Brooks Robinson Wins Gehrig Memorial Award
Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles won the 12th Lou Gehrig Memorial Award. Committee chair Chads O. Skinner announced the selection, praising his hitting, durability, competitive spirit, and qualities as an exemplary credit to his team and the game.
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Baker to Compete In Cage Tourney At Simpson Iowa
Baker will compete in the Simpson College tournament in Town Monday and Tuesday. Ottawa leads the Kansas Conference with four wins and no losses as Bethany and College of Emporia chase from 3-0 and 2-1 respectively. In the Central Conference Washburn leads after a 6-0 non league run and Omaha sits 5-1 overall. Independent St Benedict’s tops with 3 0, St Mary 5 2 and Taber 3 4.
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Jurgensen Sets Two NFL Passing Records in Loss
Washington quarterback Sonny Jurgensen broke the NFL season marks for passes attempted and completed in a 37 28 defeat by Philadelphia. He threw 436 attempts topping 420 by John Unitas and Charley Johnson and completed 254 passes breaking John Brodie’s 242 record.
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San Francisco
Deadlocks in City Leagues After Week of Play
Two Park and Recreation basketball leagues report ties after one week. Industrial League standings show Haverty & Hedges and KPL at 1-0 while Co-Op and Eudora sit 0-1. Junior Church League has Trinity Lutheran and Friends Church at 1-0, with First Assembly of God and First Christian at 0-1.
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Missouri Valley Teams Open 33 12 Mark This Season
Missouri Valley Conference basketball teams hold a 33 12 won lost overall and 23 6 on Valley home courts. St Louis defeats Bradley 76 72 in the sole league game while Louisville and Cincinnati remain undefeated. Colorado visits Cincinnati, Wichita visits Texas Western, and San Diego State goes to Tulsa as the league card includes three other games. The next league game is Wednesday with St Louis at Louisville.
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Moon Rescue in Santa Land Ends With Escape
Billy frees the giant moon with a dragon’s help by using light magic words and a rising staircase to reach the surface. The moon soars away as Billy departs toward Santa Land while Goko the giant vows to slay the Fairy Queen’s moonlit foe. The giants guard the castle overnight awaiting dawn.
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Bergman Faces Harsh End as Fans Target Referee
In a tumultuous NFL Sunday, Head Linesman Gerard Bergman endured abuse after a San Francisco loss to Baltimore. Fans swarmed the field, a fan snatched his penalty-handkerchief, and bottles struck him as officials exited. The game featured 49ers and Colts penalties totaling 192 yards, with Johnny Unitas hooking four TDs for Baltimore.
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Cornell Ic ers Win Boston Christmas Hockey Tour Title
Cornell completes the NCAC Christmas Hockey Tournament with a 3-2 overtime win over Michigan State led by Mike Doran's goal 59 seconds into overtime. Boston College finishes third after a 6-0 victory over Northeastern.
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