Sports Year 1960 Poll Highlights Top Athletes Teams
The Associated Press reports a year end poll by News-Post staff naming top male and female athletes, outstanding teams, greatest comebacks and upsets, plus future trends. Included are references to Johnson, Palmer, Rudolph, Saliza, the Pirates, Eagles, Buckeyes, Mazeroski, and broader pro and amateur sports growth into the 1960s.
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Associated Press
News-Post
Johnson
Norm van Brocklin
Atyle
Philadelphia Eagle
Noid Palmer
Pennsylvania
Losirge
Wilma Rudolph
Chris von Saliza
California
Uncle Sam
Squaw Valley
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
Yankees
Philadelphia Eagles
Leither
Jim Taylor
Paul Hornung
Dut
Trie
Frederick High football coach urges academics for college prospects
Bernie Reid MD, line coach at Maryland University, told Rotary Club in the Franks Key Hotel that high school stars must maintain above average grades to gain college admission. He cited recruiting across several states aiming for three smart players per ten prospects. Local coach Jack Molesworth and Frederick High staff introduced players and stressed football's aim to build better men.
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Bernie Reid
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Jack Molesworth
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Homer Brooks
Molesworth
Rotaran
Carl Weakley
Bettier
Iscsi
University of Georga
Georgia
LeRoy D. Fothergill
Austin Renn
National League Seeks Balance in New Expansion Deals
The National League plans to supply players to Houston and New York as new teams in 1962 but aims to avoid the cash-for-castoffs system used by the American League. Warren Giles notes no fixed plan exists yet and a one-man committee will study options while executives debate how to stock the expansion clubs.
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NEW York
National League
Houston
American League
Warren Giles
National League Ent
Giles
Dilan
Los Angeles
Waskins Giles
Cronin
Giles Giles
Americar
York
Fullmer Robinson Bout Nears Terms for Fourth Title Fight
Promoter Norman Rothschild says the fourth Gene Fullmer Sugar Ray Robinson middleweight title contest is about 95 percent set with terms under negotiation. Target date is February 25 with sites including Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Robinson seeks 25 percent of gate plus TV money, Fullmer 40 percent of gate and TV receipts.
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New York
Gene Fullmer
Sugar Ray Robinson
Norman Rothschild
Robinson
Rothschild
Sugar Ray
George Gainford
Rotschild
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Miami
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Rothsch
Fullmer
Major Bowling League Ready to Roll in Dallas
The National Bowling League announced its roster this week, with Ed Lubanski Joe Joseph Bob Strampe Earl Johnson Bobby Chase and Jimmy St John among top 10 stars. Don Carter is on Fort Worth reserve list and may join later. The league opens October 13 for a six month, 132 game schedule across clubs in Kansas City Detroit Omaha Minneapolis Dallas Los Angeles Fort Worth San Antonio New York Miami Birmingham and Fresno.
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Dallas
Tex
API
Dick Charles
Jones
Ed Lubanski
Joe Joseph
Bob Strampe
Earl Johnson
Bobby Chase
Jimmy St. John
Don Carter
Fort Worth
Kansas City
Detroit
Omaha
Minneapolis-St. Paw
Los Angeles
San Antonio
New York
Miami
Birmingham
Fresno
Calif
Paper dresses and dental gear in sports news flash
A quirky report notes a dress made of paper debuting at a fashion show and priced at 22.10, while Chicago headlines set 1962 as the start for mandatory dental guards in high school football. officials weigh paper fashion against safety standards and rulemaking across major associations.
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Toddy Tinti
Wimb
Edon Offic
Casland Vaan Tennis Chamnion Satmbietcon
Seeva’ Gal
Brigin
Chrisane Trimansere
Uiited
Rion
Chicago
National Alliance
National Federation of State
Natinal Junior College Athletic Associations
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Elorde to Defend Lightweight Title in Sacramento
Independent boxing agent Dewey Fragetta announced Flash Elorde will defend his lightweight crown against Joey Lopes of Sacramento in Sacramento California on February 18.
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New York
Dewey Fragetta
Flash Elorde
Manila
Joey Lopes
Sacramento
Linton grabs 33 rebounds in Walkersville win over Key
Ron Linton dominated with 33 rebounds and 20 points as Walkersville beat Francis Scott Key 56 to 44 to extend its win streak to three. Dougherty and Dorsey added 11 and 12 points. Herb Weller led Key with 20. Junior varsity Walkersville won 32 to 20, Stull scoring nine.
