Pacelli Favored in Holiday Test at Austin Invitational
Pacelli Shamrocks, 6-0, host the fifth Pacelli Invitational at Austin High School with St Paul Cretin St Paul Hill and Sacred Heart East Grand Forks joining. Hill faces Sacred Heart while Pacelli battles Cretin. OGorman won last year. Lobb leads with 31.3 PPG as exhibition boosts local hoops profile.
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St. Paul Hill
Sacred Heart of
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O’gorman
Sioux Falls
S.C
Sacred Heart
Austin Herald 1964 Christmas Week Briefs
Brief sports and local news items from Austin Minnesota covering community events and updates during the holiday period.
Watson and Defense Key in Blue Gray Test
Pat Watson anchors the Gray defense in the Blue Gray game to slow the potent Blue offense. Coach Paul Davis relies on Watson’s pass defense and run stopping to lead the Gray squad in the annual contest. Kickoff is at 12 p.m. CST with TV coverage in ten states and radio across twelve states. Schweickert leads the Gray offense as Virginia Tech’s standout prepares to duel. The series history shows the South leading the North 15-10, after a 21-14 win last year.
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Kelso Sturgeon Montgomery
Ala
Pat Watson
Watson
Mississippi State
Paul Davis
Grays
State
Yanks
Tom Myers
Northwestern
Davis
Bob Schweickert
Virginia Tech
Schweickert
Ence
Ulwelling and Burke Lead Scoring in SCJC Race
Jerry Ulwelling and Mike Burke of Austin Junior College top the Southern Minnesota Junior College Conference scoring list. Ulwelling has 134 points in six games for a 22.3 average, Burke 118 for 19.7. Virgil Mabrey of Mankato Bethany leads all games with 222 points in eight.
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Jerry Ulwelling
Mike Burke
Austin
Southern Minnesota
Ulwelling
Burke
Blue Devils
Virgil Mabrey
Mankato
Bethany
Jimmy Jones
Rochester JC
Bruins Return to Farmington to Face Tigers in S M League
The Austin Bruins resume S M League action Sunday at Farmington after a postponed game against Albert Lea due to ice conditions. A 2 p m start sets up a first win bid following a 3 0 loss to Owatonna with the same lineup led by Jim Erickson Lynn McAlister and Jack Walsh in front of goalie Tom Siupe.
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Minnesota
Albert Lea
Farmington
Tigers
Bruins
Owatonna
Imi
Rangers
Indians
Jim Erickson
Lynn McAlister
Jack Walsh
Tom Siupe
Garth Seavey
Jim Kearney
Austin Vfw
Kaufman Rink
Veterans Bid in Sun Bowl
Veterans bid in the 30th Sun Bowl as Texas Tech and Georgia meet in El Paso. Tech seeks to improve a 1-4 bowl record while Georgia, in its first Sun Bowl, carries 5-2-1 in bowls. Notable players include Tech’s Donnie Anderson and Georgia’s Jim Wilson. About 25,000 expected for the 3 p.m. CST kickoff televised by NBC.
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Red Raiders
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Jim Wilson
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Drake, Wildcats to Tang le Tonight in Chicago Doubleheader
Drake faces Northwestern in the first game of a Chicago Stadium doubleheader to close non conference play. Drake enters with a 5 3 record and Northwestern is 3 3. Gene West and Harold Aldridge are set as guards after Drake's 88 59 win over South Dakota State. Loyola and Marquette meet in the second game.
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Marquette
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Des Moines
Gene West
Harold Aldridge
Woody Hayes Leads Ohio State in Big Ten Coaching
Columbus report notes Woody Hayes is the senior Big Ten football coach with 13 years at Ohio State.
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Woody Hayes
Ohio State
Packers Set Cage Drills Before Minneapolis West Game
Oscar Haddorff's Austin Packer basketball team enjoys a brief layoff before returning to the practice court for the Minneapolis West game on Jan 2. Haddorff's Packers beat Minneapolis North 77 64 to run their record to 3 2 and plan workouts next Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at 10 30 a.m. in the Austin gym.
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Steers Tie Russians In 3-3 Hockey Exhibition
St. Paul Steers built a 3-0 lead before a Russian national team fought back to a 3-3 tie in St. Paul. The Russians, undefeated on their U.S. tour, earned their second straight draw after a 1-1 split with Rochester. Steers goaltender Rod Blackburn stopped 14 shots in the second period as 2,356 watched.
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St. Paul Steers
Rochester
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Rod Blackburn
Nebraska backs run Cotton Bowl drill against Arkansas
In a semi tropical setting Nebraska players practice plays for the Cotton Bowl on New Years Day versus Arkansas. Bob Chruchich hands off to fullback Frank Solich as play moves through drills.
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University of Nebraska
Arkansas
Bob Chruchich
Frank Solich
Huarte Leads North Past South in Shrine Football Classic
Notre Dame star John Huarte starred for the North, tossing a late five-yard touchdown to Jack Snow to break a 30-30 tie with five seconds left. Huarte outpitched Staubach and Rhome as the North win their first Shrine game since 1960, 37-30, with Bob Hayes named South's outstanding player.
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Notre Dame
Jack Snow
Navy
Roger Staubach
Tulsa
Jerry Rhome
Staubach
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Bob Hayes
Florida A&m
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Yankees
Penn State
Tom Urbanik
Army
Carl Stichweh
Rudy Kuechenberg
Indiana
Tucker Frederickson
Baylor
Ken Hodge
Henry and Howe Shine in NHL Fractured Night
Camille Henry scored twice to spark the New York Rangers to a 3-0 win over Boston as Gordie Howe tallied twice to help Detroit tie Montreal 2-2. Eric Nesterenko netted for Toronto in a 3-3 Chicago draw.
