Gophers rely on Stephens as Big Ten chase intensifies
Minnesota star Sandy Stephens fuels a 3 game winning streak with eight touchdowns while injuries test squad depth. Ohio State like- no, updates from college football across Missouri Oklahoma Maryland Penn State Notre Dame and Northwestern highlight shifting lineups and concerns over key players and positions.
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Clutch nickname debate as Myhra paces Colts field goals
Steve Myhra earns kickoff praise after posting eight of thirteen field goals in six games for the Baltimore Colts. He credits holder Bobby Boyd and notes Bears’ defense as toughest. Colts prep to face Chicago while other NFL week games include Packers at Vikings and Giants duel with Eagles.
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Baylor Lakersedge Royals as West and Baylor power Lakers
West and Baylor combined for 61 points to lift the Los Angeles Lakers 124 122 over the Cincinnati Royals. The Knicks upset St Louis 112 110 as New York's Gur in Naulls and Green led the winners while Pettit and Lovellette paced the Hawks.
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Steers Win Third In Row In Exhibition Showdown
Warrensburg Missouri AP Kansas City Steers beat Pittsburgh Rens 104-102 after a final 3 minute, seven point rally. Bench trio Staverman Comley McDonald sparked comeback. Staverman and Bridges 18 each for KC while Hawkins led Pittsburgh with 31. Pittsburgh has won one game in the series and travels to Lincoln, Nebraska next.
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NCAA Moves to Shield Players From Outside Influence
The NCAA council adopted four amendments to tighten rules and protect players from outside pressure. They bar outside basketball competition including summer leagues, require two years in residence before varsity play after transfer, mandate one year in residence at the new school for transfers, and demand two years of satisfactory work for athletes suspended for disciplinary or academic reasons to regain varsity eligibility.
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Spartan Saimes Named Back of Week After Notre Dame Win
Michigan State star George Saimes, a 20 year old fullback, earned the Associated Press Back of the Week after rushing 14 times for 142 yards in a 17 7 upset over sixth ranked Notre Dame. Saimes sparked the rally with 24 and 25 yard runs in the second half and a 26 yard sprint late to set up a field goal, aided by a supporting cast including Szykowny Wilson Parker Gross and Stephens among others.
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Clemson
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Detroit
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Minnesota
Dick Drummond
George Washington
Pat Trammell
Alabama
Romig and Celoni Set Fast Pace For Big 8 Guards
Colorado’s Joe Romig and Iowa State’s Dan Celoni emerge as standout guards in the Big 8. Romig, a 200 pound senior from Lakewood, Colorado, battled injuries but peaked with tackles and blocks in a 13-0 win over Kansas State. Celoni, a 210 pound senior from Milwaukee, Wis., starred vs Missouri, while Missouri coach Dan Devine hailed him. The District 5 all America Board also noted guards Paul Henley, Elvin Basham, and Gary Cutsinger for weekend play. Other top linemen included Wayne Lee, Walt Klinker, Ed Blaine, Benny Boydston, Frank Parker, Art Leonard, and standout backs and quarterbacks from Kansas and Oklahoma State.
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Salina Climbs to No 3 in AP Kansas High School Poll
Manhattan remains No 1 for the fifth week after a 44-0 win over Emporia, Independence stays No 2 with a 38th straight victory, and Salina rises to No 3 following a 19- win over Great Bend as Wichita Southeast moves to No 4 and Coffeyville holds No 5. Arkansas City debuts in the Top 10 at No 10 after beating Campus.
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Ensley Takes Fishing Lead In World Series Contest
Harold Ensley of Kansas City surged to the top of the World Series of sport fishing standings in Grove Oklahoma, landing seven bass weighing 10.44 pounds to raise his total to 51.74 points after opening with 6.54 points. Tulsa’s Joe Kriger moved into second with 23.28 points, followed by J B Gregory of Tulsa 20.61, Don Stofer of Lansing Michigan 15.32, and Jim Rogers of Lamar Missouri 13.60.
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Gorilla Coach Sees Undefeated Gorillas Open 1961 Campaign
Pittsburg State College coach Carrie Smith begins his 13th season with the Gorillas undefeated after six games, leading the nation in AP and NAIA small college polls. A 41-7 win over Fort Hays State energized the team as they prepare for Washburn, Emporia State, and Omaha. Key players include QB Phil Vogrin, backs Snade Presson and Colliver, with strong defense from Beeson Archer John Sturdevant and Riley. Smith, a former KU quarterback, has claimed two undisputed Central Conference titles and an NAIA title in 1957.
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Claassen Picks Golden Buffaloes Over Oklahoma
New York AP writer Harold Claassen surveys college football picks. He lists 44 correct and 13 losses from last week and previews this week’s games including Michigan State, Mississippi, Ohio State, Texas, Alabama, and LSU with several matchups and notable players cited.
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Harrison shoots 64 to lead Sahara Pro-Am field
Bob Harrison of Pacific Palisades shot an 8 under par 64 featuring an eagle and seven birdies at the Las Vegas muni course to take the lead in the Sahara Pro-Am Golf Tour. Juan Rodriguez and Jerry Steelsmith tied for second with 65s, while Al Balding and Billy Maxwell followed with 66s. Doug Sanders was 6 over through 16 holes when darkness halted play.
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Ottawa Second In Race Meet at Highland Park
Ottawa finished second in the Northeast Kansas League cross country meet at Highland Park with 22 points as Lawrence won with 18. Only Highland Park joined the race where Ottawa’s Craig Davis earned a second place medal and Rick Winchester a third place medal.
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Garfield Leads In Football Play Championshipbound
Garfield School advances toward a championship with Lincoln in the Lions Club grade school football finale at 9:80 a.m. Saturday. Garfield, 2-0, beat Field 7-0 last week while Hawthorne and Field clash earlier at 8:30. Hawthorne, 1-1, defeated Lincoln, 2-0, in the opening round.
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