Packers Down Giants in Pro Title Contest
The Green Bay Packers edged the New York Giants 20-17 to clinch a Western Conference title in the NFL. Key plays featured Jesse Whittenton’s interception and Jim Taylor’s 186 rushing yards along with Paul Hornung’s 143 points. The Eagles also won to stay in the Eastern race with 9-3, while the Browns and Lions won their games as the league tightened near the championship.
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Green Bay Packers
New York
Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Jind Taylor
Paul Hornung
Packers
Eagles
Philadelphia
Taylor
Javice
Hornung
Jesse Whittenton
Alex Webster
Pitsburgh Steelers
Green Bay
Cleveland Browns
Dallas
Browns
Chicago
Detroit
Lions
Bears
San Francisco 49Ers
Baltimores
Colts
St. Lous
Washington
Minnesota
Los Angeles
Tim Brown
Sonny Jurgensen
Bobby Layne
Steelers
Rudy Bukich
Cowboys
Bernie Parrish
Vince Costello
Jimmy Brown
Parrish
Cleveland
Lou Groza
NFL
Dan Nutson
Jim Martin
Earl Morrall
Terry Barr
Roger LeClerc
41Ers
Jimmy Orr
Johnny Unitas
Steve Myhra
Sam Etcheverry
Harless Redskins
Young Duck Titles Win at World Championship Contest
Pete Clagett, 17 from Kansas City Missouri, captured the national title in the World Championship Duck Calling Contest held in Stuttgart Arkansas. Billie Domingue, 16 from Port Arthur Texas, won the women’s title with junior champs Terry Freeman II and Ed Landreth. Arkansas lights. Earlier, Eddins and Jordan tied for third in a judges’ call.
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Stuttbart
Ark
Pete Clagett
Kansas City Mo
Billie Domingue
Port Arthur
Tex
Terry Freeman
Stuttgart
Clagett
Ed Landreth
Joplin
Charles Stepan
Sonny Jordan Jr
Greenville
Miss
Willis Eddins
Des Are
Eddins
Arkansas
Texarkana Holds Lead in Bowling
Texarkana’s Dace Baker leads the all events with 1,910 and places third in singles at 712 as Pine Bluff bowlers pursue top marks. Little Rock’s Leo Nonekamp leads singles at 734, Pocahontas’ M Cagle Jr. is second with 716, and Newton and Woody Wahlquist pace doubles at 1,303. Team action shows Curry's Termite of McGehee atop with 3,009, followed by Stuart Typewriter and Remington Rand. Grover Williams of McGehee is second in all events with 1,083.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Aln
Dace Baker
Texarkana Hells
Baker
Leo W. Nonekamp
Little Rock
Jed
Sil M. Cagle Jr
Pocahontas
Rom Newton
Woody Wahl
Quist
Hute 'Tiner v
R. E. Randle
Poe
Curry
Termite
McGehee
Stuart Typewriter
Dorado
Remington Rand
Searcy
Grover Williams
Crimson Tide Blasts Way to Sugar Bowl
Alabama undefeated in 10 regular games headlines 18 major bowl selections. The Crimson Tide crushes Auburn 44-0 to cap a perfect season and will face Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Other bowls prize Minnesota, UCLA, Texas, Rice, Baylor, Miami, Penn State, Georgia Tech, Villanova, Wichita, and LSU as part of the year’s postseason slate.
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Jack Clary
Associated Press
Alabama
Crimson Tide
New York
Auburn
Arkansas
New Orleans
Bear Bryant
Minnesota
Gophers
UCLA
Mississippi
Mississippi State
Texas
Rice
Baylor
Kansas
Houston
Tex
Utah State
Skyline
Polo Grounds
Miamil
Florida
Philadelphia Stadium
Syracuse
Penn State
Georgia ‘Tech
Tech
Georgia
Villanova
Wichita
el Paso
Colorado
Louisiana State
LSU
Air Force
Broyles Praises Crimson Tide After Alabama rout
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles praised Alabama as a great football team after the Tide defeated Auburn 34-0. He said Alabama has more depth than Arkansas and noted the Parker halfbacks Lance Alworth and Paul Dudley as a speed and dependable duo. Broyles added he looks forward to a great game in New Orleans and stressed Arkansas will have faced three of the top ten college teams this season.
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Birmingham
Ala
Arkansas
Frank Broyles
Alabama
Razorbacks
Crimson Tide
Parker
Lance ‘Alworth
Paul Dudley
Broyles
Auburn
Tide
New Orleans
Texas
SWC Sends Four Teams to Bowls for Second Year
Dallas AP report notes four Southwest Conference teams in bowls again. Texas earns $93,100, Arkansas Baylor and Rice $91,500 each. Texas Christian SMU Texas Tech and Texas A M receive $1,500 for staying home. Conference division share totals about $31,500 per school. bowls add travel mileage. The pecan crop statewide brought in about $2.5 million in 1960.
