Texas Wins National Title In Final 1963 AP Poll
Texas tops the final 1963 AP poll to claim the national collegiate football championship. The Longhorns finish undefeated 10-0, become the first Southwest Conference team since 1939 to win the title, and prepare to meet Navy in the Cotton Bowl. Navy places second. Illinois third. Pittsburgh, Auburn, Nebraska, Mississippi, Alabama, Michigan State, and Oklahoma follow.
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Bobcats edge Salukis 79 69 as Snyder rests but worries about energy
Ohio University defeats Southern Illinois 79 69 at Grover Center to extend its win streak to four. Coach Jim Snyder criticizes a sluggish defense after a demanding five games in seven nights despite Jerry Jackson scoring a game high 26 points and rallying late.
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Snyder Ohio Wins Despite Shot Disparity At Free Throw Line
Snyder Ohio finished 43 percent from the floor while the visitors shot 44 percent. The win came at the free throw line where Snyder made 31 of 40, overcoming being outshot overall by four.
Bobkittens Rally To Beat Morris Harvey 102 93
Ohio University freshmen basketball team the Bobkittens defeated Morris Harvey Junior varsity 102 93 at Grover Center. Mike Hammond led with 20 points while John Schroeder 19 Ken Fowlkes 17 and Russ Hamilton 15 added solid support as Ohio outrebounded 59 22 and built a large second half lead before holding on for the win. Morris Harvey guard Roger Hart scored 37 in a late charge but fell short.
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Dietzel Accepts Blame for Navy Loss as Namath Suspended
Army coach Paul Dietzel said he bore responsibility for the late play that failed to beat Navy, exonerating the official and noting the need to understand the rules. Alabama quarterback Joe Namath was suspended from the Sugar Bowl game for training-rule infractions, to miss the showdown with Mississippi.
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Pitt Fans Split By Bowl Fate For Panthers And Steelers
Pittsburgh sports fans feel joy as the Steelers chase an NFL Eastern Division title while Pitt suffers bowl snub after a 24 12 loss to Navy ends a 10 game run. Pitt coach Michelosen laments missed bowls despite a glamorous pro style offense led by Mazurek Martha and a bold chancellor push.
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Icemen Triumph Over Western Michigan in Big 10 Hockey Victory
Ohio State ice hockey defeated Western Michigan 10 to 4 in a decisive road win. Bobcats stormed back after WMU took early lead, with key goals from Don Switzer Ted Martin Mike Lheureux Russ Counter and Ken Arvidson. Ohio rides a two game win streak and heads to Michigan State next, then Colorado College at home in January.
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Celtics star Ramsey censured by National Basketball Association
New York report says Frank Ramsey of the Boston Celtics was censured by the NBA for a Sports Illustrated article in which he described luring opponents into fouls. League president Walter Kennedy cited player responsibility and promised possible legislation at the Boston All-Star meeting.
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Snead Nears End of Storied Golf Career in Florida
In Sebring Florida veteran Sam Snead at 51 reflects on a 30 year pro career. He cites declining fitness short game and nerves as reasons for slowing but plans to play in the PGA Seniors next year and eye the National Open. He notes golf’s waiting and indecision as major foes and remains outspoken about fans and rivals. Former Yankee Spud Chandler now scouts for the Indians.
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College Basketball Results Roundup
Daily results show Bowdoin, Florida State, and Texas Tech posting wins while Kentucky and Oklahoma State suffer losses. Notable scores include Kansas State 95 over Indiana 54 and Oregon 63 to Utah 90 with mixed outcomes across conferences. Monday night action features St Louis at Philadelphia, Boston at New York, and Baltimore at San Francisco.
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