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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1963
Page
6
West Virginia powered Morris Harvey travels to O. C. Lewis Gym for an 8 p.m. clash with Anderson College Ravens. MH holds a 6-4 mark led by Dick O'Neal and Jerry Moore, while Anderson aims to counter with three 6-5 forwards and guard lineup.
A fragment listing Shooter's Bibles Gun Digest and Gun Barn references appears, indicating a focus on firearm literature and retailers.
Los Angeles Lakers announce they acquired rights to Ron Horn from the St. Louis Hawks and he will wear a Lakers uniform for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Horn is 6 feet 7 and 210 pounds, joining after HowieJolliff’s knee issues were revealed. doctors hope treatment may allow him to finish the season. Horn previously played at Indiana and with the San Francisco Saints of the ABL, after stints with the Long Beach Chiefs and pre season with the Hawks.
Ex AHL Morgan or Willie Smith will join Ken Strawn at center as Barrett Bates and John Teague stay in the backcourt. The Ravens impressed against Stevens Point College in Platteville but stumbled against Platteville’s zone defense, hinting Morris Harvey may reappear. Tonight’s game promises top play this season against a non HCC foe.
Commissioner Pete Rozelle said a team of investigators found no criminal conduct after Chicago Bears owner-coach George Halas asked NFL to probe rumors involving a Midwest team member. Rozelle noted multiple probes occur yearly while Halas warned gossip could harm the game.
In YMCA Intramural League play Link-O-Matic edged Eagles 42-41 after overtime. All-Stars crushed Hi-Y 115-39 with 45 points in the fourth quarter, Kakmasters beat Missing Links 67-52 led by Manis with 23 points.
Willie Shaw of Lane College Tennessee and Bob Johnson of Fitchburg Mass lead the small college scoring race with averages of 42.7 and 38.7 points across three and seven games through December 28, followed by Fred Gillis of Fitchburg. Haverford's Bill Dorwart tops rebounds, Lamar Tech's Larry Augsburger leads field goal percentage, and Valparaiso's Chuck Kriston is perfect at 38-for-38 free throws. Grambling tops team offense, Hampden Sydney runs second in points, while Witt enberg of Ohio holds the top team defense.
The Indiana Association of County and District Fairs will endorse a pari mutuel betting bill in the 1963 General Assembly. Nelson Bohanon said Indiana could gain $4 million yearly from legalizing races, with five suggested tracks at Evansville Fort Wayne South Bend Indianapolis and Jeffersonville costing $25 million to build and yielding over $300000 in annual personal property taxes.
The item highlights a 30 cent bowling ball at Rains featuring new AMF balls priced at $16.95.
Buffalo Bills sign coach Lou Saban to a two year contract with a pay raise after a 7 6 1 AFL season finish. Saban, 41, previously coached the AFL Patriots in 1960 and was hired as Bills coach last January succeeding Garrard Bus ter Ramsay.
George Terlep resigns as Ottawa Rough Riders general manager and will join a private industry manufacturing firm in Elkhart Indiana. The 40 year old ex Notre Dame quarterback says he may return to football only for a compelling offer.
Chicago White Sox in 1920 had four 20 game winners yet did not capture the pennant. The season highlighted strong pitching from multiple hurlers while other teams edged them to the crown.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway raised the 500 mile Memorial Day race entry fee to 1000 dollars to curb non contending entries. Tony Hulman says all entry money goes to the purse and entry limits may still exceed the track garages. The field remains capped by 71 garages and 33 qualifiers with two alternates. engines rules stay, but turbine and other experimental powertrains are now allowed. Entries close midnight April 15. purse remains 150000 guaranteed and 426000 last year.
Anderson High School All-Sports Boosters Club hosts a 7 30 p m panel on officiating and rule interpretation featuring referees coaches and principals. Attending are Everett Campbell Ray Estes Paul Bradford Gene Heniser and 20 more officials. Films of Andersons win over East Chicago Washington shown Tuesday night.
Former Brooklyn Dodger shortstop Pee Wee Reese, 44, underwent chest surgery to remove scar tissue from a lung. Dr. J. Ray Bryant said the granuluminous lesion was not cancerous and Reese should leave the hospital in about 10 days. Also noted, Paul Hornung set a 1960 NFL scoring record with 176 points for the Packers.
Mobile hosts the 14th annual Senior Bowl as 50 amateur players finish college careers in a South versus North clash. Reds favored by seven points, $800 winning prize, 40 000 expected attendees at Land Stadium. Jerry Gross to start at quarterback for the North after a 105 completions on 212 attempts for 1317 yards and six TDs.
Several top older stakes horses meet in the 50 000 added San Carlos Stakes at Santa Anita Park led by Native Diver carrying 125 pounds and Olden Times at 124 with Crozier also expected to run coupled with Winonly. Tomy Lee Crimson Satan and Physician are among the other entrants in a field seen as a Santa Anita Handicap preview.
Navy alters the October 19 game with Virginia Military Institute moving from Annapolis to Norfolk for the 17th Oyster Bowl. Navy dominated Pittsburgh 32 9 in the prior Oyster Bowl and will make its eighth charity appearance in the Norfolk matchup.
Arnold Palmer was player of the year and Jack Nicklaus rookie of the year on the 1962 pro golf tour while Ken Venturi flopped after muscular back injury. Venturi, 31, battled recurring pain yet earned respect for his composure, with early-season form suggesting a potential breakthrough if healthy.
Luis Aparicio said he would quit rather than accept a pay cut after Chicago GM Ed Short claimed the move reflected his individual performance. Aparicio noted his 1962 batting average fell to .241 and steals declined from 56 to 31, while the team struggled overall.
Marion Ladewig offers tips to avoid fatigue in bowling by supporting the ball with the left hand during the push away. The pamphlet Control Tips for Beginners promises to help players escape scoring slumps and improve scores, with mailing details for obtaining it from the National Newspaper Syndicate in Chicago.
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