Pro Football Players Denounce Gambling Rumors Seeks Proof
Joe Schmidt and Alex Karras defend themselves against gambling whispers tied to the Detroit Lions. Schmidt calls the rumors hearsay and seeks specific proof, rejects lie detector tests unless all players and staff join, and stresses the impact on reputation and family. He notes the inconsistency of alleged fixes and the challenge of controlling game outcomes amid big league play.
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Nea
Joe Schmidt
Detroit Lions
Schmidt
Alex Karras
Karras
Controversy Surrounds Rozelle Inquiry Over Colts and Lions
Federal court advances probe into Rosenbloom betting claims while Rozelle questions Lions stars Alex Karras and Wayne Walker about off field conduct. The commissioner hints at a forthcoming fan announcement after completing the broader investigation into league rumors.
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Alex Karras
Wayne Walker
Lions
Karras
Walker
Detroit
George Wilson
Wilson
Mina Favored in Return Fight With Eddie Cotton at National Stadium
Mauro Mina of Lima the South American light heavyweight champion and top world contender is matched against Eddie Cotton of Seattle in a 10 round return at the National stadium. Mina leads betting at 8-5 and more than 20,000 are expected to attend as Mina previously outpointed Cotton on Oct 17. A Mina victory would earn him a shot at Harold Johnson’s 175 pound world title.
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Harold Johnson
Philadelphia
Colt Owner In Middle Of Probe
New York based UPI report says Carroll Rosenbloom owner of the Baltimore Colts is at the center of an NFL gambling probe. Commissioner Pete Rozelle weighing fines or suspensions against the Detroit Lions amid sealed testimony in a former player's lawsuit.
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Michael J. McLaney
Havana
Miami
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New York
Jerome Doyle
Colts
Baltimore
UPI
Baltimore Colts
National Football League
Pete Rovelle
Detroit Lions
Miami Herald
Rambler
Carroll D. Rosenbloom
Stanford Weighs Coaching Options Amid Turmoil
Stanford policy shapers debated a new football coach as John Ralston appeared near‑certain, while Bob Reynolds sought Wayne Hardin and Leon McLaughlin stayed alive in the running. Reynolds traveled to Pebble Beach to influence a rival pick.
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UPI
John Ralston
Utah State
Bob Reynolds
J. E. Wallace Sterling
Wayne Hardin
Navy
Reynolds
Crosby
Pebble Beach
University of the Pacific Star
Los Angeles Angels
Ralston
University of California
Leon McLaughlin
Jack Curtice
Curtice
Tech fullback Coolidge Hunt signs with Green Bay Packers
Tex as Tech fullback Coolidge Hunt signed a contract with the Green Bay Packers, announced by the NFL club. Hunt started at Tech the past three seasons and led the Southwest Conference in rushing as a sophomore.
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UPI
Texas Tech
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Green Bay Packers
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Tech
DiMaggio Returns as Yankees Hitting Coach
Ted Williams and Hank Aaron headline signings and predictions as baseball awakenings resume. DiMaggio will return to the New York Yankees as special batting instructor at Fort Lauderdale camp, Yogi Berra also re-signs as player-coach, Kubek agrees to terms, and Aaron signs a Milwaukee contract amid busy league signings.
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Pittsburgh
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Yogi Berra
College Basketball Results Roundup with Several Upsets
Eastern games feature Wagner defeating Penn Military 78 67 and Syracuse edging Colgate 65 57. Southern includes Winst Salem State 75 Fayetteville Austin Peay 69 and Lipscomb 55 Georgetown 71 Pikeville 69. Western matchups show Wyoming 84 Arizona 72 with Georgia 90 Florida State 76 and more score lines across the slate.
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Martin Branch U. of Tenn
Bores Leads After 2nd Round Of Pro Am
Julius Boros fired a six under par 66 to hold a two stroke edge in the Bing Crosby National Pro-Amateur at Pebble Beach Cypress Point and Monterey Peninsula. Gene Littler and others tripped with high scores while six players broke par in the three-course event.
