Playoff chase in AFL tightens after Sunday results
AFL action leaves two playoff paths open as Buffalo, Boston lead East while San Diego clinches a tie for the Western crown with Oakland. Tom Flores throws five TDs for Oakland in a 35-31 win over Denver, and San Diego beats Houston 20-14 in a game full of firsts.
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College Football Bowl Scores Summary
The day’s bowls report shows Alabama 17 over Miami Florida 12 in one game and Houston 21 defeating Louisville 7. Other results include St. John’s Minnesota 33 over Prairie View 27. Eastern Carolina 27 Northeastern Massachusetts 6. Orange Coast 21 over North East Oklahoma A&M 6. Quantico Marines 13 over San Diego Marines 10. Florida A&M 30 over Morgan State 7.
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Foss Charges NFL Avoids World Series of Pro Football
Boston UPI report says AFL commissioner Joe Foss claims the NFL refuses a world championship game to avoid boosting AFL prestige. He argues a combined league title game would enhance professional football’s prestige and revenues, noting fans and players may force the issue.
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Roe-Jan Tops New Lebanon In Hoop Win
Roe-Jan High built an early lead and held on to defeat New Lebanon High 44 to 36 in a Columbia County Interscholastic Basketball League game. Key scorers were Bob Robinson Jerry Waldorf and Bill Canetto with 12 points each for Roe-Jan while Mel Gallup led New Lebanon with 15 points and Jim Moran added 12.
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International Snow Meet Winners and College Bowl Upset
Bud Werner of Steamboat Springs Colo won the men s special slalom at the Ninth Criterium of The First Snow ski meet in Val dIsere France. In Sacramento John s Minn defeated Prairie View A M Tex 33 27 in the Camellia Bowl. Fred Stolle beat John Newcombe in Perth 7 5 7 5 6 8. Orange 6 4 in Pasadena Coast College upset Northeast in West Australian era. Hill Rise won the Freshman Handicap at Golden Gate Fields. The San Francisco 49ers signed QB George Mira of Miami Fla as their second draft pick.
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Interleague Trades End as Haddix Moves to Orioles
Harvey Haddix, 38, the lefty famed for a 12 inning perfect game bid, was traded from Pittsburgh to Baltimore for minor leaguer Dick Yencha. The interleague period wrapped with five transactions and 11 players, part of 15 deals since 1963. Haddix played 12 NL seasons with St Louis, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, including 1960 World Series wins for Pittsburgh.
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Mira Signs with 49ers After Miami Finish
George Mira signed with the San Francisco 49ers Sunday after tying the career completions mark with 368, nearly sparking a Miami upset of Alabama before a late interception by Jackie Sherrill sealed a 17-12 win for the Tide. Mira's deal ends a bidding war among NFL Denver and Hamilton’s CFL club amid a season highlighted by his 24 completions for 31 yards and 193 total offense.
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Hawks Win Tightens Western Race in LA
The St. Louis Hawks defeated Los Angeles 102-95 to pull into a virtual tie for first in the Western Division behind the Lakers. Bob Pettit scored 26 as St. Louis built a 31-23 lead. In other action, San Francisco routed Baltimore 122-97.
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Pinson Faces New Trial In Cincinnati Assault Case
Cincinnati Reds star Vada Pinson, top batter in 1963, stands trial again for assault and battery after a hung jury. Plaintiff Earl Lawson voiced hope for a batting title as Judge Wood reset January for a second trial. In Birmingham, Paul Bryant libel suits against Curtis Publishing set for February 10, with two SEA articles involved.
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NBA Standings and Sunday Results Summary
St Louis defeated Detroit 104 to 2 in an odd result while St Louis posted 162 to 95 against Los Angeles. San Francisco routed Baltimore 122 to 7. No games today. Tuesday features Baltimore vs Boston and Detroit vs New York with Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis and San Francisco games listed without times.
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NHL and AHL standings update with tied games
The report lists New York 4 Montreal 2 and Toronto 4 Boston 4 in a tied context while Detroit 4 Chicago 4 also ties. No games scheduled today or Tuesday, leaving teams in place for forthcoming matchups.
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Boozer and Egan Boost Knicks in Three-Club Deal
New York Knicks acquire Bob Boozer and Johnny Egan in a three club trade involving the Cincinnati Royals and Detroit Pistons. Boozer, a 6'8" forward from Kansas State, and Egan, a 6' guard from Providence, join a club that sent Dennis Butler Bob Duffy and a player to be named from Detroit for Egan and Larry Staverman. Stayverman is traded to Cincinnati for Boozer along with cash.
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Griffith bids for challenger role in Pittsburgh clash
Welterweight champion Emile Griffith travels to Pittsburgh for a key middleweight challenge against Rubin Hurricane Carter. Griffith, 24, is a strong favorite at 5-1 to win the 147-pound crown, aiming for a fourth title shot. Archie Litman promotes the nationally televised undercard at Civic Arena with MSG Boxing producing the telecast. Florentino Fernandez earned another contender shot after a bloody knockout of Juan Rocky Rivera at the Garden, setting up a potential February clash.
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