60 Was The Second Perfect Season In 60 Years For Ottawa Braves
Ottawa University Braves completed an undefeated season for the second time in its history, matching the 1938 team under Dick Godlove. The 1960 squad scored 339 points, allowing 18, led by Herb Sutton with 125 points and 1,107 rushing yards. Stan Bettin led in passing with 384 yards and four touchdowns. Graduation includes Bettin, Scherich, Lewis, and Bill Wilson among others.
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Oldest Pro League Player Ben Agajanian Keeps Going at 41
Ben Agajanian, 41, a place kicking specialist for the Los Angeles Chargers, remains the oldest active pro football player. A veteran of multiple leagues, he credits his longevity to enjoying the game, despite a 1941 freight elevator accident that cost him part of his right toe.
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Frick Poised Over LA Expansion Amid League Tensions
In New York AP report Ford Frick weighs a proposed American League move to place a team in Los Angeles. Congress threatens antimonopoly action if the plan stalls. Frick seeks a fair agreement with Hank Greenberg’s Los Angeles venture and Walter O’Malley’s Dodgers legacy in mind. If unresolved, nine teams may operate in 1961 with Kefauver warning of regulation.
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Red Sox Hire Herman Maglie York as 1961 Coaches
The Boston Red Sox announce the signing of coaches Billy Herman Sal Maglie and Rudy York for the 1961 season in a Boston AP report.
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Baltimore Manager Gets New Contract
Baltimore Orioles manager Paul Richards signed a three year deal to continue as skipper through 1963. The agreement reportedly pays about 45000 dollars annually plus a bonus of five cents for every attendee over nine hundred thousand at home games each season.
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Kansas City A's Sold to St. Louis Syndicate in $3.5 Million Deal
Probate Judge Dunne set the sale of the Kansas City Athletics to a St. Louis group led by Eliot Stein for about 3.5 million after co-executors of Arnold Johnson’s estate reached an out of court agreement. Minority stockholders and tax debts influenced the deal as discussions noted the need to include all 100 percent ownership. The Stein group includes Gordon Scherck Lester Crown and Charles Baxter with the sale contingent on minority stockholder participation.
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Giants Face Eagles In Crucial NFC Showdown
New York Giants coach Jim Lee Howell weighs the health of quarterback Charley Conerly facing Norm Van Brocklin and a looming double flight against Philadelphia. Conerly’s left knee injury may sideline him, with George Shaw set to start if needed.
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Elgin Baylor Breaks Garden Scoring Mark In Knicks Win
Elgin Baylor of the Los Angeles Lakers scored 71 points against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, breaking the Garden single game record. He eclipsed his own NBA high, finishing with 71 on 28 field goals, 48 attempts, and 15 of 19 free throws as Los Angeles won 123 to 108.
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Winterize your car with Harry Smith's Thermoid parts
Winterization alert urges car owners to upgrade with Thermoid radiator hoses and trusted brands. Shop at Harry Smith's for quality automotive parts and dependable service this season.
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Russians Predicted to Lead World in Ping Pong
In Baltimore at the Table Tennis Club an exhibition match saw three Russian teenagers defeat three Americans 9-0. The Russian team announced plans that they would soon dominate world table tennis, contrasting with the American stars.
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Offense Leaders May Lose Out In Season’s Final Games
Mel Melin of Washington State and Harold Stephens of Hardin Simmons duel for national totals as final games loom. Melin has 1,487 rushing yards in nine games while UCLA’s Bill Kilmer nears with 1,340 yards. Stephens trails in passing with 1,039 yards from 113 of 206. Also noted are Gaiters and Fitzsimmons in punt stats.
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Grid Expert Picks Tigers Over Kansas
AP preview by CON WEISS. College football picks with a 36-13-1 week and 318-118 overall. Missouri over Kansas. Minnesota over Wisconsin. Iowa over Notre Dame. Duke over North Carolina. Arkansas over Texas Tech. Yale over Harvard. Washington over Washington State. Penn State over Pitt.
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Maryland Ends Tops In Week's Lineman Honor
Gary Collins of Maryland caught the winning touchdown pass from Dale Betty with 65 seconds left in a 22 19 victory over North Carolina. The Wil liamstown Pa junior earned Lineman of the Week honors in the AP poll. He also made multiple tackles and averaged 36.5 yards on punts. Other nominees included Bob Phillips Texas A M Sonny Eavis Baylor Ken Byers Cincinnati Tee Moorman Duke and several linemen from Texas TCU SMU Iowa Arkansas and Arizona State.
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