Crippled Packers Brace For Giants
Green Bay faces New York Giants in the NFL title game with seven starters injured or missing due to military service. Fullback Jim Taylor and safety Johnny Symank were hospitalized after arrival, while stars like Max McGee, Jerry Kramer, and Paul Hornung have limited or no play due to duty.
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New York Giants
Taylor
Rams
Los Angeles
Lymank
Max McGee
Jerry Kramer
Paul Hornung
Hornung
Ray Nitschke
Boyd Dowl
New York Rookie Coach Sherman Captures AP Coach of the Year
Allie Sherman of the New York Giants was named NFL Coach of the Year by an AP poll of sports writers and sportscasters from 14 league cities. He led the Giants to the Eastern Conference title game versus Green Bay on Dec 31, and outpolled Vince Lombardi and Norm Van Brocklin.
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NEW York
Allie Sherman
National Football League Today
Associated Press
New York Giants
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay
Sherman
Giants
Vinnie Lombardi
Packers
Lombardi
Philadelphia
Norm van Brocklin
Minnesota Vikings
Oilers Sign KU Tackle in Bluebonnet Bowl Impres sion
Houston AP report says Stan Kirshman a 22 year old KU tackle impressed the right alumnus in the Bluebonnet Bowl Saturday.
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Houston, Tex
Stan Kirshman
University of Kansas
Oilers owner signs Kirshman to 1962 contract
Bud Adams owner of the Houston Oilers and Kansas grad signed Kirshman to a 1962 free agent contract. Kirshman standing 6-3 and 230 pounds led blocking for the reverses Kansas used in a bowl game victory over Rice 33-7.
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K. S
Bud) Adams
Houston Oilers
Kansas
Kirshman
Rice
Alabama Leads in 1961 College Football Records
NCAA figures show Alabama, Utah State and Mississippi among leaders in offense and defense. Alabama finished as national champion with 22 points allowed in 10 games. Mississippi led in total offense while Utah State topped scoring and rushing defense. Wisconsin excelled in passing. New Mexico State led rushing yardage.
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Alabama
Utah State
Mississippi
Ncaa Service Bureau
Associated Press
Crimson Tide
Aggies
Wisconsin
New Mexico State
Wilma Rudolph Named AP Female Athlete of the Year
Wilma Rudolph of Tennessee State captured the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award for 1961, winning on 178 of 250 ballots. The Linden N J report notes her dominant voting lead as tennis star Mickey Wright trails in the field.
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Linden
N. J
Wilma Rudolph
Tennessee State
Associated Press
Wilma
Mickey Wright
Golf Pro Finishes Second as Hard Places Third
In a notable finish, a professional golfer placed second while Darlene Hard, the U S tennis champion, secured third. The pair highlighted a weekend event showcasing rising golfing talent and established tennis acclaim.
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Darlene Hard
U.S
Speer Earns Varsity Letter At Kemper Military School
William L. Speer of South Hickory receives a varsity letter at Kemper Military School for serving as junior college assistant coach for the high school football team last season. Speer previously lettered in football during his Kemper high school days.
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William L. Speer
Louis N. Speer
South Hickory
Kemper Military School
Speer
Kemper
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Price Motor CO
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Bill) Coons
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