Davis Faces Crossroads In Pro Football Race
Ernie Davis, Heisman winner, says he does not want to be a racial test case in pro football. He faces options from the Redskins, Bills, Canadian teams, and the New York Titans owner Harry Wismer offering up to 125,000 dollars over three years, while the league and government weigh discriminatory practices.
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Ernie Davis
Syracuse University
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Ziepound Davis
George Marshall
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Appliance Team Takes Hayes Lead In Busy Wednesday Night
Hayes Independent Basketball leads a tight table after Muscatine Appliance beat Red Millworks 63-40 to claim a half game edge. Gabby Townsend scored 22 for the winners, Norm Perkins 10, Tiny Dugan eight, Spaulding six, and Garman, Fletcher two each. R-M’s Bob Steele led with 14, while Jody's Butch McCleary had 16 in a mixed scoring night as Hunter's TV moved to fourth with a 71-46 win.
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Muscatine Appliance
Hayes
Red Millworks
Huster's TV
Jody
Garman
Fletcher
Bob Steele
R-M
Jack Lemkau
Bob Bishop
Jerry Howell
Ed Halligan
Diveney
Hunter
Mike Kautz
Dick Marr
My TeStrake
Bob Steckman
Tom Wasson
Lee Maurath
Charlie Morse
Fred Brown
Jody’s
Butch McCleary
Ben Frost
Roger Harwell
Rauschenberger
Bob Reynolds
George Bishop
John Lorber
Racing Having A Good Season In 1961 State Wagering Rise
A survey by The Associated Press shows 1961 racing season gains across 23 states with attendance up 542 percent to 32,579,815, handle up 3.03 percent to 2,467,211,552, and the states’ share rising 4.61 percent to 199,138,858.
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Pari-Mutual
Associated Press Today
Ambrose Tops Western for First Time in 11 Years
St Ambrose College beat Western Illinois 84 74 on Wednesday marking their first win over the Leathernecks in 11 years. Top scorers were Coleman Carredine and Dick Reillinger with 22 each while Jerry Lotz added 19 and the team had four players in double figures. The record finishes at 21 wins.
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Davenport
St Ambrose College
Western Ilinois University
Coleman Carredine
Dick Reillinger
St. Ambrose
Jerry Lotz
Leams
Muscatine Embraces Intercity Ninth Grade Basketball Era
Muscatine enters a new intercity ninth grade basketball era with Central and West teams meeting at 7 p.m. in the MHS Fieldhouse. The season is a trial with four potential yearly meetings, depending on conduct and demand. Officials stress sportsmanship and caution fans about behavior, noting the impact on future city basketball life.
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Muscatine
Central
West
MHS
Pete
West Central
Conjst
Muscatine High
Low Cost Hospital Plan for Catholics Offered Nationwide
Catholic men under 61 receive 50 weekly dollars during hospital stays for accidents or sickness, up to five years, while women under 61 get 52 weekly dollars. Available to 61 to 75-year-olds at higher cost. Coverage is in addition to other insurance and can be used for hospital, doctor bills, or home expenses. Exclusions include military service, mental disorders, pregnancy, and certain diseases. Limited TB and polio benefits. Contact Western Catholic Union for details at 3835 W University Ave, Des Moines, or Quincy, Illinois.
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Western Catholic Union
Quincy
Tinois
Wren
University Avenue
Des Moines
Mlingis
Socie
Pearl Lanes bowling standings and high scores report
The Pearl Lanes city standings highlight high games and series for both men and women. Nau Insurance and Maid-Rite lead in team events with top scores by Bob Babbit and Kate McFadden, while Millie Blaesing and Jim Bell shine in individual marks across leagues.
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iStarck’s
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Maid-Rite
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Maid-Rute
Ge Starck's
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Molore
Wa N. H.C
Danrangin
Gant Uptown Motors
Nuhlc.a
Malca
Uptown Blaters
Millie Blaesing
Wilma Johnston
Dorothy Behrens
Hunter's IV Cesesieree
Sun Mart
Erissale Pessys Seupenene Henderson
C & O Sy
Henderson
High Team
Seri Eagles
Hunter's
Hustig’s
High Ind
Max Grumly
Jim Bell
Jack Cottrell
Mex Crumly
Mike Blaesing
Keokuk Awaits Deal From Los Angeles Dodgers
Keokuk Baseball Association members awaited the details of a new major league working agreement offered by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tony Marion, president of Keokuk's Class D Midwest League team, said the joke had been made for the 1962 season and that directors would study the contract before deciding.
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Keokuk Baseball Association
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tony Marion
Aludy
Elgin Baylor scores 142 in three Lakers tilts this week
Elgin Baylor led the Los Angeles Lakers with 50 points in a 134 120 win over Syracuse, then 45 and 47 in next two games as L A built a 5½ game Western Division lead. He poured in 50, 45, and 47 in three straight tilts, helping the Lakers to take wins and increase their standings.
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Baylor
Associated Press
Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles Lakers
Syracuse
College Basketball Scores Roundup From East to West
The Associated Press reports numerous college games with Holy Cross routing Rhode Island 85 57 and Dartmouth trouncing Amherst 59 48. Other notable results include Villanova 72 over Princeton 63, Vermont 72 over Union NY 46, and St John s NY 79 over George Washington 63.
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At Joseph's
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Connecticut
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Massachusetts
Boston
Univ
Wednesday Result Chicago 8 New York 2
Chicago defeated New York with eight runs while New York managed two in a midweek game. Toronto visits Montreal, New York plays Detroit, and Chicago travels to Boston on Thursday. No games are scheduled for Friday.
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Montreal
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Boston
Hawks Go on A Goal Spree
The Chicago Black Hawks, defending Stanley Cup champions, beat the New York Rangers 8 to 3 in the lone NHL game on Wednesday night. Coach Rudy Pilous praised the scoring surge after a rough stretch of losses and a tied result with New York.
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Chicago Black Hawks
Hawks
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Boston
Pro Basketball Results Show Tight Contests Across Cities
Today's schedule featured wins by Los Angeles over Pittsburgh 104 to 93 and Chicago over Cleveland 101 to 93. Cincinnati edged Pro Basketball Feston 103 to 102 while St Louis topped Philadelphia 137 to 132. Detroit beat New York 133 to 97 and Los Angeles defeated Pittsburgh 123 to 121 in other listed outcomes.
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Vern Hatton
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