Football talk from Levelland about college stars and future picks
A Levelland card from Bill Hart surveys Sugar Bowl stakes and quarterback Jake Gibbs of Ole Miss. It notes Tech line strength, Marcel Dorothy and Jerry Cox choices, Gravitt twins, and potential All-American game prospects. Also mentions coaching vacancies and Paul Jones’s return plans to Lubbock.
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Levelland
Jake Gibbs
Ole Miss
Gibbs
Doug Cannon
Tech
Texas Tech
Marcel Dorothy
Jerry Cox
Denver City
Dorothy
Cox
Gravitt Twins
Bert
Bil
Oklahoma
West Texas
Bill Gravitt
McKeever Twins
Marlin
Mike
South Plains
Dick Hopping
Littlefield
Lonnie Holland
Plainview
Lubbock
Arlan Flake
E. J. Holub
Lubbock High
American Football League
Holub
Texans
Cowboys
Paul Jones
California
Palo Duro and Borger Lead In District 3-AAAA Standings
Palo Duro and Borger moved into a tie for the District 3-AAAA lead after winning two games each last week. Palo Duro beat Monterey 60-52 and Plainview 70-46 while Borger defeated Pamplpa 58-55 and lost to Amarillo, with the district race tightening as several teams remain in a cluster for third. Welch of Pampa leads the district scorer race at 19.3 points per game, followed by Denney, Wilkinson, Aday, Carter, and McCrary in single digits to double digits averages.
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Amarillo
Palo Duro
Dons
Borger
Bulldogs
Ate
Tascosa
Pam Lpa
Amarillo Wings
Plainview
Monterey
Pampa
Berger
Lubbock
Monlterey
Monsterey
Welch
Lub
Vernon Welch
Bulldog
Harold Denney
Russ Wilkinson
Denney
Tommy Aday
Steve Carter
Lannie McCrary
Wilkinson
Aday
Carter
McCrary
Eseree Arves
Tascosa Amarillo
Pampa Monterey
Plainview Tre Beer
Reaseh
Mramary
Opp
Gasha Amarillo
Lab- Monterey
Pam Hock
Palo
Ronnie i
Jack Wenn
East Puts Wilt Chamberlain Ahead in Pro Cage All-Star Tilt
Syracuse report notes Sky Scrapers Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell head the East as Bob Cousy leads the West in the 11th NBA All-Star game at War Memorial Auditorium. Capacity crowd expected. East seeks its eighth win in 10 games.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Wilt Chamberlain
Bill Russell
Bob Cousy
War ‘Memorial Auditorium
Phileeipus Robertson
Cincinnati
Jeferry
Los Angeles
Robertson
Elgin Baylor
Bob Pettit
Clyde Lovellette
St. Louis Hawks
Gene Shue
Detroit Pisstons
Chamberlain
Boston
Cousy
Dolph Schayes
Tom Heinsohn
Richie Guerin
New York
NBA
iBoston
Russell
Giants Sign Moynihan Former Holy Cross Quarterback
The New York Giants signed Jack Moynihan the team’s 12th draft choice. Moynihan a 6 1 203 pound native of Lawrence Massachusetts starred as Holy Cross quarterback in 1958 before serving in 1959 and missing last season.
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Giants
Moynihan
NEW York
UPI
Jack Moynihan
Holy Cross
New York Giants
National Football League
Lawrence
Mass
Writers Blast Texas Open and Six High School Press Boxes
The Texas Sports Writers Association criticized press facilities at six high schools Gatesville Jacksonville Childress Pecos Mexia Wichita Falls and the Texas Open Golf Tournament in San Antonio. They praised press areas in Tyler Abilene Baytown Galena Park San Angelo Big Spring Waco and Fort Worth. They urged better sites and noted inadequate lighting supervision and access in several venues.
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Avalanche-Journal
Dallas
Gatesville
Jacksonville
Childress
Pecos
Mexia
Wichita
San Antonio
Texas Sports Writers Association
Jim McLemore
The
Austin American
San Antonion
Tyler
Abilene
Baytown
Galena Park
San Angelo
Big Spring
Waco
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Sas My Sumitee
Texas Interscholastic League
Hodge Defends Title Against Guerrero In Wrestle Bout
Danny Hodge, senior heavyweight champion, returns to Fair Park Coliseum to face Gary Guerrero for the second time in a title bout. The match uses Olympic rules with a two out of three falls format and varying time limits for each segment.
