Ottawa Braves Dominate 1961 Kansas Conference All Star picks
Ottawa University's undefeated Braves placed 10 players on the 1961 Kansas Conference All Star squad with unanimous selections for Mike Brown at end and John McAninch at tailback. Additional Ottawan honorees include Bill Shook Pat Jefferson Clarence Whitesell Jerry Lawson Jim King Ken Smart and Richard Spong. Awards feature seniors Brown Whitesell Shook Lawson King and McAninch with others from Baker Emporia Southwestern and Friends. Selection was by the 10 Kansas Conference coaches.
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Ottawa University
Braves
Kansas
Mike Brown
John MelAninch
Brown
McAninch
Bill Shook
Pat Jefferson
Ottawa
Richard Spong
Fred Thompson
Whitesell
Shook
Lawson
King
Thompson
Jefferson
Smart
Spong
Richard Horn
College of Emporia
Harold McCormack
Southwestern
Bruce Upstill
John — Jacobs
Baker
Herman Rathman
Jerry Smith
Kansas Wesleyan
Lloyd Williams
Jin Lee
Bethany
Horn
Tinemen
Phil Hower
Clark Hay
Friends
Buffs 7th In Final AP Poll
Alabama was named the 1961 AP national champion with 452 of 480 points, edging Ohio State 436 as the Crimson Tide completed a perfect season after a 34 0 win over Auburn. Texas rose to third as Colorado, Michigan State, Arkansas and Utah State finish the top 10.
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NEW York
Texas
Louisiana State
Colorado
Michigan State
Arkansas
Utah State
Bryant
Don Hutson
Maryland
Kentucky
Texas A&m
Alabama
Tide
Harry Gilmer
Auburn
LSU
Schamue
Georgia Tech
Bear
Caad
Afiahama
Ohio State
Bad Night For Big 8 Teams
Four Big 8 teams fell in non conference action with two winners. Iowa State beat Marquette 72-68 and Oklahoma State defeated Lamar Tech 54-51. Wichita State upset Nebraska 79-49. St. Louis beat Kansas 79-65. Texas Tech edged Colorado 84-82 in two overtimes. Arkansas topped Missouri 72-68. Sid Wall hit a two overtime jumper to seal Tech win as Missouri's late run faded. Vince Brewer led Iowa State with 23 points and 16 rebounds.
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Associated Press
Iowa State
Marquette
Oklahoma State
Lamar Tech
Wichita
Nebraska
St. Louis
Kansas
Texas Tech
Colorado
Arkansas
Missouri
Sid Wall
Buffaloes
Jerry Carlton
Carlton
Billikens
Vince Brewer
Iowa
Player Draft First Then Bank Draft
The NFL conducted its player procurement Monday by selecting 280 players in 20 rounds. Washington Redskins chose Heisman winner Ernie Davis of Syracuse as the No 1 pick, while the AFL held its draft Saturday. Los Angeles selected Roman Gabriel and Merlin Olsen, Cleveland chose Leroy Jackson, and other teams picked Gary Collins Fate Echols Ron Bull Lance Alworth Wendell Harris John Hadl Jerry Hillebrand Earl Gros among others, signaling big money contracts ahead.
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Chicago
National Football League
Washington
Redskins
Ernie Davis
Syracuse
AFL
Los Angeles
Davis
Rams
Roman Gabriel
North Carolina State
Merlin Olsen
Utah State
Dallas
Cleveland
Browns
Gary Collins
Maryland
Leroy Jackson
Westernllinois
Missouri Coach Eyed By SMU
Al Onofrio Missouri line coach becomes the first announced candidate for SMU head coach. SMU trustees oust Bill Meek after five seasons. Athletic Director Matty Bell says he has several applications, but Onofrio is the only name publicly confirmed. Bell denies plans to retire to hire a new coach. Reports say Washington coach Jim Owens may be discussed, but Bell says no outside contact is authorized.
