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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1963
Page
22
Lexington reports former Boston College head football coach John R McNamara, 58, was fatally struck by a car and will have a funeral Mass at St Brigids Church. He coached BC from 1935 and also played for the Boston Braves.
New York AP reports ABC will not renew its weekly boxing telecast next season, ending a 20 year fixture. Sponsor Gillette Safety Razor and network officials cited waning interest and economics. Fighters fear reduced income and reduced exposure as the Times notes a possible April replacement of the program with another sports attraction.
Boston Patriots sign 325-pound Holy Cross center Jon Morris, choosing the AFL side over Green Bay after Morris had been Packers' No. 2 pick. Morris captained Crusaders, earned All-East honors, and is the third high draft choice to sign after J G D Garrett and Len St Jean.
Ex champion Dick Tiger is out as challenger for Joey Giardello's middleweight title. Hubin Carter offers $100,000 for the shot while Giardello abandons plans for a Tiger rematch per WBA rules. Giardello seeks a defense against Carter, with Tedeschi promising the $100,000 escrow and Madison Square Garden likely promoting.
In Troy New York Catholic Central High School defeated Pittsfield Mass High at the RPE Field House Friday night 7-2. Pittsfield goals came from Dan Walsh and Tom McCormick both unassisted. Pittsfield goalie Bill Stanhope made 18 saves while Catholic Central goalie Jim Delaney stopped 8.
Albany California. Willie Shoe maker rode Native Diver to victory in the 20000 added Golden Gate Handicap at Golden Gate. The win closes in on Eddie Arcaro for second with lifetime triumphs. Moscow. Skoblikova set a world record of 1 minute 34.6 seconds for 1000 meters at the Yakov Melnikov memorial. New York. Robert Skene of Santa Barbara was rated the only 10 goal polo player in the country by the US Polo Association.
Steve Herbits, a Tufts College senior from Pittsfield, serves as manager of the varsity swimming team. The squad has opened with losses to Wesleyan, MIT, and Worcester Polytechnic. His parents are Mr and Mrs N R Herbits of 410 Williams Street. Captain is John Tinker, a junior and son of Gardner High School's swimming coach.
Washington faces a setback as star fullback Junior Coffey breaks a left foot during practice, ruling him out of the Rose Bowl. Charlie Browning will start in Coffey’s place. Coffey had been Washington’s leading scorer. News also recaps Shrine, Bluebonnet, Liberty bowls with Mira, Trull delivering key performances and previews upcoming post season games across bowls including Rose, Cotton, Sugar and Orange matchups.
CHICAGO AP The Bears prepare for the NFL title showdown with the New York Giants at Wrigley Field after a week of hard practices led by 68 year old George Halas. Historic notes recall 1946 title defense against the Giants at the Polo Grounds as the last crown before. Weather and field prep details accompany the story with unusual equipment like massive airplane warmers and kerosene blowers set to heat the benches for game day.
Workers paid 29 dollars per day prepared hay on the field while Halas urged his players. The plan included using the Chicago Avenue Armory if snow arrives, marking a readiness for practice space.
San Diego clinched the Western Division with an 11-3 record after routing Denver 58-20. The Chargers set offensive records as Paul Lowe rushed for 183 yards and two TDs, with Don Breaux guiding Denver’s offense early. Oakland’s rally 52-49 over Houston marked the AFL’s highest scoring game, while Kansas City crushed New York 48-8. The playoff picture centers on San Diego hosting the Eastern Division winner on January 5 in sunny California.
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