Big Nine race heats up with tight standings and holiday buzz
Austin and Rochester lead the Big Nine after two rounds with Red Wing Faribault and Winona close behind. Faribault’s Handahl scored 36 and Weaver 30 in a dominant win over Northfield, while Rochester edged Winona by two. Upcoming games pit Rochester against Austin at John Marshall gym and Winona at Red Wing as the chase for first intensifies.
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Tom Ennen
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Dick Nelson
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Wykoff
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Pittsburgh Indignant Over Panther Rebuff
Pittsburgh reacts with mixed emotion as the Steelers face the Giants for the NFL East title while Pitt’s Panthers, 10-1 after a 24-12 Navy loss, are snubbed by major bowls. Coach Michelosen laments missed rewards for a glamorously bold, pro style Pitt team.
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Casinelli Captures College Rushing Title with 1016 Yards
Dave Casinelli of Memphis State surged to the college rushing championship finishing with 1016 yards after a 210 yard final game. Auburn’s Jimmy Sidle ended second with a late surge, while Gale Sayers placed third with 917 yards as New Mexico State failed to place a top runner.
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Distance Ace Edelen Plans Belgian Marathon Run
Edelen Buddy Edelen of Sioux Falls plans to settle in Belgium and run for Saint Gilloise. The U.S. marathoner, who clocked 2 14 28 in England on June 15, seeks Olympic team inclusion and cites European competition as key.
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Dietzel Accepts Blame for Army Navy Close Loss
Army coach Paul Dietzel said he bears responsibility for the failure to execute the final play against Navy in Philadelphia. He exonerated referee Barney Finn and said the official made the right call while Dietzel admitted unfamiliarity with a rule.
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Lyle and Pacelli Square Off in Southland Clash
Pacelli basketball seeks speed and finesse to topple rugged Lyle in a Southland Conference test at Lyle gym. Pacelli rides a 4-1 run after beating Hopkins Blake 73 49 while Lyle leads the standings with three straight wins and height advantage.
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Lions
Hawks Win Purdue Falls In Big Ten Roundup
Iowa defeated St Louis 79 77 while Purdue lost 77 72 to Wake Forest. Illinois fell 105 104 at Oklahoma and Indiana 93 84 to Kansas State. Northwestern faced NYU, Loyola met Detroit, and Wisconsin hosted Pittsburgh.
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Wildcat Cage Ace in Scoring Lead
CHICAGO Rich Falk of Northwestern leads the Big Ten scoring race with 55 points in two games for a 27.5 average, ahead of Gary Bradds of Ohio State and Dick Vanarsdale of Indiana at 25.5. Pete Gent of Michigan State stands fourth with 73 points in three games for 24.3.
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Rich Falk
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Gary Bradds
Ohio State
Dick Vanarsdale
Indiana
Pete Gent
Michigan State
Dempsey Says Mickey Finn Alledged Before Tunney Fight
Minneopolis AP report notes ex heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey says he might have been slipped a Mickey Finn before the 1926 Philadelphia bout with Gene Tunney. He denies lasting illness and dismisses the accusation, while Benny Marshall of the Birmingham News cites past quotes about drugging.
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Philadelphia
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Manassa Mauler
Benny Marshall
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Hall of Fame Honors Thrill Ex-Grid Greats
NEW YORK AP The Football Hall of Fame to induct 10 all time greats at a National Football Foundation dinner. Nine players and one coach are honored, seven living, at the New York luncheon where tributes poured in from Cliff Montgomery Alex Agase George Connor Ken Kavanagh Edwin Hale Edward Tryon and deceased elders Thomas Burn McClung Charles Buck Wharton and George Woodruff.
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Burke tops Lancers with 33 as Austin JC wins
Burke scores 33 and grabs rebounds to pace Austin Junior College to a 96-87 win over Dr Martin Luther in the Southern Minnesota Junior College Conference opener. Moeykens 20 and Arthun 19 complement Burke as Austin improves to 2-1. nine players hit double figures.
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Martin Luther
Lancers
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Mike Burke
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Blooming Prairie Star
Block
Bruce Arthun
Don Shirk
Arthun
Blue Devil
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Thorp Loan and Brown Derby Win Openers in City League
Thorp Loan opened with a 76-44 victory over Adams Commercial as Lynn Renville totaled 25 points and the team led 37-16 at halftime. Brown Derby beat Sammy's Pizza 58-44 in class B with 17 points from Phil Bundy and 14 from Gary Clark. Jim Cross led Sammy's with 20. Upcoming games include Home Federal Savings vs Bud N Bobs and Cotter's Repair vs Junior College Students at Shaw Gym.
