North Team Loaded With Good Kickers
North squads boast three standout placekickers Mike Stock Northwestern Henry Opperman Penn State and Army's Tom Blanda ck. Ike Grimsley Michigan State will handle punting with Bill Brown Illinois able to punt far. Bear Bryant and Darrell Royal named their South offense led by Howard Dyer VMI at QB Bud Whitehead and Don Kern VMI at halves Bobby Way Vanderbilt at full.
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Northwestern
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Ike Grimsley
Michigan State
Bill Brown
Illinois
Paul (Bear) Bryant
Darrell Royal
Texas
Howard Dyer
VMI
Bud Whitehead
Florida State
Don Kern
Bobby Way
Vanderbilt
Wismer Foresees Bright Future for Titans and AFL
New York Titans president Harry Wismer projected a strong future for the team and the AFL despite a first year loss of about 350000 for the Titans and a league-wide deficit near 2 million. He cited Sunday home games against NFL Giants, a 20 year lease on Flushing Meadow stadium starting 1962, and possible TV competition with NFL in Los Angeles as proof the league will grow. Barron Hilton, Chargers owner, was unavailable for comment.
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Officials Named For Title Game
The NFL announced the officials for the December 26 title game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers. Referee Ronald Gibbs, umpire Joseph Cowell, head linesman John Highberger, back judge Samuel Gingrace, and field judge Herman Rohrig will work the game. Alternates are Arthur McNall Frank Sinkovitz Charley Berry Stan Jaworowski and J Michael Lizetski.
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Temple
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Duke
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LaFayette
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Georgetown
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Muhlenberg
Top Scorers Lead Wisconsin State College Conference Hoops
Art Nelson of Superior and Jerry Grochowski of Wisconsin Milwaukee lead the WSC scorers with 53 points each. Don Braun of Platteville has 52 and J. P. Fisher of Whitewater 50, as teams prepare for holiday tournaments and upcoming conference games.
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Y Basketball Old Timers League Scores Tight Tilt
In a crowded gym the Faculty Fogies beat the Fire Department Bobunks 47 to 43. Nearby Village 13 defeated La Crosse Cooler 63 to 31 for two League losses.
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La Crosse Crilune Friday Dec 23 1960 11 Delivered on RFD
Local notices record a delivery on rural route for Friday December 23 1960 with service completed by Saturday December 24 1960 indicating routine postal action in La Crosse area.
Bruton Signs 1961 Contract With Detroit Tigers
Detroit AP reports Billy Bruton, new Tigers center fielder, celebrated his 31st birthday by signing his 1961 contract. Acquired in a multi team trade two weeks earlier that sent Frank Bolling to Milwaukee, Bruton hit .286 for the Braves last season.
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Eagles Drill Defense On Green Bay Plays
Philadelphia Eagles practiced in cold weather at Philadelphia Stadium focusing on defense for the NFL championship game. Coach Buck Shaw called the workout good as the unit worked on defense with limited outdoor sessions in 11 days and planned another session before Christmas.
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Packers Ready for East West Showdown in Championship Clash
Green Bay premium back Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung face Norm Van Brocklin and the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL title game at Franklin Field. A sellout crowd of about 67,000 will watch the noon EST contest as Van Brocklin and Buck Shaw contemplate retirement.
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Lombardi Plans Own Script For Packers Eagles Title Game
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi says the Packers will be ready for any action and will rely on a strong running attack against the Philadelphia Eagles for the NFL title. He aims to control the ball and deploy Paul Hornung Jim Taylor and Bart Starr as needed while noting players are in good shape despite cold, frozen fields and lingering injuries.
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Packers Coach Named March Of Dimes Head
MADISON AP Coach Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers was named sports chairman for the 1961 March of Dimes. Karl Baldwin of Appleton said the role aims to boost sports participation in the drive to fight birth defects arthritis and polio. Lombardi along with sports editors and high school coaches will promote athletic events for the fund raising effort.
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