Staubach Wins Heisman Trophy at Navy by Wide Margin
Navy quarterback Roger Staubach captured the Heisman Trophy with 517 first place votes to 65 for Billy Lothridge. The 21 year old Cincinnati native led Navy to an 8 1 season with 1 738 yards in passing and running and eight rushing touchdowns. He is praised for precise passes elusive plays and steady leadership while balancing religious devotion and studies.
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NFL playoff scenarios open with Bears Packers lead
The NFL outlines 11 playoff possibilities involving six teams if conference crowns remain undecided after the regular season. Bears 9 1 1 and Packers 9 2 top the West, with 8 3 Cleveland St Louis New York and 6 3 2 Pittsburgh in Eastern contention. A Bears Packers tie would force a Dec 22 game in Green Bay for the West title.
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Orioles Trade Gentile for Siebern and Cash
The Baltimore Orioles send slugger Jim Gentile to the Kansas City Athletics for Norm Siebern, plus $25,000 in cash. Gentile, 29, has slipped to .251 with 33 and 24 homers the past two seasons, while Siebern, 30, batted .272 with 16 homers and 83 RBIs last year.
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Army Navy clash moved to Pearl Harbor Day
The Army Navy game is postponed to December 7 Pearl Harbor Day after Pentagon decision to honor President Kennedy. Navy stars Roger Staubach faces uncertain post season fate, as bowl bids for LSU LSU a Bluebonnet outcome and Cotton Bowl intrigue shift with schedule changes amid Kennedy assassination fallout.
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Pete Rose Named Top Rookie of the Year
Cincinnati’s Pete Rose wins National League Rookie of the Year after a strong 1962 season with the Reds. The 21 year old guard in the Ohio National Guard will complete active duty in 1964, balancing duties with baseball. Rose had 170 hits, 101 runs, 41 RBIs, and 13 stolen bases in the prior year.
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Bruins and Rangers Face Thanksgiving Night Showdown
The Boston Bruins host the New York Rangers at Boston Garden on Thanksgiving night. Both teams struggle this season with the Bruins trailing the Rangers by three points. Coach Milt Schmidt says Ted Green will return to a regular defensive role tonight.
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Wilson Spoils Tittle's Passing Record in Cardinals Upset
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Giants 24-17 as Larry Wilson intercepted two passes from Y. A. Tittle, spoiling his early season record. Wilson earned AP NFL Player of the Week honors for his standout safety play and blitzing. Don Hultz and Tommy Mason contributed with key plays in other NFL outcomes.
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Deer Kills Reported to Town Clerk and Deputies List
A detailed county deer kill log lists reporter names and locations from Bennington to Shaftsbury and surrounding towns. The report names Dr. Donald S. Roach and many deputies with district codes, towns, and weights, noting all weights as estimated. The item ends with a Los Angeles AP note quoting Dodgers general manager Bavasi after the World Series win.
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Roy Casey
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Remus Tatko
Grandville
N.Y
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William J. Harney
Dorset
Leland Hazelton
Charles Nichols
Arden Hazelton
David Baker
Rex Sheldon
David King
Manchester
Clifford Tarbell
Helen O’donovan
Jack Croft
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East Dorset
Raymond Senecal
al Rose
Somerville
Mass
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Danby
Fred Wilcox
Harwinton
Conn
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Buzzie) Bavasi
UVM Faces Tough Build for Yankee Conference Season
The Vermont Catamounts prepare for the Yankee Conference with a small return, led by captain Dave Strassburg of Essex Junction. Veterans Bobby Nurse and Chuck Glick back up key roles while a group of sophomores and juniors compete for starting guards and center roles as Coach Fuzzy Evans reshapes for a 22 game schedule.
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UVM's Burton Named To Little New England Football Team
The 1963 AP Little All New England Team features three line men and the quarterback from Massachusetts unbeaten teams plus players from six small colleges. The first team includes Jerry Whelchel from Cochituate Mass as quarterback and Ken Burton of Vermont at halfback among others. Northeastern and Coast Guard players anchor the line.
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Narragansett Resumes With 10 Race Card
Narragansett Park in Pawtucket Rhode Island restarts with a 10 race program after Friday’s cancellation due to President Kennedy’s assassination. The feature is a six furlong race for four year olds and up. Track directors may request a meet extension beyond December 7 following a mid summer storm.
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Celtics Face Lakers in Boston Garden Debut Doubleheader
The Celtics, 12-1, meet the Los Angeles Lakers in the first NBA doubleheader in Boston Garden. Boston beat Los Angeles 114-110 in New York earlier. Also San Francisco plays New York as both Warriors and Knicks struggle with 8-7 and 7-12 records respectively.
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Packers End Thanksgiving Tradition With Detroit Kickoff
DETROIT AP The Green Bay Packers quit the annual Thanksgiving Day game at Detroit. The Lions beat Green Bay 26 14 last year but the Packers still led the division while Chicago held the top spot. Coach Lombardi sought to end the series and shift Thanksgiving games to Detroit on rotation. The game draws full houses and national TV coverage.
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