SWC Basketball Reversals Close Nonunbeaten Run
Southwest Conference teams opened league play with losses to LSU Texas Memphis State and Tulane among others. Sam Chase scored 25 for Texas in a late rally while LSU dominated rebounding. Rice Tulane and Baylor posted wins as Oklahoma City and Houston prep for tonight’s matchups.
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No Man Is Average and The Call for Excellence
In a 1961 Times-Mirror Syndicate column the author argues against the notion that average is acceptable. He urges parents and schools to challenge students to excel, claiming Americans have never been average and must exercise their God given talents to the maximum for true achievement.
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Texas schoolboy football finals set after semifinal shocks
Wichita Falls faces Galena Park in AAAA final as Albany Hull-Cassetta meets for Class A title. Dumas and Quanah advance to AAA and A showdowns, with Albany and Donna producing late upsets and Fort Worth and Dallas hosts hosting the finals this weekend.
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Genius Named UPI Lineman Of The Year 1961
Colorado’s Joe Romig named UPI Lineman of the Year for 1961. He led with brilliant linebacking and top blocking while maintaining a 3.87 GPA and taking heavy course loads. Merlin Olsen and Billy Neighbors followed in votes among 47 contenders nationwide.
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College Basketball Scores From Various Regions
College teams posted numerous results across the country. Notable outcomes include Carroll over Carnegie Tech 88 83, Rhode Island 82 over Northeastern 62, Villanova 74 over Iowa State 53, Duke 89 over Clemson 66, East Tennessee State 89 over Furman 8, Georgetown 71 American University 68, Kentucky 86 St Louis 77, Mississippi College 3 Louisiana 70, Wichita 7 Purdue 68, North Carolina 70 Ilona 69, Wisconsin 91 over Wash U Mo 63, Notre Dame 61 Cincinnati 60 Drake 59, Texas 55 Rice 69 Tulane 65, Texas A&M 93 Southwestern U. A. 63, Texas A&M 60, Washington State 74 Gonzaga 73.
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ACC Joins Coachless College Ranks
Abilene Christian College head football coach N J Nicholson said Monday he is quitting college coaching. ACC president Don Morse noted Nicholson informed administration last Oct 17 and had asked for the announcement to wait until after the season. Nicholson’s record at ACC stood at 28 wins 30 losses and one tie.
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Bowling League Standings Highlight Top Scores
Standings show Chris Lewellen posting a 581 top series while D and L lead with 961 top team games and 2606 top team series. The list emphasizes D and L team dominance and Lewellen’s high individual total.
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Championship AAAA Football Game On TV Televised Outside Fort Worth Radius
The Texas AAAA state final between Galena Park and Wichita Falls will be shown on TV but not within 75 to 109 miles of Fort Worth. Humble Company holds rights and has not yet named carrier stations, WBAP-TV’s L F Broyles said.
Oilers Coach Wally Lemm Link to Patriots Boss
Houston Oilers coach Wally Lemm, Northwestern roommate of Bills mentor Mike Holovak, also served on the same PT boat as Holovak. In Buffalo, the first pro football player trade occurred in 1920 when Bob Nash moved from Akron to Buffalo for $300.
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College Basketball Ratings Roundup From New York
The United Press International college basketball ratings rank Ohio State first with 41 points and 26 first place votes, followed by Cincinnati, Kansas State, Providence, Duke, and others. St. John’s, Utah, Dayton, Kentucky, and St. Bonaventure appear in the lower tiers with various points and ties noted.
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Pro Coach Admits He Made Some Mistakes
Washington Redskins coach Bill McPeak, whose team went 0 12 1, says his errors in judgment contributed to the season. He admits overrating some backs and letting veterans go while defending his long term plan and decisions for a solid foundation.
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LeBaron Delivers Short TD Pass for Cowboys
Eddie LeBaron threw a two inch from goal line pass to Dick Bielski for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins on Oct 9 1960 marking the NFLs shortest touchdown pass.
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Estelline Boys Win Matador Tourney Title
Estelline boys secure first place in the Matador tournament last weekend after four byes, defeating Turkey and Paducah in the finals. Girls’ team loses consolation game. Next they travel to Paducah Tuesday and enter Silverton Tourney Thursday to Saturday. Junior high squads beat Quijoque last Thursday.
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Goalie Enn Hall Earns NHL All Star Honor Again
Consistent Chicago goalie Enn Hall of the Black Hawks repeated his feat earning a spot on the NHL first all star team for the third time in five seasons.
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Pinch Hitting Ties Babe Ruth Bond From Boston Era
Milwaukee official George Duffy Lewis, recently retired as traveling secretary for the Braves, earns a rare record for being sent to bat as a pinch hitter for Babe Ruth during his Red Sox days.
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