Texas Tech and Rice Rout Nonconference Opponents
Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma 70 to 42 at Lubbock while Rice beat Vanderbilt 71 to 44 as the Southwest Conference teams handled Big Eight and Southeast Conference foes. Del Ray Mounts scored 20 for Tech and Kendall Rhine hit 21 before leaving with a sprained hand.
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Bears Sign Baylor Back Ronnie Bull for 1962 Season
Chicago Bears owner coach George Halas announced the signing of Baylor halfback Ronnie Bull, the No. 1 draft pick, for 1962. Bull, 21, noted for versatility as runner receiver and blocker, was described as a top flight threat who can contribute in multiple roles.
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Wally Lemm Named AFL Coach of the Year for 1961
Wally Lemm, who left his sporting goods business to coach the Houston Oilers, was named the AFL Coach of the Year by United Press International. He steered the Oilers from a 1-3-1 start to win the Eastern Division and prepare for the title game against the San Diego Chargers in San Diego. Sid Gillman and Mike Holovak received the remaining votes.
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San Diego Chargers
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Sid Gillman
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Mike Holovak
Boston Patriots
Christmas Touches for Razorbacks Before Sugar Bowl
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles sent players home with football shoes and sweat clothes to stay limber during Christmas as they prepare for a Sugar Bowl date with top-ranked Alabama on New Year’s Day. Quarterbacks also took footballs to keep passing arms in shape. In Tuscaloosa, Alabama’s squad resumed heavy drills after illness limited practice. coach Paul Bryant noted sluggish start but improvement as sessions continued.
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Pace to Arkansas from Kansas boosts Razorback staff
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles announced on Tuesday that Bill Pace, Kansas defensive coach, will join Arkansas in time for the Sugar Bowl as the new defensive coordinator. Doug Dickey shifts to offense after Hayden Fry leaves for SMU, with Pace returning to football after service and earlier Arkansas work.
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DeMarco Welterweight Comeback Sparks Ring Debate
Boston report on Tony DeMarco's welterweight comeback, with dispute over a knockout punch on Don Jordan. DeMarco says it was stomach follow through, while referee Billy Connolly and Jordan’s camp call it a belt-line shot, amid tensions from a 70-bout career and heated corner remarks.
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Nelda Later Sets High 638 Series At Greenbelt Lanes
Nelda Later bowling for Childress Livestock set a new high series with 638 on games of 190 245 and 203 at Greenbelt Lanes. The nearby record of 627 by Trelma Smith is noted and credited to coaching by Morris Higley.
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Branch Rickey at 80 recalls life and baseball
Branch Rickey celebrated his 80th birthday at his Fox Chapel estate with family, plans a forthcoming baseball memoir, and urged club owners to restore the game's prestige. He said baseball is waning and may need a third league to survive against football and basketball.
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College Basketball Results Snapshot by Region
East region lists scores with Cornell Rochester Pratt Institute and others. Notable outcomes include Duquesne over St Bonaventure 74 57 and Scranton over Lycoming 101 66. Midwest shows Purdue 91 Nevada 59 and Indiana Central 8 Wmn. Penn 73. Southwest includes Texas Tech 70 Oklahoma 42 and Rice 71 Vanderbilt 64.
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Unclear list of college scores and teams
A dense OCR fragment lists multiple college basketball scores and teams, including Missouri State, Texas, New Mexico State, Northwestern State, Stephen F. Austin, Grambling, East Texas Baptist, McNeese State, Pan American, Kansas State, Puget Sound, St. John’s California, Long Beach, Cal Aggies, and others with varied results, but no cohesive story or context.
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Chaffee Jr
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Syracuses Sarette and Easterly Split for U S Bowl
Syracuse quarterback Dave Sarette will join the East and receiver Dick Easterly will play for the West in the U S Bowl on January 7. The game showcases top NFL draft selections. Ron Meyers of Villanova signs with the Cleveland Browns and will miss the Sun Bowl on December 30.
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Dick Easterly
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Ron Meyers
Villanova
Wichita
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Yankees Meet Braves in 21st Hall of Fame Game
The world champion New York Yankees will face the Milwaukee Braves in the 21st annual Hall of Fame Game at Coperstown on Monday July 23 1962.
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