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Detroit
Camille Henry
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Ed Johnston
Rangers
Gordie Howe
Henry
Montreal
Canadiens
Chicago
Red Wings
Eric Nesterenko
Toronto
Johnston
Rod Gilbert
Bruins
Howe
Gordie
Ed. Joyal
Canadien
Charle Hodge
Holiday College Cage Tests Grab Limelight
NYU aims to upset Illinois in the Quaker City Classic at the Palestra as college basketball resumes after a holiday timeout. The schedule includes the Big Eight Holiday, WCAC, Far West Classic, and Rainbow Classic with several high profile intersectional matchups and strong teams seeking early-season wins.
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Illinois
Violets
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Kansas City
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Calif
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Ore
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Army
Utah
Tulane
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Big Eight tourney favors K State and Kansas
Defending champion Kansas State and rising Kansas are clear favorites in the first round of the 19th Big Eight holiday tournament as big men show improvement. Iowa State, with a 2-5 record and lacking size, meets Kansas in the nightcap at 9 30 p.m.
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Kansas City
Kansas State
Kansas
Iowa State
Gophers Open Los Angeles Test in Memorial Sports Arena
University of Minnesota faces a tough eight team field in the Los Angeles Basketball Classic opening round in Los Angeles Monday at 3 30 p m P S T The Gophers bring a 6 0 record after a narrow win over Loyola of Chicago Tuesday night Coach Kundla warns of mental and physical sharpness and emphasizes tight practice time before the big test Wesley tops the field with 21 3 scoring average for Kansas leads Kansas State Oklahoma State Nebraska and Missouri in the mix
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University of Minnesota
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Utah
Washington
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Kundla
Maury Wills Sets Major League Games Played Record
In Los Angeles Maury Wills the Dodgers' shortstop sets a new MLB mark by playing 165 games in a season. The achievement highlights Wills' durability and his pivotal role for the Dodgers during the campaign.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Maury Wills
Dodger
Year of the underdog era grips Minnesota sports in 1964
The 1964 season marked underdog ascents for the Vikings Twins Gophers Concordia and smaller schools. Vikings rose to NFL contention while Twins faded but boasted Oliva and Killebrew. Gopher basketball gained national prominence aided by Hudson Clark and Yates. Gopher baseball won the NCAA title. cross country won the Big Ten. Concordia tied for NAIA. Laverne won state basketball. Augsburg excelled in small college hoops.
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Concordia
Laverne
Miami
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Jim Marshall
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Fred Zamberletti
Marshall
Tony Oliva
Harmon Killebrew
Calvin Griffith
Minnesota Gophers
Dick Garmaker
Lou Hudson
Archie Clark
Don Yates
Leurn
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Delbert Jessen
Tigers
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Omaha
Bill Davis
Cleveland Indians
Murray Warmath
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Ralston Tops U S Men's Tennis Rankings
Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield replaces Chuck McKinley at the head of the U S Lawn Tennis Association men's rankings. McKinley slips to second. both players were No 1 in men's doubles. Nancy Richey of Dallas leads the women's division after Darlene Hard turned pro. Billie Jean Moffitt sits second with Karen Hantze Susman in women's doubles.
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Bakersfield
Calif
Chuck McKinley
United States Lawn Tennis Association
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St. Ann
San Antonio
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U.S
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Dallas
Darlene Hard
Miss Richey
Forest Hills
N.Y
Billie Jean Moffitt
Long Beach
Karen Hantze Susman
Browns star Jim Brown primed for title clash with Colts
Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown, NFL rushing champion for the season, aims for a top effort in the championship game against the Baltimore Colts. Brown, 8th season veteran, battled injuries but finished with 1,446 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, tying the all-time NFL record with 105 career touchdowns. The Colts arrive to scout Municipal Stadium as both teams prepare for kickoff.
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Cleveland Browns
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New York Giants
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Green Bay
Don Hutson
Dallas
Colts
Detroit Lions
Browns
Municipal Stadium
Lucas Stars as Royals Top Hawks in Christmas OT Thriller
Jerry Lucas of the Cincinnati Royals scored 29 points and grabbed 28 rebounds to lift his team 130-125 over the St. Louis Hawks after OT. Oscar Robertson had 38 for the Hawks while Lennie Wilkens added 36 in the see-saw game at Cincinnati.
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Lucas
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Funeral Services Set for Golf Pro
Sioux City AP reports Mike Shearman 80, longtime golf pro and manager of the Sioux City Country Club, died at home Friday after 45 years with the club. Funeral services were being arranged Saturday.
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Sioux City Country Club
Shearman
Toombs Leads College Scoring Race In Nine Games
Jim Toombs of Stillman College tops the college division scoring race with 335 points in nine games, an average of 37.2. Larry Humes of Evansville is next at 34.4 per game, while Al Jonsen leads in rebounds and Phil Hurecka and Roadie Ayers head other categories.
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Toombs
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Larry Humes
Evansville
al Jonsen
St. Lawrence
Phil Hurecka
Rochester
Roadie Ayers
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Rote Says AFL and NFL Near Same Level
San Diego quarterback Ron Rote, in a 15 year career across three leagues, argues the AFL and NFL are close in playing level. He notes NFL depth in defensive backs but AFL strength in younger players. Rote retires after leading San Diego to last year’s AFL title and ahead of the Chargers Bills title game.
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