Auburn Wins AP National Championship Trophy in Landslide Vote
Auburn, unbeaten in the SEC, captures the inaugural AP National Championship trophy after a 210 of 360 first place votes. Ohio State and Michigan State follow. Auburn thumped Alabama 40-0 to cap a 10-0 season though NCAA probation bars Sugar Bowl representation.
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Arkansas Visit Impresses Myers
Ames Iowa December 2 Arkansas visit impresses Iowa State coach Jim Myers says he was very impressed by Fayetteville trip and Arkansas facilities. He notes Arkansas may hire a new head coach with several top prospects under consideration. Myers earns 14000 annually at Iowa State and will keep options open as he contemplates Arkansas interest.
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A's Set Up Camp For Farm Players
Kansas City Athletics announce a special training camp at Haines City Florida from February 15 to March 15 for outstanding farm system players. About 20 players expected to attend with a few major league roster men possibly joining. Harry Craft and George Selkirk will direct the school, then Selkirk and scouts Marvin Olson and Clyde Klutz will lead later.
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Jays fall to Rolla 36 31 in opener on cold shooting
In Rolla on December 2 the Jefferson City Jays lost 36 31 as both teams struggled with accuracy. Bob Carrie led Jay scoring with 13, while Rolla's Crane added 12 and Remington 10. The Jays briefly led 28 27 late, but Rolla sealed the win. Jefferson City’s B team won 29 25.
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Lincoln University tops St Benedicts in late rally
Lincoln University pulled away in the second half to defeat St Benedicts College 51 to 38 in Atchison. Ted Savage led Lincoln with 16 points, including 13 after intermission, while George Pruitt added 15 total points and nine after the break. St Benedicts’ Rupp led with 15 points, as Lincoln outscored 21 field goals to 13 but struggled at the free throw line. Lincoln’s next game is against Rockhurst College in Kansas City.
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Helias Crusaders Open Season with Big Win Over Sacred Heart
Helias Crusaders defeated Sacred Heart of Sedalia 77 to 43 in a season opener marred by 83 fouls. Paul Leslie led with 18 points while Tommy Heisler added 16 and John Horstdaniel and Pratt each scored 10. Center Dave Loebner contributed key rebounds before early fouls sidelined bigs. Helias B team won 51-31 as St Peter’s beat the eighth graders 26-13. Next game at 7:20 p.m. Thursday in Fulton tournament.
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Sooners beat Arkansas to open basketball schedule
Norman Oklahoma December 2 The rebuilding Oklahoma Sooners opened their basketball schedule with a 64 to 52 victory over Arkansas avenging last year’s season opening loss.
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Helias rallies to beat Simonsen in Russellville tourney
Helias with Kaiser 17 leads 48-39 over Simonsen in the Russellville Junior High Tournament opener. Jamestown tops Ashland 41-29, Otterville 42-20 over Chamois, Russellville rallies past St. Elizabeth 49-35. Pistel of Russellville scores 20 in the night cap.
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SW Conference Takes Cash From Bowl Entries
The Southwest Conference earns money from bowl participation with Rice in the Cotton Bowl against Navy, Texas in the Sugar Bowl against Mississippi, and Texas A M vs Tennessee in the Gator Bowl. Each school can keep 60 000 dollars from its take while the rest is pooled and shared among seven member schools, with Rice Texas and Texas A M receiving about 90 000 dollars each from the three bowls. Navy, not a conference member, keeps all its cotton bowl money.
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Bears Face Rough Opponent Tonight
Junior College Bear Coach Rex Adams predicts a tough opener against Warrensburg at 8 p m in Simon sen gymnasium. He notes Warrensburg has two strong players and solid reserves and expects a hard fought game. Adams cites improved height and shooting and aims to win more games than last year’s 12–9 record.
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College basketball scores from several games
Michigan State 74 Butler 55 Tennessee 84 Furman 61 Kentucky 78 Duke 74 Millersville 90 LaSalle 80 Wake Forest 68 Davidson 61 The Citadel 60 Newberry 46 Oklahoma 64 Arkansas 52 Kansas 63 Oklahoma State 56 South Carolina 95 Georgia 87 Northwestern 97 Western Michigan 78 Minnesota 66 Southern Methodist 52 Nebraska 64 South Dakota State Rice 72 New Mexico A&M 45 Peru State Nebraska 71 Tarkio Missouri 58 Vanderbilt 91 Sewanee 53 Alabama 86 Jacksonville Alabama State 31 Mississippi Vanderbilt Birmingham Mississippi Southern 64 McNeese State 49 Purdue 79 Miami Ohio 66 Ohio U 16 Indiana 68 William and Mary 73 Virginia AO Illinois 100 Marquette 90
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St Louis Falstaffs Capture National Bowling Title
St Louis Falstaffs win national team bowling title, retaining the title in Chicago for the third year. The Falstaffs outscored the Chicago Reserves 28 941 to 28 801 after a strong comeback from a 522 pin deficit across the final six games. Billy Welu led with 5 119, the top individual score, while Harry Smith also starred. Sian Thaden led the losing side with 4 999.
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Lopes Confident Over Friday Title Bout With Brown
The 131-pound underdog Joey Lopes of Sacramento says he will outbox and outpower Joe Brown in Wednesday’s 15 round lightweight title fight at Chicago Stadium. Broadcast on ABC at 9 p.m. CST with a 5 000 attendance forecast, the purse breakdown favors Brown though Lopes expects a decisive win. Brown, a 28 knockouts in 66 victories veteran, predicts Lopes will be tougher than their prior draw and seeks to defend the title.
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Jayhawks Top OSU as Wilt Scores 30 in Stillwater
Wilt Chamberlain led Kansas with 30 points guiding the Jayhawks to a 63-56 victory over Oklahoma State in Stillwater.
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Bryant Leaves Texas A&M for Alabama Coach Post
College Station Texas December 2 Paul Bear Bryant, famed Aggie mentor, was released from his Texas A&M contract to take the Alabama coaching job. The move ends a four year tenure that lifted A&M from a cellar state to a top national rank and conference title amid NCAA sanctions. Bryant cited unforeseen Alabama opening and enduring ties to his alma mater as key factors in his departure. Dr. M T Harrington announced the release as Bryant requested it. Alabama president elect Dr Frank A Rose noted Bryant's potential formal signing after discussions.
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NFL Owners Yield to Players Demands in Draft Session
Philadelphia report details NFL owners unanimously endorsing all Players Association requests including exhibition pay minimum salary injury protection and formal recognition. Bert Bell announced changes to avoid anti trust issues and outlined a revised bonus selection method to prevent lottery like outcomes. Cardinals picked Rice quarterback King Hill as bonus choice and Texas A&M back John Crow in regular draft.
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Prairie Home Girls Extend Streak With Win Over Pilot Grove
Prairie Home girls claim their 44th straight victory by defeating Pilot Grove 32-29 at the Glasgow tournament. Linda Simmons led Prairie Home with 15 points. Pilot Grove’s Nowlin and Ryan each scored eight and five respectively as the game featured a late surge by Prairie Home.
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Pacific Coast League settles for 900000 after Giants Dodgers raid
The Pacific Coast League agreed to a 900000 indemnity from the Giants and Dodgers for losing Los Angeles San Francisco and Hollywood, replacing them with Spokane Phoenix Salt Lake City. The settlement funds will be shared by six clubs at 150000 each as gate-based damages over three years.
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