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Adams Commercial
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Brian Johnson
Lyle Cline
Ike Joel
Don Julis
Brown Derby
Sammy's Pizza
Shaw
Phil Bundy
Gary Clark
Jim Cross
Federal Savings
Bud 'N’ Bobs
Shaw Gym
Cotter’s Repair
Faribault Leads In VFW District Bowling Event At Echo Lanes
Faribault Pin Team surged to the top of the team standings at Echo Lanes with 2 960 pins aided by a 202 pin handicap. VFW No 3 Wanamingo sits second with 2 841 and Greens of Albert Lea third at 2 752 as 37 teams prepare to compete Saturday and Sunday with squads from Austin Albert Lea Owatonna Waseca Wabasha Manterville and Zumbrota. Individual leaders include B Boras with 655 in singles and L Smith V Burfeind of Zumbrota top doubles at 1 239 with 118 pin handicap.
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C. Tiernam
M. Anderson
Austin
B. Boras
A. Hanson
W. Kaufman
D. H. Nelson
Riley Gives AAC Look at Inside of Sports
Don Riley spoke at the Austin Athletic Club Christmas dinner at Red Cedar Inn. He urged balanced youth sports involvement and warned against overemphasis. Neil Fedson announced April elections for new officers as guests and performers joined the program.
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Red Cedar Inn
St. Paul Pioneer Press
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Austin Athletic
Harold
Red) Hastings
Art Hass
Jim Nagle
John O’rourke
C. V. Sperati
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Tom Koeck
Larry Gilbertson
Jerry Wakefield
Bert Wennes
VanderKelen and Wilson to Start for Vikings in Finale
Vikings coach Nam Van Brocklin tapped rookie Ron VanderKelen to start at quarterback in the season finale at Philadelphia. Tommy Wilson moves to halfback replacing injured Tommy Mason, with Dave O'Brien and Karl Kassulke earning starting spots amid lineup changes. VanderKelen showed promise in relief, with 301 yards passing and one TD on the year despite two interceptions. Mason leads rushing, Flatley tops receivers as the club prepares for a critical closing game.
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van Brocklin
Fran Tarkenton
Viking
Tommy Wilson
Tommy Mason
Baltimore
Dave O’brien
Gerry Huth
Karl Kassulke
Chuck Lamson
Lamson
Chicago Bears
Vandy
Tarkenton
Minnesota
Mason
Bill Brown
Wilson
Paul Flatley
Jerry Reichow
Celtics Star Ramsey censured for deception article
Frank Ramsey of the Boston Celtics was censured by NBA President Walter Kennedy for a Sports Illustrated piece titled Smart Moves by a Master of Deception that detailed luring opponents into fouls. Kennedy warned of possible legislation at the next meeting in Boston during the All‑Star Game.
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Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
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Ramsey
Morning Mail
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Kentucky All
Fight results from New York and surrounding venues
In Paris New York boxer Rey Robinson outpointed Armend Vea wec in a 10 round match. Boston saw Tom McNeeley prevail over Duke Seb edong in a 10 round decision. In Oakland Bebo Olson drew with Henk Ces ey in a 10 round bout.
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Armand Vanucci
Paris
Robinson
Suger Rey Robinson
New York
Armend Veawec
Boston
Tom McNeeley
Medfield
Mess
Duke Sebedong
Hewell
Oakland
Celif
Bebo Olson
Sen Francisco and
Henk Cesey
Sen Francisco Drew
Shrine Game Picks West Quarterback Trio
Three top college quarterbacks were named to the West squad for the Shrine football game in San Francisco on December 28. Don Trull Baylor Pete Beathard USC and Bill Munson Utah State head the 24-man West roster as East selections were to be announced midweek.
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Don Trull
Baylor
Pete Beathard
Southern California
Bill Munson
Utah State
Texas Texans Win 1963 National Collegiate Title
The Texas Longhorns won the 1963 national college football championship in the final AP poll, finishing unbeaten and untied with 34 first place votes and 460 points. Navy placed second with 10 firsts and 418 points, while Illinois rose to No. 3, and Pittsburgh earned five first-place votes to rank among the top teams.
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Associated Press
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Army
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Ilinois
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Nebraska
Mississippi
Alabama
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Baylor and Lakers overpower Baltimore in Seattle clash
Elgin Baylor scored 29 points for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 134 to 120 win over Baltimore in Seattle. Baylor, hampered by knee and ankle injuries, left for Minnesota after the game for knee examinations at the Mayo Clinic amid ongoing concerns over calcium deposits in his knees.
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