Alabama crowned No. 1 in final 1961 coaches poll
Alabama, after closing a perfect 10-0 season and routing Auburn 34-0, is named the top major college football team for 1961 by the United Press International Board of Coaches. Ohio State finishes second with 311 points, LSU third, Texas fourth, and Mississippi fifth in the close vote.
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New York
Alabama
United Press International Board of Coaches
Crimson Tide
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Paul Bear Bryant
Auburn
Rutgers
Arkansas
Louisiana State
Colorado
Texas
Mississippi
Longhorns
Minnesota
UCLA
Michigan State
Utah State
Baylor
United Press International
Secord
Purdue
Missouri
Georgia Tech
Duke
Kansas
Syracuse
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Miami Fla
Penn State
Arizona
Michigan
Rice
Tennessee
Iowa
Texas Christian University
New ABL Trials 25-Foot Bonus Field Goal Rule
The American Basket League introduces a three point bonus for scores from 25 feet or more. The rule applies to all teams and events in the league.
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Chicago
Tokyo divot diggers push golf boom in Japan
Japan now has over 200 golf courses and more are planned as the sport grows. Most caddies are girls who carry clubs for an 18 hole round for 50 cents.
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Tokyo
Japan
Local bowling league team scores and records
In a bowling recap, teams list players with scores and their win loss records for the matches. Notable lines include Home Loan leading 3 0 and Dorothys without a win, while Red and White shows a 1 7 record across the slate.
Local Team Scores and Season Recap by Shop Names
Coulomb Plumbing and Heating led with Davidson 528 and Powell 547 as they posted two wins and one loss. Kennedy's Shoes saw mixed results with Brumfield 476 Austin 496 and Malicoat 506 contributing to a 1-2 record. Jasonville Formfit dominated 3-0 led by Brewer 595 and Gillan 462. Max Pirtles and Linton teams split a winless or mixed slate with strong showings from Laughlin 568 and Wail 547. Linton Iron and Metal Co and Linton Glass posted varied scores as teams rotate through the season with several players scoring above 480.
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Coulomb
M. Coulomb
J. Coulomb
Griffith
Davidson
Powell
Kennedy’s Shoes
Brumfield
Austin
Collins
Miller
Malicoat
Jasonville Formfit
Row
J. Criss
H. Criss
Sievert
Brewer
Max Pirtles
Gillan
Moehlmann
Laughlin
Wail
Duvivier
Linton Iron and Metal Co
Greenwood
Habelrigg
Copp
Foos
Donie
Women Attend First Major Boxing Bout in U S at Garden
The 1916 Jess Willard versus Frank Morgan bout at Madison Square Garden drew 300 women, marking the first large female attendance at a professional boxing match in the United States promoted by Tex Rickard.
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New York
Jess Willard
Frank Morgan
Madison Square Garden
Tex Rickard
Linton and Dugger Junior High Teams Split Basketball Games
Linton high grade teams prevailed while Dugger seventh and eighth grade squads lost in a Monday night program at the Linton gym. The Linton eighth graders won 36-15 after leading 14-4 and 23-7 at quarters, with scoring by Duhne Jones Duvivier Voisin Davis Young and Yucg. Dugger seventh graders led early but fell behind 14-13 at the end of the third. final scores reflected Linton dominance.
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Linton Junior High
Dugger
Linton
Anderson
Inman
Shepherd
Henson
Lovelace
Dukes
Hale
Duhne
Jones
Duvivier
Voisin
Davis
Yucg
Baker
Reynolds
Blake
Schubla
L and M Net Teams Triumph In Echoes Of Eastern Wins
Eighth grade and Freshmen squads from L and M school defeated Eastern teams at the L and M gym Monday. The Eighth graders won 33 to 27 after periods of lead changes with Cline and Stegemoller each scoring 12. Freshmen leaders Bingham 11 Johnson 10 Ow en 9 paced L and M to a close 33 27 victory while Lehman led Eastern with 14 points.
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L and M
L and M Rhinies
Bingham
Johnson
Owen
Brown
Weber
Hardesty
Hasler
Lehman
Hudson
Duzan
McQuillen
Martindale
Farmers Tax Guide for 1962 Edition Released
The 1962 edition covering calendar year 1961 is now available to help farmers file federal income tax returns. Commissioner Mortimer Caplin says one million copies are distributed through IRS offices and county agents, with 15 chapters offering clear guidance on income and self employment taxes for farmers. The release supports improved taxpayer information and service. The article also notes an experimental confectionary fat from cottonseed and olive oil being evaluated for use in candies and baked goods.
