McKinley Ralston win pivotal Davis Cup doubles match
In Adelaide, Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston defeated Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser in a four set thriller 6-2 3-6 11-9 11-9 to pull the United States within one win of reclaiming the Davis Cup. The Americans face Newcombe and the other singles victor in upcoming matches as the Americans seek a 3-2 series triumph.
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Rodriguez Takes On McClure In Miami Middleweight Bout
Former welterweight champion Luis Rodriguez faces rising contender Wilbert Skeeter McClure in a 10 round middleweight bout at Miami Beach Auditorium. The telecast starts at 10 p.m. EST with Rodriguez as favorite, McClure boasting 14 wins in 15 pro fights. Rodriguez, 52-31, seeks regain in middleweight ranks. McClure plans to return to teaching after boxing.
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Skeeter) McClure
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Umpire Doug Harvey Still Wears 1958 Sweatshirt
Cincinnati UPI reports National League umpire Doug Harvey clings to a superstition by continuing to wear a sweatshirt gifted when he began umpiring in 1958. The longtime official says the garment brings him luck and remains a personal ritual on the field.
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Pittsfield Hockey to Host Palmer After Shaftesbury Canceled
Pittsfield High School will host Palmer High School at the Boys Club rink Sunday at 7 30 after Shaftesbury canceled its game due to poor ice. Coach Frank Blowe plans a revised lineup to boost scoring while aiming to rebound from two early losses.
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Red Blaik's Bowl Picks Debut Holiday Forecast
Navy Texas Cottons. Army defense woes may let Texas control ball. Nebraska over Auburn. Sidle and the Cornhuskers pace a strong line. Mississippi Alabama roars with Namath suspended. Ole Miss defense shows grit. Illinois Washington features Batkus and Owens Pasadena clash. Air Force North Carolina pits Isaacson against Lacey in a likely Air Force nod.
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Marlene Streit Named Canada's Outstanding Woman Athlete
Toronto AP report says Marlene Stewart Streit, winner of three major women’s golf titles in a 1963 comeback, is chosen as Canada’s outstanding woman athlete of the year.
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Marlene Stewart Streit
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Bruins Open Road Trip At Toronto
The Boston Bruins begin a long road swing with a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after a 5-1 loss here on Christmas night. Coach Milt Schmidt fielded a defiant comment as Boston sits six points behind Detroit for fourth in the NHL standings. The Bruins then swing to Detroit and return to Boston for a New Year’s Eve game against Montreal.
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Favorites Triumph as Top Teams Cruise in Holiday Tourneys
In holiday college basketball action top-ranked Michigan and UCLA led easy first-round wins as Oregon State, Villanova, Minnesota and Kansas State also advanced. Cazzie Russell scored 28 for Michigan, UCLA blasted Yale, and Pitt and Pittsburgh rallied past West Virginia and Southern California respectively. Utah and St Joseph’s joined the round of victors with solid showings amid festive events.
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Pats Sign Pete Pedro in AFL Rookie Push
Boston Patriots announce the signing of Pete Pedro from West Texas State as the team adds a speedy 13th draft choice. The 5 foot 7 inch, 167 pound halfback has a 9.6 second 100 yard time and past knee injury, with praise from coaches Kerbel and Feldberg comparing him to college scorers and Army great Glenn Davis.
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Bertha Ragan-Emerald of Orange Sets Fastpitch Record
Bertha Ragan, noted as the outstanding woman softball pitcher, hurled 99 no hit no run games in her career including six perfect games, while playing for ORANGE Calif and gaining national recognition from UPI.
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Bills Protest Over Burton Activation in AFL Playoff
Bills owner Ralph Wilson filed an official protest with AFL headquarters over the Patriots activating halfback Ron Burton for the first playoff in league history. Commissioner Joe Foss to rule, memo cited allows adding up to two waived players. Burton, who had back surgery, could give Boston an edge on a forecast frozen War Memorial Stadium field.
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Darien Girl Advances In Net Play
Yale Stockwell of Darien Connecticut, defending champion and top seed, reached the semifinals of the National Junior Tennis Championships for girls 18 and under in Boston. She defeated Donna Barker of North Easton 6 1 16 0, while second seed Roberta Zimman of Marblehead eliminated Duane Horan of Providence RT 6 4 6 1. The 16 and under semifinals featured two top seeds and a pending overtime scenario if needed.
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Notre Dame Extends Lead With 63 55 Win Over Sacred Heart
Notre Dame stayed atop the Catholic Youth Center loop by edging Sacred Heart 63 55. St. Mark's beat St. Mary's 47 33 as Notre Dame's defense limited Sacred Heart scorer Dick Kleman to two baskets in the first half. Paul Archey led Notre Dame with 19 points while Kleman ski totaled 23 for Sacred Heart. Albano Broderick and Underhill each had 10 for St. Mark's.
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Boondock Mayor Proposes Move for A's to Blackwell
Blackwell Oklahoma mayor William Kasil offers Kansas City Athletics a 10 year lease for $1 a year at Dave Morgan field if they relocate from Kansas City. He says residents are tired of driving to Kansas City to see games and pledges assistance in securing the lease. The move would end the club’s lease dispute with Municipal Stadium.
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