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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1961

Page

8

Iowa Colleges Split in 4 Games by The Associated Press

Four games on Monday night ended in split results for Iowa colleges. St Ambrose edged Winona St Marys 88 87 in overtime after a 78 73 regulation, with John Lingle scoring the key late points and John Cahill adding 17 for Ambrose. State College of Town beat Winona Minn 64 60, Gustavus Adolphus defeated Wartburg 87 69 led by Darwin Dale rich 26 points, and Upper Town fell to Platteville 92 78, with Don Dutton contributing 27 for the Peacocks. Tuesday schedule includes Luther at Loras and Central at Willard Penn among others.

Associated Press St.Ambrose John Lingle Iowa St. Ambrose Winona St. Mary's John Cahill State College of Town Don Dutton Platteville Wis Luther Loras Central Williart Penn Upper Town Lax Crosse Westmar Southern State

Four Iowa Players and Ex-Iowa Prep Drafted by NFL

Four Iowa players and ex-Iowa prep star Jerry Hillebrand were drafted by NFL teams in a long draft that stretched into early Tuesday. Hillebrand, a Davenport native, went to the New York Giants in the first round. Larry Ferguson, Town halfback, joined Detroit in round four. Sherwyn Thorson went to the Los Angeles Rams in round seven. Wilburn Hollir was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in round nine and Bill Whisler by Washington in round ten. Ferguson, a 1962 Town captain, plans to play for the Hawkeyes next fall and may gain another year of eligibility after missing most of 1961 with an injury. Bill Van Buren of Iowa was named captain of the East team for Shrine East-West game in San Francisco Dec. 30.

Chicago Towa Iowa National Football League Colorado Jerry Hillebrand Davenport New York Giants Larry Ferguson Detroit Sherwyn Thorson Los Angeles Rams Wilburn Hollir St. Louis Cardinals Bill Whisler Washington Redskins Ferguson Hawkeyes Buffalo Devry Canadian Football League U. S Pete Rozelle Los Angeles Washington Davis Rams Roman Gabriel North Carolina State Merlin Olson Utah State Dallas Cleveland Browns Gary Collins Maryland Leroy Jackson Western Iinois Pittsburgh Bob Ferguson Ohio State Fate Echols Northwestern Irvin Goode Kentucky Philadelphia Chicago Bears Ron Bull Baylor San Francisco Lance Alworth Arkansas Baltimore Wendell Harris LSU John Hadl Kansas New York Gregn Bay Earl Gros

Monday NBA Results and Upcoming Games Summary

Pro Basketball results show Los Angeles 131 over Syracuse 120 in the NBA. Washington 123 over Hawaii 117. Monday’s game slate includes St Louis at Chicago in New York and Philadelphia at New York. Syracuse visits Los Angeles in Portland while Washington plays Hawaii. Cleveland meets Chicago in Milwaukee and San Francisco visits Kansas City. Wednesday features Cincinnati at Philadelphia St Louis at Philadelphia New York at Detroit Syracuse at Los Angeles and Pittsburgh at Los Angeles in Chicago with Cleveland at Chicago.

NBA Los Angeles Syracuse Washington Hawaii St. Louis Chicago New York Philadelphia Portland Ore Cleveland Milwaukee San Francisco Kansas City Cincinnati Boston Detroit Pittsburgh

McNeeley Knocked Out By Patterson In Maple Leaf Gardens

In Toronto Floyd Patterson defends the world heavyweight title by knocking out Tom McNeeley in the fourth round after eight knockdowns and several slips. McNeeley tearfully tells his father he tried, while Patterson and even Jersey Joe Walcott praise McNeeley’s courage. Patterson notes one strong rally in the fourth before sealing victory.

Jack Wand Associated Press Sporta Toronto Tom Mc Neeley Patterson McNeelay Jersey Joe Walcott McNeeley Walcott MccNeeley Floyd Polip Michigan State Tom McNeeley Floyd Patterson Joe Walcott AP PhotoFax

Liston Defeats Westphal. Patterson Beats McNeeley

In a closed air television doubleheader in Philadelphia Liston stopped Albert Westphal in 2 58 of the first round, after a solid right cross to the jaw. Patterson defeated Tom McNeeley by knockout in Toronto in the fourth round as Liston watched ringside. Patterson dodged questions about facing Liston while Liston offered little comment.

Ralph Bernstein Associated “Press Philadelphia Sonny Linton Liston Floyd Patterson Patterson Albert Westphal Germany Convention Hall Baker Tom McNeeley Arlington Mass Toronto Canada Patterson-McNeeleyight Sonny Liston Westphal Geman

280 Players Picked in NFL 14 Hour Session

The NFL conducted its player procurement Monday grabbing 280 players in two rounds. Washington's winless Redskins took the No 1 pick Ernie Davis of Syracuse Heisman Trophy winner.

NFL Joe Mooshil Associated Press Chicago National Football League Washington Redskins Ernie Davis Syracuse ABL Davis

Xmas Club Pin Tourney Leader Tops Bowling Field

Arch Larson of Fort Dodge led the Xmas Club Bowling tournament at Plamor Lanes with a 975 five-game series and a 195 average. Other top scratch shooters included Wilmer Lary, Denny Torgenson, Bill Stahovitch, and Larry Cook. Doubles leaders were Larson and Torgenson, with teams from Beltendorf and Davenport among the standings. The event drew 301 entries from Omaha to Aurora, with first prize at $1,000.

