Unbeaten Buckeyes Lead College Hoops Dominance
Ohio State sits atop the major college basketball scene as the lone 11-4 team kept perfect with 14 wins, while Mississippi State also stands 10-0. The Buckeyes face Michigan while State prepares for Alabama and Vanderbilt, with a tough future schedule looming in the SEC and ACC. Ohio State holds No. 1 in the AP poll as Cincinnati, Villanova, Kansas State, Duke and other contenders clash in key showdowns nationwide.
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Army taps Dietzel as new grid coach with strong drive
West Point AP Dietzel, 37, leaves LSU after a stormy exit to take over Army football. He brings a 5 year, 18500 dollar contract, inherits Dale Hall’s struggles against Navy, and plans to implement his LSU style three platoon system emphasizing organization and work. Dietzel is a former West Point plebe coach and World War II bomber pilot, praised as exceptional and brimming with enthusiasm.
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Ohio Shooters Are All-American
Four Ohioans named to the 1962 Sports Afield All America veterans trapshooting team chosen by shotgun editor Jimmy Robinson. Led by Fred Harrow of Newark, 84, who broke 196 of 200 to win the Grand American Class D title, with a 9771 average on 2000 targets in 1916. Others include Fred Hansen of Cleveland, Van Marker of Versailles, and Ed Coblentz of New Madison.
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Ind
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Sterling
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Fred Ford
Detroit
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Chestnut Hill
Pipers Close In On Leader
The Cleveland Pipers narrowed the Eastern Division lead to within a half game after a 140-107 win over San Francisco with Dick Barnett scoring 37 points. Kansas City beat New York 100-90 as Staver man and Bridges led with 23 and 22 points, extending Western Division lead over Los Angeles.
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New York boxers edge Ortega and Philippines pull in Tokyo win
Charlie Scott from New York outpointed Gaspar Ortega of Mexico after reaching 146 percent during a 10 round bout. Tsuntomi Miyamoto of Japan defeated Willie Rebolado of the Philippines on points in Tokyo, also in a 10 round match.
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Unknown Boxers Get Chance At Spotlight This Week
Unde- feated middleweight Johnny Tucker of New York meets Johnny Alford of Philadelphia in a 10 round rematch at St Nicholas Arena New York. Jim Ellis of Louisville faces veteran Rory Calhoun in a 10 round main at Jefferson County Armory Louisville.
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Plum With Stars for Pro Bowl East Team
Cleveland quarterback Milt Plum and Washington tackle Ray Lemek join the East squad for Sundays Pro Bowl. They replace injured Sonny Jurgensen and J. D. Smith from Philadelphia after their playoff bowl loss to Detroit Saturday.
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NFL meets to discuss 9 million TV pact and league changes
The NFL opens meetings in Miami Beach with a $9 million plus TV contract as the main topic. A single CBS network would hold exclusive rights to all regular season games for two years at about $4.65 million annually, shared equally among 14 clubs. The league weighs increasing the player limit from 36 to 38 and reports on progress from the Hall of Fame delegation bound for Canton in 1963.
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All-Star Kegler Tourney Results in Miami Beach
After the preliminary rounds in the $100,000 All-Star Bowling tourney in Miami Beach the standings show top women: Marion Ladewig Judith Audsley Helen Shabbs Joy Abel Ruby Chong Sylvia Vene Joyce Rosenbom Nancy Gillum Jeannette Bopp Pat McBride. Top men include Roy Lown Carman Salvino Dick Oliver Billy Golembiewski Bill Lillard Bob Kwieden Dan Steffee Fred Lening Ed Lubanski Ray Bluh and Bob Korn.
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Chicago
Ruby Chong
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Sylvia Vene
Philadelphia
Joyce Rosenbom
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Inglewood
Jeannette Bopp
Milwaukee
Pat McBride
Bill Lillard
St. Louis
Bob Kwieden
Dan Steffee
Fred Lening
Fairness Hills
Ed Lubanski
Ray Bluh
Bob Korn
Yale Sets NCAA First With 17006 Points In Victory
Yale defeated Brown 14 3 to push the program's all time scoring total to 17006 points, the first college team to reach at least 17000. The Elis lead Princeton by 1392 points in second place.
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Trinity College Football History Record 1877 1961
Trinity College football teams posted 260 wins 225 losses and 4 ties between 1877 and 1961, marking a long running program milestone in Hartford. The record reflects a period of competitive play across multiple generations and games.
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College Basketball Scores From Saturday Games
Ohio State defeated Northwestern 85 to 62 while Cincinnati beat Tulsa 72 to 42. Kentucky won over Georgia Tech 89 to 70 and West Virginia defeated Villanova 88 to 82. Southern California toppled California 79 to 52 and Duquesne beat St. Bonaventure 73 to 52. North Carolina State edged Duke 61 to 60 and Bowling Green beat Ohio University 64 to 62. Colorado defeated Kansas State 75 to 62.
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Ohio Powers Turn To Loop Play In Big Ten Quest
Ohio State kept rolling with an 85-62 win over Northwestern for the 11th straight victory as John Havlicek led with 27 points while Jerry Lucas added 16. Cincinnati beat Tulsa 72-43 to stay near the top of the Missouri Valley standings. Bowling Green surged to back‑to‑back MAC wins as they chase the league crown. Ohio State is idle until hosting Michigan next Saturday.
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Little Known Penn State Halfback Stars In Pro Bowl West Victory
Penn State back Galen Hall, 5-9, 190, led a West All-Stars offense to a 33-19 win over East All-Stars in Honolulu. Hall threw for 338 yards on 28 of 49 attempts with three TDs, besting a day of sloppy play and multiple interceptions. Also noted: Kansas’ John Hadl and Ohio State’s Bob Ferguson shine in other Pro Bowl contexts.
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Cleveland Indians Sign Romano and Phillips for 1962
The Cleveland Indians announced that catcher John Romano and third baseman Bubba Phillips have signed 1962 contracts. The moves secure key infield depth for the pennant chase as the team noses toward spring training.
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AFL Owners Eye Expansion and Draft Clash
In San Diego AP reports AFL owners may discuss expanding beyond eight teams in two years with cities like Seattle Portland Cincinnati Atlanta and Nashville named as possibilities. They will also consider the high prices for college stars in draft competition with the NFL. Wally Lemm Houston Oilers coach urged a unified draft agreement as the current competition levels worry pro football.
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