Chargers Rally Past Broncos For Western Title
Los Angeles Chargers overcame Denver 41 33 to clinch the Western Division crown in the AFL. Kemp led an eight play drive to the one yard line before a quarterback sneak iced the win as LA improved to 9 4 and prepared for a final game against New York. An early fourth quarter break set up the decisive score and a late burst sealed the victory.
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Los Angeles Chargers
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Chargers
New York
Bronco
George Herring
Denver
Jack Kemp
Virginia fires football coach Voris after winless streak
The University of Virginia accepted Dick Voris resignation as head coach after two straight winless games. Voris will leave Feb 1, 1962, with his salary paid through the contract. The move follows an Athlect ic Committee decision and a late drive from Ben Agajanian.
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University of Virginia
Dick Voris
University
Board of Visitors
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Virginia
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Frank Tripucka
Denver
Bulldogs
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Massillon
Warren
Robinson
Locals Boost Bowling Lead In Fairfield League
The Sports Bowl in Fairfield saw the Butler County All-Star League widen its lead to six games after winning three from Pete's Cafe of Trenton at Fairfield Lanes. Chuck Kacker rolled 214 238 224 676 to pace locals, with Dick Davidson posting 201 and 207 twice.
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Trenton
Fairfield Lanes
Fairfield
Chuck Kacker
Dick Davidson
Monroe Varsity Edges Roosevelt 35 31 in Gym
Monroe varsity beat Roosevelt 35 31 in Roosevelt Gym Friday afternoon as Roosevelt reserves fell 47 26. Roosevelt junior high teams split two games with Monroe Wick and Monroe Middle town.
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Middletown Roosevelt Junior High
Roosevelt
Monroe
Canton Coaches Quit Grid Posts
Canton McKinley coach Jim Robinson and Canton Lincoln coach Art Pardee resign after this school year. Hick noting Humbert seeks applicants for both posts, with Robinson near retirement after a long Canton career and Pardee returning from Coventry to Lincoln for football and track work.
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Canton McKinley
Canton Lincoln
Gordon C. Humbert
Canton Schools
Humbert
Jim Robinson
McKinley
Art Pardee
Lincoln
Robinson
Mount Union College
Canton Lehman
Runnels Wins 1960 AL Batting Title With .320 Average
Pete Runnels of the Boston Red Sox tops the American League with a .320 average in 1960. The Texan veteran, 32, played three infield positions and ends a decade with his first batting crown after previous near-misses. Al Smith finishes second at .315, Minnie Minoso third at .311.
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Pete Runnels
Boston Red Sox
Runnels
Red Sox
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Chicago
al Smith
Minnie Minoso
New York
Bill Skowron
Harvey Kuenn
Cleveland
New AL Clubs Get Player Bid Tuesday
The Los Angeles and Washington clubs will choose up to 36 players at AL headquarters on Tuesday. Each club may pick one unprotected minor leaguer from eight existing clubs, with 28 players chosen from 120 eligible on current rosters. A list of about 160 minor leaguers is available. purchases cost 12 500 to 25 000 depending on league classification.
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Los Angeles
Washington
American League
Joe Cronin
Bobby Reynolds
Gene Autry
Fred Haney
Elwood Quesada
Eddie Doherty
Mickey Vernon
Washington Group
Cronin
Kroll Opens Coral Gables With 66 In Open Lead
Ted Kroll, veteran from Fort Lauderdale, fired a 66 to lead the Coral Gables Open after three rounds with a 206 total. Bob Goalby sits third after 205, while Don Finsterwald and Wes Ellis Jr. follow close behind as Arnold Palmer, John Barnum, and Henry Williams Jr. remain in contention. The final 18 holes Sunday determine the $2,800 winner of the $20,000 purse.
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Bob Goalby
Crystal River
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Goalby
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Tequesta
Fouth
Wes Ellis Jr
West Caldwell
N.J
Arnold Palmer
Ligonier Pa
John Barnum
Grand Rapids
Mich
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Fleetwood
Sam Snead
Johnny Pott
Shreveport
West Palm Beach
Gay Brewer Jr
Don Fairfield
Jacksonville
Til
Dave Ragan
Orlando
Lou Worsham
Lima Slas h ers Whip All Local Y Teams
Lima coaches Middletown YMCA squads opened the season with losses to the Lima YMCA. Midgets 41 32 Preps 55 47 Juniors 40 37. Captains named David Harfst Ken Ricos Jim Jones. The teams defend nine more meets plus area and district events against Hamilton Richmond Cincinnati Williams Piqua and Springfield.
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Leo Hidy
Middletown Ymca
Lima Ymca
Middletown
David Harfst
Ken Ricos
Jim Jones
Hamilton
Richmond
Ind
Cincinnati Williams
Piqua
Springfield
Bobcats Capture MAC Swimming Relay Crown
Ohio University won the eighth annual Mid American Conference relays in its natatorium breaking two loop records. The Bobcats totaled 68 points, with Bowling Green 61, Miami 46, Western Michigan 42, and Kent State 21 in the standings.
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Ohio
Ohio University
Bowling Green
Miami
Western Michigan
Kent State
Eight Colts Have Won the Triple Crown in Horseracing History
The Kentucky Derby Preakness and Belmont Stakes form the Triple Crown. Eight colts have achieved the rare feat by sweeping the three fixtures in a single season, signaling peak success in American thoroughbred racing.
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Hornung Sparks 13-0 Packers Win Over 49ers
Power Paul Hornung led Green Bay with a 28 yard touchdown run two field goals and a 38 yard field goal as the Packers beat San Francisco 13 0 to move atop the NFL Western Division. Hornung accounted for all Green Bay points lifting his season total to 165.
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Paul Hornung
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Baltimore
Los Angeles
49Ers
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