Spahn Named NL Pitcher Of The Year For 1961
Cincinnati December 12 AP reports Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves earned the National League ERA title with a 3.01 average after 263 2 3 innings and 21 wins including four shutouts. He led in complete games with 57 and set records for five 20 win seasons and most shutouts by a left-hander. Joey Jay tied Spahn with 21 wins while Sandy Koufax led league with 269 strikeouts. Lew Burdette pitched most innings and batters faced. Bob Gibson walked most. Elroy Face and Jack Baldschun appeared in most games. Kim O Toole finished second in ERA. Reds’ pitchers had most shutouts. St Louis staff lowest team ERA.
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Bob Gibson
St. Louis
Mike McCormick
San Francisco
Chris Short
Philadelphia
San Franciso
Cincinnati
Reds
Kim O'Toole
Curt Simmons
McCormick
Gibson
Illinois Central Bowling League Standings and Highs
The Illinois Central Bowling League reports team standings with Signal 269 Engineers 21 M of Way 16 Freight House 15 and Clerks 1D 22. High team series includes Clerks 2824 M of Way 2819 Engineers 2703. High team game shows M of Way 997 Clerks 989 Signal 945. Individual bests are Bateman 188 Tate 185 Thompson 184 for games and Tate 534 Thompson 500 Bateman 492 for series.
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Freight House
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Clerks
Engineers
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Bateman
Tate
Thompson
Wismer and Baugh Clash Over Titans Coach Role
New York December 12 AP report details a heated clash between Titan owner Harry Wismer and head coach Sammy Baugh. Wismer hints at demoting Baugh to backfield coach while considering a university coach as replacement. Baugh counters, calling the idea wonderful and noting other players while expressing interest in the job. The feud follows a 48-21 loss to the Oilers ending Eastern Division hopes amid ongoing pursuit of Ernie Davis.
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Sammy Baugh
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Syracuse All-America
Ernie [Pave
Davis
Buffalo
AFL
National Football League
Jury absolves Post Reds in 65000 damage suit
A Superior Court jury ruled that the Cincinnati Reds baseball club and outfielder Wally Post were not liable for a 1954 bat mishap at Wrigley Field that struck California woman Joan Bowler, dismissing a $63,000 damage claim.
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Reds
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Joe
Lee McPhail
Arcadia
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Triandos
College Basketball Scores From Various Games
Nebraska 65 Notre Dame 61. South Dakota 69 Wichita 7. Michigan 74 Ohio 80. Kentucky 86 Indiana 76. North Carolina 70 St. Phil 62. Texas A&M 60. Alabama 63 OT. East Tennessee 89 Furman 68. Arizona State 72 Kansas 58. Rice 69 Tulane 65. LSU 77 Texas 25. Baylor 68 Oklahoma City 64. Washington State 74 Gonzaga 3.
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Rice
Tulane
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Baylor
Oklahoma City
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Gonzaga
Triandos Seeks Trade Away From Orioles
Baltimore December report quotes Gus Triandos, star catcher, saying he wishes to be traded before the next season. The 31 year old, AL All-Star in 1958 and 1959, notes the move would benefit all concerned and stresses no ill feeling toward Baltimore or its players. He spoke with Jim Elliott of the Baltimore Sun.
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Cincinnati Beats Drake 60 59 In Thrilling Rally For 26th Victory
Cincinnati Bearcats survive Drake 60 59 as Ed Jucker's sideline energy and pivotal plays shine. Despite early fouls and two Jucker technicals, Cincinnati regains a late lead on defense and timely shooting. Hogue scores 27, Shingleton, Yates, and Hogue all produce key steals turning into baskets.
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Jucker
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Tony
Yates
Paul Hogue
Hogue
Maurice John
Ron Bonham
Duke
Blue Devils
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Art Heyman
Soints
Kentucky
Owens Rehired for Five More Huskies Seasons
Kim Owens, who steered the 1959 and 1960 Huskies to Rose Bowls, has accepted a five year extension. In college action, Cotton Nash fueled a 86-77 win over St. Louis, Hubie White scored 20 of 29 in a rally for Villanova to a 74-53 win over Iowa State. Larry Armstrong led Arizona State with 20 points in a 72-59 victory over Kansas. Dave Debusschere scored 35 as Detroit beat Xavier Ohio 88-73.
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Kim Owens
Washington Huskies
Rose
Formance
Cotton Nash
St. Louis
Hubie White Col
Oilers scout tipped Brock to sign big deal in New York
Utah State criminology student Clyde Brock recounts an alleged incident in a New York hotel room involving a talent scout Ray Geragi and a Houston Oilers offer. Brock claims a wad of cash appeared and a contract promise was pressed, with no enforceable agreement. Bears and Halas deny finalized signing. Brock later played with Baylor in the Gotham Bowl context amid team cautions. Oscar Robertson starred for Cincinnati in a 183-117 win over the Chicago Packers.
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New York
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Geragi
Houston Oilers
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Oilers
Football League
NFL
Bears
George Halas
John Ralston
Baylor
Ral Uu
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Halas
Arai Badet
Cincinnati
Oscar Robertson
Royals
Chicago Packers
Rams Sign Wisconsin Trio To Rams Futures Deals
Wisconsin's Ron Miller signed with the Los Angeles Rams as a third-round future draft choice for 1960, chosen over Houston. teammate Jim Bakken also signed, averaging 41.2 yards per punt with four field goals and 16 of 17 conversion attempts this season.
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Wisconsin
Ron Miller
Rams
Miller
Houston
Jim Bakken
Purdue and rivals clash in early Big Ten action
Purdue loses 0 0? Big Ten race begins Jan 6. Terry Dischinger pours 36 but Purdue falls short as Tim McGinley sidelined with bronchitis. Tom Bolyard scores 22 as Indiana wins second in four. Michigan beats Denver 74-63 with Oosterbaan 27 points. Wisconsin tops Washington 91-63 as Jackson leads with 19. South Dakota State routs Don Nelson’s squad. Hawkins 21 after Nelson benches. English Derby noted, linked to Edward Earl of Derby and Sir Charles Bunbury.
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Denver
Wisconsin
Washington
St.Louis
Iemtcome
Bleven
Terry
Purdue
Boilermakers
Tim McGinley
Tom Bolyard
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South Dakota State
Don Nelson
Andy Hawkins
Nelson
John’ Oosterbaan
Oosterbaan
Ron Jackson
Badgers
Ferguars to Receive Bert Bell Memorial Award
Philadelphia December 12 AP Bob Ferguson will be honored February 5 by the Maxwell Football Club as the outstanding player of the year The Bert Bell Memorial Award recognizes top play in the National Football League Norman Van Brocklin, then Vikings coach, was the prior recipient.
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Philadelphia
Bob Ferguars
Maxwell
Hornung
Bert Bell
Football League
Norm.Van, Brooklin
Minnesota Vikings
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