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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1963

Page

7

Mountaineers face classic trip as West Virginia previews Los Angeles

West Virginia basketball coach George King gears up his Mountaineers for a West Coast swing to the Los Angeles Classic. The team, 3-4, plans practice at the Sports Arena after long travel from Morgantown to Los Angeles, with Donnie Weir and Ricky Ray leading the backcourt as they aim to rebound from a rough 1960s history in the Classic.

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Sutton Blue Devils Plan Holiday Play at Sutton

Sutton Blue Devils announced a basketball tournament at Sutton Armory featuring Matuna High School of New Matamoras in the Friday opener at 7 pm. Matamoras coach Mike Eberhiagh, a Glenville State alumnus, leads the visitors. A consolation game follows at 7 pm Saturday with the championship at 8:30 pm.

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Improving Flint Faces Mountaineers In First Classic Round

Champaign Illinois coach Harry Combes leading a squad that has won three of its last four games faces West Virginia at 6 20 pm Central on Thursday in the Los Angeles Classic. Skip Thover leads West Virginia in scoring and rebounding with around 20 points per game while guard Tal Woody is close behind. The Mountaineers have defeated multiple teams this season and seek a strong showing in the event in New York.

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Ralston struggles as coach Gonzalez leaves Australian meet

U S Davis Cup hopeful Dennis Ralston slumps after Pancho Gonzalez departs, with three days left before the Australia clash. Ralston’s form dips in Memorial Drive tuneup against McKinley and Davidson, as team captain Bob Kelleher and Ralston acknowledge he’s off form amid arm soreness and rising nerves.

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Don Carters Bowling Memorabilia Pamphlet Sought

Fragmentary ad announces a pocket pamphlet titled Position Stave Approach about bowling. It offers copy for a stamped self addressed envelope to Don Carlet at 40 the Gazelle. The text is garbled but centers on a self promotional item for bowling technique.

Don Carlet The Gazelle

Bears Giants Rivalry Faces Season Ahead At Wrigley

A long standing Bears versus Giants rivalry sizes up for the upcoming NFL season at Wrigley Field. The 20-15 edge held by Chicago in 47 meetings highlights a rugged history. Officials vow stricter control after past incidents and banishments in memorable clashes.

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Placekickers May Furnish Difference in Cotton Bowl

Navy and Texas rely on booters for scoring edge in the Cotton Bowl. Fred Marlin of Navy and Tony Urusby of Texas provide key kicks, with Marlin’s accuracy and a pivotal VMI return securing victories. Crosby focuses on kicking, aiding the Longhorns’ nation-leading run.

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Holiday Greetings From The Gazette Sports Desk

The Gazette Sports Department sends holiday wishes from A L Hardman Skip Johnson Bob Smith Jr Bob Baker and Bob Fretwell Donny Wells.

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Duels Set to Shape NFL Championship Clash at Wrigley Field

Giants and Bears clash in the NFL title game as key matchups unfold on the line. Fred Williams faces Darrell Dess and Croosewelt Brown tangles with Doug Atkins while Bookie Bolin and Stroud meet Stan Jones and Ed O’Bradovich. Bears wrap up final practice, then rest for Christmas before preparations resume Thursday.

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Hogan Trophy Awarded to Stunt Man Morgan

Chicago AP Bob Morgan a 47 year old Hollywood stunt man from Mount Carmel Illinois who lost a leg 20 months ago was named the 1963 Ben Hogan Trophy winner. Despite his handicap he shoots in the 80s and remains active in golf as the award honors a golfer who overcomes disability.

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