Houston San Diego Dominate 1961 AFL All Star Team
Houston and San Diego dominate the 1961 AFL all star squad with heavy representation on offense and defense. George Blanda of Houston is named top quarterback with near unanimous support. New York and Denver also place three each on the 22 man team.
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New York
Houston
San Diego
Associated Press
Denver
Dallas
Boston
Buffalo
Oakland
George Blanda
Mantle tops AL slugging crown for third time in 1961
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees led the American League with a slugging percentage of .687 and 353 total bases in 514 at bats. Detroit’s Norm Cash was second, Jim Gentile third, while Roger Maris, despite 61 homers, finished fourth. The Yankees also led team slugging at .441 with Detroit second at .421.
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Boston
Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
Mantle
Norm Cash
Detroit
Jim Gentile
Baltimore
Roger Maris
Yankees
Maris
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Oilers Aim for Revenge After 41-0 Loss to Patriots
The Oilers led by coach Wally Lemms and star players George Blanda and Billy Cannon seek a rebound after a stunning 41-0 defeat to Boston. San Diego leads the Houston series 5-3, with Oilers claiming the title game 24-16 last year, and have nine straight wins fueling confidence.
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Boston Patriots
AFL
Wally Lemms
Oilers
George Blanda
Billy Cannon
San Diego
Houston
Blanda and Faison Top Players in AP Honors
Houston Osler quarterback George Blanda and Chargers defensive end Earl Faison were named the league's player of the year and rookie of the year in an AP poll. Blanda passed for 3,330 yards with 36 TDs and kicked 112 points, while Faison starred as a 256 pound rookie from Newport News Va and was hailed after his Shrine Game standout.
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Houston Osler
George Blanda
Earl Faison
San Diego Chargers
Associated Press
Blanda
Faison
Newport News
Loop
Chicago Bears
Billy Cannon
Charley Hennigan
Oilers
Charley Long
Boston
Ken Rice
Buffalo Bills
LaGrange Park
Ill
Chargers
Circus performer in Belgrade digests 70 keys and tools
Belgrade AP reports Nikola Jovanovic a circus performer who boasted of digesting anything underwent X ray surgery to remove 70 keys 16 pens 36 nails and nuts plus iron chain and glass from his stomach.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Nikola Jovanovic
Chargers Face Oilers In AFL Championship Preview
San Diego seeks a strong performance in the AFL title game against Houston after a string of near misses. The Chargers emphasize improvement and aim to finish first, with Houston posing the main challenge in the championship showdown.
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Chargers
Oilers
San Diego
Calif
San Diego Chargers
Houston Oilers
Blue-Clad Santas Deliver Record Christmas Mail
The Post Office Department announced its blue clad Santa delivery as the largest and most successful Christmas mail run. In the first 20 days of December 9.5 billion pieces moved through, up 5.7 percent from last year and receipts rose about 5 million to 172.1 million. Total mail for the season should surpass 11 billion.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Fog Shrouds Southern California as Weather Halts Travel
Fog blankets most of Southern California delaying air and road traffic. The dense mist reduces visibility across Los Angeles County and surrounding areas, prompting officials to issue caution and commuters to adjust travel plans.
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Los Angeles
California
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Opal L Holloway Estate
In Neosho County Kansas probate court Gary appointed Samuel C Graham administrator of Opal L Holloway estate deceased. Creditors heirs devisees and legatees must file claims within nine months from first publication or be barred. Balch Bailey attorneys for administrator.
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Chanute Tribune
Neosho County
Kansas
Opal L. Hollo
Opal
Holloway
Samuel C. Graham
Balch & Bailey Attorneys
Notice of Hearing on Sale of Real Estate in Neosho County Kansas
In the matter of the estates of Morris H Hutinett and Mary B Hutinet t deceased Frank G Hutinet t administrator petitions for order to sell described real estate to pay debts taxes and administration costs The property lies in Section 28 Town 27S Range 18E Neosho County Kansas and includes 7.49 acres and Lot 11 Block 5 Commercial Club Addition in Chanute The court sets January 17 1962 at 10 00 a m in Erie for defenses and hearing with judgment to follow if not filed ----------------------------------------------------------------
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Chanute Tribune
Oury
Neosho County
Kansa
Morris H. Hutinett
Mary 8
Northwest Quarter
Kansas
Wanepe
Chanute
Erie
Frank G. Hutinett
Mary B. Hutinett
Richard L. Ashley
Fog disrupts Los Angeles area flight traffic and airport closures
Dense coastal fog slowed traffic on freeways from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Los Angeles International Airport allowed takeoffs but diverted arrivals temporarily. The Lockheed Air Terminal at Burbank suffered a 7 p.m. Thursday sacking.
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Los Angeles International Airport
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Lockheed Air
Burbank
Action Due On Commies Action Due On Commies
The Justice Department will take action next month against members of the U S Communist party. Atty Gen Kennedy rushed back to Washington to map the move after his father’s illness as about 10 000 party members were not registering under the Internal Security Act. The process requires formal accusation before the Subversive Activities Control Board, which then orders registration subject to court review.
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Washington
Justice Department
U.S. Communist Party
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
West Palm Beach
Fla
Communist Party
FBI
Soviet Union
Richardson Insurance Agency on East Main Chanute
Richardson Insurance Agency located at 16 East Main in Chanute, Kansas 10570 operates to serve local clients with coverage options and claims assistance. The listing notes contact points and street address for inquiries and policy services.
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