Tennessee State dominates Muskingum in Grantland Rice Bowl
Eldridge Dickey threw three touchdown passes and scored twice as Tennessee State beat Muskingum 34-7 in Murfreesboro. Muskingum’s lone score came on an interception return. TSU’s defense held Muskingum to 76 total yards as Dickey starred with passing and rushing.
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Mississippi State fires AD and head football coach
Starkville AP Mississippi State University fired Athletic Director Wade Walker and head football coach Paul Davis on Saturday The school cited that neither could meet duties with the Bulldogs at a dismal 2 8 record next season Davis contract through December 31 1967 will be honored for pay purposes Davis served five seasons as head coach posting 20 28 2 The ouster leaves the team without a clear successor for the next year Walker a former All America tackle began as assistant in 1954 and led as head coach for six years compiling 22 32 2
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Packers Clinch Western Conference Title in Rain Soaked Victory
Elijah Pitts scored two touchdowns as Green Bay beat Baltimore 14 to 10 at Memorial Stadium to clinch the Western Conference. Bart Starr threw a 42 yard touchdown pass early, Willie Wood interception fueled the drive, Starr sat out the second half with a minor injury, and Zeke Bratkowski led the decisive fourth quarter march aided by Pitts on a 28 yard completion. John Unitas fumbled late as Baltimore pressed, but Green Bay held.
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Packers routs Baltimore as McGee catches pivotal TD pass
In a brisk gridiron drive, Jim Taylor and Pitts power the line, Bratkowski connects with veteran Max McGee to reach the four yard line, and Pitts finishes with a second thrust. Green Bay dominates 70 07 to 14 Baltimore 0 16 60 16.
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College Bowl Scores Reported By Associated Press
Liberty Bowl Miami Florida 14 Virginia Tech 0. Tangerine Bowl Morgan State 14 West Chester State 6. Pecan Bowl North Dakota 42 Parsons 24. Waynesburg Pennsylvania 42 Whitewater Wisconsin State 21. NAT Championship Waynesburg and White Water results noted.
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Schembechler Named Ohio Coach of the Year
Miami University coach Glenn E. Schembechler won the Ohio College Football Coach of the Year in a Columbus Dispatch poll. The 37 year old Redskins edged Ed Sherman of Muskingum and John McVay of Dayton after guiding Miami to a MAC co title and a 17 wins in 20 games.
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Swimimers Victory In Dual Meet Over Kenyon
Ohio University swimming team led early and clinched a 57 to 47 dual meet win over Kenyon. George Saldana swept two events in school record times, while Kenyon’s Larry Witner claimed two freestyles. Ohio returns to action January 7 hosting Western Michigan.
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Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer Win World Golf Meet
Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer won the PGA National Team Championship by 32 strokes with rounds 63 66 63 and 64 for a 256 total. The duo earned 25000 for Palmer, setting season earnings records at 154642. Doug Sanders and Al Bessek finished second with 259, while Ray Floyd and Billy Maxwell were third at 262.
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Ohio Bears Top Wisconsin in Bird Arena Hockey Fight
Ohio University men upset Wisconsin 3 1 at Bird Arena behind two goals from Gore and a late second period strike by Lovelad. Wisconsin goalie Til Cook stopped 48 shots but OU won despite injuries as Gary Johnson made 29 saves.
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College Seaves Toledo at St Bonaventure Postponed
Ohio University basketball team played at Huntington West Virginia against Marshall University Saturday night. The Toledo at St Bonaventure game was postponed until January 28. Details of the game will appear in Monday's Messenger.
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