Central Assignment: Tough Abes Clash In BBC Action
La Crosse Central meets Eau Claire in a BBC title race showdown in a late game after 6 30 prelims. The Abes, led by Torrance Schultz and Iverson, seek a 6 1 record as Eau Claire features veterans Gibbs Harris and Paquette with strong reserves.
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Big Rivers
Medford
la Crosse Tribune
Ate
la Crosse Central
Jerry Seeman
Tonight Central
Bill Torrance
Eau Claire
Richland Center
Jim Schultz
Czechowicz
Torrance
Schultz
Iverson
Burch
Tom Fisher
Gary Johnston
Jim Willemssen
Dave Colburn
Red Raiders
Marinette
Marinette Central Catholic
Schwall Named AL Rookie Of Year In 1961 Baseball
Don Schwall of the Boston Red Sox is chosen American League Rookie of the Year for 1961 by Baseball Writers Association members. He edged Dick Howser by one vote in a close contest. Billy Williams won the NL award. Schwall posted 15 wins and a 3.27 ERA in 25 starts and 91 strikeouts.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Don Schwall
Boston Red Sox
Seattle
Dick Howser
Kansas City
Baseball Writers’ Association
Billy Williams
Chicago Cubs
Red Sox
Amergan
Howser
Shreveport
Southern Association
Thomas
Yankees
Angels
Robinson
White Sox
Schilling
Wood
Tigers
Mather and Heydt Face Key Kicking Role in Army Navy Clash
Navy lineman Mather and Army kicker Heydt are poised to decide the 62nd annual service football showdown in Philadelphia. Navy seeks field goals to edge Army as President Kennedy attends the sellout 98,616 crowd and ABC telecasts at 1 30 p m EST.
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Philadelphia
Navy
Greg Mather
Army
Dick Heydt
John F. Kennedy
Abc-Tv
Slade Cutter
Mather
John Hewitt
Hewdt
McElhenny Aims to Reach 10000 Career Yards
Halfback Hugh McElhenny aged 32 seeks to become the first NFL back to reach 10000 career yards. He currently has 9975 yards from rushes receptions and returns. Coach Norm Van Brocklin prepares for Sundays game vs the Los Angeles Rams with McElhenny set to start at fullback.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul
Hugh McElhenny
National Football League
Norm van Brocklin
Los Angeles Rams
McElhenny
Minnesota end Tom Hall named to 1961 all Catholic team
Chicago AP reports Minnesota end Tom Hall was named to Extension Magazine's 1961 all Catholic all American college football team.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Tom Hall
Extension Magazine
Hornung Retains Scoring Lead
NEW YORK AP Army Pvt Paul Hornung continues to lead the NFL in scoring as Green Bay teammate Willie Wood remains the punt return leader. Bart Starr and Jim Taylor sit near the top in passing and rushing, with Hornung holding 135 points, 45 more than Lenny Moore.
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NEW York
Army
Paul Hornung
Green Bay Packers
National Football League
Willie Wood
Green Bay
Bart Clarr
Jim Taylor
Max McGee
Hornung
Lenny Moore
Baltimore
Packers
Ft. Riley
Kane
Lions
Detroit
Wood
Taylor
Jim Brown
Cleveland
Pat Summerall
Starr
Milt Plum
Plum
Gopher Faculty Near Rose Bowl Bid Approval
Minnesota faculty senate indications point to accepting a Rose Bowl bid if offered for the 1962 season. The committee sent its recommendation to President C. Meredith Wilson and the faculty vote is set for today.
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Senate
Minnesota
Senate Committee
C. Meredith Wilson
Ohio State
West Coast
Gophers
UCLA
Pasadena
Calif
Gopher
Washington
Murray Warmath
Wisconsin
Minnesota Student Association Senate
Big Five
Tom Hamilton
Marquette Opens Season With Aquinas Contender Hopes
Marquette coach Ed Hickey focuses on Mondays road test against Iowa State ahead of Friday's regular season opener versus Aquinas College of Grand Rapids Michigan. Center spot remains unsettled due to injuries with Erickson likely available.
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Marquette
Aquinas College of
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ed Hickey
Iowa State
Aquinas
Hickey
Ray Null
Dave Erickson
Bob Hornak
Bill Johnson
Ron Glaser
Dick Nixon
Erickson
Glaser
Hornak
Pete Vanderhyden
Jim Poulsen
Bob Chmielewski
Lee Borowski
America
Giants No Tougher Than Most Pack Foes
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi says the New York Giants are no tougher than other NFL clubs as the Western Division leaders prepare for a key showdown with the Giants. The Packers hover 2 games ahead in the West while New York trails Philadelphia in the East. Hornung, on active duty, leads the league with 135 points as Dowler and Nitschke await Ft. Lewis status.
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Vince
Associated Press
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Wis
Green Bay Packers
New York Giants
New York
Vince Lombardi
Lions
Rams
Colts
Lombardi
Dave Hanner
Army
Milwaukee County Stadium
Packers
Philadelphia
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Boyd Dowler
Ray Nitschke
Paul Hornung
NFL
Ft. Riley
Kan
Hornung
Ski Report Mount Telemark Shows Light Snow Coverage
One third of the Hayward area is covered with 6 to 12 inches of made snow. Skiing is reported as excellent with favorable conditions for racers and recreational skiers alike.
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MT. ‘Telemark
Hayward
Accent on Youth as Chisox Trade Veterans to Giants
The Chicago White Sox trade veterans Billy Pierce and Don Larsen to the San Francisco Giants for three rookies and a future acquisition. New Sox players are Bob Farley, 23, and pitchers Eddie Fisher, 24, Don Zanni, 29. Manager Al Lopez cites a focus on youth and risk.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Eddie Short
Billy Pierce
Don Larsen
San Francisco Giants
Sox
Bob Farley
Eddie Fisher
Don Zanni
al Lopez
Pierce
Juan, Pizzaro
Frank Baumann
Joe Horlen
Gary Peters
White Sox
Larsen
Kansas City
Alvin Dark
Giants
Stu Miller
Christmas Tourney Scheduled At YMCA
The annual Christmas vacation tournament will be held at the YMCA gym from December 26 to 30 in two divisions juniors and seniors. It is open to all city youths ages 12 through 17. Deadline for team entry is December 23. Contact Carl Miller at the YMCA 2-5060 for official entry blanks.
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YMCA
Carl Miller
Three Cagers From New York Face Bribery Trial
Three former college basketball players from the New York area were set to go on trial in General Sessions Court on bribery and conspiracy charges tied to college basketball scandals. Aaron Wagman, 28, pled guilty to 38 counts and faces up to 370 years in prison and $370,000 in fines. co conspirators include Lou Brown formerly of North Carolina and two Alabama alumni Jerry Vogel and Dan Quindazzi.
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Aaron Wagman
General Sessions Court
Joseph Sarafite
Wagman
Lou Brown
North Carolina
Alabama
Jerry Vogel
Dan Quindazzi
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Rosy) Ryan
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