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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

15

Bearcats Rally Seals 60 59 Win Over Drake

Cincinnati with Ed Jucker’s firing up the sideline edged Drake 60-59 to extend the nation’s longest winning streak to 26 games. Jucker faced two technical fouls as Drake led late, but Cincinnati rallied with a late burst including Hogue’s 27 points and key steals from Shingleton Yates and Hogue.

Cincinnati Ed Jucker Bearcats Drake Jucker Dave Reed Gleton Tony Yates Paul Hogue Hogue Maurice John G - Dierking Thacker Shingsleton I Yates Bonham Heidotting Wilson Vv Drake Torrence J. Foster I Prins Hahn B. Foster Reed Quinn

$1000 Offer Tried To Lure NFL Tackle Brock

Utah State tackle Clyde Brock describes a late night visit in New York by talent scout Ray Geraci who flashed a $1000 bill and urged him to sign with the Houston Oilers. Brock says he refused, later denying he signed with the Bears before Gotham Bowl. coach John Ralston benched him to avoid ineligibility.

Charles Chamberlain Chicago Clyde Brock Utah State New York Brock Ray Ray Geraci Houston Oilers Oilers National Football League NFL George Halas Bears John Ralston Baylor Ralston

Middletown High Faces Weekend Tests From Central and Taft

Coach Paul Walker warned the Middies must improve after a 12 game win streak spans regular season and pre season. Cincinnati Central brings height and beef for Friday night at home, while Hamilton Taft looms Saturday in Hamilton as a potential state title contender.

Paul Walker Middletown High Walker Middies Cincinnati Central

Central, Walker say Falcons showy but flawed in weekend test

Walker hails Centrel as a colorful rival and previews a crucial weekend with Taft and Franklin in mind. Dunn praised as a quality player, the turning point for the short season hinges on by by Centrel and Saturday’s game as the Falcons face organizational struggles and coaching notes from Rossi and Hann.

Central Walker Frankin Dave Dunn Taft Dick Burton Walter Dunn Franklin

Postseason showcase for Bluebonnet Bowl stars

Kansas and Rice players prepare for six postseason games after the Bluebonnet Bowl. Roland Jackson leads Rice in three more dates, while John Hadl and Curtis McClinton tee off for Kansas in the East-West Shrine game. Other Rice stars also headline shrine, North-South, Blue-Gray and Senior Bowl appearances.

Houston Kansas Rice CBS Roland Jackson Bluebonnet Jackson Miami Fla Montgomery Ala Mobile Johnny Burrell George Karam Butch Blume Larry Anthony John Hadi San Francisco Curtis McClinton Hadl

Davis Sleep Concerns Loom Over Liberty Bowl

Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder frets over Ernie Davis sleep needs before the Liberty Bowl as Davis receives post season honors and neglects practices. Davis, an All-America halfback, faces Miami and George Mira’s passing game while Syracuse eyeing a 7-3 mark against a 7-3 Hurricanes squad. Weather and cold gear enter prep as Miami adapts to heat, with Paglio ready to return after a hand cast removal and injuries to others noted.

Syracuse N.Y Ben Schwartzwalders Ernie Davis Davis Schwartzwalder Philadelphia Miami George Mira Hurricanes Dave Sarette John Mackey Walt Sweeney Mira Penn State Maryland Notre Dame Andy Gustafson John Paglio

Conerly or Y A Sherm Not Sure

Giants coach Allie Sherman dodges quarterback choice for Sundays clash with Cleveland. Y A Tittle and Charlie Conerly have alternated starts this season, with Conerly guiding the club to a late win in Philadelphia and Tittle listed as possible starter if the offense struggles again.

NEW York New York Giants Cleveland Y. A. Tittle Charlie Conerly Allie Sherman Giants Tittle Conerly Philadelphia Eagles Charlie Sherman Browns

Five Year Pact Pleases Owens

Seattle AP Jim Owens, who led the 1959 and 1980 Huskies to Rose Bowl wins, accepted a five year extension as athletic director and head coach. He stated he is glad to remain at the University of Washington and would not consider other offers as the term was announced amid AAWU meetings. The salary was not disclosed. Owens has earned $20,000 annually.

Seattle Jim Owens Washington Huskies University of Washington Athletic Association of Western Universities San Francisco Owens

Oilers Obtain 6-4 Defender Cliff Ograin From Hawaii

The Houston Oilers of the American Football League pick up a good prospect in Cliff Ograin a 220 pound 6 foot 4 defensive player from the University of Hawaii.

Houston Oilers Cliff Ograin University of Hawaii

Wilt Chamberlain Scores Unbelievable 78 Points In Big Weekend

Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors surged to 272 points in five games over a blistering week, including 78 in a triple overtime loss to Los Angeles. He added 61 and 55 in consecutive wins over Chicago, boosting season totals to 1,242 points in 26 games for a 47.8 PPG.

