Baylor Bears Fall in Gator Bowl After Auburn Rout
Baylor, a young team led by sophomores and juniors, struggled against Auburn in the Gator Bowl. Det Shofner failed to live up to All American expectations, while Dicky Moegle starred for Auburn. Baylor publicist Dub King now faces the task of promoting Shofner for fall all-America honors despite the tough game.
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Four SWC stars to start for West in Shrine game
The East-West Shrine tilt features four Southwest Conference starters on the West squad. Dicky Moegle of Rice opens at halfback, Frank Bidom of SMU at the other, Buck Lansford of UCLA bound as tackle with Jack Ellena, Bennie Sinclair joining the line. The piece notes past SWC dominance and All-America voting biases.
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Ags Surprised In SWC Meet By Colorful Coach
The surprise team in the Southwest Conference Cage tournament were the Texas A&M Aggies led by John Fortenberry. They beat Texas by about three points, then lost close games to TCU and Arkansas. Coach Floyd’s taunting and ball theft halted play twice and sparked a heated clash with officials.
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Bennie Sinclair May Open At End In Shrine All Star
SAN FRANCISCO January 1 East meets West in the Shrine All Star Classic as Bennie Sinclair of the Aggies is expected to open at end. The bowl game is billed as the most important of its kind with players from major programs showcased in a national showcase.
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Four Gator Bowl viewers die in Alabama plane crash
A Beechcraft Bonanza carrying four Gator Bowl viewers including Montgomery baseball club owner Hoke Vandigriff crashed near Montgomery after leaving Jacksonville. Pilot Charles Womack and three others perished. Vandigriff, 61, was among Alabama’s wealthiest men. Civil Air Patrol investigated. cause unclear amid heavy rain. The Gator Bowl game drew 67,000 to Jacksonville.
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Rude Tigers Win 33-13 in Gator Bowl Showdown
Auburn's Terrible Tigers upset Baylor 33 to 13 at Jacksonville as Joe Childress and Bobby Freeman led a powerful offense. Childress earned MVP honors with 134 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Freeman's play and Auburn's offensive line dominated after a tight first half. Baylor unable to contain the thrust, the Tigers set three Gator Bowl records and rode a strong third quarter to the victory.
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Nobody Can Lose Prestige In Crab Orange Bowl Tilt
Duke and Nebraska, two teams with no prestige to lose, ignite a Split-T clash before 9,000 fans in the 21st Orange Eagle game. Forecasted 80 degree humidity greets a volatile, shoot-the-works matchup with Duke a 18 14 point favorite. Nebraska’s Clark may miss most plays due to an ankle injury, but backfield speed remains a threat with Bob Smith and Willie Don Comstock driving a ground attack that posted over 2,600 yards in 10 games.
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Buckeyes Firecracker Rose Bowl Showdown Looms
Pasadena January 1 Up Ohio State and Southern California near even anticipation grows as the Rose Bowl looms. The favored Buckeyes seek a national title by powering past USC despite injuries. Predictions vary with a few foreseeing Trojan upsets and a tight contest.
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Dupas Favored In Television Bout In New Orleans
Ralph Dupas, 19, of New Orleans, favored 7 to 5, faces Cisco Andrade of Los Angeles in a six round lightweight TV bout. Promoters promise a possible title bid against Jimmy Carter, though few expect it this early. Andrade, undefeated in 28 pro fights, ranks seventh nationally and predicts a win as Dupas aims to prove himself for a future title shot. Fort Jackson meets favored in Palmetto Shine Bowl setup in Charleston as Show Sir Flyers face the opponent.
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Dukes Triumph In Holiday Festival Title Win Over La Salle
Duquesne edged La Salle 87 to 85 at Madison Square Garden to claim the Holiday Festival tournament title for the second straight year. Si Green and Dick Ricketts scored 25 points each, aiding a late surge as coach Dutley Moore praised his team for smart, high percentage basketball. Tom Gnizch poured in 39 for La Salle, earning outstanding player honors as Green sank three free throws in the final minute to seal the win before 12,135 fans.
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Hogs and Tech Square Away In Cotton Bowl
Arkansas faces Georgia Tech in the Cotton Bowl as coaches Rowden Wyatt and Bobby Dodd consider future moves. Wyatt relies on Henry Moore and George Walker in a hopeful upset bid amid mild weather and favorable footing. Glenn Dobbs to become athletic director at Tulsa, with Bobby Dobbs joining as head coach.
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Cinderella Navy Meets Mississippi In Sugar Bowl
Navy, the Cinderella team of 1964, meets Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl a clash billed as eastern vs southern power. Key players limited by injuries illness include Navy star Rob Craig sidelined and tackle Jim Royer out, while Mississippi hopes a healthy lineup under Coach Johnny Vaught.
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Jones Shows Interest in Houston Head Coach Job
Norman Okla Jan 1 UP Gomer Jones OU line coach says he is interested in Houston University head coaching post and will be interviewed again next week He visited Houston last week and says he did not apply for the job vacated by Clan Ten He will meet Houston athletic director Al Fouke in New York during the AIAC further proceedings Jones is a Ohio State alumnus and has produced All Americans under Rod Wilkinson at Oklahoma This season Oklahoma players Harris and Rewisten earned UP All America honors Fans raised funds last fall to purchase Jones a Cadillac presented Nov 20 at the Nebraska homecoming.
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Cage Scores Holiday Festival Results Summary
Holiday Festival scores feature Duquesne defeating LaSalle 67 65 in a championship game and UCLA routing Dayton 104 82 in the consolation. Magara 7A edged St Johns Brooklyn 70 in a consolation, Seton Hall 92 beat Gonzaga 70, Marietta 82 over Fairleigh Dickinson, Midwest Marquette 66 toppled Louisville 2, Northwestern 93 over Princeton 3, Southwest Southern Louisiana 8 beat Bishop 7 Wiley 98 74, and West San Francisco State 69 over California Aggies 68.
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