Bull Selected As NFL's Top Rookie For '62
Ron Bull of the Chicago Bears was chosen NFL rookie of the year by United Press International. The 200-pound Baylor product led Bears rushers with 363 yards on 113 carries and added 31 receptions for 331 yards and nine kickoff returns averaging 26 yards.
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Loyola Bags 8th, Moves Into Semifinals
Loyola of Chicago led the nation in scoring last season and remains a top contender as the Ramblers beat Arkansas 81-62 to reach the All-College tournament semifinals in Oklahoma City. Jerry Harkness led with 22 points as Memphis State and Oklahoma City also advanced.
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Marshall Faces Penn State Five in Alpine Classic
Marshall University meets Penn State in the first Alpine Classic round at 7:30 p.m. in Charleston Civic Center. Morris Harvey faces Miami University of Ohio in the other opening game with consolation and title contests set for Saturday night. Penn State Morris Harvey and Miami worked out on Thursday as Marshall planned to travel daily and arrive late afternoon.
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College Bowl Roundup Finds Nation Watches Grid Matches
Broad audience views four post season bowls over Saturday as Penn State faces Florida in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville with 50,000 expected and CBS TV coverage. Shrine Bowl in San Francisco draws 60,000 at Kezar Stadium while Blue Gray and All American Bowls in Montgomery and Tucson cap the day. Weather may chill play as East relies on running game against a West passing attack led by Lamonica and Gibbs.
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Melenyzer Wins Second in Jacobs Blocking Trophy
West Virginia University's Keith Melenyzer earned second place in the Southern Conference Jacobs Blocking Trophy balloting. William and Mary guard Robert Soleau won first, with Alabama back Butch Wilson and Mississippi tackle Jim Dunaway noted in the SEC results.
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Gator Bowl matchup draws 50,000 expected crowd
Florida, under Ray Graves, prepares to face defending champion Penn State in the 18th Gator Bowl. Graves says the Gators are underdogs but in good shape, despite injuries to Lindy Infante and Bob Hoover. Penn State’s Rip Engle praises Florida but expects a tougher test than last year. Odds favor Penn State by one touchdown.
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Basham Leads Tri-County Scoring Race At Christmas
Doug Basham of Sophia High grabs the Tri-County scoring lead with 126 points in five games, averaging 25.2 per game. William Crews of Conley sits second at 25.0, while Buddy Gravely and Jerry Wiley push into the top 12. Other movers include Sherman Clark and Rick Pannell.
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Inch Still As Good As A Mile Buickmen Win First Half Title
The Buickmen claim the Thursday Night Handicap League first half championship by winning one game from Motor Car Supply and edging Williams Funeral Home by a half game. Bob Cher led the Funeral Home with a 214 585 series, while Bays Doolittle and Oliver Smith posted 534 and 520 for Buick. Sterling Lewis led Wilcox Manufacturing with 526 in a two-game win over Purdue Transfer, and Charleston Gazette blanked Gray Lumber.
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Bowling League Scores and Highlights from Bowl Wick
In Junior Boys, Alley Rats beat Gutter Dusters as Arnold Mitchell and Robert Riner posted high scores, with Ricky Lewis keying an 190 game. Astro Nuts won three over Beavers led by Danny Harrah, while Jetsons and Vigilantes split, paced by Gregg Gorman and Ronnie Lickliter. Junior Girls saw Linda Stone lead Dairy Bells to a three win streak over Pinspotters. Pros beat Rainbows behind Sara Steffey’s 410 total. Bantam Boys top action had George Moss and Emmett Pugh near the top with strong 159 and 371 series.
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Striking Ladies Bowling Tips by La Verne Carter
Bowling expert La Verne Carter explains that release timing is key and the ball should leave the hand four to six inches past the line. She suggests a towel aid placed in front of the line to ensure the ball releases on the edge for proper follow through.
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Aussies Sweep Davis Cup Round in Brisbane
Australia completed a 5-0 Davis Cup sweep over Mexico in Brisbane led by Rod Laver who will turn pro for a $110,000 contract. Neale Fraser won his match as the 29-year-old veteran retires from international competition. It marked the second straight Australians shutout in the challenge round.
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