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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
6
Walkersville’s new gym seats 350 adults and 600 with extra seating. Two early games feature Walkersville Middletown and Brunswick for the two day tournament. Consolation at 7 90 p.m. and championship at 8 30 p.m finalize Friday schedule.
National Football League clubs completed a college player draft of 280 players from 130 schools. The AFL's earlier signaling and postseason activity pressured NFL teams to extend voting and signing time, with the 49ers leading at 26 selections and Pittsburgh at 14.
Coach Murray Warmath praises Washington backfield talent led by Bob Schloredt and George Fleming while noting Huskies interior line of Kurt Gegner Roy McKasson and Chuck Allen. Warmath compares Huskies line to Iowa and Purdue and highlights Minnesota’s 223 pound size versus Washington’s 202 pound linemen. The context is Rose Bowl preparations after 1960 season.
Boston players and coach Red Auerbach warn of potential fan retaliation after eggs were thrown at Celtics during St Louis defeat. Auerbach reported an egg struck him on the forehead as fans, armed with eggs, created disruption late in the fourth. Celtics feared Boston crowds may respond.
Houston Oilers signed Whitter College star Ken Gregory after he led all small and major colleges with 1,018 receiving yards on 74 catches. Baltimore drafted Gregory in the NFL in the fourth round while Houston took him in the AFL 24th round. Oilers scout John Breen signed him in California as Los Angeles Chargers prepared for a final workout in wet conditions.
Los Angeles Chargers place four players on AP all star squads ahead of the AFL title game with Houston Oilers. Kemp and Lowe headline the offense with Haynes and Smith in backfield. Buffalo and Dallas also showcase four players each, including Krisher and Branch.
Four North Carolina clubs Duke Wake Forest North Carolina State and North Carolina vie with Maryland Villanova Marquette and Wyoming in Raleigh Reynolds Coliseum. The event opens with Maryland vs North Carolina and features four first day games leading to a Saturday final. Duke and NC State enter as favorites but the tournament has stayed competitive despite strong local dominance.
The Iowa Hawkeyes pulled ahead late in the final overtime to beat California 83 80 in the Los Angeles Basketball Classic. Cal faded after a 15 point Iowa lead as Iowa broke the game open with a seven point run in the last extra period. UCLA defeated Michigan State 93 61 with Gary Cunningham scoring 21.
West coach Billy Barnes plans a wide open aerial attack against East tackles Joe Rutgens of Illinois and Ken Ethan of Auburn in a Kezar Stadium showcase. With Bill Killmer UCLA Rich Maro Air Force and Keith Lincoln Washington State the West aims to speed past the East defense and secure a decisive upset.
Baltimore Colts select six futures and two named players in the NFL draft while trading a first round pick for Dee Mackey. Notable names include Tom Mattei Bob Clemens and Tom Weisner among others. A signed Navy Missouri football will be given to John F Kennedy Jr at the Orange Bowl game. Butch Meeker, Washington State legend, dies at 56 in Seattle.
Norman Van Brocklin starred as the Eagles defeated the Packers by four points and nine yards. The Dutchman’s pinpoint passing unlocked Green Bay’s defense as Tommy McDonald and Pete Retzlaff caught key throws while draw plays opened the running game. Sports writers praised the great passer and noted Starr’s effort but credited Van Brocklin with the win and the era of aerial attack.
Unbeaten Duke Wake Forest and Clemson top the ACC in field goal percentage with 45.9, 45.8 and 45.7 respectively. Maryland leads free throws at 78.0 percent and NC State tops in scoring at 79.4 points per game and in average margin at 9.9 points. South Carolina ranks high in team rebounds 32.6 a game, while North Carolina trails in margin at 9.0.
Capital College beat Heidelberg 90 74 while New York A C defeated Belmont Abbey 64 60. New York A C topped Muhlenberg 91 73. Linco Nebraska outscored St Olaf Ming 87 81. Evansville tourney saw Evansville 121 Los Angeles State 115 for third place. Holy Cross edged Tennessee 68 67. Camp Lejeune hosted events with Carson Newman 82 Concordia WVal 52. Camp Lejeune 79 Catawba 68. Stephen F. Austin 61 Southeast ern Okla 45.
Glade Valley A League leads with 44 points followed by Cowell Brick Contractors 41 and National Boh 34. High team game 636 and set 1813 by National Boh. Ken Roth tops with 149 in a Johnny’s Amusements win. Chick Cramer 415 and Herman Brown 127.32 lead individual marks. Lion’s Club L& Carroll Manor lead in L&. Glade Valley 38, Middletown 37. National Basketball Association results listed.
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