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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1963

Page

10

Huskies Ace Coffey Out For Rose Bowl With Broken Foot

Washington suffers a key loss as Coffey breaks a bone in his left foot during practice and will miss the Rose Bowl against Illinois. Charlie Brown ing moves into the starting back spot while Baylor’s Trull shines in the Bluebonnet Bowl and Mira sets Shrine game records in Miami.

Huskies Ace Associated Press Miami Houston Long Beach Calif Junior Coffey George Mima Don Trull Washington Coffey Jim Owens Illinois Charlie Browning Mira Trull Baylor LSU Mississippi State North Carolina State Philadelphia Dixie Stars

ABC to Drop Its Weekly Boxing Show After 20 Years

ABC will not renew its weekly boxing program next season ending a 20 year run. Sponsorship by Gillette and network plans cite waning interest and economics as key factors. The Times notes a possible April replacement sports program and mentions contract limits through September.

New York American Broadcasting Co ABC New York Times Gillette Safety Razor Co Joey Giardello Madison Square Garden John F. X. Condon Harry Markson Garden Boxing Times

Staubach To Get Chick Harley Award

The Columbus Touchdown Club named Navy quarterback Roger Staubach of Cincinnati as recipient of its Chick Harley Trophy for 1963. Awards dinner set for Jan. 17 in Columbus with possible attendance uncertain. Staubach totaled 374 yards in a 1962 Army game performance.

Staubach Chick Harley Award Columbus Columbus Touchdown Club Navy Roger Staubach Cincinnati Chick Harley Army

Aussies Rest On Experience For Davis Cup Test

Australia will rely on Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser as two-man teams against the United States in Adelaide in the Davis Cup Challenge Round. The American lineup features Wimbledon champion Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston. Hobnman praised Fraser’s form as he nears peak again, while concerns linger over Fraser’s ability to endure the heat and three-day test.

Adelaide Australia Roy Emerson Neale Fraser United States Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston Harry Hopman Fraser Melbourne U. S

Chargers Clinch Third Western Division Title In Blowout

San Diego overwhelmed Denver 58-20 to clinch its third AFL Western Division title in four years. Paul Lowe, returning from a fractured leg, rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns, including an 11 yard score and a 66 yard burst that sealed the game. The Chargers finish 11-3 and await the AFL championship game against Boston or Buffalo in San Diego.

Associated Press San Diego Joe Madre Chargers Denver Paul Lowe Lowe Buffalo Sid Gillman Charger Boston Patriots Bills Gillman Oakland

Area Box Scores Across Multiple Teams

Box score roundup shows Logan Lancaster Rutland Deavertown and Parkersburg Catholic results. Individual scorers include Johnson 5-3-13 for Logan and Rector 6-2-14 for Lancaster, with quarter scores and reserve totals listed for each matchup.

Hummel Nixon Mowery Gasser Auker Lappen Phelps Johnson Lancaster Kern Speaks Goodman Canfield Holiday Smith Crowell Scherler Rector Logan

Eight Coaches Nominated for Kodak Coach of the Year

Eight college coaches were named as nominees for the 1963 Kodak Coach of the Year Award. Nominations include John Yoviesin Harvard John Michelosen Pitt Wayne Hardin Navy Paul Davis Mississippi State Pete Elliott Illinois Bob Devaney Nebraska Darrell Royal Texas Jim Owens Washington Texas Navy. bowls status noted for Cotton, Rose and Liberty Bowls. Pitt Harvard denied bowl invitations.

Rochester Eastman Kodak Co American Football Coaches Association New York John Yoviesin Harvard John Michelosen Pitt Wayne Hardin Navy Paul Davis Mississippi State Pete Elliott Illinois Bob Devaney Nebraska Darrell Royal

Madness on the hardwood as 112 teams enter holiday tourneys

College basketball’s holiday scene swells to 112 teams across 22 tournaments as conference play awaits. Kentucky dominates Lexington with another tourney title, while Loyola and other top teams post steady wins and aim for No. 1 status amid a crowded, star-filled week of festivities.

Lexington Adolph Rupp Kentucky Lads Wake Forest Kentucky Chicago Loyola Loyola South Dakota Ohio Wesleyan Michigan UCLA Vanderbilt Davidson Duke Butler Toledo Creighton Louisville East Carolina New York University Wagner Cincinnati Princeton Wisconsin Kansas State Notre Dame Tulsa Ohio

Chamberlain Shines as Warriors Top 76ers 118 104

Wilt Chamberlain scored 40 points for San Francisco with Connie Dirking blocking a key early shot. Wayne Hightower added 29 as the Warriors defeated Philadelphia 118 104. Sunday other results saw St Louis beat Baltimore and on Saturday the Lakers beat Philadelphia and Hawks edged Detroit.

Connie Dirking Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain San Francisco Philadelphia Wayne Hightower Warriors 76Ers St. Louis Los Angeles Baltimore Lakers Hawks Detroit Cincinnati New York Boston

Jorge Fernandez Wins In Buenos Aires Fight Night

In Buenos Aires Jorge Fernandez defeated Fortunato Manca on points after 10 rounds. In Mexico City Miguel Pardes beat Nabor Gonzales by decision in a 7 round match. Disqualification noted in results.

Buenos Aires Jorge Fernandez Argentina Fortunato Manca Italy Mexico City Miguel Pardes Mexico Nabor Gonzales

Ohio State Buckeyes Strive In Holiday Upsets

Ohio State prepares for a holiday weekend schedule after a 78-60 win over Wichita State. Butler defeats Toledo 82-61 while Dayton defeats Murray State 86-71 and Akron tops Kent State 72-70. Cincinnati faces Kansas State as Xavier and Miami meet in the Queen City Tournament.

Ohio State Buckeyes Wichita Houston Oklahoma City St. John Arena Fred Taylor Bucks Gary Bradds Ohio Butler Toledo Rockets Bulldogs Larry Jones Dayton Murray State Flyers Henry Burlong Hank Finkel Burlong Finkel Dave Evans Akron Kent State Bill Fisher Wittenberg Susquehanna Youngstown Illnois Wesleyan Wooster Shadee Fredonia State Cedarville William Penn College Iowa Findlay Bluffton Cincinnati Kansas State Bearcats Tulsa Utah State Xavier Miami Buffalo Ohi State Daytonsé Illinois Wesleyan

College Basketball Results Across Regions

A jumbled recap lists numerous results from colleges such as Ohio State Butler Georgetown Duke and many others. Highlights include Syracuse 100 St. Bonaventure 57, Florida 52 Florida State 107, Michigan 104 over New Mexico, and Oregon State 60 over Indiana with tournament notes across Midwest Southwest West and Kentucky Invitational events.

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