Arch Larson Fort Dodge Plamor Larson Wilmer Lary Elwood Denny Torgenson Humboldt Bill Stahovitch Springfield Larry Cook Maquoketa Torgenson Yen Terry Petersen Jerry Rogers Beltendorf Lou Jorgensen Dick Sather Davenport Don Hein Clarence Tindell Postville Omaha Aurora Midwest Jim Ballenger

Mason City Man Records Remarkable Fog Shot

Vince Goodman of Mason City carded what players called one of the hardest aces on the 16th hole at Mason City Country Club during dense mist. He removed his glasses to play, could not see the cup, yet his companions Ark Panther Pat Kenney and Dick Spindler confirmed the ace.

Mason City Towa Vince Goodman Goodman Mason City Country Club Ark Panther Pat Kenney Dick Spindler

Hockey Scores National League Monday Resuite

Hockey scores from the National Hockey League show Monday results with no games listed for Wednesday while Chicago faces New York in a scheduled contest.

National Hockey Associated Press Chicago New York

Muscatine teams hit road for first wins in busy schedule

MSC Hayes and Muscatine JC pursue first victories as they travel to Grand View Des Moines and Keokuk. North Scott hosts Maquoketa and Mid-Plaines as Jim Nelson leads Lancets with Koch scoring burst. Hayes, Stritch, JC, and MHS swimmers and wrestlers fill a heavy week with intercity games and invitational meets.

Muscatine JC Hayes Catholic Tivice JC Indians Grand View Des Moines Hayes Keokuk Cardinal Stritch Yonight MHS Xere Varaity Worth Scott Maquoketa DeVitta Jim Nelson North Scott Lancet Les Koch North Scott Don Bermett Gary Hoffman Bob Goetisch Larry Paaske Muscatine Tom Crumly Beanie Bartelt Jerry Keith Don Te Strake Jerry Grand View of Capital City Bob Herwig MJC Clinton Muskies Indians Clarinda West Central MBS Dick Horton Bred Wright Ottumway Grapplers Burlington Smatmen Simmers Davenport West

YM Junior Loop Scoring Leaders From Saturday Meet

In a sparse Saturday slate at First Methodist and nearby churches, scorers Jerry Peniston John Flickinger Steve Brade Sam Rauschenberger Virgil Shouse Gene Batley Bill Stamler Ron Campbell Steve Hindal Don Eggenburg Dave Freevs and Dim Davis appear among top performances. Zion Lutheran First EUB Orange and First Baptist figures posted notable scores with Calvary Baptist and Grace Lutheran also in the mix.

First Methodist Lincoln Boulevard Presbyterian Calvary’ “Baptist Grace Lutheran Zion Lutheran First Baptist Homes Jerry Peniston EUB John Flickinger Zion Steve Brade Zion Lucherar Sam Rauschenberger John, Maron First Presbyterian Virgil Shouse Calvary Baptist Gene Batley Bill Stamler Ron Camphbell Steve’ Hindal Don Eggenburg Fom Alking Dave Freevs Greces Lutheran Dim' Davis Orange

Special OB Meeting At Ina Mac's Wednesday

A Muscatine Quarterback Club special meeting is set for 6 30 pm Wednesday at Inn Mae s. Members approved a monthly winter session with dinner at 6 30 pm a forecasting contest and social hour No speaker is planned and the meal costs 1 30 Reservations are due by noon Wednesday at Inn Mae s All area men are invited to attend

Muscatine Quarterback Club Ina Mac's Inn Mae's

Upset Win Ups State s Hopes Ames Cyclones Triumph

An upset over Marquette revived Town State basketball hopes as Iowa State defeated Texas Western 72 68. Vinnie Brewer starred with 23 points and 16 rebounds in his second straight complete game, while Gary Wheeler and Bob Sloy added 14 each to spark a second half surge after trailing 36 35 at the break.

Ames —l Marquette Town State Texas Western Cyclones Warriors Vinnie Brewer Brewer Iowa State Gary Wheel Bob Sloy Wheeler Sloy

Baylor Hits His High Total in Lakers Win Over Nationals

Elgin Baylor scored 30 points, his season high, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-120 victory over the Syracuse Nationals. Baylor had 22 in the first quarter and 6 in the second. Lee Shaffer led Syracuse with 32 points.

Los Angeles Elpin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers Syracuse Nationals National Basketball Association Baylor Syracuse Lee Shaffer Shaffer

Heavyweight Boxing Results From Cities and Ring Events

The Associated Press reports eight heavyweight results across multiple venues. X.Y. stops Tom McNeele in Arlington Mass for the world title. Sonny Liston finishes in Philadelphia with a knockout of Albert Westphal in Hamburg. Billy Collins knocks out Rickey Ortiz in Nashville. Doug Valliant stops Hashas in Paris.

Associated Press Toronto Floyd Patterson Isstz Rockville Centre X.Y Tom McNeele Arlington Mass Philadelphia Sonny Liston Albert Westphal Hamburg Germany New York Billy Collins Nashville Tenn Rickey Ortiz Puerto Rico Paris Doug Valliant Cuba Aisss Hashas

Power Struggle Shakes U S Olympic Committee

Washington reports a major rift as the AAU and NCAA clash for influence in the U S Olympic Committee during the quadrennial meeting. Delegates reelected officers who hold joint posts in both groups amid debates over voting blocs and governance.

Washington U.S Uni Athletic Association NCAA Association U.S. Olympic Committee Nenneth Te Toer Wilson Wilmette, Jr Douglas FL Roby Ypsilanti Mich Asa S. Bushnell Princeton R.masx Ritter Jenkintown Teasurer

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