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Union Bridge
Ron Linton
Francis Scott Key
Linton
Middletown
Rons
Dougherty
Dorsey
Lions
Scott Rex
Walkers‘ville
Walkersville
Frederick
Carroll County
Herb Weller
Bob Stull
Colts Sign Maryland Place Kicker Vince Scott
Baltimore Colts announce the signing of Vince Scott from the University of Maryland as a free agent place kicker. The 193 pound Wilmington Delaware native set ACC records for career, single season and single game field goals and is expected to handle field goals and kickoffs. Scott played under coach Tom Nugent and later prepared for the Senior Bowl in Mobile and the North South game in Miami.
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Baltimore Colts
Vince Scott
University of Maryland
Scott
Buffalo Bulls
Colts
Pounder
Wilmington
Del
Scotti
Tom Nugent
Maryland
West Virginia
Terrapins
Mobile
Miami
ACC Scoring Pace Dominates Early 1950s Standings
In Greensboro North Carolina ACC teams showcase high scoring with South Carolina and North Carolina leading averages. South Carolina tops at about 72.7 points per game while NC State Wake Forest Duke and North Carolina trail close behind. Free throw and shooting rates illustrate strong offenses and Wake Forest defense shines in blocks and field goal defense as ACC firms up early pace.
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South Caroma
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Wake Forest
Baltimore Birds open 1951 season with Los Angeles Angels
AP report outlines Baltimore Orioles season plan for Memorial Stadium with April 1951 home opener against the Los Angeles Angels. The schedule includes five Saturday games, nine Sunday games, two day night doubleheaders, and separate admissions. Colts Lions to meet in Frederick Midget League meeting with equipment turn in at Rosedale Field House Friday 7:30 pm for both teams. Chicago Cubs name Golden Holt as fifth coach to aid selection of new field manager. Holt previously worked with Dodgers and Pirates.
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Jerry Lucas
Buckeyes
Minnesota
Golden Gophers
Floyd Patterson
Baltimore Orioles
Birds
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Baltimore Onoles
Los Angeles Angels
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LIONS
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Rosedale Field
Chicago
Chicago Cube
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Sherman Oaks
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Holt
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cea Ilies
Billy Meyer
College Basketball Results Across Several Games
College scoreboard reports Army 101 Rochester 30 Duke 31 Clemson 59 Tennessee 70 Florida State 63 Davidson 34 William and Mary 46 Purdue 91 Creighton 72 Pittsburgh 7 Carnegie Tech 66 Villanova 81 Detroit 69 Marquette 3 Loyola Chicago 71 Princeton 76 Columbia 66 Texas 68 Arkansas 38 Notre Dame 72 Butler 36 Georgia Tech Mercer 74 Boston College 8 Boston University 58 Connecticut 95 Rutgers 74 Dartmouth 62 Harvard 61 Maryland Scholastic Basketball Allegany Cumberland 34 Altoona Catholic 49 Mt Savage 36 Northern Accident 49 Ft Hill Jaycees 63 Old Town 44 Ft Ashby Paw Paw Keyser 76 Ridgeley 67 Bruce 61 Piedmont 60 Westernport 61 Fairfield? National Basketball Association Cincinnati 1¢ Syracuse Lm.
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Wake Forest
Clemson
Tennessee
Forida
Davidson
William & Mary
Purdue
Creighton
Pit
Carnegie Tech
Villanova
Detroit
Marquette
Loyola
Chgo
Princeton
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Georgia
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Connecticut
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Dartmouth
Harvard
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Tennessee State Tops AP small college rankings edging Hofstra
Tennessee State leads the Associated Press small college basketball rankings with an 11 game streak after an opening loss. Hofstra, unbeaten, is second by a slim margin as voters weigh only through January 2 results. Mississippi Southern and Evansville follow in the points list. Carmen Basilio comments on future after Saturdays bout as he contemplates retirement, while the Washington Redskins announce the signing of Jim Cunningham of Pittsburgh.
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Gers
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Evansville
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Ilinois
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Carmen Basilio
Gaspar Ortega
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Washington Redskins
Jim Cunningham
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