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al Onofrio
Missouri
Southern Methodist University
SMU
Bill Meek
Matty Bell
Athletic Council
Onofrio
Bell
Seattle
Jim Owens
Washington
Owens
Baker First Loop Opponent For OU
The Ottawa University Braves meet Baker University in Wilson Field House at 7 30 for their KCAC opener. Ottawa aims to rebound after 93 57 and 68 58 losses to Central Missouri State Teachers College and William Jewell College, while Baker, with five returning lettermen and seven newcomers, eyes the upper division.
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Ottawa University Braves
Kansas
Baker University Wildcats
Wilson Field House
QO. U
Braves
Ottawa
Central Missouri State Teachers College
Warrensburg
William Jewell College Cardinals
Liberty
James Irick
Baker
Irick
Clarence Babe Hawk
Atchison
Moore Cleroux Heavyweight Bout Postponed in Montreal
The Archie Moore versus Bob Cleroux heavyweight fight in Montreal was postponed with no reason provided and no rescheduled date announced. Promoter Eddie Quinn's spokesman gave the update.
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Montreal
Archie Moore
Bob Cleroux
Eddie Quinn
Kansas Players In Draft Selections From Midwest Region
AP report lists Kansas Missouri area players in the NFL draft. John Hadl, Kansas halfback, selected by Detroit in the first round. Leroy Jackson, Western Illinois, by Cleveland in the first round. Jerry Hillebrand, Colorado end, by New York in the first round. Ed Blaine, Missouri tackle, by Green Bay in the second round. James Dillard, Oklahoma State back, by Baltimore in the fourth. Ted Woods, Colorado back, by Baltimore in the fifth. Bert Coan, Kansas back, by Washington in the seventh. Jim Perkins, Colorado tackle, by Philadelphia in the seventh. Gary Cutsinger, Oklahoma State tackle, by Green Bay in the seventh. Frank Imperiale, Southern Illinois guard, by Detroit in the eighth. John Longmeir, Southern Minnows guard, by Dallas in the 10th. Jerry Archer, Pittsburg State center, by Detroit in the 10th. Gale Weidner, Colorado back, by Green Bay in the 10th. Milton McPike, Kirksville State end, by San Francisco in the 12th. Gary Henson, Colorado end, by Los Angeles in the 14th. William Wegener, Missouri guard, by St. Louis in the 16th. Claude Crabb, Colorado back, by Washington in the 19th. Rodger McFarland, Kansas back, by San Francisco in the 20th. Ronald Turner, Wichita end, by Philadelphia, Amos Bullocks, Southern Illinois back, by Washington in the 20th.
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Chicago
Kansas-Missouri
John Hadl
Kansas
Detroit
Jerry Hillebrand
Colorado
New York
Leroy Jackson
Western Illinois
Cleveland
Ed Blaine
Missouri
Green Bay
James Dillard
Oklahoma State
Baltimore
Ted Woods
Bert Coan
Gary Cutsinger
Frank Imperiale
Southernllinois
John Longmeir
Southern Minors
Dallas
Jerry Archer
Pittsburg State Center
Gale Weidner
Milton McPike
Kirksville State
San Francisco
Gary Henson
Los Angeles
William Wegener
Elgin Baylor nets 50 as Lakers beat Nationals
Los Angeles Lakers defeat Syracuse Nationals 131 to 120 as Elgin Baylor scores a season high 50 points including 22 in the first quarter while Lee Shaffer tallies 32 for Syracuse. Baylor dominates early, limited to six in the second.
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LOS Angeles
Elgin/ Baylor
Los Angeles Lakers
Syracuse Nationals
National Basketball Association
Baylor
Syracuse
Lee Shaffer
Shaffer
Cyclones Face Busy Weekend for Ottawa High hoops
Ottawa High School’s Cyclones prepare for a packed weekend of basketball after a rest night. They travel to Chanute on Friday’s opener, then return home to face Olathe and Chanute, while aiming to sharpen defense and fast breaks. Chanute beat Iola 57-37 last week.
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Cyclones
Chanute
Iola
Olathe
H. K. Stevens
Lawrence
St. Louis
Emporia
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