Packers Injuries Dampen Welcome
GREEN BAY The Packers struggle with seven injured or missing starters as they return home to prepare for the NFL title game against the New York Giants. Star fullback Jim Taylor and safety Johnny Symank head the list with rib and chest injuries.
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Why Not the World A Globe for World News Viewers
A suggestion to provide a globe to readers who track world events, aiding visualization of where major happenings occur. The note promotes geographic context and timely understanding of news.
Man Sentenced to Life for Wife Killing in Green Bay
Richard Der ber, 21, received life in the state reformatory at Green Bay for the fatal shooting of his wife on August 31 last year. The incident led to a Green Bay court proceeding and the life term was handed down Monday.
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Wilma Rudolph Wins AP Female Athlete of the Year 1961
Wilma Rudolph, the Tennessee State star, captures the Associated Press female athlete of the year for 1961. She led with 178 of 250 ballots, ahead of golf star Mickey Wright and tennis champion Darlene Hard. Rudolph plans to return to TSU around January 2 to begin indoor-season practice after visiting Russia with the U S track team.
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Buckeyes and Illini Keep Perfect Nonconference Runs
Ohio State crushed St Louis 61 48 at St Louis behind 20 points from All American Jerry Lucas and 17 from John Havlicek. Illinois beat Xavier 81 69 at home as five players reached double figures led by Bill Small with 22. Indiana Iowa and Michigan State won on their courts while Minnesota lost 80 47 at Bradley. Big Ten total 34 16 outside wins.
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Indians Rally Past Superior for 81-74 Victory
The La Crosse Indians beat Superior 81-74 in overtime to move to 3-0 in conference play. Art Nelson led Superior with 18 points while Larry Tranberg scored 16 for La Crosse as the game ended 70-70 in regulation. Whitewater beat Oshkosh 90-77 and Wisconsin-Milwaukee defeated Platteville 71-57.
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Sherman Named NFL Coach of the Year for Giants
Allie Sherman was chosen NFL Coach of the Year by a AP panel. The Giants, led by Sherman, won the Eastern Conference and earned a shot at the league title in Green Bay on Dec 31. Sherman outpolled Vince Lombardi amid Giants Packers rivalry and his career path from Brooklyn College to backfield coach.
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Turner Named As Titan Coach
Clyde Turner a 280 pound former Bears center was named head coach of the New York Titans replacing Sammy Baugh. Turner will earn 20000 dollars a year on a two year contract as the Titans aim to contend in the American Football League. Turner, 43, played 13 seasons with Chicago and earned eight all pro selections.
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Bulldog) Turner
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Donovan Wins AL Earned Run Title in 1961
Dick Donovan of the Senators claimed the American League earned run title with a 2.40 ERA after 169 innings, tallying 45 earned runs allowed and a 10-10 record. Four days later he was traded to Cleveland in a five player deal.
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Dave Eley Leads League Bowling Honor Count
Dave Eley posted a 611 series to pace league bowling honors in the Hall League. Robert Mueller and Paul Ruf Jr. followed with strong 608 and 557 series as Pure Oil led the first half standings with 33 points.
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Madison Detective Convicted and Resigns
Madison Police Chief Wilbur Emery announced Detective Edward G. Gross resignation after his conviction for disorderly conduct linked to a sweater theft. Gross, 37, served 12 years in the department and was arrested Saturday in a department store on a shoplifting charge later reduced to disorderly conduct.
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New Zealand Defined as South Pacific Member of the Commonwealth
The piece notes New Zealand is in the South Pacific and part of the British Commonwealth, lying opposite the British Isles on the globe. It emphasizes its geographic location and political association within the Commonwealth.
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Power of today’s U S armed forces vs Pearl Harbor era
A comparison notes U S military size remains similar in manpower but gains vast firepower from nuclear weapons and missiles. It traces changes in Army, Navy, Air Force, carriers, submarines, bombs, planes, radar, and ICBMs from 1941 to present.
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Teen-Agers Record Practice Cage Wins
In Jaycee teen age league action St Victor s edged De Molay 34 to 33 in overtime while Jr Hi Y crushed Jr Hi V 81 to 21 and FFA beat St Johns 35 to 31 Tim Phalen led St Victor s with 14 points Dan Counselman had 13 for the losers Ken Smith dropped 20 for the defending champion Sr Hi Y Dusty Auit 19 for the Jr Hi Y Slinde 10 for Jr Hi Y Elwin Drye scored 18 for FFA Tom Kuebli 10 for St Johns Regular league play begins next Monday night in the junior high gym.
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China Abolishes Ridisha Amid Moral Reform Campaign
Communist China dismantles the ridisha practice declaring it degrades men by pulling another, as part of a broader moral reform effort. The measure targets traditional roles and social norms, signaling state-led cultural change across communities.
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