Charleston sports notes touch on SSAC proposal
The Secondary Schools Activities Commission may consider bonus points for football teams finishing schedulers untied. Gordon Kisman notes openness to ideas that improve the rating system. SSAC plans regional basketball sites and moves hosts between towns, with finances a factor but not the sole concern. Pro football stars and TV plans are also mentioned, alongside local players and past coaches.
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Charleston Civic Center
Johnny Gaetz
Thumtington
Charleston
Bureau of Incidental Information
Ernie Ladd
San Diego Chargers
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Wrestling Tonight at Armory Features Top Tag Teams
The Mid-South Wrestling Enterprises card at the Charleston American Legion Armory starts at 8:30 with a lone preliminary to be announced. The main event pits Karl and Skull Von Strokevit against the Bavarian Mays in a high profile tag team showdown plus a rugged midget pair, Farmer Pete and Pancho Larper, debuting on the bill.
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American Legium Armory
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Charleston
Don Carters Bowling Shuffle Step Analysis
A brief note questions the Don Carters bowling action, suggesting the move reads more like a shuffle than a step and appears less tense than other steps. The commentator implies the technique lacks uniformity compared with the rest of the routine.
Steelers Tie Eagles In Last Minute Field Goal
Pittsburgh tie with Philadelphia 20-20 after Lou Michaels kicked a 24 yard field goal with 40 seconds left. Ed Brown connected on two fourth quarter TD passes to Gary Ballman as the Steelers remain in the hunt in the Eastern Division.
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Bears Gain Tie as Wade heroics save Bears from loss
Chicago and Minnesota battled to a 17 17 tie as Bills Wade connected with Joe Marconi for an eight yard touchdown late in the game after Fran Tarkenton’s first NFL TD pass gave Minnesota a 17 2 lead. VanderKelen briefly led the Bears in relief as Chicago remained Western Division leaders at 9 1 2.
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Navy or Pitt Slated To Oppose Texas In Cotton Bowl
Navy or Pittsburgh face Texas in the Cotton Bowl as the college season nears its climax. The Army Navy game headlines a shortened weekend, with Pitt meeting Penn State in Pittsburgh. Rose Sugar Orange and Bluebonnet lineups were set after last Saturday’s results, leaving Liberty and Gator Bowls to fill remaining slots.
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Pasadena
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Postseason Bowl Picture Shifts After Kennedy Assassination
A chaotic college football bowl picture emerges with Illinois and other key teams vying for Sugar Orange Cotton and Sugar bowls. Navy faces uncertainty after the Kennedy assassination while Pitt and Washington vie for major bowls as teams sharpen postseason chances in late December.
Tittle Brown Break Records In Frantic Gridiron Rout
Fragmented game report notes Y.A. Tittle and Frank Ryan guiding the Giants and Browns to key scores. Browns set single season rushing mark with Brown breaking prior records and winning against St. Louis. Cardinals and Giants clash described with multiple touchdowns and record pursuits in a chaotic recap.
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Colts Lead Unitas Edge Redskins 36 20 in Washington
John Unitas directed Baltimore to a 36 20 win over Washington as he passed for 37 times and rushed for key yards. The Hall of Fame quarterback kept the Redskins in a constant defensive bind with deft play calling and precision throws.
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