Lemm the Big Reason for Oilers' Surge in AFL
Houston's eight straight AFL wins are credited to coach Wally Lemm who took over Oct 16 and has never lost as a head coach. His respectful approach keeps players relaxed and unified. Quarterback George Blanda says Lemm is the real reason for the team's strong play.
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Houston Oilers
Wally Lemm
Oilers
Lemm
Axim
Illinois
George Blanda
Houston
Charlie Hennigan
Hennigan
AFL
NFL
Mac Speedie
Herrin Merchants League Bowling Results and Death Notice
Herrin bowling results list individual high games and series for players including F Brown M Mitchell and B Mason, with team highs for Sorins Dog N Suds and Martinizing. In Charlotte, Mary Allen Heafner, widow of golfer Clayton Heafner, dies at 42 from a heart attack after his death on December 31.
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Herrin Merchants League
Coca Cola
Studio
Stag
BI Brewster Motors
Charlotte
N.C
Mary Allen Heafner
Clayton Heafner
Herrin Friendship League
Snyder's
Jewell'’s Beauty
Notge Rockettes
Big Daddy's Herrin Apparel
Don’s. Jewelry
Webster's Vending Ya
T.L.G.W.U
Cerutti’s Pizza
Hays Chevrolet
the Mart
Pepsi Cola
L. Bellz
A. Mueth
Prep Basketball Scores and Tournament Results Across Illinois
A sprawling score summary lists teams from Austin to Herrin and many in between across high school and tournament play. Highlights include Lane over Stern 107 44, Proviso West 41 over Niles West 44, and Decatur 71 Springfield 51 plus numerous tournament results from Meridian Patoka Kickapoo ICAC to O'Fallon and Herrin Bowls with individual high series and games noted.
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Ashley
Coulterville
Shelbyville
Hillsboro
Litchfield
Pana
Vandalia
Effingham
Kankakee
Lockport
Sandburg
Oak Lawn
Rich East
Bremen
St. Rita
Holy Trinity
St. Procopius
Notre Dame
Proviso West
Niles West
Lyons
Arlington
Wheaton
Prospect
Lincoln E. St. Louis
St. Paul Highland
Marquette Lion
Alton W. Military
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. L
Oney
Fairfield
Anna Jonesbord
DuQuoin
Tamms
Mounds Douglass
Grayville
Norris City
Jacksonville
Jerseyville
Taylorville
Greenville
Mattoon
Danville
Springfield
Fellshans
Riverton
Paris
Decatur
MacArthur
Decatur St. Teresa
Springield
Griffin
Oblong
Newton
Robinson
Palestine
Casey
Charleston
Carbondale
Chester
Centralia
Hertin
Trico
Hurst Bush
Benton
Marion
Cairo
Thebes
Vienna
Pope County
Carlyle
Okanville
New Trier
Highland Park
East Aurora
Freeport
West Rockford
LaSalle
Rockford
Auburn
Elgin
E. Rockford
W. Aurora
Geneva
Sycamore
Naperville
Mooseheart
West Chicago
St. Charles
Batavia
Belvidere
Decatur Eisenhower
Schlarman
Rock Island
E. Moline
Moline
Iowa City
Proviso East
Oak Park
Evanston
Niles East
Bridgeport
Carmi
Flora
Salem
Colts Edge 49ers 27-24 For 3rd Place
Johnny Unitas threw three touchdown passes as the Baltimore Colts defeated the San Francisco 49ers 27-24 on December 16. The 49ers failed to tie in the final seconds, ending in 7-6-1 while Baltimore improved to 8-6. Unitas had 214 passing yards on 34 attempts, with 221 yards on 12 completions by halftime.
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Colts
49Ers
San Francisco
Baltimore
Johnny Unitas
John’ Brodie
R. C. Owens
Detroit
Unitas
Mark ‘Smo-lnski
Jim Mutscheller
Herrin Methodist League Bowling Scores Highlight Local Action
Murphysboro men warm up for Thursday league play with teams from American Legion Gorham Ward's Transfer and Cities Service posting strong numbers. Individual leaders include P Stewart 576 and W Du Boise 604, while team highs reach 2,897 for A&W Root Beer and 12,439 for Oldsters in the Herrin circuit. coaches noted SMU hiring of Hayden Fry after Arkansas backfield duties.
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Murphysboro
American Legion
Gorham
Ward
Murphy Bowl
A. & W. Root Beer
A. & W.I Root Bee
Cities Service
W. du
Boise
B. Kuehne
P. Porter
E. Watson
A. &.W. Root Beer
Ib. Kuehne
R. William
Telephone
Pia Ward
Murphysburg Men's Wednesday League Standings
League results show team points and percentages for Pepsi Cola 4a 19, Voorles Aluminum, Marshall's AG, Jack's Gulf Service, Brown Shoe, Selmier Peerless, Russell's Barber Shop, and Moose. Team highs: Jack's Gulf 2,822 series and 1,056 game. Russell's 2,757 series and 1,019 game. Brown Shoe 973 game. Individual highs: J Oguinn 588 in series and 20 games, J Holt 216 in game, Talley 584 in series, L Russell 576 in series.
