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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1961

Page

8

Wilt Chamberlain fuels Warriors rally past Packers in Chicago

Wilt Chamberlain scored 61 after a 78 point Friday and 55 Sunday as Philadelphia defeated Chicago 118 to 109. Cincinnati defeated New York 134 to 94 while Chamberlain’s breakaway pace lifted the Warriors from a halftime deficit.

Aspro Wilt Chamberlain Nationa Basketball Association Philadelphia Warriors Chicago Packers Gincinnati New York Knicks Packers Walt Bellamy Si Green Warrior Guy Rodgers al Attles

Szykowny May Return Adds Depth for Iowa Cagers Tonight

Szykowny may play for the Iowa Hawkeyes against South Dakota State after a brief honeymoon. If dressed, he will join a squad already aided by reserve standout Andy Hawkins and top scorer Don Nelson in a 75 55 conquest of Miami of Ohio. Iowa remains a favorite, recalling last year’s two point 77 75 win.

Matt Szykowny Iowa South Dakota State Sharm Scheuerman Saykowny Hakeyes Toiva St. Louis

Two Undefeated Teams Clash In Hayes Loop Tonight

In the Hayes Independent Basketball League two undefeated clubs Schmitts Sports and Sun Mart meet at 6 30 p m for undisputed leadership with both sides fresh from Sunday wins. The game features Ed Caliger Ron Tietge and Wayne Wagner leading Schmitts while Hahn s and Sun Mart players fill out the scoring.

Hayes Loop Hayes Independent Basketball League Schmitt's Sports Sun Mart Imed Sonny Seppa Schmitt Muscatine Appliance Ed Caliger Ron Tietge Wayne Wagner Ron Hagemann Dick Petersen Dick Barry John Robinson John Baker Norm Perkins Bob Spenldine Gabby Townsend Dean Norton Tom Carpenter Tiny Dugan Butch Sprague Hunter’s Mica Hunter Hunter's Dougle Dick Marr Mike Kautz Tom HAYES Schmitt's Muscatine Sna Farm: Bureau Wilson's Chint RM Millworks Jody's Hahn's Sandway YMCA Sundsy R-M Sn Hunter's Sun Hahn's

Busy week ahead for JC area winter teams

Muscatine high junior varsity opens at Hayes while MIC hosts Keokuk for reserve-varsity. Keokuk journeys to Clinton then back here Tuesday. Ex-Keokuk stars Glasgow and Powell lead Konets with strong seasons. Muscatine and Hayes each in action Friday. Hayes hosts St. Joseph’s De Witt next Sunday. Wrestlers host Ottumwa Thursday. swimmers 3-1 travel to Rock Island Friday.

Hayes Catholic Muscaline JC Muskies Muscatine High MIC Keokuk Clinton Konets Terry Glasgow Centerville Motine Han Mo Burlington Glaston Tougamas John Powell Keokuk High Dean Hunziker Kahaka

Army Plans to Bolster West Point Football Program

Army at West Point moves to strengthen its football program after the dismissal of head coach Dale Hall. Possible candidates include Paul Dietzel Andy Gustafson Murray Warsmath and Tom Harp with potential ex- Army assistants Johnny Green and Bill Yeoman in the running. The changes could involve recruiting boosts additional football appointments and relaxing academy routines. Hall had warned of disadvantages and pushed for a stronger program before his firing. He took over for Blaik in 1959, compiling 16 wins 11 losses and two ties.

West Point J. W. Beacham Cornell Army Earl Red) Blaix Paul Dietzel Louisiana State Andy Gustafson Miami Fis.t Murray Wars Math Minnesota Tom Harp Johnny Green Florida Bill Yeoman Michigan Hall Hallas Blaik

Cyclist’s trek to Rose Bowl slowed by winter weather

Dakota City, Neb and northwest Iowa were icy and frigid as Mt Chuck Hallom, a University of Mine negota sophomore, continued his bicycle journey to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. Poor roads forced a bus ride from Sibley to Merrill after a ride from Worthington, Minn. to Sibley. He may seek warmer southward travel next.

Dakota City Neb Chuck Hallom Iowa Pasadena Calif Hallom University of Minenegota Gophers UCLA Sibley Merrill Sioux City Worthington Minn Merion To Nebraska Hollom

Giants and Eagles Face Nfl Title Route Deciding Games

Giants must win or tie to force a playoff with the Eagles for the conference crown. The two teams split Sunday with the Giants edging Philadelphia 28 24, while Chicago upset Cleveland and the 49ers battle Detroit for Western runnerup honors.

Orlo Robertson Press Sporta Weller Green Bay Packers New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Giants Sanday Gianta Cleveland New York Yankee Stadium Detroit Tiger Stadium Eagles Philadelphia Browns Chicago Bears Lee Packers San Francisco Ers Lions Miami Fla 49Ers Baltimore Ieburgh Washington Redskins St. Louis Dallas Minnesota Los

Pender Denies Fullmer Offer to Fight Downes

Former middleweight champ Paul Pender rejected Gene Fullmer’s $15,000 bid to face Downes for the world title. Pender said he’s heard nothing and won’t listen, noting Downes is champion in MA and NY and by the European union after dethroning Pender in London last September. A third Pender-Downes bout is suggested for Boston next March.

Boston Paul Pender Gene Fullmens Fullmer Terry England Pender Downes Massachusetts New York European Boxing Union London Behny (Kid) Paret National Boxing Association Downs Sugar Ray Robinson

Cannon’s 330 Yard Power Day Lifts Oilers Over Giants

Houston’s Billy Cannon erupts for 216 rushing yards and five touchdowns while adding 114 receiving yards as the Oilers rout the Giants 48-21. His big game breaks the AFL single game record, keeping Houston atop the Eastern Division with Oakland and Dallas in chase.

Harold Batlipe Associated Press Billy Cannon Houston Cannon Oilers New York Oakland Los Angeles Chargers San Pies San Diego Boston Patriots George Blanda Abnée Haynes Dallas Haynes Builfard

World middleweight title bout ends with knockouts

AP dispatch from Las Vegas reports Gene Fullmer knocking out Benny Kid Parat in a middleweight world title bout. Parat had claimed a 166 percent count while Fullmer held 159 percent. The report notes Cuba and Utah involvement in the event and comments on policyholder treatment. The text reflects a mix of fragmented details and unclear phrasing about broader implications.

Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Gene Fullmer West Jerdan Utah Bemmy Kid Parat Cuba

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