Oilers Scout Offer Stuns Tackle Brock Shocks NFL Signing
Utah State tackle Clyde Brock recounts a midnight visit by a scouting agent with a wad and a promise of fortune. Brock said he signed with George Halas after a Gotham Bowl week, denying prior Bears signing claims and drawing scrutiny from coach John Ralston who benched him for ineligibility.
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Arizona Tennis Schedule Promises Top Team Showdowns
The 1962 Arizona tennis schedule lists 19 dual matches and six tournaments. Arizona will face four of last year's top five ranked teams UCLA USC California Stanford during a West Coast spring trip. Key events include the Thunderbird Championships in Phoenix January, the Arizona Intercollegiate in Tucson February, and NCAA Championships in Palo Alto June.
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Austin
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Entries Closes For Tucson Midwinter Swim Meet
Entries will close tomorrow at 4 p.m. for the first Tucson Midwinter Swimming Championships to be held at Central YMCA. Competition will be based on time with final place determined by heats, and age groups include 8 and under, 11 12, 13 14 and 15 and over.
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College Basketball Scores From Across The Nation
College results show Gast over Iowa State 74 to 53 and Rhode Island over Northeastern 82 to 62. Cincinnati edged Drake 60 to 59, Wisconsin beat Washington 91 to 63, and Nebraska defeated Notre Dame 65 to 61.
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Grudge Match Headlines Tuc son Garden Wrestling Show
Tonight El Gran Lotario faces Billy Strong in the main event at Tuc son Garden. The feud stems from last week’s six man tag win by Strong and partners. Referee changes and a best of three falls within sixty minutes set the stage for a fiery night with Ray Andrews of Scotland debuting in the semifinal.
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Romig Named 1961 Teamman of the Year in UPI Poll
Colorado guard Joe Romig won United Press International’s 1961 Teamman of the Year honor amid a nationwide voting field. He edged Utah State tackle Merlin Olsen, Alabama tackle Billy Neighbors, and Maryland’s Gary Collins, with Arizona’s Bob Garis among mentions. Romig, 5-10 200, carries a 3.87 GPA and majors in physics, boasting standout blocking and linebacking on the field.
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Maryland
Washington Renews Owens Contract For Five Years
Washington University announced a five year contract extension for Jim Owens. Owens, who led the Huskies to Rose Bowl wins in 1959 and 1960, will remain athletic director and head football coach. Salary reportedly will be slightly under 25 thousand dollars per year.
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Orioles catcher seeks trade amid clippings row
Gus Triandos says he wants a trade from the Baltimore Orioles. Red Auerbach critiques NBA all star selections as Bill Russell is moved to the second team. Wilt Chamberlain warns of surpassing his scoring records. Buffalo pressures Ernie Davis to sign in the AFL. A California woman fails to win damages from a 1954 bat attack case against Citioven and outfielder Wally Post.
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Auerbach
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Wilt Chamberlain
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Top Bighorn Sheep Taken at Hat Mountain
The Fish and Game Department reports the largest desert bighorn sheep taken in the state was found Monday. Lt. Ralph Grossman at the Gila Bend Gunning Range verified a 154 pound ram shot on Hat Mountain. Horns measured 38 inches around the curl and 40.14 inches on the right. Other Arizona hunters listed include Mel Crabtree of Phoenix Noah Eden of Tempe and Tom Ellinwood of Tucson.
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Noah Eden
Tempe
Tom Ellinwood
Tucson
Bakken Signs Contract With NFL's Rams
Madison Wisconsin Special Jim Bakken UW co captain and seventh round pick of the Los Angeles Rams signs with the Rams. A kicking specialist Bakken set Big Ten records including a 47 yard field goal against Northwestern this year. He is named in the Major School All Star team joining Eddie Wilson of Arizona for the All American Bowl.
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Arizona
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Detroit Lions
San Diego U. Drops football as costly intercollegiate sport
The University of San Diego announces it will drop football due to ongoing deficits. Father John Cadden cites past-season losses and mounting costs as the main factors. The young college began playing in 1956, finishing the recent season 4 5 and 1 under Coach Mike Pecarovich, with 428 men enrolled in the college.
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United States Air Force Academy
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Dick Kazmaier named Back of the Year in AP poll
Dick Kazmaier of Princeton was chosen as back of the year in the Associated Press poll of sportswriters and sportscasters. The ranking reflects his standout performance as an All America tailback.
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