Giants Keyed For Title Game
The New York Giants clinched the Eastern Conference title for the fourth time in six years and prepare for the championship showdown with Green Bay on December 31 at Milwaukee. Rebuilt by trades and rookies, the Giants tied the Browns 7 7 at Yankee Stadium as they chase a revenge rematch of a 20 17 regular season loss to the Packers.
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Badger Cagers Win Big as Ostrum Sparks Upset
Wisconsin beat Pacific 92 68 as Lon Ostrum scored 15 points to spark a 19 18 deficit to a 39 23 lead. Six Badgers hit double figures led by Ron Jackson with 19 as Wisconsin shots 46.9 percent and out rebounded Pacific 59 46. Coach Erickson praises improved ball handling and depth ahead of Marquette and the Holiday Festival in New York City. Ping Bodie dies at 74 in San Francisco. former AL outfielder with White Sox Athletics and Yankees and Babe Ruth roommate.
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Oilers Capture Eastern Crown as Season Nears End
Houston's Oilers won their ninth straight to seal the American Football League Eastern Division title. A 47-6 rout of Oakland and a 41-0 win by Boston over San Diego amplified their dominant stretch as San Diego neared a league championship clash. George Blanda threw four touchdowns for 36 on the year, while Billy Cannon gained 145 rushing yards to claim the league rushing title with 948 yards. Dallas beat New York 35-24 in another game.
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Salvo of Fireworks To Welcome Packers On Green Bay Return
Green Bay riders welcome the Packers home with a citywide light show as Ted Fritsch signals from Austin Straubel Airport. The team returns to prep for the NFL title game against the New York Giants on December 31 after clinching the Western Division title on the West Coast.
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Stephens named Loop's Big Ten most valuable player
Minnesota quarterback Sandy Stephens was named the Big Ten's most valuable player for the 1961 season. He beat Ohio State fullback Bob Ferguson by two first place votes in a tight race, with Wisconsin's Ron Miller in third.
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Bolling Signs 1962 Deal as Braves Lead Off
Milwaukee Braves announce Frank Bolling the NL’s top fielding second baseman last season is the first 1962 contract signed by the club. The move signals the outset of Braves’ offseason plans with Bolling as a cornerstone infielder.
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Monroe Cheesemakers prepare for final 1961 game with Badger visit
The Monroe Cheesemakers, 2-4 this season, host Badger of Lake Geneva in a non conference tune up before Christmas. Coach Lee Mitchell reshuffles the lineup to add speed and punch after a 60 54 win over Jefferson last Friday. Pete van Allmen moves to forward with Jim Swiggum Jift Kittelsen and Tom Bainbridge at guard while Grady Steensrud and Dunaway fill center duties. Bur rington and other reserves sparked the fourth quarter. Monroe resumes Badger League play January 5 at Edgerton.
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Wisconsin Farm Short Course enrollment hits 204
Frank Wilkinson, director, reports that 204 Wisconsin farm boys are enrolled in the fall session of Farm Short Course at the University of Wisconsin, the largest in 12 years. The program offers scholarships totaling 14000 from state and local organizations, and the second of three sessions starts January 2.
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Auld Reekie and Fire Warnings From Cigarette Use
Cautions about cigarette fires note that they cause about a quarter of blazes. Advice urges care during holidays at home and to empty ash trays after guests depart to ensure all cigarettes are extinguished. The piece mentions Edinburgh known locally as Auld Reekie for its smoke and steam.
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Juda Graders Beat Monticello 39 to 20 in Tournament
Juda Graders defeated Monticello 39 20 Saturday to reach the semifinal against St Marys Middleton. Dennis Zimmerman scored 14, Woodrow Keener 11, Jan Leaver 10 for Juda while Tom Keegan coaches. John Grenzow had 14 for the losers. St Marys beat Brooklyn in Saturday action and meets Juda at 6 30 p.m. Finals set for Friday and Saturday.
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