Alabama Voted Nation's Best Football Team
Alabama captured the 1961 AP national football title with 452 of 480 points, edging Ohio State. Bryant’s Tide finished undefeated after a 34 0 win over Auburn, and head to the Sugar Bowl to face Arkansas as Texas rose to third in the final poll.
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Alabama
Associated Press
Crimson Tide
Paul Bear Bryant
Ohio State
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Auburn
Arkansas
Bama
Texas
Louisiana State
Mississippi
Minnesota
Colorado
Michigan State
Utah State
Don Hutson
Maryland
Kentucky
Texas A&m
Tide
Harry Gilner
LSU
Georgia Tech
Bear
Oa & Minneula
W.ulah State
Freshmen Triumph in Arkansas Victory over Conners OK
Freshmen Shouts secured their second straight basketball win on Monday night in Payetteville Arkansas edging Conners Oklahoma A&M. Hite led the scoring as the upbeat crowd cheered the young squad to another win.
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Arkfort
Arkansas
Conners
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Hite
Trojans End Up Down Road Trip After Kentucky Loss
Southern Cal closed a Midwest and South road trip with a 21 record, edging Kentucky 79-77 behind John Radometkin's 29 points and a late go ahead basket. Notre Dame beat Northwestern 58-57 in overtime as Ralph Wells missed a late layup and John Matehews sealed Notre Dame's win.
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Tennessee
Texas ‘Tech
Colorado
Miami
Ohio
Cincinnati
North Carolina State
Wake Forest
West Virginia
Southern Methodist
Jett
Ralph Wells
John Matethews
Baskut
Reddies Beat Hendrix In Close Conference Opener
Henderson's Reddies rallied from three straight nonconference losses to defeat Hendrix 46 44 in their Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference opener in Arkadelphia. Sophomore center Ken Young sealed the win with two free throws at 2 50 remaining as Henderson froze the ball. Kim Reppo scored twice for Henderson and Wilroy Lewis led Hendrix with 13 points.
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Ark
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Reddies
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Reppo
Wilroy Lewis
A&M Names Miss Bull Weevil From Monticello
Sarra Juan Cox of Monticello is Arkansas College’s new Miss Bull Weevil after a Monday night pageant with 30 contestants. A freshman liberal arts major, she is the daughter of Walter Cox and Mrs Cox of Monticello. Other finalists listed include Carol Wilbanks, Marty Lou Gray, Frances Etheridge, and Faye Harrod. Wayne Rivers led with 13 points for Warner, while Joby Whisentunt added 12 for the team.
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Juan Cox
Monticello
M College
Walter Cox
Carol Wilbanks
Warren
Marty Lou Gray
Furlyee
Frances Etheridge
Hampton
Faye Harrod
Inaunls
Bill Hay Wood
Judsonia
Arkansas
Wayne Rivers
Joby Whisentunt
Warner
Aslu
Patterson Pounds Canadian in Wild Fourth Round Knockout
Floyd Patterson knocked out Hon-hearted Tom McNeeley Jr in the fourth round in a bout that featured eight knockdowns and a wild brawl. Sonny Liston declared readiness for Patterson next, eyeing a potential $10 million showdown. D'Amato and promoters weighed the fight with Henry Cooper versus Zora Folley in London as possible next steps.
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Tom McNeeley Jr
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Westjhal
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Ton) Bolan
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Cus
Henry Cooper
Zora Folley
Chandler
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Liston
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Canada
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TelePrompter
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Michigan State
McNeeley
Yerger Opens Cage Season Tonight at Harris Gym
Yerger High School basketball teams start the season tonight in Harris Gym against Lincoln High of Washington. Three games begin at 7 p.m. Admission is 25 and 35 cents. Junior boys lead off, followed by senior girls and the senior boys.
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Harris Gym
Lincoln High
Washington
Delight Beats Blevins In A Thriller Basketball Game
Delight tips Blevins in a thriller as Abe users lead with 24 points followed by Honeycutt 13, York 2, and Carmen. Brent scores 16 for Delight while Avery and Lampbell add 13 each and Humphrey none.
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Blevins
Hornets
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Abe
Honeycutt
Carmen
York
Brent
Avery
Lampbell
Humphrey
Delight
Alworth Heads All-SWC as Arkansas ties strong showing
Lane Alworth of Arkansas earns a second All-SWC berth and leads a record showing with four Arkansas natives among the first eleven. Dean Garrett of Benton headlines the defense on the first team, while John Childress and George McKinney join Alworth on the squad, with Jimmy Collier missing by one vote for top end honors. The list highlights Arkansan talent from Pine Bluff to Little Rock Central and reflects Baylor and Rice as key destinations for high school stars.