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Dallas
Tex
Rice
Baylor
Arkansas
Texas
Alabama
Utah State
New York
Kansas
Mississippi
Texas Christian
Southern Methodist
Texas ‘Tech
Texas A & M
Leuimears
When to Fish or Hunt Solunar Tables
The Solunar schedule from Knight's Tables guides daily sport planning. Major periods begin at noted times and last about two hours. minor periods are shorter. Plan fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during these times for best odds.
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John Alden
Knight
Rose Hanged in Effigy at University
Fayetteville Arkansas AP report notes turmoil as Arkansas opens season vs Missouri Tigers amid suspensions and injuries. Glen Rose, longtime Arkansas coach, was hanged in effigy from the university flagpole after a season opening loss to Kansas.
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Rose
Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas
Missouri
Tigers
Hogs
Glen Rose
Kansas
Pat Foster
Ronnie Garner
Clyde Rhoden
Boyer
Wofford
Bharley Horst
Parkers
University
Bobcats edge Prescott in rough win. Hope girls fall
Bobcats defeated Prescott 41 37 after a tight game, led by Rob els and Hatfield while Jeffery Powell scored 11 and Porterlichi 9. In the girls contest the Hope Ladies lost 44 36 as Calhoun Lloyd and Sluyth paced Prescott’s 2nd quarter run before the Lady Cats pulled away in the final period.
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Vince Foster Hope
Jams
Cel Whippes
Curly Wowes
Ladly Cale
Bobcats
Marten
Robels
Hatfield Apa Meeten
O [Ree
Prescott
Jefferyy Powelled
Russelwilly LC
Porterlichi
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Toberte
Houten
McLarly
Cats
Gurtion
Bree
Ceth Gilly
Hope Ladies
Hope
Ube Geoyeloard
Calhoun
Lloyd
Janive Sluyth
Euason
Hope Sloyds Toub Trank
Janice Lloyd
Melba Cab Hou
Lesa Calicutt
Jenner Smith
Peggy Duke
Barbara Wester
Cort Odem
Juny Robinson
Alworth Drafted by Oakland in AFL Draft
Arkansas star Lance Alworth, Razorback halfback, was taken in the AFL second round by Oakland. He remains eligible for NFL selection. Also noted: milk cow numbers fell in 1960 while milk output per cow rose.
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Dallas
Arkansas’ Tees
Lance Alworth
Oakland
American Football League
Alworth
Yerger Finishes Last in Big Nine Conference Standings
Texarkana Washington Forrest City Arkadelphia and Crossett won their class divisions in state Negro football action. Yerger High of Hope finished bottom with six losses and no wins and did not place a player on the all state selections.
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Texarkana Washington
Forrest City
Arkadelphia
Crossett
Yerger High of Hope
Blanda Sparks Houston Past San Diego in AFL Battle
George Blanda starred as Houston defeated San Diego 33 13 to keep the Oilers atop the Eastern Division. Wally Lemm’s coaching run since Oct 16 reached seven straight wins as Houston matched San Diego’s high scoring with three interceptions and four TD passes.
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George Blanda
Houston
Blanda
Oilers
San Diego
Wally Lemm
Gallivanting Blanda
Chargers
Boston
Ten Pen Squaw of Hope Wins Holiday Bowl Title
The Ten Pen Squaw of Hope defeated an out of town team formed from five clubs at Texarkana Holiday Bowl. Judy Koslusky led with 463 and 166, Muriel O'Steen 462 and 160, Velora Bright 462 and 160, Margie Vickers and Margie Har contributed, while Margie Heartie rolled 480 high series and 173 best game. The Mull. day team bowled 2209 to the Squaws 2227, securing all four points.
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Squaw of Hope
Texarkana
Squaws
Judy Koslusky
Preveoth
Muriel O'Steen
Velora Bright
Margie Vickers
Margie Har
Vie of Hope
Margie Heartie
Judy Koslosky
Socal
Vetota Bright
Mull
Division race tightens as Oilers push for playoff spot
The division chase narrows with Houston needing a win over New York and Oakland to clinch a playoff berth. Boston edges Denver 21 to 24 while New York defeats Dallas 7 to 1 keeping hope alive. Buffalo beats Oakland 26 to 21 but drops from contention. Parilli stars for Boston with a 51 yard TD pass and another score, while Doron contributes for New York in the Dallas win.
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Oakland
Oilers
Boston
Denver
Dallas
Houston
Buffalo
Eallar
Babe Parilli
Ian
Parscots
Doron
Art Baker
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