Peterson Tops La Crosse State College Scorers
La Crosse State College undefeated in hoops heads to the Christmas Holiday tournament at Mary E Sawyer Auditorium with a balanced attack led by Ken Peterson and Gary Johnson. Peterson has 81 points through six games, while Johnson sits at 65 as the Indians seek wins over Luther College Winona State and St Olaf.
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National Titlist Alabama Resumes Sugar Bowl Drills
National champion Alabama resumes practice today in Biloxi Mississippi ahead of the Sugar Bowl against Southwest Conference co-champion Arkansas. Alabama undefeated in 10 regular season games, Arkansas 8 2, with a capacity crowd expected for the decisive clash. Alabama ranked No 1 in the final AP poll and a 12 point favorite over Arkansas.
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Dischinger Leads Big Ten All Games Scoring Race
CHICAGO AP Terry Dischinger maintained his lead in the all games Big Ten scoring race with 164 points in six games and a 27.3 average. Jim Ray of Indiana is second with 159 points in seven games for a 22.7 average, while Ron Jackson of Wisconsin stands third at 21.8. John Oosterbaan of Michigan and Bill Burwell of Illinois average 20.3 with 122 points in six games.
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UCLA and Gophers Edge Rose Bowl Clash With Field Goals
UCLA edged USC 10-7 on a 31 yard field goal by Bobby Smith to clinch the Big Five title and a Rose Bowl bid. Minnesota beat Purdue 10-7 as Tom Loechler kicked the decisive field goal.
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Lemm Happy Houston Wins Second AFL Title
Houston Oilers coach Wally Lemm guided a dramatic turnaround as Houston defeated San Diego 10-3 to clinch the AFL championship. After taking over in October with a 1-3-1 start, Lemm led a 10-game winning streak as fans hailed the Oilers’ defense and Blanda’s touchdown pass to Cannon. The victory capped a rag-to-riches season amid injuries and a tense postgame mood.
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La Crosse Man Named New South Beloit Basketball Coach
Deloran Peterson, formerly of La Crosse, is named head basketball coach at South Beloit High School replacing Ed Curran after Carlton Reels’ football season dismissal. A 26 year old graduate of La Crosse Logan and Stout, he comes from La Crosse’s industrial arts program with Dan Pruefer as assistant.
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Novice Bonspiel Opens at La Crosse Curling Club
The annual Novice Bonspiel begins Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the rinkhouse west of Memorial Field grandstand. A single elimination event continues Tuesday night through Thursday with new curlers getting a chance to skip a rink by reversing roles.
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Chicago Packers Fined 2500 By Podoloff For Late Arrival
The Chicago Packers were fined 2500 by NBA President Maurice Podoloff for arriving late in New York for their Madison Square Garden opener. They then defeated the Detroit Pistons 118 97 while other Christmas night NBA results included the Knicks 136 135 over the Warriors in double OT.
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Shrine East West football game preview
In San Francisco, West and East teams prepare for a wide open game. East coach Joe Kuharich emphasizes a post season offense with power runners Bob Ferguson and Ernie Davis and quarterbacks Roman Gabriel and Ron Miller. West coach Jim Owens tests multiple quarterback pairings with John Hadl and Mel Melin and aims for an aerial attack led by Mack Burton and Oscar Donahue.
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Dick Kerr Award Set For Spahn January 9
Houston AP report says Warren Spahn, 40, of the Milwaukee Braves will receive the Dick Kerr award at Houston's baseball banquet on January 9. The lefty posted his 12th 20-win season and reached 309 career victories, with Kerr highlighting his 1961 performance. Kerr had ties to Houston as a former resident while the Braves prepare for NL play in April.
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Baylor's Bobby Ply Leads South Past North in Shrine All-Star
Baylor quarterback Bobby Ply threw 14 completions to three receivers as the South defeated the North 35-16 in Miami. Glenn Glass of Tennessee caught a 46-yard TD pass, Miami ends Larry Wilson and Bill Miller added Ply TDs, and Ply earned MVP honors as the South extended its series lead to eight wins to six. The charity game benefits Shrine Hospitals for Crippled Children. revenues were the lowest in the series.
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Gale Bowling Leads Series as North Triumphs in Cold Showdown
In a frigid game with 18,892 fans, Pry of the North outplayed Eddie Wilson of Arizona completing 14 of 26 passes. Wilson threw a 73 yard pass to George Sefcik, the longest in the series, while Larry Onesti of Northwestern earned best in the North for defense. Larry Wilson received the sportsmanship award. Jim Vollenweider of Miami had 18 rushing yards and a South touchdown. The North’s two scores came on a Bennie McRae 5 yard pass from Wilson and a late safety call changed to a North touchdown after a fumble recovery. Pete Williams noted the two point conversion was conceded by Frank Howard's South.
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Rose Bowl Nears Quiet War of the Roses Preps
Minnesota Golden Gophers and UCLA Bruins keep Christmas quiet as coaches Warmath and Barnes organize final drills. Warmath plans a Sierra Madre retreat for players while Barnes moves UCLA out of town to Long Beach City College. Santa gifts include a pocket knife a fountain pen and a travel alarm clock with minor Rose Bowl watch delay noted.
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Packers Roll Up Sleeves For Giants Title Showdown
Green Bay prepares for the NFL title clash with the New York Giants next Sunday. Coach Vince Lombardi aims for full drills as star players Hornung Nitschke and Dowler return from service and injuries to Taylor McGee Symank are monitored.
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15 Bus Caravan Carries Bulk Of UM Students
A 15 bus caravan carrying about 550 University of Minnesota students and chaperones left before dawn for the Rose Bowl. The mood was quiet compared with last year as repeat travelers faced a long trip and first timers anticipated feverish play. Banners pledged support for the Gophers against UCLA in Pasadena January 1.
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Mulholland Named North Dakota's 1961 Athlete of the Year
Dave Mulholland of Fargo earns the state honor after starling as Minnesota's starting halfback and Rose Bowl participant. The North Dakota Sports Writers Association cites his versatility in football basketball and Legion baseball as key credentials.
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Holiday Cage Tourneys To Begin At Three Sites
Three major college basketball tournaments open today: ECAC Holiday Festival in New York, Quaker City at the Palestra Philadelphia, and All-College in Oklahoma City. Top teams Ohio State, Cincinnati, Providence, Wichita, Utah State, Villanova, and NYU headline the events with semifinals and finals set for this week.
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Giants Prep For Packers In Championship Showdown
New York Giants coach Allie Sherman ordered extra study and outdoor practice as players take home playbooks ahead of the NFL title clash with Green Bay in Milwaukee. Sherman emphasizedRun game and defense to counter Packers star Jim Taylor after a 20-17 regular-season defeat, while monitoring injured starters Joe Walton Rosey Brown and Alex Webster.
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Bass growth mystery solved at Resthaven Pond No 2
In Castalia Ohio NEA reports Resthaven Wildlife Area Pond No 2, drained last year and stocked with fingerling bass, produced bass to two to three pounds after anglers warned of rapid growth. Scientists found Pond No 1, not drained, across a low embankment, was releasing fish into Pond No 2 all summer.
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