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Dallas
Arkansas
Lane Alworth
Alworth
Dean Garrett
Benton
Jimmy Collier
John Childress
George McKinney
Lance Alworth Chooses Pro Route After Sugar Bowl Decision
Arkansas star halfback Lance Alworth says he will evaluate offers from the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders after the Sugar Bowl. Drafted first round by the 49ers and second round by the Raiders, he plans to visit Honolulu for the game on January 7 and has not yet signed with either team. He may also explore a college baseball option and potential professional diamond career.
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Ark
Arkansas
Lance Alworth
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San Francisco
Hono
Lee
Parker Mne
Parkers Down Missouri in Fayetteville
Arkansas Razorbacks held off Missouri 72 to 68 in Fayetteville as senior guard Jerry Garin led with 21 points and defensive plays. Perry Turlington added 16 for Missouri, while Arkansas captains Larry Wolford and Tommy Boyer contributed 16 and 15 respectively.
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Arkansas
Glen Rose
Perry Turlington
Bac
Hoge
Jim Wilson
Turlington
Wayne Holrah
Larry Wolford
Tommy Boyer
Boyer
JFK to Visit Football Hall of Fame
President Kennedy travels to New York to be honored by the National Football Hall of Fame and will also meet with the National Association of Manufacturers in a four day trip. He planned stops include Miami Beach and Bermuda with further December visits to Colombia and Venezuela. The tour aims to push trade proposals and reciprocal tariff discussions with Congress.
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Saeey Ue Aan
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TCU backfield and line players listed in second unit
The roster fragment lists Jackson of Hice with Collier at second unit end Buddy Ties of TCU with Childress at tackle Bobby Plummer of TCU as tackle Herby Adkins of Baylor and Wayne Freiting of Texas A M as second unit guards Max Christian as center Sonny Gibbs of TCU Ronnie Bull of Baylor and Coolidge Hunt of Texas Tech alongside McKinney in the second unit backfield.
Fishing Around Arkansas Lakes
AP reports from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission with lake by lake notes. Lake Hamilton shows bass and crappie activity on artificial bait and minnows, bream favoring crickets and worms. Lake Bull Shoals features high, clear water with bass lures and crappie options. Lake Greeson notes low water and mixed clarity. Lake Norfolk reports black bass activity on jigs and crayfish. Lake Conway and Lake Seven Feet low with no report for Maumelle and Catherine.
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Quaehua
Lake Bull Shoals
Lake Greeson
Lake Norfolk
Lake Conway
Maumeile
Catherine
Warning Order in Hempstead County Chancery Court
In Hempstead County Chancery Court J Rex Taylor Maude Taylor plaintiffs and James Taylor Charles Taylor Christie Anna Taylor Arthur Taylor Dorothy Taylor Richard Taylor and Faye Taylor defendants warned to appear within 30 days and answer the complaint. Witness Jamie Russell Chancery Clerk seal date Nov 27 1901 with notice pages Nov 24 Dec 5 2 19 1961.
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James Taylor
Charles Taylor
Christie Anna ‘Taylor
Arthur ‘Taylor
Dorothy ‘Taylor
Richard Taylor
Faye Taylor
Seus
Jamie Russell
Patterson McNeeley Fight Facts and Figures
AP report from Toronto covers Floyd Patterson versus Tom McNeeley with key numbers. Attendance 7,813 and receipts $106,740 including Patterson’s gate share of $42,596 and McNeeley’s $61,?. Patterson’s theater guarantee $150,000. Patterson and McNeeley esti mated purses and splits noted with parsing inconsistencies in the source text.
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Toronto
Floyd Patterson
Tom McNeeley
Patterson
Two Ragerback Linemen Drafted by NFL Teams
A shoulder injury limited play for one player while two Ragerback linemen were drafted on Monday. Tackle Jerry Mazzanti went to Philadelphia and Tackle John Childress joined Washington in the NFL draft.
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Ragerback
NPL
Jerry Mazzanti
Philadelphia
John Childress
Washington
APL-CIO speech to touch on trade and jobs in Miami Beach
The forthcoming address in Miami Beach will examine international trade, domestic conditions, and the economy. It is expected to outline impacts on American workers and coastal industry as the union outlines policy priorities.
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U.S
Miami Beach
Solunar Tables Explain Fishing and Hunting Periods
The text outlines Solunar periods from John Alden Knight with Major periods lasting about one to two hours and minor periods shorter. It cautions planning days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover, listing days and times in a rough schedule with bold major intervals and regular minor intervals.
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