Ernie Davis Named Back Of Year By AP
Syracuse star Ernie Davis was named back of the year in the Associated Press yearend poll, winning 43 of 212 votes. The 210 pound halfback led Syracuse in a 24 of 29 record, 823 rushing yards, and 94 points this postseason, and has signed an $80,000 three year NFL contract with the Cleveland Browns.
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Melvern Wins Sixth Straight in Nonleague Victory
Melvern powered past Williamsburg 63 to 39 in a non league basketball game led by Darrell Schultz with 27 points and Fain Price adding 12. Williamsburg trailed 21 12 37 19 and 53 31 at quarters, with Fred Buckley and Larry Milliken leading the visitors. Melvern also won the B contest 57 to 35 and both teams advance to upcoming league games.
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Kentucky seeks new football coach after Collier fire
Kentucky began searching for a football coach after the university athletic board fired Blanton Collier, saying the decision was by mutual agreement. Collier, 55, had come to Kentucky in 1954 and posted a 41-36-3 record, with a $17,500 salary. The board had given Collier a vote of confidence five weeks earlier.
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Greeley Beats Colony 61 to 35 Behind Donahue
Leo Donahue scored 27 points on 13 field goals and a free throw to lead Greeley, which defeated Colony 61 to 35 last night. Oswald added 17 for Greeley as Colony struggled to find offense.
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Wilma Rudolph Ward Wins Sullivan Award in 1961
Wilma Rudolph Ward, three time Olympic gold medalist and 1960 61 AP woman athlete of the year, wins the James E Sullivan Award 1961. She scored 1 627 points in the poll, third Sullivan award for Tennessee State star, with Rafer Johnson and Tommy Kona among top finalists. Ward plans to compete in track with husband William Ward. she will receive the award in Milwaukee.
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Bowling Scores NIGAT OWL Davis-? High 10-Wilis
Bowling scores show high marks by multiple teams and bowlers. Davis leads with 184 in high 10-wilis while Hefner Hartwake posts 176 and 494 for high 30. Runners include Gorton 440 and Bertram 217 with other totals around the 500s across various squads.
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Colorado Linesmen Signed by Denver Broncos
Denver AP reports guard Bob McCullough and tackle Jim Perkins signed with the Denver Broncos of the AFL. McCullough chose the Broncos over Vancouver and reportedly earns 11,000 for one season with a 2,000 to 2,500-dollar bonus. Perkins, 239, joined after Denver offered an off-season job. Broncos previously signed end Church McBride and center Walt Klinker and still pursue All-American Jerry Hillebrand despite a 43,000-two-year bid from the New York Giants.
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Turner and Henderson Edge BU in Close 40-39 Victory
Turner and Henderson, each with A Greeley, defeated BU 40-39 as Welda set for next Tuesday. Greeley scores include Donahue 13 11, Wolken 2 0 1, Oswald 5 7 0, Riblett 3 0 1, Setter 11 2, Katzer 10 1, Hunt 10 1. Colony's Strickler led with 4 1 2 as Totals reach 34 1 11 while Henderson and Sutterby contribute for the winners.
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Walker Leads Valley Scoring Leader in MVC
KANSAS CITY AP The Missouri Valley Conference scoring leader is Chet Walker of Bradley with 240 points in nine games for a 26.7 average. John Savage of North Texas State is second at 19.9, followed by Archie Dixon of North Texas at 19.1. Another North Texas player trails.
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Miller leads in free throws and Hogue tops rebounds
Oscar Miller leads with 46 of 54 free throws. Paul Hogue of Cincinnati records a 13.8 rebound average to pace the team.
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Kenny Boyer Hospitalized With Pneumonia
St Louis Cardinals captain and third baseman Kenny Boyer is hospitalized with a slight case of pneumonia. Club physician Dr I C reports Boyer is resting and responding to treatment as the team awaits further updates.
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Middleman Recovers From Pneumonia After Misread Flu
Middleman stated he believed he had the flu but a chest x ray revealed pneumonia. He described the illness as not a serious case.
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