Centralia Pattern Battling to Reach Potential in Busy Season
Bob Jones moved from Metropolis to Centralia to coach a team built around pattern offense. With rebounder Cliff Berger and senior Skip Heinrichsmeyer sidelined by injury, Centralia fends off tough South Illinois peers as it seeks a postseason run. Harrisburg and Herrin show strong form as region action intensifies.
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College Football Gotham Bowl Summary
Nebraska 26 Miami 34 in Gotham Bowl. Oregon State faced Villanova in the Liberty Bowl. Santa Ana California 20 Columbia Basin Washington 0 in the Rose Bowl. Ft Campbell Kentucky 44 Lackland AFB Texas 10 in the Missile Bowl.
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Browns Edge 49ers 13 10 in Muddy NFL Finale
Fullback Jim Brown scored twice as the Cleveland Browns beat the San Francisco 49ers 13-10 at Kezar Stadium in a rain soaked finale. Brown rushed 22 times for 996 yards on the season, missing 1,000 by four yards. John Brodie scored the 49ers' early TD on a fourth down run.
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Carbonale Monday Men's Late League Scores Report
Crab Orchard Cafe and Dill Investment led a mixed late league, with high games by Joe Cruse 219 and Frank Bonham 203 and high series by Harezos 939 and Reuben Flatt 610. Team highs saw Parrish 1020 and 2989, Dog-n-Suds 1017 and 2926, Martin 2898.
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Nichols Wins Hogan Trophy for 1962 Golf Award
Bobby Nichols, 21, Kentucky pro, wins the 1962 Ben Hogan Trophy chosen by the Golf Writers’ Association of America for overcoming a physical handicap and continuing in golf. Nichols rose from a 1952 auto crash near Louisville to win the Houston Open and St. Petersburg Open, after prep titles and college wins at Texas A&M.
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Loi Wins Regains World Junior Welter Title
Duilio Loi of Italy outpointed Ed Die Perkins of Chicago to reclaim the world junior welterweight crown in 45 rounds in Milan. The 33-year-old avenged a previous defeat in Chicago last September, tying their three‑fight series for the 140-pound title. They first fought in Milan on October 21, 1961.
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Chester Lincoln game recaps and scorers
Lincoln 8921 14 52 Chester 5775 24 Carbondale Lincoln Peter 2 Stevens 6 Lewis 19 Kirk Monroe 12 Gilebrt 2 Wood 2 Burgess 2 Chester Schopfer 2 Sabo 10 Haynes 9 Smith 1 Howie 1 Schwerk 1.
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Badgers Trim Miami 85 58 In Nonconference Win
Wisconsin shook off a slow start to overwhelm Miami of Ohio 85-58 as Tom Gwyn and Jack Brens each scored 20 points. Charley Coles led Miami with 22, while Badger senior Ken Siebel strained his groin in the first half, likely sidelining him for the Marquette game.
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Indiana Routs North Carolina In 90 76 Hoosiers End Slump
Indiana University snapped a three game slide by beating North Carolina 90 to 76 in Bloomington. Indiana shot .563 from the field while North Carolina hit only .385 and lost starters Ray Respess and Yogi Poteet on fouls. Billy Cunningham led UNC with 26 points as Jimmy Rayl 24 and Jon McGrocklin 20 paced the Hoosiers.
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Nebraska Edges Miami In Gotham Bowl Thrilling Finish
Nebraska outscored Miami 36 to 34 at Yankee Stadium in a high scoring Gotham Bowl. Willie Ross returned a kickoff 92 yards and scored the final period TD to seal the win as Miami star George Mira threw for 32 yards with two touchdowns amid a rain of dropped passes. Nebraska trailed 34 22 before rallying behind Ross, Thornton, and Stuewe while Miami racked up 34 first downs but fell short in the end.
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Thunder) Thornton
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Musial Sportsmanship Award Established in St Louis
An annual collegiate sportsman ship award honoring Stan Musial was established by Sigma Tau Gamma in St Louis to be presented at its 20th biennial convention in Kent Ohio on December 28 with Musial in attendance.
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VanderKelen Named Big 10's Most Valuable Player
Wisconsin quarterback Ron VanderKelen, a 1962 senior, was chosen as the Big 10's most valuable football player and will receive the Tribune silver football. VanderKelen led the league in passing and total offense with 1,009 passing yards and 228 rushing yards, totaling 1,237. He faces California in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.
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Freshman Basketball Scores From Illinois Contests
Marion defeated Herrin 49 to 43 while West Frankfort beat Benton 42 to 38 and Carmi edged Harrisburg 37 to 23, delivering multiple high school games with tight finishes.
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