Los Angeles Warriors Wilt Chamberlain Chicago NBA Elgin Baylor

Baylor Averages 20 Points in Last Six Tilts

Elgin Baylor scored 52 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat St. Louis 132 to 119 in a Western Division game. Over the past six games Baylor has exactly 300 points for a 50 point per game average, helping L A to a seven game win streak and a 22 7 record with a five percent edge in the division. Oscar Robertson had 32 points 20 assists and 15 rebounds as Cincinnati won 133 117 over the Chicago Packers. No other NBA action on Monday night.

Los Angeles Lakers St. Louis Baylor Cincinnati Oscar Robertson

Redskin Quintet Faces More Home Troubles at Miami

Miami's struggling basketball Redskins return to Withrow Court after a rugged road trip. They beat Otterbein 87 58 then lost to Kentucky Cincinnati and Iowa. Dayton, under Tom Blackburn, has beaten Christian Brothers and topped Toledo and St Joseph's as Blackburn records his 300th win. LeVern Benson leads the Redskins with a 19 point average due to his speed for open looks.

Oxford Miami Redskins Withrow Court Dayton Dick Shhrider Otterbein Kentucky Cincinnati Iowa Christian Brothers Toledo St. Joseph's Tom Blackburn

Florida Golf Team Members Included Ragan Bispling Schwab and Sanders

Dave Ragan Jr Don Bispling Kot Pat Schwab and Doug Sanders played on the University of Florida golf team with Sanders serving as team captain.

Dave Ragan Jr Don Bispling Kot Pat Schwab Doug Sanders University of Florida Sanders

College scores mix in chaotic excerpt

Cincinnati 60 Drake 59 and Ohio U 860, St. Francis (Pa.) 79 Detroit 88, Xavier (Ohio) 73, Rio Grande 115 Cincinnati Bible 53. Gannon (Pa.) 73 Steubenville 63 John Carroll 88 Carnegie Tech. Youngstown 6 Alderson-Broaddus (W.Va.) 51 Villanova 74 Iowa State 53 Rhode Island 82 Northeastern.

Cincinnati Drake Ohio U St. Francis Detroit Xavier Ohio Rio Grande Cincinnati Bible Youngstown Alderson-Broadldus W.va Villanova Iowa State Rhode Island Northeastern

Weekday college scores and league results roundup

A roundup of college basketball results shows Wisconsin 91 over Washington St Louis 6, Notre Dame 65, Loyola Chicago 96 over North Dakota 73, Purdue 68 over Michigan 74, Kentucky 86 over St Louis 77, Indiana 76, Duke 89 over Clemson 66, Arizona State 77 over Kansas 3, Texas 75 over Baylor 68, Gonzaga 74 over Washington State 74, plus notable mismatches Cincinnati 133 over Chicago 117 and Los Angeles 132 over St Louis 119. Tuesday note lists Detroit vs Philadelphia in New York, Syracuse in New York, and noABL games. Washington vs Hawaii at Los Angeles, San Francisco at Los Angeles scheduled.

Wisconsin Washington St.Louis Nebraska Notre Dame Town South Dakota State Loyola Chicago North Dakota Wichita Purdue Michigan Denver Kentucky St. Louis Indiana North Carolina Duke Clemson Memphis State Texas A&m Vanderbilt Alabama George Washington Davidson Arizona State Kansas Rice Tulane Louisiana State Texas Baylor Oklahoma City Washington State Gonzaga Cincinnati Los Angeles Detroit Philadelphia New York Syracuse

Triplett Named Redskins' MVP of 1961 season

Miami of Ohio fullback Bill Triplett was named the Redskins' most valuable player and honorary captain for the 1961 season at the Fall Sports Dinner. Coach John Pont announced the selections, with notices for Tom Nomina as most efficient lineman and Gerry Myers as most improved.

Oxford Bill Triplett Miami Girard Triplett Ohio Bob Epskamp Steve Tekesky Cleveland Tekesky Middletonians Ami Bob Hart Kent Mills

San Francisco bout ends in close decision for Smith

In San Francisco Charlie Smith won a 146'2 to 148 pound bout over Hilario Moreales from Mexico, a 10 round decision. In Philadelphia Carlos Hernandez from Venezuela edged Alfredo Urbina of Mexico at 135'2 to 135 over 10 rounds. In Providence Don Prout of Providence defeated Roy Batey of Corona, New York in a 10 round decision.

San Francisco Charlie Smith Hilario Moreales Mexico Philadelphia Carlos Hernandez Venezuela Alfredo Urbina Providence R.J Don Prout Roy Batey Corona N.Y

Iowa State Ace Hoppmann Leads Major College Yardage

Iowa State back Dave Hoppmann led major college players with 1,638 total offensive yards for the season. He rushed 920 yards and passed for 718 as Iowa State ranked 67th in offense in nine games. He held a wide margin over Pat McCarthy of Holy Cross, who totaled 1,509 yards, with Ron Miller of Wisconsin, Chon Gallegos of San Jose State, Eddie Wilson of Arizona, and John Furman of Texas Western following.

Dave Hoppy! Hoppmann Iowa State National Collegiate Services Bureau Hoppmann Pat McCarthy J Holy Cross Ron Miller Wisconsin Chon Gallegos San Jose State Eddie Wilson Arizona John Furman Texas Western

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