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Bob Goalby
George Bayer
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Davey Hill
Phil Rodgers
Gene Bone
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Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
San Diego
Dave Ford
Jack Fleck
Mike Souchak
Frank
Pittsburgh
Ernie Vossler
Bill Higgins
Orinda
Hill
Phil Harris
Bruce Crampton
Joe Femnelly
San Francisco
Bearcats Rally Past Bradley for Unbeaten Start
Cincinnati keeps its 14-0 season record with a 52-46 win over Bradley at Peoria. Thacker scored five straight late points, while Bonham and Thacker led scorers with 18 each as top-ranked Bearcats ward off the jinx and eye a January 26 date with Illinois. Arizona State beat New Mexico 59-47 to seize first in the Western Athletic Conference as Syracuse, Georgia, and Wyoming also won.
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Knicks Edge Warriors as Conley Guards Wilt for First Win
Gene Conley limited Wilt Chamberlain to one point in the fourth quarter and powered the Knicks to a 113-100 victory over the San Francisco Warriors. Wilt finished with 28, while Richie Guerin and Johnny Green added 27 and 25 respectively as New York broke a win drought. In another NBA game, Boston beat Chicago 110-93 in Baltimore with Tom Heinsohn contributing 18 points and Walt Bellamy pouring in 33 for Chicago.
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Marge Merrick Fires Perfect 300 in Columbus Bowling
In Columbus, Ohio Marge Merrick after 18 years of competition rolled a perfect 300 and a 709 series helping her team finish 1041 in a game and 2933 in the series The 300 and 709 series marked season highs for Columbus women and her 300 is only the second in the Columbus Women's Bowling Association history.
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NBA
Marge Merrick
Miss Merrick
Columbus Women's Bowling Association
NHL Standings and Thursday Results
NHL standings show Chicago leading with 50 points followed by Detroit Montreal Toronto New York and Boston in sequence. Thursday results list Detroit defeating Boston 5 3 and Montreal beating Toronto 6 4.
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GFGA
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New York
Bean Outpoints Beaupre in Worcester Boxing Show
Johnny Bean from Philadelphia defeated Rodrique Beaupre of Quebec City in a ten round decision at Worcester. Bean controlled the action with sharper punches and steady defense to earn the win.
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Cubs Sign Ellsworth and Toth Filling 39-Man Roster
Chicago pitchers Dick Ellsworth and Paul Toth returned signed contracts to the Cubs leaving 11 players unsigned on the 39-man roster. Ellsworth went 9-20 with a 5.08 ERA last season, while Toth was 3-1 with a 4.24 ERA after joining from St Louis. The Texas track team opens outdoor season March 2 in Houston against Rice and Texas A&M, with 14 more meets including NCAA championships June 14-15 in Albuquerque.
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De Piccoli Faces Howard King in 10-Round Rome Bout
Italian 1960 Olympic champion Francesco de Piccoli meets veteran Howard King of Reno in a ten round bout at the Sports Palace in Rome tonight. King brings Reno experience while de Piccoli seeks to add another victory in a high profile match.
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UPI
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Yogi Berra aids own comeback as 1963 Yankees coach
Yogi Berra, signing as player coach for 1963, said his aging legs challenged him last season though his arm strengthened. Stan Musial debuts an old glove design with a new name, and Dolph Schayes prepares for his 1000th pro game at Madison Square Garden.
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UPI
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New York Yankees
Yogi
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Bobcats Face Electra as District Play Heats Up
The Childress Bobcats, tied for second in District 5-AA, meet last place Electra Tigers in Electra with Childress at 2-1 in district play. Electra is 1-3 and tied with Olney for sixth. Bobcats favored by 21 points. At Quanah, Indians duel league leader Seymour Panthers. Quanah tied with Childress and 13 point underdogs. Childress tops district defense allowing 36.3 PPG. Seymour leads scoring at 57.5 PPG. Olney has 39.7 PPG. Electra yields 61.3 PPG.
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Indians
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Seymour
AHL Playoff Pool Seen At Record $104000
AHL Secretary-Treasurer Jim Ellery estimates the playoff pool this season will hit a record $104000. He says the playoffs likely begin April 2 or 3 while the regular season ends March 31.
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UPL
American Hockey League
Jim Ellery
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