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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1963

Page

5

Outdoor Go Now Favored By Giardello At Cherry Hill

Promoter choices blur for Giardello first defense after Madison Square Garden plan. The 31 year old middleweight champion, speaking from his South Jersey home, hinted at a summer title defense with opponents and date undecided. The column lists several local coaches and figures with speculative outcomes for future seasons.

Cherry Hill Nwap Joey Giardello Madison Square Garden Boxing Department Giardello South Jersey A. L. Hardman Skip Johns Paterson Tie Uhe George King Ron Fritz) Williams Ten Cincinnati Plana Gene Corum Speedy Red Brown Pud Hutson West Virginia Moor

World Boxing Association pressures title shot while Giardella eyes timing

Giardella says April or May could see a title defense after holidays with WBA pressing for a skip of Tiger. Daya freed Giardella to fight Viger in Atlantic City as the sport faces ABC’s plan to drop boxing from network schedules amid waning interest and controversy.

World Boxing Association Dick Tiger Nigeria Carter Ural Rubin Hurricane Cater Fmile Griffith Giardela-Carter Giardella Wava Garden State Sports Daya Paterson Viger Atlantic City Id Lassman Miami Beach Pla Tiger Grirdello New York Benny Kid Paret Emile Griffith American Broadcasting Company Phabite Wee Teley Jerry West SBA Inky Rubinson Jim Murray Griffith Mel Paret Diz Denzil Madison Center Square Garden Gillette Safety Razor Co Dlevision

Stengel to Lead Indians in Charleston

In a shifting lineup, Casey Stengel is slated to manage the Charleston Indians. The report touches on Jim Levine and other sports headlines including golf, boxing, and basketball notes with mixed certainty about upcoming seasons and titles.

Casey Stengel Danny Zerbey Charleston Indians Jim Levine Winfield Generals Frid Fiten Sam Sneadwell Lenie Salvatore

Young San Francisco Coach Is Rehired For Perking Up 49ers

San Francisco rehired defensive ace Jack Christiansen as coach of the 49ers amid a 2 9 season. The team, struggling after eight straight losses, aims to boost performance under the veteran at the helm.

San Francisco 49Ers SAN Prancisco API Jack Christiansen Monlay San Prancisva Miers MD Na Eonty Aie Ndimeed Ash SEL En Fist Chris Ove Raney Auwne Chuck McKinley San Antono Jooked So Afer Pancho Gonzalez Tave U.S Dennis Ralston Ding

Christiansen named interim coach amid rough start

Vic Moray announced Christiansen will continue as interim coach after taking over early in the season under adverse circumstances. The team posted eight wins, five exhibitions, and three league contests. Davidson named Montana State head football coach after Ray Jenkins was fired.

Wer Vic Moray Bith Christiansen Mer Bur Howard Red) Lickey Ders Chris Flansen Chicago Stears Dallas Cowboys 49Ers Green Bay Ueno Ital Christiansen Green Bays Luntbordi Christianses Christinsen Colorado State Detoit Laon Kehabs

U S Cuppers Are Confident After Davis Cup Loss

The American team, led by veteran Neale Fraser and Roy Emerson, faced tough questions after an Australian victory. Officials defended the referees' decision as final, while the U S squad remained confident about future matches and improving their performance.

Will Grimsley Australia Old Grace Neale Fraser Roy Emerson Ler Kellehers

Kentucky Fades as Loyola Keeps AP Basketball Lead

Kentucky slips from the top as Loyola of Chicago holds a shrinking lead in the Associated Press weekly poll. Michigan and UCLA rise, Duke falls out, with NYU and Oregon State entering the Top Ten. The piece covers poll shifts, player quotes, and upcoming classic tournament play.

Sal Buck UCLA Associated Press Islady Duke Oregon State Awulph Rupp Baron NYU Kentucky California Blues Cincinnati Vanderbilt Davidson Wagner Bearcats Javitgan Loyola Michigan Ani Angola Hleai Ye Nichigen Davidson Ni Uys Inrallies Colorado State Creighton Dayton, Paul Kansas Kansas State Met Wnesolas New Merit Onis Ghia State Bungventure Seal Stontura Tesan Texay Wester Valea Tulse Tan Villaneve Yilchila

Pride of Princeton Named State's Amateur Athlete

Beckley announcer George Springer notes Rod Thorn of West Virginia University named Amateur Athlete of the Year by the State Sports Writers Association for 1983. Thorn, a Princeton star and 1,785 career WVU points leader behind Jerry West and Rod Hundley, led WVU to a top national finish and later played for Baltimore in the NBA.

Beckley Rod Thorn West Virginia University West Vicginia Sports Writers Association George Springer Thorn Weir High Weirton Ronnie Williams West Virginia Jerry West Rod Hundley Princeton Basketball Writers’ Association J. Helms’ Foundation Coach & Athlete Converse Associated Press United Press International Coaches Association Jim McCormick St. Joseph's College of Philadelphia Baltimore NBA Williams Jimmy Cure Marshall University Dave Tork Pote Curtis Mason Martinsburg High

Wright Snead Set In Celebrity Golf

A new color 18 hole weekly celebrity golf series starring Mickey Wright and Sam Snead was announced by Gene Autry owner of the Los Angeles Angels. Produced by Norm Blackburn Vic McLend and the Jerry Fairbanks Co. the show will be shot in Hollywood and Palm Springs with Autry Ford Garner Martin Sinatra and others slated to appear. Production begins soon with funds for charity.

Mickey Wright Sam Snead Gene Autry Los Angeles Angels Norm Blackburn Vic McLend Jerry Fairbanks Hollywood Palm Springs Blackburn McLead NBC Miss Wright Will & Hollywood Star Wright Snoadwatt Gin iHome Autry Tennessee Ernie Ford Jim Garner George Gabel Jack Kelly Bob Smape- Goredon MacRae Dean Martin Dennis Morgan Frank Sinatra Rory Wilke Angels Albie Pearson

Muscle Men Playoff Key in Giants Bears Clash

New York Giants face Chicago Bears at Wrigley Field in a pivotal playoff tilt. Linemen Rosey Brown and Doug Atkins loom large, with Bears’ Joe Fortunato and Larry Morris anchoring a stout defense. Giants’ pass attack centers on Shofner and Gifford, while defenses target the rival rush and corner coverage.

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