McKinley and Ralston Stun Aussie Doubles Duo in Davis Cup
In Adelaide, Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston defeated Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser in a four set doubles upset, 6-3 4-6 11-9 11-9, moving the Americans within one win of reclaiming the Davis Cup. Fraser and Emerson had never lost Davis Cup doubles before. The victory came as McKinley and Ralston prepare for two decisive singles matches on Saturday.
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Packers Tear Up Contract Lombardi Signs New One
Green Bay officials announced Lombardi signed a new five year pact extending his run as coach and general manager to January 1, 1969. The deal follows rumors of interest from rivals including the Rams, 49ers, West Point and Notre Dame.
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Passing QBs Dominate 39th East West Grid Classic
San Francisco AP preview notes West Coast quarterbacks Don Trull Pete Beathard and Bill Munson head a potent aerial attack for a 39th East West Game at Kezar Stadium NBC telecast with 60 000 fans. East hopes rely on a tougher line and weather could affect passing vs running games.
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Villanova Falls Dayton 77 73 in Holiday Festival upset
Villanova Wildcats erased a late deficit to upset unbeaten Dayton 77 73 in the Madison Square Garden Holiday Festival first round. Dayton center Henry Finkel fouled out with 6:54 remaining as Villanova surged ahead and held on for a major early season upset.
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Horse Track Language Revealed in Behind the Scenes Lingo
Louisville AP reports on the coded speech used at horse racing tracks. Cliff Burke explains terms like Chicago wages no standees and nobody to walk the shed and describes phrases used to describe a horse and its training.
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Patriots Bills Playoff Clash Amid Burton Ruling Dispute
AFL Eastern title playoff between Boston and Buffalo centers on Boston activating halfback Ron Burton. Bills owner Ralph Wilson protests, claiming the move violates league rules as Commissioner Joe Foss prepares a ruling. The game airs on ABC from War Memorial Stadium with winner advancing to face the Chargers.
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Celtics Edge Lakers as Auerbach Claims rough officiating
Red Auerbach said Boston could have won by 40 after a 126-110 win over Los Angeles. He criticized two calls, cited K C Jones and Tom Sanders, and noted Russell’s thigh injury amid a two week road trip schedule and Celtics’ strong backcourt play.
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Patriots Sign Halfback Pete Pedro from West Texas
Boston Patriots sign halfback Pete Pedro of West Texas State and Lynn, Massachusetts, the 13th draft choice. The 5 foot 7, 167 pound back ran 9.6 seconds in the 100 yards, battled a knee injury this season, but led in scoring and ground gain in 1962. Coaches praise his speed and moves, comparing him to strong runners from Army and Texas A&M.
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