Sherman Praises Giants After Tense Victory
New York Giants coach Allie Sherman praised his players after a tense win over Pittsburgh and before a three day vacation. He noted the team kept poise under pressure and highlighted Y A Title for the decisive victory while discussing playoff shares and the upcoming championship game.
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Redskins Bring Back McPeak As Coach GM With Raise
Washington Redskins rehire Bill McPeak for another year as coach and general manager. He receives a pay raise and broad authority to rebuild the club after an 11th loss and a 3–victory NFL season. The move comes with George Preston Marshall ill and stockholders Williams King and Cooke guiding the team.
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Fairview Defeats Glenwood 45 in Junior High Tilt
Fairview jumped to a quick lead and rode a 12-5 opening period to a 45-45 win over Glenwood Junior High. Dolph Mariotti scored 19 for Fairview, Randy Longworth 12, while Glenwood’s Glen Ables led with 18. Fairview also won a seventh grade game 33-20.
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Halas scoffs at superstition amid odd Chicago ceremony
Chicago Bear Coach and GM George Halas joined 313 members of the Anti-Superstition Society paying 13.13 each to attend a fusion of traditional omens. They passed under ladders, spilled salt, and crossed mirrors as 13 black cats modeled in costume looked on.
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Bear Bryant Analyzes Mira’s NFL Pro Potential
Miami coach Bear Bryant predicts George Mira will trouble NFL linemen with his passing and elusiveness. He notes Mira’s performance against Alabama wore down his defense and says no game plan would easily stop him.
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Appleton of Texas Voted Outstanding '63 Lineman
All-America Scott Appleton of Texas University was named the nation's outstanding college football lineman of 1963 by The Associated Press. He beat Dick Butkus by eight votes, with Bob Brown in third, as 105 writers cast ballots for the AP All-America team.
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Tusculum Beats Emory and Henry 63 to 52
Tusculum Pioneers opened with a 6-0 lead and led by as many as 18 points en route to a 63-52 victory over Emory and Henry Wasps. Tusculum shot well and grabbed 43 rebounds while Emory and Henry pulled within 11 at the end. Emory and Henry drops to 4-2 overall, Tusculum stands 5-2.
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Tar Heels to Meet Terrapins in Oyster Bowl Clash
NAVAL STATION NORFOLK AP North Carolina meets Maryland on October 17 in the 1964 Oyster Bowl. Navy ends seven straight Oyster Bowl appearances after beating Virginia Military 21 12 last October. Carolina also faces the Air Force Academy in the Gator Bowl on New Year s day.
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NHL Fines Tie to Hawks Leafs Donnybrook Incident
NHL President Clar ence Campbell fined coaches Billy Reay of Chicago and Punch Imlach of Toronto about 5000 in total for the December 7 fight between the Hawks and Leafs. Players from both squads were fined for leaving benches, with broader penalties announced for bench participation. Campbell cited the incident as the league’s worst in years and blamed coaches for lack of control.
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Marietta College Football Coach Kenneth Mead Resigns
Kenneth A. Mead resigns as Marietta College head football coach effective January 31 after a 25-34-1 record in seven seasons. Mead, 37, will join Investors Diversified Services in Marietta. His 199? season ended 5-4 as president Dr. Frank E. Duddy Jr. announced the move.
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Maroon Wave, Athens Clash In Holiday Hoops Showdown
Beaver eyes 80 76 loss statistics against Mullens as the 13th ranked Beavers battle Mullens and Mullens guard Danny D Antoni earns praise. Athens to host Welch in a top unbeatens matchup on Trojan court while 16 games slated tonight across a crowded slate.
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Cage Results College Basketball Highlights
Indiana defeated Detroit 110 to 92 while Rio Grande beat Salem 71 to 4. Miami Ohio won 79 to DePauw. Duquesne topped Baldwin Wallace 101 to 81 and Xavier O defeated Villa Madonna 102 to 66. Virginia Military Institute edged yom 51 to 64 with Frankford 62 over Rupert Buckhannon Upshur nears. Philip Barbour Flemington beat Morgantown St Francis 6 to 82.
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Parseghian Walks Out Of Notre Dame Without Pact
Notre Dame announced Ara Parseghian as head coach but he left negotiations and departed without finalizing a contract. Hugh Devore was named assistant athletic director while Notre Dame officials, including Rev Joyce and Ed Krause, faced questions over salaries and staff.
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Virginia Tech Eyes Return Against Georgia Tonight
Virginia Tech men’s basketball team resumes play after a nearly two week layoff. The unbeaten Techmen face Georgia after beating Mississippi State 93-77 and Richmond 77-53. Virginia hosts Clemson in the ACC as Hampden-Sydney, Washington and Lee, and others play local games.
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Ex-Tazewell Star Fisher Joins Dallas Cowboys
Buddy Fisher ex Tazewell star and 1963 Tennessee captain signed by the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent along with Marlon Faircloth. The big end caught 12 passes for 242 yards and two TDs last season and reportedly earns about 10 000 dollars. Fisher, son of C D Fisher of Maxwell Virginia, praised by Marvin West for dependable play and big grabs.
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Tittle And Brown To Lead East In Pro Bowl Jan. 12
LOS ANGELES AP Two seven year veterans of the Pro Bowl will lead the East against the West January 12. Y A Tittle of the Giants and Jim Brown of the Browns top the 34 man East roster announced by seven conference coaches. Del Shofner joins Tittle as his target as Charley Johnson of the Cardinals is set to start at quarterback.
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Bland Seeks Sixth Win in Virginia District Tilt
Bland High aims for a sixth victory as Rocky Gap hosts the Virginia District I and Area II showdown. Coach Sam Groseclose’s Rockets carry a 5-1 run after a loss to Pocahontas, with four senior veterans Sam Richardson Harold Thompson Eddie Townley and Ronnie Pauley leading the lineup.
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Pirates Acquire Boob Allen From Indians on Trial Basis
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquire left handed pitcher Boob Allen from the Cleveland Indians on a conditional basis. The Pirates have the first three days of the 1964 season to decide if they want to keep Allen. He posted a 1-2 record with Cleveland last season.
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Mays Wins Tris Speaker Award for Baseball Merit
San Francisco Giants star Willie Mays is named winner of the Tris Speaker Award for a long and meritorious contribution to baseball. He will receive the honor in Houston on January 21.
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Noga Named Manager of Lynchburg White Sox
George Noga, former Eugene and Middlesboro skipper, is named manager of the Southern League Lynchburg White Sox. The New York native debuted as a minor league manager in 1956 with Dubuque and began pro ball in 1948 with Griffin.
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Mountain Lions face Pikeville in delayed Concord game
Concord's Mountain Lions, with a 1 0 record, will meet Pikeville Kentucky in the first game at 7 p m while Glenville plays Georgetown in the afterpiece. Winners meet for the championship on December 28.
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Baby Lions Beat Ramblin Reds 105 80 in Athens Rivalry
Concord Junior Varsity topped Bluefield College 105 to 80 as Big Bob Daniel led with 35 points for the Ramblin Reds while Frank Scogwell 15 William Spencer 14 and Larry Chatfield 11 supported. Bluefield kept pace 42 36 at half before Concord pulled away with second half miscues.
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Triangle Sportsmen Meet Wednesday Elect Officers
Members of the Triangle Sportsmen Club will elect new officers at their regular monthly meeting at the Pinnacle Restaurant in Bluefield Wednesday at 6 30 p m. A film will also be shown.
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Archibald Signs Free Agent with 49ers
Indiana State College halfback Pete Archibald signed as a free agent with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The move adds a back from Indiana to the NFL roster.
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