Purdue Remains First as Notre Dame Surges in AP Top 20
Purdue holds the top slot with 888 points after an opening 44-7 win over Virginia. Notre Dame rises to second behind 19 first-place votes, while Southern California slips to third as Penn State, Florida, Texas, and Alabama move up or hold positions in the reshuffled top 10 amid weekend results.
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Russell Signs For 400000 Over Two Years With Celtics
Boston reports confirm Big Bill Russell signed a two year no cut contract worth slightly over 400000 total with the Celtics as player coach. He weighs about 20 pounds over his playing weight but plans rapid conditioning and a 12 game exhibition schedule to start the season. He predicts another championship and says Celtics should finish first with this strong squad.
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Rigney Rehired to Manage Angels on 60 000-Year Pact
Anaheim AP reports 50-year-old Bill Rigney will remain with the California Angels as field manager under a contract paying 60 000 dollars annually. Dick Walsh is hired as league general manager replacing Fred Haney, who steps down at age 70.
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Tech cornerback Ron Davidson nabbed nine interceptions
Ron Davidson of Virginia Tech intercepted nine passes last season marking a standout defensive year for the Hokies.
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Orioles hold off McLain as Detroit falters in tight 2-1 win
McLain loses to Baltimore 2-1, dropping to 29-3 against the AL rival. rookie Roger Nelson shuts out Detroit on three hits with Richert relief. Washington tops Boston 6-5 in 14 innings, Chance earns 16th win, Oakland edges Chicago 5-1. Cincinnati rallies late but drops 2-1 in 10 innings to Pittsburgh.
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Flanagan Named Brown Assistant Varsity Track Coach
Edward F. Flanagan, national hammer throw champion at Holy Cross, is appointed as the new assistant varsity track coach at Brown University. Providence provides AP report.
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Czechoslovakia Olympic Team Arrives in Mexico City
The Czechoslovak Olympic squad landed at Mexico City Airport on Monday, totaling 82 athletes including 62 men and 29 women, as part of their Olympic delegation.
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Manning Sparks Rebels In 21 7 Win At Memphis State
Archie Manning earned Southeastern Back of the Week honors after as Mississippi upset Memphis State 21 7. He threw two touchdown passes 10 and 13 yards, rushed 44 yards setting up one score and scored himself on a two yard run. Manning connected on 8 of 14 passes for 116 yards in his college debut.
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Bear Bryant objects to Here Come The Bear record
Alabama coach Bear Bryant condemned a long playing record that imitates his voice and mocks Auburn coach Shug Jordan after the Alabama Virginia Tech game in Birmingham. Officials said the record would not be sold at remaining Alabama games and the distributor faced action.
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Youth Football Opens Tonight at Decatur Fields
The Decatur Pee Wee and Midget leagues start this evening at Herman Bailey and Colt League Fields. Midget action at 6 p.m. features East Decatur Colts vs West Decatur Eagles followed by West Decatur Bears vs East Decatur Chargers. Pee Wee games showcase East Decatur Falcons versus West Decatur Packers and East Decatur Lions against West Decatur Rams.
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