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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1961
Page
7
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Alabama captured the 1961 AP national football championship under coach Bear Bryant with 452 of 480 possible points, edging Ohio State’s 436. Alabama wrapped a perfect season by routing Auburn 34 0, aiming for the Sugar Bowl versus Arkansas, as Texas moved to third and a batch of teams followed in the top 10.
Penn State and coach Galen Hull earned the Lambert Trophy as the East's best team after finishing 1-2 in the season. Milinger and Hull were named to the All East college football team by the Eastern College Athletic Conference for their standout play.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected sprinter Frank Budd in the seventh round of the NFL draft. Budd, 5-11 and 175 pounds, starred in track at Villanova and clocked a 9.2 second 100-yard dash. He did not play college football at Villanova but excelled as a track athlete.
Princeton University officials announced last night at the annual football dinner that 20 year old wingback Dun Terpack of Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania has been elected captain of the 1962 varsity football team. Described as a coach's dream Terpack stood out for his leadership and playmaking potential for the Tigers this season.
Vincent Roden earns honorable mention in AP list. Multiple players named to all-state first and second teams across diverse high school programs. Notable names include Malinchak, Flurty, Rowe, Stock, Wing, Zarkovich, Garrett, Jones, Keyes, Chew, Pinley, Rush, Ryan, Soprano, Holden, Crabtree, Nelewak, Lowman, Schaeffer, Dennebain.
District 10 area teams and players feature in the 1961 Associated Press Scholastic football selections. Corry’s Bob Roden and Mike Vincent are among 66 chosen with several honorable mentions from Pennsylvania schools. Bradford’s Joan Monago and Clarion’s Gary Lowman are noted among first unit picks. Gavin’s Beavers and Sayre’s Soprano headline features with multiple district reps.
The NFL and AFL completed drafts with 280 players in 20 rounds, led by Washington Redskins pick Ernie Davis from Syracuse, the Heisman winner. Teams haggled over prospects in a lengthy telephonic process, while CFL interest and trade rumors swirled around bids for top players and notable selections across the league rosters.
Corry High's basketball schedule shifts its home opener against Erle Tech to tomorrow night due to earlier calendar conflicts. The Centaurs host Lawrence Park tonight, with the date change made last week after conflicts became apparent.
A hunting break halts most Monday bowling action as three leagues suspend their schedule for a big game woods excursion. Only two men’s leagues bowled, producing just two 200-plus scores. John Hell led the Clymer League with 205 while Joe Geraina posted 202 for the VFW Business League. Clymer League standings show Keystone leading.
Elgin Baylor led the Los Angeles Lakers past the Syracuse Nationals 181 to 120. Baylor scored 60 points, including 22 in the first quarter, while Syracuse rookie Lee Shaffer led the Nationals with 32 points.
A dense lineup shows games in Erie and surrounding areas including Titusville against Lawrence Park at Erie Tech Predonia versus Warren Wattsburg at Erie East, Fairview vs Sherman, North Clarion meeting Youngsville, New Castle facing Meadville, East Forest against Sheffield, Northern Area vs Falconer, Clarion at Franklin, Johnsonburg at Smethport, Bradford hosting St Marys, North East at St Gregory, Wesleyville versus Harborcreek, Kane at Ridgway, Mayville at Prewsburg, Panama at Westfield, Cambridge Springs at General McLane, Conneaut Lake at Andover 10, Girard at Conneaut, Valley Randolph at Jamestown, Saegertown at Cochranton, Townville at Commodore Perry, Conneaut Ohio at Northwestern, Erie Cathedral Prep at Youngstown Cardinal Mooney, Keystone at Rocky Grove.
Southern Cal led by John Rudanetkin and a 29 point effort defeated Kentucky 77-74 after Kentucky fell cold late. The Trojans, 22-1, halted a Midwest-South road swing, while Kentucky’s sophomore hopes for a national title faded with the late scoreless stretch. Other Monday college results included Notre Dame over Northwestern in OT and Texas Tech over Colorado.
Heavyweight rivals Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston may not meet soon despite Patterson’s victory and Liston’s readiness. Manager Cus D'Amato says Liston can fight next week if he wants it, but Patterson hints at returning early next year. Henry Cooper looms as a possible opponent, while promoters eye a big title bout with strong gate potential and extensive pay-per-view-like interest.
A chaotic boxing match near Maple Leaf Garden leaves Tom Neeley and Paterson trading knockdowns. Neeley staggers but he manages to rise each time, while Paterson defends the title after a hard fought exchange. Fans chant as the referee Joe Walcott keeps order in a bout marked by dramatic falls and resilient comebacks.
Sonny Liston raved about winning over Albert Westphal in Toronto yet voiced doubt about landing a title shot versus Floyd Patterson. Patterson again defended his crown in Arlington against Tom McNeeley, while Liston watched intently, saying he may need time but wants the rematch. Liston criticized the heavyweight scene as he prepared for potential TV negotiations and weighed options for a 50,000 prize bout in Moscow.
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