Unitas and Hornung Lead West Pro Bowl Selections
Quarterback Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts and halfback Paul Hornung of the Green Bay Packers headline a West squad of seven players each for the NFL Pro Bowl. Norman Von Brocklin leads the Western Conference passers in the same draft list.
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Rams Block Wade Press Huddles As Wade Seeks Clarity
Los Angeles Rams barred quarterback Bill Wade from non grid huddles with reporters amid uncertainty over his status. Wade shared duties with Frank Ryan this season and sought a definite commitment as he eyed a final statement after the season finale with Green Bay. Coach Bob Waterfield and officials insisted such matters remain within Ram family affairs.
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Giants Bears Seek 25000 From Toronto Exhibition Promoters
The New York Giants and Chicago Bears filed a writ in Toronto seeking 25000 from promoters Sol Hart Mike Carroll and Jack Churchill of Exhibition Football Enterprises Inc for an August exhibition game. Only half of the 50000 guarantee was paid after a 5141 attendance at Varsity Stadium, with reported gate receipts near 30000 and promoter losses around 35000.
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Colts Take Yardage Title Again In NFL
The Baltimore Colts lead the league in total offense for the third straight year with 4,245 yards. Green Bay wins the Western Conference and earns a playoff date against Philadelphia, after finishing with 4,025 yards and 1,875 passing.
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Stevens Point Chosen Regional Championship Site
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association announced Stevens Point replaces Wausau as the sub regional and regional championship site for the 1961 state high school basketball tournament.
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Madison AP: Wisconsin baseball schedule trimmed to 32 games
The University of Wisconsin will play 32 baseball games next season due to a delayed construction of a new gymnasium in Wausau. The program will not be ready to host Big Ten opponents as originally planned.
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Kentucky Invitational Opens With Tight Upsets Across Regions
Scores from the Kentucky Invitational show St. Louis edging California in overtime 54 53 and Kentucky defeating Illinois 83 78 in first round play. Other results include N C State over LaSalle 71 68 and Army over DePauw 78 68.
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Rozelle Returns Fine Money To All But Maher
Detroit Lions receive back their fines for the Bears game except Bruce Maher who keeps his 50 dollar penalty. Commissioner Pete Rozelle rescinded fines for the clubs and said money would be returned for good conduct rest of the season. The Lions later traded for quarterback Jim Ninowski with Cleveland, affecting their first round draft position.
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Huskies Study Purdue Attack Ahead of Rose Bowl
Washington's strategy board analyzes Purdue's 23 14 defeat of Minnesota to pinpoint weaknesses for the Rose Bowl. The Huskies expect an early probe as Minnesota tightens training and prepares to counter Purdue's trap runs and accurate passing threats.
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Bruhn Declines to Pick Rose Bowl Winner
Wisconsin coach Milt Bruhn declines to name a Rose Bowl winner between Washington and Minnesota. He notes Minnesota’s strong defense and ball control while praising Washington’s backfield speed and potential if Jim Owens motivates the team and Bob Schierdet returns. Bruhn recalls Wisconsin’s 1960 Rose Bowl loss to Washington and 1963 defeat by Minnesota.
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Bowling Scores Across South Lancs Leagues and Names
A detailed listing of bowling scores from South Lancs leagues with handicaps and names across many bars and halls. Highlights include high team totals for Northern Plastics and Randall-Granave and top single scores by Bill Dittman and Anne Spika among others, with multiple lanes and clubs noted.
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Eagles Must Pursue Packers In Championship Shootout
Eagles defensive end Marion Campbell says Philadelphia must pursue the ball carrier and gang tackle to stop Green Bay's hard running attack in the NFL championship game here Monday.
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Eagles Prepare Outdoors For Key NFL Title Clash
Philadelphia Eagles gathered for an outdoor drill at Philadelphia Stadium after a spell of indoor workouts due to weather. They focus on defense ahead of Monday's title game with Green Bay, with Cam pbell and Khayat praising their run defense against Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung. Second-string QB Sonny Jurgenson misses drills with a chest cold but expected back by game day.
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National Hockey League Draw Sparks New York Chicago Duel
In a tense NHL matchup in New York both teams finished 2-2 as New York and Chicago battled to a draw. Earlier boxing results show Roland La Star ta defeating Ike Thomas in Bronx New York with a stoppage at 3 in the first round.
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Heck Of A Good Ball Club Tag For OSU
Ohio State, No. 1, has won five straight as Coach Fred Taylor acknowledges strength. Star Jerry Lucas leads a lineup including Larry Siegfriend John Havlicek and Mel Nowell as the Buckeyes chase a second straight national title with strong defense and improving offense. The team faces Detroit then a Holiday Festival lineup in New York.
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Packers Hold Drills in Near Zero Cold Before Eagles Clash
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi led players through practice in frigid conditions before the NFL title game against Philadelphia. Injuries to Jim Taylor, Whittenton, and Jim Ringo were noted, but Lombardi said illness would not be an excuse and the team would push through with focused drills.
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Northland Beats Valley City 76 71 in Nonconference Tilt
Northland College rallied to beat Valley City 76 71 in Ashland. Northland led 48 29 at halftime but Valley City narrowed the gap to one point before the Lumberjacks pulled away late. Packer management announced about 2,000 tickets for Green Bay with roughly 1,500 sold.
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Pro Scouts Told to Avoid Shrine Game Practices
Pro scouts are asked to stay away from East and West Shrine squads practices for the December 31 charity game in San Francisco. Advisory coach Andy Kerr says talks with players may occur after practices, while coaches Bruhn and Barnes plan two platoon systems and position specialization. Proceeds benefit the Shrine Hospital for crippled children.
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Cowboys acquire Moegle in Butler-Klein trade deal
Dallas Cowboys trade safety Bill Butler and tackle Dick Klein to Pittsburgh Steelers for Dicky Moegle, former Rice All America. Moegle joins as a key addition to the Dallas offense and defense in a high profile exchange.
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