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Gayord P. Godwin
Washington
Mortimer M. Caplin
Internal Revenue
Caplin
Internal Revenue Service
Internet Revenue
National Confectioners Association
U S Motorists Set New Safety Record
The National Safety Council reports the first ten months of the year show the best safety record in history with a death rate of 5.1 per 100 million vehicle miles. Traffic deaths totaled 30,890, down from 31,270 in 1960, with nineteen states reporting fewer deaths and twenty-four showing increases.
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Chicago
Wre
Oo Safety Council
Sweet wine preference noted by UC expert
Davis California January 29 1961 Americans favor sweets in wine with 70 percent of wine consumed in the nation described as dessert variety by UC wine authority Dr Maynard Amerine His remark highlights the strong demand for sweet wines in the United States.
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Davis, Calif
University of California
Maynard Amerine
America
Texas adds Chinese to linguistics curriculum at UT
The University of Texas expands its linguistics program to fourteen modern languages plus Chinese, adding a critical language as defined under the National Defense Education Act.
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Austin
Tex
University of Texas
Miners show improvement despite loss in Friday game
Sam Stockrahm notes the Miners loss to Garfield despite clear progress over the Worthington game. A freshman clutch free throw late signals strong underclassman potential, while Glenn Curtis’s approach parallels coaching strength. The column also weighs Rose Bowl contenders Minnesota and U C L A with related Big Ten and Pac Coast debates.
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Garfield
Worthington
Glenn Curtis
Martinsville
Minnesota
Busy Week of Hardwood Action Ahead in Area
Western Greene county prepares for a busy slate of high school basketball with Linton at L and M and weekly games across the region. Key matchups include Loogootee at Worthington and Sulivan hosting Wiley, with L and M missing Donnie Hughes due to a toe injury.
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Greene County
L and M
Miners
Dagger
Turkey Run
L and M Braves
Bicknell Bulldogs
Worthington
Garfield Purple Eagles
Braves
Dave Elliott
Tom Oliphant
Elliott
Donnie Hughes
Worthington Ramblers
Loogootee
Lardborn
Blue Jays
Oaktown
Sullivan
Golden Arrows
Wiley
Pleasantville
Coalmont High
Over 65 May Now Get Social Security Benefits
A Bloomington Social Security official explains new law changes allow some benefits while earning. The old limit blocked checks at $2080. now a worker earning up to about $2530 may still receive payments. A coupon aids 65 or older workers not yet applied to file and start the process.
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Joseph F. Hesselgrave
Bloomington
Social Security Office
Hesselgrave
Ind
Social Security
Physicians favor referral to adoption services says survey
A survey of more than 5,000 physicians finds 84 percent believe doctors should refer couples to recognized adoption services. Sixteen percent think physicians should place children themselves if possible, independent of agencies.
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New York
Tpri
Mergers in New York Near Five Daily Pace
New York businessmen report company mergers averaging nearly five per working day. If this pace holds, the yearly total could reach or surpass 1 245, a 1929 high.
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New York
Wpib
Patterson Listen Score Easy Wins In Ring Encounters
Floyd Patterson wins over Tom McNeeley in four rounds at Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens to defend his heavyweight title and push toward another bout with Sonny Liston. McNeeley suffers nine official knockdowns. gate of 106740 dollars boosts promoter Bolan and theater pay TV profits. Liston remains top contender pending sign for next spring title clash.
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Patterson
Toronto
Ont
UPI
Floyd Patterson
Tom MacNeeley
Cas D'Amato
Tom Bolan
Championship Sports, Inc
McNeeley
Bolan
Canada
Maple Leaf Gardens
Sonny Liston
Liston
Albert Westphal
Germany
Philadelphia
D’amato
Floyd
Jersey Joe Walcott
Irish Tom
Walcott
MccNeeley
Big Primo Carnera
Maxie Baer
Luis Angel Firpo
Jack Dempsey
Legion notes meet for veterans wives Dec 10 at Linton post
The American Legion Seventh district invites veterans and wives to a 2:00 PM Sunday gathering at the Linton Frank Courtney post home. Guest speaker William F. ONeill, Indiana veterans affairs director, will cover pensions hospitalization death benefits and orphan care for veterans and widows.
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American Legion Organization of
Seventh District
Linton Frank Courtney Post
William F. O'Neill
Veterans’ Affairs
State of
Indiana
Ancil Tryon
Linton Post
American Legion
Workhorse New York Giants star sets single game rushing mark
Harry Newman of the New York Giants established a workhorse single game record with 39 carries against the Green Bay Packers in 1934, averaging 2.9 yards per rush.
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NEW York
Wor
Harry Newman
New York Giants
Green Bay Packers
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