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Danny Hodge
Denior
Allen
Fair Park Coliseum
Gary Guerrero
Stack Muldoon
Arkansas
Ed Sharpe
Tommy Phelps
Muldoon
Hodge
Angelo Savoldi
Hig
Garrero
Chicago Kegler Takes Lead In All-Star Tourney
Chicago bowler Bill Bonella surged to the lead in the All-Star Tournament held in San Bernardino California. The AP report notes Bonella delivering a string of strikes and unlocking a strong position as competitors push for top honors.
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Chicago
Kegler
San Bernardino
Calif
Bill Bonella
Soccer Strike Likely After Rejected Settlement in Britain
LONDON AP reports a nation wide strike appears certain as all major leagues reject a proposed settlement that included retention of the reserve clause.
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Britain
Ks London
Ford Frick Named Baseball Commissioner
Ford Frick becomes the third baseball commissioner in N Y P I report after Kenesaw Mountain Landis and Albert B Chandler. He succeeds longtime leader, guiding the sport under the new era.
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NEW York
UPI
Ford Frick
Kenesaw M. Landis
Albert B. Chandler
A J Plays Matchmaker Seek 1961 Football Open Dates
The Avalanche Journal invites area schools to submit open football dates for 1961. Schools with vacancies can list dates, preferred class and game size to appear in Sunday sports pages and be matched with other districts. Plains Sundown and Seagraves have already sent vacancies.
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Avalanche Journal
Plains
Sundown
Seagraves
Friona
Indoor Track to Be Introduced to Southwest
Fort Worth hosts the Will Rogers Indoor Games on February 9 1961 at Will Rogers Coliseum. Fort Worth Coaches Association sponsors with three divisions for high schools colleges and open. College entries include TCU North Texas State Baylor Texas A&M UT Arlington SMU East Texas State and more. Highlights feature Olympians Earl Young in the 440 and David Clark in the pole vault plus a 60 yard dash thriller Ralph Alspaugh versus Sid Garton.
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Fort Worth
Will Rogers
The
L. B. Morris
Arlington Heights
W. Rosedale
Tex
Texas Christian University
North Texas State College
Texas Tech
Abilene Christian College
Howard Payne College
Baylor University
Texas A & M College
University of Texas
Arlington State College
Southern Methodist University
East Texas State College
Earl Young
David Clark
Ralph Alspaugh
Texas University
Sid Garton
Attempt To Fix Miami Race Involving Ballylo
In Miami Tropical Park an attempt to fix a race occurred when a sponge was inserted in Ballylo’s nostril during parade to the post for Friday’s third race. Outrider retrieved the sponge and track vet Dr. E D Clawson examined Ballylo and other horses before clearance. Chase by track police is underway per Chief Steward William Almy.
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Miami
Fla
Tropical Park
William Almy
Ballylo
Almy
E. D. Clawson
Ballylo J
Orioles sign veterans Philley and Busby for 1961
The Baltimore Orioles signed veteran outfielders Dave Philley and Jim Busby to 1961 contracts. Philley batted .265 in 1960 and Busby .258. both received unconditional releases at season end and were free agents thereafter.
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Baltimore, Md
UPD
Baltimore Orioles
Dave Philley
Jim Busby
Philley
Busby
Arkansas approves 48 freshman football numerals for 1960
Fayetteville special record notes 48 freshmen earned football numerals for the 1960 season as approved by the University of Arkansas faculty committee. The text also mentions Sam Jones with a one hitter and two two hit games for the San Francisco Giants last season, plus three three hitters.
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Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas
John Barnhill
Sam Jones
San Francisco Giants
Red Schoendienst Declines Angels Offer to Return with Cardinals
St Louis based report states Red Schoendienst, cut by the Milwaukee Braves, rejects a 1961 bid from the Los Angeles Angels. He prefers to remain with the Cardinals in a utility role if needed. Bing Devine confirms Schoendienst not yet signed but eager to retain him if healthy.
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St. Louis
Red Schoendienst
Loos
Milwaukee Braves
Los Angeles Angels
Schoendienst
St. Luis Cardinals
Redbird
Bing Devine
Red
Charlie Dressen
Milwaukee
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