Wildcats Open 1961 Football Season vs Colorado State in Tucson
ASU under Coach Jim LaRue faces Colorado State in Tucson to start the 1961 season with Carn ey Carey the main backer for Eddie Wilson Bobby Lee Thompson and Joe Hernandez in the backfield. Arizona boasted a 7 3 mark last year and seeks an early lead as Mullison reshuffles a 49 man Rams squad after a 40 0 loss to Utah.
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Joe Hernandez
Larry Williams
John Renner
Vern Alexander
Dennis Underwood
Howard Breinig
John Small
Bob Garis
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Don
Tuffy) Mullison
Dick Smelser
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Sun Devil Openers Draw 30,000 For Wichita Battle
A crowd of 30 000 plus is expected at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe for Arizona State University’s season opener against Wichita State at 8 00 p m. Coach Frank Kush seeks his 25th Sun Devil victory as health concerns cloud the backfield with McFalls and Taylor both limited. The Shocker lineup sees three changes on the line and Stangarone at quarterback after Toledo performance.
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Ron Turner
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Charles Wright
Leroy Leep
Alvin LeBlanc
Dick Stephens
Adolph Wilson
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Georgia Tech Throttles USC 27-7 in Los Angeles
Georgia Tech, led by Stan Gann and Billy Lothridge, rolled to a 27-7 victory over USC before 36,950 fans at the Coliseum. Lothridge kicked two field goals, and Tech scored on a kickoff return and a 31 yard pass for a 14 point third period as the Jackets dominated the Trojans.
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Rams favored Bears in LA opener clash at Coliseum
The Bears may use a two quarterback set with Bill Wade and Ed Brown against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as NFL Week 2 opens. Rams hold a five point edge as bettors favor the home team.
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Barber Tied In Portland Open After Round Two
Little Jerry Barber surged into a three way tie at halfway in the Portland Open with an eight under par 64 joining Dave Hill and Jerry Steelsmith. Dick Stranahan produced a rare double eagle en route to a 67 as scores climbed with 35 players under par and 21 even par.
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College Grid State Clash Opens 1961 Season
Ole Miss and Arkansas meet in a key intersectional opener as Sugar Bowl champion Ole Miss hosts SWC king Arkansas. Ole Miss favored by six as national TV eyes the season kickoff with other major matchups and early-title implications.
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Phoenix College romps past Southern Utah 53 0 in opener
Phoenix College built a dominant 53 to 0 victory over Southern Utah in the season opener. Bear quarterback Dave Phillips returned an interception 89 yards for a score while Rod Pitts Earl Berry and Phil Jackson produced multiple TDs. Phoenix outgained the visitors 319 rushing yards to 122 and dominated with 16 first downs to six.
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Yankees slugger Roger Maris voted August athlete of month
New York Yankees star Roger Maris won the Hickok poll as professional athlete of the month for August with 230 points. Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves finished second with 115 points.
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