Cotton Bowl Stars Promised Thrills For New Year Classic
Dallas UPI reports backfield stars from Texas and Mississippi face huge pressure to sustain Cotton Bowl tradition. Texas features Ames Saxton and Mike Cotton, while Mississippi relies on Doug Elmore and Glynn Griffing. The column recalls historic Cotton Bowl legends and enduring moments from 1937 to present.
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University of Mississippi
Mississippi
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Glynn Griffing
Texas
Ames Saxton
Mike Cotton
Longhorns
Louis Proposes New Promoter Drive for Boxing Bouts
Joe Louis plans a promotional push through United World Enterprises to stage bouts in California. He aims for a Sonny Liston versus Eddie Machen match at the Sports Arena this spring, with LA awaiting license approval from the California Athletic Commission.Louis also cites inquiries from Harold Johnson and Eric Schoeppner about potential bouts as the promoters seek state licensing on January 12.
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National Boxing Association
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Eric Schoeppner
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Bowling League Standings and Top Scores Noted
John Sutterfield rolled 226 and Cove Hutchison 223 in top games. Cecil Park led top series with 560, Gordon Shankle 559, Ray Royal 547, and Cove Hutchison 547. Peducah Gun leads top team games with 21.0 and 21.0 top team series.
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Bulldog Turner Texas Rancher Steps In As Titans Coach
Clyde D. Bulldog Turner, a 290 pound Texas rancher and former Bears star, becomes head coach of the New York Titans. Turner succeeds Sammy Baugh who was demoted to consultant by owner Harry Wismer. Turner, raised in Sweetwater, built a football career from a 155 pound youth to a 230 pound pro center and linebacker. He ranches 1200 acres in Coryell County, Texas at Pitcock on Cowhouse Creek. Induction into the Texas Sports Writers Hall of Fame is set for Cotton Bowl week, with Baugh acting as Turner’s Hall of Fame introducer.
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Sox Ditcher Russ Kemmerer to Enter Methodist Preaching Path
Chicago White Sox pitcher Russ Kemmerer plans studies to obtain a local preacher's license with the Methodist Church in Bloomington Illinois. He will continue playing baseball and pursue audit courses at Illinois Wesleyan University before starting ordination work next fall. Kemmerer, 30, married with three children, teaches Sunday School at Wesley Methodist Church.
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Bobcats Rally to Beat Wildcats 68-51 in Crowell
In Crowell the Childress Bobcats, led by Jimmy Hamm with 15 points and 20 rebounds, defeated the Crowell Wildcats 68-51. Tra vis McCain and Johnny Thornton each scored 13, James Self added 12, and Childress grabbed a season high 56 rebounds while reserves fell short in a 48-45 opener.
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Achieve Felvety Look With Five Daily Scrubbing Tips
A playful fairy tale advises daily scrubbing with a stiff brush and ample soapsuds to smooth and reveal a velvety finish. It frames personal grooming as a formal ritual and emphasizes consistent care.
Mantle Named AL Slugging Champion for 1961
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees was recognized as the American League slugging leader for 1961. The switch-hitting outfielder led the league in total bases and finished well ahead of rivals, with teammate Roger Maris previously holding the runner up spot.
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Mickey Mantle
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Roger Maris
Baseball batting leaders and slugging totals from 1961
The league average was .687 in official AL averages. Norm Cash led batting with 662, Jim Gentile 646, Roger Maris 620, Harmon Killebrew 606. Mantle slugged .358 with 54 homers 16 doubles 6 triples in 314 official at bats totaling 358 bases.
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Detroit
Sineking
Jim Gentile
Baltimore
Maris
Harmon Killebrew
Minnesota
Mantle
Weather extremes report from Old Town and West Palm Beach
Today's lowest temperature was 9 below zero in Old Town Maine and the highest reached 78 in West Palm Beach Florida according to the UPI and the U.S. Weather Bureau.
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U.S . Weather Bureau
Old Town
Maine
West Palm Beach
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