oskaloosa and Iowa City
The piece highlights William Penn College joining Iowa conference competition in 1962 spring sports and outlines Penn football under Earl Craven with 70 players in fall, 45 after trimming, a 3 5 1 record, and senior graduates remaining. It notes Oskaloosa high basketball and coach Don Roby and previews upcoming Penn games and regional TV broadcasts in January.
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Cedar Rapids
Bob Caldwell
Chamber of Commerce
C.R
William Penn College
Oskaloosa
Osky
Bob
Penn
Iowa
Taylor Hayes
Caldwell
Iowa Wesleyan
Earl Craven
Andy Griffith
Earl
Marion Ruebel
Don Roby
Ohio State Seizes No. 1 In UPI College Football Poll
Ohio State climbs from near the middle to top position in the UPI weekly ratings, garnering 19 first place votes and 329 points to overtake Alabama. Alabama drops to second as LSU moves to third and Texas holds fourth amid a reshuffle of the top 10.
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Tim Moriarty
United Press International
NEW York
UPI
Ohio State
Columbus
Alabama
Utah State
Missouri
Georgia Tech
Wyoming
Penn State
Duke
Miami
Fla
Syracuse
Kansas
UCLA
Louisiana State
Mississippi
Colorado
Minnesota
Michigan State
Arkancas
Purdue
Georgia
Ecuse
Alabama Leads AP Grid Poll Before Auburn Showdown
Alabama remains undefeated after 9 games but slips to No. 2 in the AP poll as Ohio State rises after routing Michigan 50 to 20. The Crimson Tide hold 26 first place votes, down from 39, among 49 voters ahead of Saturday’s rivalry game.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Auburn
Crimson Tide
Associated Press
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Michigan
Davis Wins Heisman Cup in 1961
Ernie Davis of Syracuse named winner of the Heisman Memorial Award as the nation’s top college football player for 1961. He averaged 5.5 yards per carry and is the first Negro winner. Trophy presentation set for December 6 in New York. Runnerup Bob Ferguson of Ohio State and third Jimmy Saxton of Texas.
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New York
UPI
Ernie Davis
Jimmy Brown
Syracuse
Davis
Bob Ferguson
Ohio State
Jimmy Saxton
Texas
Sandy Stephens
Min- Your Guide
Christmas
Shop Gazette
Pat Trammell
Alabama
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Szykowny
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