Vanderbilt Drills In Wet Ball To Simulate Rainy Weather
Vanderbilt backs and linemen practiced with footballs dunked in water to simulate rain in a wet weather drill ahead of a game with Furman in Nashville. Coach Jack Green praised the routine while Kentucky coach Charlie Bradshaw criticized his team’s Tuesday session as they prep for Virginia Tech.
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Virginia
Tennessee
Bobby Frazier
Ralph Anderson
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Tigers
Houston
Hal Picks Tide To Win
New stars coaches rules and rivalries frame the 1962 college football season but the aim remains picking winners. Alabama quarterback Joe Namath is highlighted as a hero while Southeast Conference games predict several outcomes including Texas over Tulane and Southern California over Colorado with Mel Renfro noted for Oregon.
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Alabama
Joe Namath
Washington
Air Force
Terry Isaacson
Penn State
Mel Renfro
Oklahoma
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UCLA
Panthers
Fred Mazurek
Ken Lucas
Duke
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Mike Curtis
Jay Wilkinson
Beathard
Brown
Bedsole
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Syracuse
Boston College
John Nance
Eagles
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Texas A&m
Texas
Danny LeMiami
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George Mira
Andy Gustafson
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Alabama coach Bryant warns Georgia opener outlook
Tuscaloosa Alabama AP Paul Bryant predicts Georgia will be contender by next week. Bryant says some players will be evaluated for the trip after ending contact work for his first two teams. He confirms injuries to Butch Henry Jimmy Carroll and Carl Fields and notes a final drill before leaving for Athens.
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Ala
Alabama
Paul Bryant
Crimson Tide
Georgia
Bryant
Butch Henry
Jimmy Carroll
Carl Fields
Tide
Athens
National League Major Leaders According to Associated Press
The list shows NL batting led by Groat, St Louis and Clemente, Pittsburgh with 323. runs by Aaron 114 and Flood 108. RBIs headed by Aaron 126 and White 108. Pinson holds hits 198 with Flood Groat White at 193. doubles led by Groat 42 and Pinson 37. home runs Aaron 42 and McCovey 38. steals Wills 36 and Aaron 28. Pitching Ferrano ska 15-3 and Koufax 24-5 with strikeouts Koufax 288 and Drysdale 22.
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Associated Press
National League
Groat
St. Louis
Clemente
Pittsburgh
H. Aaron
Milwaukee
Flood
White
Pinson
Cincinnati
Louis
Brock
Chicago
Gonzalez
Philadelphia
McCovey
San Francisco
Wills
Los Angeles
Perranoski
Koufax
Drysdale
Baseball Leaders and Standings Mixed Almanac Tidbits
A fragment listing American League batting leaders with Yastrzemski 319 at bats Boston Pearson notes and other players across teams. It also shows runs batted in for Stuart 110 Kaline 96 and home runs 40 for Stuart with Killebrew 39, plus fielding and pitching figures including Bouton 20 6 and Ford 23 7 with strikeout leader Peters 182.
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Los Angeles
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Kaline
Detroit
Huston
Ward
Chicago
Versalles
Minnesota
Bouton
New York
Ford
Peters
Bunning
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Oak Grove Ends Season With 8-0 Victory Over Courtland
Oak Grove closed its season last night at West Town Field with an 8-0 win over Courtland. The Hornets finished 20 wins and 15 losses. Willis Hutchinson earned the win, allowing two hits and retiring the first 18 batters. Westmoreland took the loss as Oak Grove collected 11 hits.
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West Town Field
Courtland
Willis Hutchinson
Westmoreland
Ghost of Anne Boleyn Said Seen at the Tower
Witnesses describe a phantom figure believed to be Anne Boleyn roaming the Tower of London with her severed head carried under her arm. Reports cite folklore and local superstition surrounding the historic fortress.
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Anne Boleyn
Tower of London
Georgia Bulldogs Ready Despite Rough Practice Against Alabama
Georgia coaches expect a solid performance against Alabama after a rough two hour session with many busted signals. Johnny Griffith called it one of the worst workouts but said the team will taper this week and be ready for Saturday with shorter practices and no injuries.
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Georgia Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Alabama
Athens
Jim O'Donnell
Georgia Tech
Florida
Ray Graves
O’donnell
Graves
Larry Dupree
Louisiana State
Texas A&m
Charles McClendon
Paul Bryant
Georgia
Mississippi
Memphis State
John Vaught
Mississippi State
Wyatt Posey
Griffith
Belcher Rejects Birmingham League Change Premature
Albert Belcher who led the Birmingham Barons says the claim Birmingham would replace Nashville in Class AA South Atlantic League is premature. Sam C Smith warned racial conflict could block admission while Nashville executives surrendered their franchise after a $22 000 loss in their first league season.
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Birmingham
Albert Belcher
Birmingham Barons
Southern Association
Nashville
Sam C. Smith
Alaska wildlife laws mix bounty, taboo targets and native concerns
In Alaska wolves and coyotes carry bounties while caribou and wolverines face seasonal rules. Native communities warn against needless kills, citing cultural ties and state safeguards. Senator Eben Hobson notes polar bear permit hikes to curb trophy hunting abuses.
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Jack Hewins
Associated Press
Juneau
Alaska
Nelchina
Fairbanks
Fish and Game Department
Eben Hobson
Point Barrow
Hobson
Cargo of cloves funds Magellan’s world voyage victory
A single cargo of cloves covered and exceeded the cost of Ferdinand Magellan’s circumnavigation journey, aiding the expedition’s funding and success.
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Ferdinand Magellan
Priestley Players Injured as Tulane Prepares for Texas Opener
Priestley sophomore Forrest Ing as the Yellow Jacket punter and triple threat quarterback Binsy Lothridge suffer injuries. Both Priestley and Inglett struggle with kicking in Tuesday practice. Tulane sharpens offense and defense against freshmen and drills punt coverage for Friday night opener with Texas. Coach Tommy O'Boyle eases contact work. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.
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Forrest Ingg
Yellow Jacket
Binsy Lothridge
Inglett
Tulane
Texas
Tommy O'Boyle
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