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Murphysburg
Pepsi Cola
Voorles Aluminum
Marshall’s AG
Jack's Gulf Service
Selmier Peerless
Russell's Barber Shop
Moose
Jack's Gulf
Russells
Brown Shoe
J. Jo’Guinn
Talley
L. Russell
J. Holt
Jack’s Gulf
B. Talley
J. O'Guinn
Stephens second on Big 10 all time total offense list
Chicago, December 16. All-America quarterback Sandy Stephens of Minnesota is No. 2 on the Big 10 all time total offense list. He totaled 1,151 yards this season with 304 rushing and 847 passing, ranking behind Illinois’ Tom O Connell’s 1,308 yards in 1952.
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Chicago
Sandy Stephens
Minnesota
Stephens
Wisconsin
Ron Miller
Los Angeles Rams
Miller
Tom’ O’connell
Illinois
Michigan
Bob Thappuis
Paul Giel
Dick Thomas
Northwestern
Chappuis
WisconsinBadgers rout Pacific 92 68 in Madison
Lonnie Ostrom sparked Wisconsin with three straight driving layups as the Badgers built a 20 point lead and rolled to a 92-68 victory over Pacific in Madison. Ron Jackson led Wisconsin with 19 points, Ostrom totaled 15, Ken Stanley paced the Tigers with 18.
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Madison
Wis
Lonnie Ostrom
Wisconsin
Badgers
University of the Pacific
Pacific
Ron Jackson
Ostrom
Tigers
Ken Stanley
Von Trips Named West Germany’s 1961 Sportsman of the Year
West German sports journalists named the late Count Wolfgang Von Trips Germany’s 1961 Sportsman of the Year. The auto racer was killed while racing in Monza, Italy, near the end of 1961.
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von Trips
Baden-Baden
Germany
Wolfgang von Trips
Syracuse Tops Miami in Liberty Bowl 15-14
Syracuse bursts back in the second half to defeat Miami 15 to 14 in the Liberty Bowl. Ernie Davis powers 42 yard drive and scores, Dave Sarette throws for 148 yards, Easterly adds a key 7 yard TD pass reception and a two point conversion, with Miami’s 12 yard run by Jim Vollenweider and Spinelli punt return providing early spark. Davis rushes 30 times for 140 yards. Sarette completes 13 of 26 passes for 148 yards. Easterly named MVP.
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Syracusey
All America
Ernie Davis
Dave Sarette
Miami
Pla
Davis
Syracuse
Sarette
Dick Easterly
Milami
George Mira
Easterly
Ken Ericson
Jim’ Vollenweider
Nick Spinelli
Bob Egger
Carbondale High School Bowling Showdown Recap
The Trojans rolled top totals with a high team series of 294 and high game 810 while the Knights and Vikings posted solid scores. Individual leaders included RK Partlow with 208 in the high game and Partlow 488 in the high series, followed by Bo Troutt 482 and L Pearce 458, among others.
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Carbondale
Trojans
Vikings
Knights
Fowlers
Alley Hoots
Kings
Aces
Partlow
Bo Troutt
L Pearce
Highway bowling leads to winter standings with low temps
The High Way Bowling league reports team wins and high series figures as the Zeroes and Kings contend for top spots. Team highs include Zeroes 2 308 and Kings 2 392, with Misfits and Four Aces close behind. Individual leaders include Russell 226 and Eisenhauer 570 in series as Ramsey garners 515. The game occurred in 22 degree weather.
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Carbondale
Kansas Raps Rice 33-7 In Bluebonnet Bowl
Kansas dominated Rice University 33-7 in the Bluebonnet Bowl. Ken Coleman scored twice and rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries while Roger McFarland added two more. John Hadl, denied a pro contract, directed all Kansas scoring drives and set up a Coleman TD. Elvin Basham was named the outstanding lineman.
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Houston
Kansas
Rice University
Ken Coleman
Coleman
Roger McFarland
John’ Hadl
San Diego Chargers
Hadl
Kansas Star
Elvin Basham
Rice
Randy Kerbow
Johnny Burrell
Purdue Triumphs Over Butler In Close 65 57 Victory
Purdue defeats Butler 65-57 before a full fieldhouse crowd as All American Terry Dischinger leads with 25 points and 17 rebounds. Butler rallies from early deficit but Purdue steadies in second half, finishing 4-1 on the season while Butler drops to 3-2.
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Lafayette
Purdue
Butler
Boilermakers
Terry
Dischinger
Bulldogs
Steve Rickelman
Disehinger
Phil Dawkins
Mel Garland
Jeff Blue
Discinger
Tim McGinley
Blue
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Ralph Thaxton
Lad Marion
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Sterling
Dixon
Princeton
DeKalb
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Peoria Central
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Macon
Niantic
Stonington
LaGrove
Ramsey
Patoka
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Hartsburg
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ICAC
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Williamsfield
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Quincy
Wood River
Peoria
Limejstone
Troquois
Donovan
Buckley
Sheldon
Crescent Iroquois
Mazon
Reddick
Gardner
Odell
Joppa
Cairo Sumner
A.mueth
G. Comer
Herrin Commercial League
Dr. Pepper
Bank of Herrin
Kirks Texaco
Diamond Bar
Ill.m. Co
Falstaff
Herrin Feed Store
Busch Bavarian
Gentry Insurance
Boren Lga
Webb Motors
C. Barnes
Don Wilson
Clyde Harris
P. Gothard
M. Co
Herrin Feed
Ll.m. Co
Herrin Methodist League
P. Stewart
B. Addison
D. Franklin
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Hayden. Fry
Arkansas
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Daniel's
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Post
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Doctors Hospital
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