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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1960

Page

15

Lineman of the Year honors Tom Brown of Minnesota

Tom Brown, 235 pound guard and senior from Minneapolis, was named the Associated Press Lineman of the Year for Minnesota's national championship season. Coaches praised his leadership, strength, and impact on both lines as he heads toward the pros with interest from the Colts Titans or Vancouver. Brown won more than 40 percent of the ballots in a runaway vote.

Minneapolis Tom Brown Minnesota America Gophers Associated Press Brown Jim Camp Sandy Stephens Baltimore Colts New York Titans Vancouver

Florida Becomes Prime Spot For Skin Diving Growth

Florida claims a lead in skin diving with about eight million enthusiasts. Experts highlight warm seas, treasure lore, and affordable gear from snorkel sets to scuba outfits. Dangers include oxygen issues, overexposure, and air quality, while divers profit through salvage and related businesses across the states.

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Cowboys Capture 3rd Straight Win

Hardin-Simmons Cowboys beat Eastern New Mexico 72-61 for their third straight win. Dave Kissinger scored 21 and Darrell Fouser added 20 for the Greyhounds as both teams shot well, with Hardin-Simmons hitting 71.8 percent and ENMU 69.8 percent.

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Iraan Defeats Ozona 46-44 in hard fought match

Iraan used a 20 point second quarter to pull away for a 46-44 win over Ozona Tuesday night. Allen Wilson led the Braves with 18 points while Duane Cash added 16. Van Miller scored 14 and Phillip Carnes 10 for Ozona. The teams were tied 9-9 after one, Iraan led 29-19 at halftime, and 36-33 after three.

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Angels Move Closer to 1961 Los Angeles Debut

The American League edges toward adding a 1961 Los Angeles franchise as Walter O Manning OMalley drops opposition following a peace proposal. Owners Reynolds and Autry push to control play schedule and TV radio income with a one year in Wrigley Field plan, seeking freedom if Chavez Ravine isn’t ready.

ST. Louis Los Angeles Walter O'Malley Los Angeles Dodgers Rob Reynolds Gene Autry O’malley The Angels Wrigley Field Chavez Ravine Dodgers O'Malley Reynolds and Autry Reynolds Stanford University

Olney Cubs Face Denver City in Key Semi Final Clash

Olney high school football with ten returning starters from a 13-1 playoff team eyes a tough match with Denver City Mustangs. Coach Don Williams recalls his past as DC coach Don Orr’s pupil while prep for a likely close game. notable players include Grisham Bishop Gravitt Medlen and Rue with DC’s Gravitt.

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Quiet Meeting Eyed By SWC

The Southwest Conference plans a quiet winter meeting in Dallas this week. Discussions include curbing recruiting, possible limits on athletic scholarships, and a gag rule barring school officials from publicly commenting on game officials. Topics arose from past incidents such as Frank Broyles commenting on a game call between Mississippi and Arkansas. Meetings: athletic directors and football coaches Thursday, then broader athletic staff Friday morning, with the faculty committee opening Friday afternoon.

Dallas Schoo Frank Broyles Arkansas

Village Market and Independ ents Tie for City Lead

Village Market defeats Wallace Studio 70 to 62 and Independ ents crush Mead's Bread 69 to 38 to stay 2 0 in City Basketball League. Luther Hancock leads Village Market with 21 points while Joe Farmer tops Wallace Studio with 20. Al Gonzales leads Independents with 24. Thursday features Kings Pennywise vs Village Market and Meads Bread vs Wallace Studio.

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