Indoor Little Army Navy game set at Atlantic City venue
Atlantic City hosts the indoor Little Army Navy football clash between Pennsylvania Military College and United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point in Convention Hall. The Cadets seek momentum behind a balanced attack as Kings Point brings a 6-2-? record and a deep roster led by backs McDonald and Dunlap. PMC counters with Brewster Filarete and a strong line.
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Navy Army showdown looms in 62nd service game
Philadelphia AP reports Navy end Greg Mather and Army specialist Dick Heydt as key players in the 62nd Army Navy football clash. Both teams enter 6-3, with JFK attending a sellout 98,616 at Philadelphia. Navy aims for field goals to tilt the rivalry. Army seeks top form after injuries and youth.
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Celtics Bow To Royals In Providence comeback loss
Celtics led 20 points in the third before Cincinnati’s Jack Twyman and Oscar Robertson sparked a decisive late run. The Royals edged Boston 133 130 in Providence Rhode Island as the Celtics suffered their third defeat in 17 games, all against Western foes.
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Southern Is Public King Defeats Frankford 12-0 in playoff
Southern High beat Frankford 12 to 0 at La Salle College McCarthy Stadium to claim a Public League title playoff. Southern, tied with Frankford and Germantown, will face Catholic League winner Bonner for the city title on Dec 9 at Franklin Field. Coach Mex Siani’s Rams dominated, limiting Frankford to six yards and not crossing the 40 yard line. Charley Bailey, 215 pounds, bulled over from the 2 for Southern’s second quarter TD after a 71 yard 19 play drive.
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Chi Sox Focus on Youth in Paced Roster Shakeup
Chicago White Sox GM Eddie Short traded veteran pitchers Billy Pierce and Don Larsen to the San Francisco Giants for three rookies Bob Farley Eddie Fisher and Dom Zanni plus a to be named player. Manager Al Lopez framed the move as a shift toward youth while Giants boss Alvin Dark eyed Larsen as a key reliever and Pierce as expendable. Farley hit .407 with 20 homers in 114 Tacoma games last season for the Giants farm system.
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Crate Ends PMC Career at Boardwalk Bowl
Walt Crate leads six Penn Military College seniors in his final game at the Boardwalk Bowl Convention Hall Atlantic City facing Kings Point. Crate, a four year regular, aims to reach 2,000 rushing yards with 4 more yards needed, and holds a standout All Southern Division track record as a senior.
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Schwall Voted AL Rookie of the Year 1961
Don Schwall of the Boston Red Sox, promoted from Seattle, clinched the AL Rookie of the Year title by one vote over Dick Howser with seven of 20 ballots. Billy Williams won the NL award for Chicago. Schwall posted 15 wins, a 3.27 ERA, and 91 strikeouts in 25 starts.
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Veterans Day showdown sets stage for Rose Bowl bid
Army and Navy face off before 102,000 at Philadelphia Stadium as the season ends. A service academy is likely to secure a Rose Bowl spot, with UCLA the potential opponent unless Minnesota or Michigan State takes the other berth. Rice also eyes a Bluebonnet Bowl invitation if it beats Baylor, while Florida and Georgia Tech seek final bowl bids in December.
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Walt Wood Hosts Cadets for Marine Academy Football Day
Chester Pa Saturday schedule features Pennsylvania Military College football vs Merchant Marine Academy at Atlantic City Convention Hall. Cadets dine at PMC at 1 45 a.m. depart 12 15, arrive 2 15 p.m. game starts 8 30 p.m. banquet to follow at Chalfont Hadd on Hall Motel hosted by PMC alumnus Walt Wood.
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McDonald and Sample duel ahead of Steelers Eagles clash
Philadelphia star Tommy McDonald seeks revenge after a 21 16 loss to Pittsburgh as he faces Steelers defensive back Johnny Sample who shut him down with three catches 23 yards and three interceptions last meeting. Coach Buddy Parker notes McDonald’s drive to break loose.
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