Packers Clinch Western Title In Tight Giants Win
Green Bay edged New York 20-17 to secure a 10-2 record and the NFL Western Conference crown as Jim Taylor scored twice and Jesse Whittenton forced a key turnover in the final quarter. Paul Hornung added two conversions and two field goals to reach 143 points for the season.
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SIU Faces Challenge To Defend Cage Title This Season
SIU suffers road losses to Niagara 84-70 and Seton Hall 74-73 as coach Harry Gallatin notes tight first games for four freshmen. Western beats Kirksville 91-73 while Normal tops Dubuque 102-72 and Northern wins 66-53.
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Bowl Mor League at Carbondale
Individual high game records by Bernice Culp Catherine Gent Stella Schoen and Anna Coracy. Team high marks by Speedwash Choates and National Guards with series totals noted. National Guards lead team series at 2454 while Choates total 2453 and Speedwash 2436.
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Herrin Grinds Out OT Win Over Benton in Hoop Battle
Herrin defeated Benton in overtime after a tight game. Herrin-Doughty led with 21 points and 9-37 shooting combined team totals while Benton’s Woodland and Hill paced the visitors with 12 and 10 points respectively. Preliminary tally ended Herrin 35, Benton 30 before OT.
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NFL Draft Day Sparks Signings and Trades Across Leagues
Chicago reports the NFL holds its annual draft with teams selecting top college players while AFL clubs retaliate with signings and first round picks. Heisman winner Ernie Davis is eyed as the Redskins top choice. AFL picks include Merlin Olsen and Ray Jacobs. Trades are expected as 14 NFL clubs compete for 20 grounds, continuing a busy market.
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Loop Title Races Open Prep Cage Race Heightens Conference
Southern Illinois prep basketball shifts into full conference play with Elkville defending the Black Diamond title hosting Lesser and visiting Christopher. The wide open South Seven races feature Mt. Vernon, Marion, and Herrin atop standings as action continues Friday through the weekend. Independent Attucks leads the Southern Six scene as schedules unfold across the region with key matchups including McLeansboro at Eldorado and Eldorado at Johnston City.
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Call Cage Results To GL7 816
Southern Illinois coaches urged to send basketball results to the Southern Illinoisan every Tuesday Friday and Saturday night. Hosts call collect to Carbondale exchange GL7 8161 after games for scores by quarter and individual player totals.
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Patterson Heavy Favorite In 15 Round Toronto Title Fight
Floyd Patterson, a heavy favorite at 10-1, meets Tom McNeeley Jr. in a 15 round world heavyweight title bout at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Patterson predicts improvement over his Johansson affair while McNeeley vows knockout within six rounds. The card also features Sonny Liston vs Albert Westphal in Philadelphia with a big screen telecast planned across the U.S. and Canada.
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Houston And Blanda Stop San Diego
The AFL clash saw Houston's George Blanda excel as he led a 33 13 win over San Diego. Coach Wally Lemm, who took over Oct 16, has Houston unbeaten in seven straight games. Blanda threw four TDs, added two field goals and three conversions, while Lemm praised his line's protection. New York, Boston and Buffalo results influenced the East race.
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Rangers edge Bruins 3 1 after tense Madison Square Garden melee
In New York Sunday night the Rangers beat the Bruins 3 1 after a first period brawl. Ranger Larry Cahan and Boston’s Ted Green squared off while Guy Gendron and Wayne Connelly were involved as officials moved to separate players.
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Larry Cahan
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Green Ticket Sets Pace in 1961 Stakes Run
Traffic Judge colt Green Ticket won a single stake race in 1961, earning $176,000 across 13 starts. He finished first four times, second four times, and third twice, shaping a consistent, rivalry heavy campaign throughout the year.
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