Threat of Player Rebellion Hurts Australian Davis Cup Plans
In Adelaide Australian Davis Cup preparations continued amid upheaval over a reported player rebellion against tight international controls. Roy Emerson, as Australia’s top player, faced possible boycotts by Fred Stalle and six other ranking players over allegiance and travel constraints.
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Chuck McKinley
Dennis Ralston
Hopman
Christmas Reflections From Pittsfield Sports Page
The column mixes holiday goodwill with reminiscences of Berkshire sports history. It notes community generosity in Pittsfield and mentions figures such as John Carmody and Paul Sweeney recovering from operations. The writer recalls Searles High hockey history, players like Harold Stanley and Ned Axtell, and letters from old friends across the region.
Winchendon Awards Football Letter to Sullivan
Brian Sullivan son of Mr and Mrs Lewis J Sullivan of 32 Harold Street has been awarded a varsity football letter by The Winchendon School The presentation was made at the term end dinner by football coach R Robert Marr.
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Mets Utilityman Rod Kanehl Fined in Missouri Court
Rod Kanehl, utility man for the New York Mets, was found guilty of resisting arrest in Municipal Court. Judge Gerald W. Gleason fined him $200 and costs. He was freed on a driving while intoxicated charge.
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Springfield
Rod Kanehl
New York Mets
Gerald W. Gleason
How Times Have Changed Pay Shifts At Pittsfield Coaches
The article notes pay raises at Pittsfield High with the head basketball coach earning 1300 dollars, the assistant 600 dollars, and the hockey coach 300 dollars. It recalls Atty John M Shea in the same context.
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Pittsfield High
John M. Shea
Did You Know What Augie Moran and Other Sports Castoffs Were Doing
Augie Moran, umpire in the Eastern League during the 1920s when the Pittsfield Hillies played, turns 95 tomorrow and has settled in the South for many years. Jackie Jensen, former Red Sox outfielder, after two baseball hiatuses and fear of flying, now plans a return and would welcome a Coast team, though Boston won’t part with him easily. Robert H. Dunn, 77, died recently in Adams after years as a football official and coach. his brother Elwin, a Williams College official, lives in Vero Beach, Florida. The New York Giants and Chicago Bears face each other in a likely NFL title bout in Chicago on Sunday. Buffalo and Boston are favored in their respective Eastern Division showdowns.
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South
Jackie Jensen
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Adams
Elwin
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Fla
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Chicago Bears
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Bears
Buffalo
Boston
Whole Staff Rehired By Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals announced the rehiring of head coach Wally Lemm and five assistants on one year contracts for 1964. The staff includes Chuck Drulis Ray Prochaska Fran Polesfoot Don Shroyer and Charley Trippi who will start his second season as offensive backfield coach. Under Lemm and staff the club finished 9-5 for third place in the NFL Eastern Division.
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Stormy) Bidwill Jr
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Fran Polesfoot
Don Shroyer
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Lenim
Finger Lakes Files for Bankruptcy
Finger Lakes Race Track of Canandaigua files bankruptcy in U S District Court. The track reports losses of 2 855 000 over two seasons. The Finger Lakes Racing Association and Canandaigua Enterprises Corp operate the plant. Association assets 581 264 liabilities 1 056 802. Enterprises assets 7 006 637 liabilities 6 069 893. General manager Luke O'Brien says operation expected next year despite bankruptcy.
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Finger Lakes Race Track
Canandaigua
U.S
New York
Finger Lakes Racing Association
Canadaigua Enterprises Corp
the Enterprises Corporation
Luke O'Brien
Chargers Can Win Title By Beating Denver Broncos
San Diego aims to clinch the AFL Western Division by beating the Denver Broncos at Balboa Stadium as Oakland could force a tiebreaker with a Houston win and Chargers loss. Denver travels with injuries as San Diego seeks a fifth straight win. Kansas City hosts New York while Buffalo and Boston rest for the East playoff on Dec. 28.
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al Davis
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