Nick Gangwish The Jet-Set Refugee Turned Coach
Nick Gangwish an Ottawa University halfback and Argentine High School coach recalls a hard early life as a Kiev born refugee. Adopted by a Nebraska farming family he learned seven languages and built a career in American life. He recalls Rome 1960 trip and Olympic coaching vibes while planning ahead with pride.
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Colt Is Blasting Mountaineer Foes
West Virginia relies on Fred Colvard the sophomore quarterback to run the wing T as he powers a 28 0 win over Virginia Tech and a 20 6 upset of Pitt Coach Gene Corum says Colvard is the best runner in the system Colvard will see more running this week as the Mountaineers prep for Boston University Colvard sustained an eight stitch cut over his left eye in the Pitt game and will return to drills Maryland faces Air Force with only Dick Novak at quarterback as top signal caller injuries sideline Condie Davidson and Burton at Maryland Pitt and Colorado among other programs shuffle lineups and depth charts ahead of key games Notre Dame Michigan State Northwestern Missouri and others adjust backfields and rotations ahead of upcoming tests
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Machen Nearer Title Shot After London Victory
Eddie Machen returns to the U S after a decisive five round win over Brian London in London Wembley Stadium. Machen seeks a world heavyweight title shot against Floyd Patterson and says he will fight Henry Cooper to decide the top British contender. London, age 27, failed to challenge as he retired with a possible broken nose.
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Pratt Still in Running for Bowl
Pratt Junior College football remains in contention to face the West in the Junior Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Pratt forfeited six wins after a player was ruled ineligible, but committee member Hank Ives said Pratt is blameless and could be endorsed by its conference to represent the West if endorsed.
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Wynn May Hit 300 Mark
CHICAGO AP Early Wynn, veteran White Sox pitcher at 41, could reach 300 wins next season as doctors reported his elbow swelling faded and his arm straightened. Wynn, owner of 292 victories, needs eight more to reach the milestone and may resume pitching next spring.
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Wellsville Seventh Grade Softball Team Triumphs in League Final
The Wellsville seventh grade softball team defeated Gardner 11 to 5 at home to cap a perfect season record of four wins and no losses. The eighth grade squad fell 11 to 3. Teams in the league include Wellsville and Gardner.
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Kilmer Tops NFL Rushing In Surging 49ers Form
Kilmer, rookie QB of the San Francisco 49ers, proves a standout as he gains 34 yards in his last three games and scores eight touchdowns. He ranks as No. 4 rusher with 356 yards on 59 carries and ties for second in scoring with 48 points, while also completing 11 of 22 passes for 172 yards. Green Bay star Jim Taylor adds four touchdowns in a rout of Cleveland, with 158 rushing yards highlighted.
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Taylor Extends Lead With 518 Yards in 81 Attempts
Taylor widened his edge over Jimmy Brown as he gained 518 yards in 81 carries at a 6.4 yard average. Hornung scored 13 points on a touchdown and seven conversions to bring his total to 77. Plum kept the passing lead by completing 17 of 26 for 193 yards.
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Exhibition Basketball Scores From NBA and ABL Games
The Associated Press reports exhibition results with Detroit topping Cincinnati 142 to 108 and St Louis defeating Boston 128 to 103. Los Angeles beat Chicago 113 to 99, while Los Angeles also won 125 to 98 against San Francisco in ABL play.
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Jay Comeback Player of the Year named for 1961
Joey Jay, after three lean Milwaukee seasons, emerges as Cincinnati Reds ace right-hander and wins the National League comeback player of the year. Jay collects 59 of 151 AP votes, Frank Thomas second with 45, Duke Snider third, and Sandy Koufax fourth.
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