Big Eight leads nation with top coaches in career records
Associated Press lists Bud Wilkinson of Oklahoma as the top coach in career non loss records, with Dan Devine Missouri Bob Devaney Nebraska and John Vaught Mississippi among the top 25. The piece notes Wilkinson’s national titles and 137 27 and 63 records at various schools, plus connections and former assistants across the Big Eight.
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Bud Wilkinson
Oklahoma
Wilkinson
Dan Devine
Missouri
Bob Devaney
Nebraska
Jack
Mitchell
Kansas
Bernie Bierman
Minnesota
John Vaught
Mississippi
Big Redhag
Devine
Mizzou
Arizona State
Devaney
Wyoming
Darrell Royal
Texas
Jim Owens
Washington
Michigan State
Biggie Munno
Duffy Daugherty
Doug Weaver
Kansas State
Clay Stapleton
Town State
Robert Neyland
Tennessee
Cyclones
Eddie Crowder
Colorado
Phil Cutchin
Oklahoma State
Paul Bryant
Kentucky
Texas A&m
Alabama
North Carolina Chooses Athlete for Miss America
JiJeanne Swanner, a 19 year old from Graham North Carolina, is highlighted as a high scoring 6 foot 2 inch athlete with a 37 point basketball season during 1960-61. She earned Tar Heel beauty honors while a standout at Graham High School and Auburn University, recognized for leadership, lifeguard work, social umpire certification, and a ukulele singing talent.
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JiJeanne Swanner
Graam High School
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Auburn’ University
Richter And Wellsville Win In High Scoring League Game
Richter outlasted First Chris 18 to 14 as Wellsville defeated Sacred Heart in an early fast game. Wellsville surged with three runs in the first inning and five in the second. Wingert earned the win as Garcia took the loss in a abbreviated three inning affair. Beauchamp also credited with the win.
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Porter
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Aenette
Gillette
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Wood
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Robuck
Lederer
Seeseest
Beauchamp
Seeneacadd
Christian
Eae
Richter & Sat Eentersens
Ailing Mickey Mantle Returns to Action on Road Trip
New York Yankees star Mickey Mantle, earning $100,000 a year, prepared for limited duty as the team began a 14 game road swing to Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Mantle’s left knee issues linger and he faced the possibility of surgery, unsure if it would be necessary.
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Jet Driver To Drive Even Faster
Craig Breedlove powered his Spirit of America to a 407.45 mph average on the Bonneville Salt Flats, with first run at 428.37 mph and second at 388.47 mph. He hopes to exceed 500 mph this week, challenging the 1947 Cobb piston car record. Breedlove, 26, races a jet powered car with airplane engine power rather than direct engine to wheels linkage.
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John Cobb
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Utah
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Spirit of America
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Los Angeles
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Mantle suffers knee woes after left foot injury
In Baltimore on June 5, the three time Most Valuable Player was found to have a loose cartilage in his left knee causing trouble and possible postseason surgery. He had missed 61 games before returning as a pinch hitter against Baltimore Sunday night and cracked a dramatic game tying homer in his first appearance, receiving the greatest ovation of his career.
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Baltimore
Off Beat Play Defeats Giants In Houston Thriller
Houston Colts edge San Francisco 6-5 as Hal Woodeshick earns the win and Carl Warwick drives in the decisive run with a two out single in the ninth. Willie Mays hits his 28th homer, tying the score in the eighth. the loss tightens the Giants’ hold on second in the NL.
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Carl Warwick
Houston
Willie Mays
Warwick
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Don’ Nottebart
Willie McCovey
Mays
Woodeshirk
Orlando Cepeda
Woodeshick
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Willie McCovey Named NL Player of Month
In Cincinnati AP reports Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants won the National League Player of the Month for July with 13 homers and 27 RBIs. He led with 27 votes, while Johnny Podres and Jim Maloney trailed with 10 and 6 votes respectively.
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Willie McCovey
San Francisco
Johnny Podres
Los Angeles
Jim Maloney
Ottawans Swim In AAU Meet at Homestead Country Club
Fifteen Ottawa youths competed in the Ninth Annual AAU Swimming and Diving Meet at Homestead Country Club in Prairie Village Kansas. Six national records fell and about 500 entrants from eight states participated. Ottawa swimmers posted multiple top finishes including Dana Bennett fifth in 11 and 12 one meter diving Wayne White fourth in 13 and 14 one meter diving and the 13 14 year old medley relays with various placements. The athletes prepare for a Topeka meet August 16 17 and 18 with a dual meet against Lawrence Country Club and an intra club event next week.
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A.A.U
Homestead Country Club
Prairie Village
Kansas
Ottawans
Dana Bennett
Wayne White
Bo Killough
Emily Park
Ann Elder
Topeka
Lawrence Country Club
Ottawa Country Club Men’s Golf Tourney Opens This Week
The annual men’s golf tournament at Ottawa Country Club starts this week with first round to finish by August 15 and second by August 22. Third round results by August 29 and championship rounds on Labor Day weekend. Porters defend title facing Homer Henning in opening bout with six flights and promotion of losers to lower flights.
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Tom Porter
Homer Henning
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