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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

31

Arizona Divisional Setup Penalizes Wildcats in WAC Baseball

The Western Athletic Conference places Arizona and Arizona State in the southern division with New Mexico, creating a three team race that will eliminate one Arizona power before facing the northern division champion. The plan ties Arizona’s fate to games with Arizona State, impacting District 7 and NCAA bids.

Western Athletic Conference Arizona Arizona State New Mexico Utah Wyoming Brigham Young WAC BYU Omaha

Houston May Name Yeoman Coach

Bill Yeoman, 34, an assistant at Michigan State, is to be Houston's head football coach pending screening committee approval. He will receive a five year contract at 17 500 dollars per year and will lead a program aimed at big time status. Yeoman played Army captain in 1948 and has been Spartan multiple offense chief and top recruiter. He defeated other finalists including Bob Devaney Hank Folding and Jim Owens in interviews.

Houston Tex Houston Chronicle Bill Yeoman Michigan State University of Houston the Chronicle Yeoman Bill Duffy Glendale Wyoming Bob Devaney Wichita Hank Folding Washington Jim Owens Owens Hal LaHar Colgate

Bearcats Extend Streak With 60-59 Win Over Drake

Cincinnati remains undefeated in 26 straight after a tense finish. Ed Jucker drew two technicals for sideline protests but Larry Shingleton Tony Yates and Paul Hogue sparked a late rally leading to a 60-59 victory over Drake.

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Buckeyes Retain Top Spot In Second UPI Poll

Ohio State leads the United Press International coaches poll for the second week with 341 points and 26 first place votes. Cincinnati repeats second with 321 points, Kansas State rises to third, Providence fourth, and Duke fifth as the top 5 remain dominated by undefeated teams through early season play.

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Hoppmann Captures Major College Total Offense Crown

Iowa State back Hoppmann racked 1,638 yards total offense in nine games to lead major college players. He gained 920 rushing yards and 18 passing for a 77.3 percent share of Cyclones’ offense, ahead of Pat McCarthy Holy Cross and Ron Miller Wisconsin.

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Steelers QB Layne Injured In Car Collision

Pittsburgh quarterback Bobby Layne was injured in a collision with a stopped streetcar. He was treated at Mercy Hospital with eight stitches above his left eye and released. The report notes his veteran status and injury details.

Pittsburgh Bobby Layne Pittsburgh Steelers Layne Mercy Hospital

NFL to act on Giants Eagles officiating dispute

New York Giants coach Allie Sherman and Eagles coach Nick Skorich weigh in on controversial calls from the Sunday game. NFL official Jim Kensil says league action will come but no details will be released.

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Livingston Named With Rookie Stars

Warren Livingston former University of Arizona football star named to the 1961 Rookie of the Year team by Cowboys personnel director Gil Brandt. He was a starter at defensive halfback before breaking an arm three weeks ago and has since returned to Mesa Arizona to finish college graduation requirements.

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