Duke Heir To Top Spot In College Basketball
Duke Blue Devils led by Bob Verga and Jack Mating routed Michigan and UCLA threats in back to back wins. Traditional powers including Michigan Kansas and UCLA remained in contention for the season crown with several upsets shaping the early race.
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Pitt Names New Coach Leaning Toward Staff Changes
Pitt announces new head coach Dave Bart plans to retain only one of John Michelwpen’s six assistants. Petro, a freshman and varguard coach, remains as an assistant. Bob Cummings will stay at Pitt as assistant athletic director.
Duquesne Wins Steel Bowl Behind Jim Smith's 35 Points
Duquesne defeats unidentified opponent 60 to 60 in a close Steel Bowl final at Civic Arena. Pitt beats George Washington 144 in consolation. Jim Smith scores 35 across two games and earns MVP honors as Warren edge Erie Academy 77 76 and Enna Savog beats Ash tabuls 40.
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Packers Clinch Western Title Lead With Romp Over Colts
Packers cruise past the Baltimore Colts 42-27 to seize the NFL Western Division lead as Dave Robinson fuels a 5 TD surge and Lombardi shuffles players for a late-season push. Gale Sayers scores six for the Bears in another Sunday set.
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Chargers Clinch West Title as Postman Kicks Chargers Win
San Diego clinched a third consecutive AFL Western Division title with a 37-26 victory over Houston. Herb Travenio, a 9? year old former mail carrier, kicked crucial field goals and conversions. Paul Lowe reached 1,099 rushing yards for the season as Keith Lincoln Hadley Alworth and John Hadit contributed in the win.
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NFL Week Highlights From 1963 Roster Bustling Finish
In a packed NFL action summary Clem Daniels and Hornung starred for the Raiders and Packers. Kemp, Gogolak, Dawson, Namath, and Sayers set records, while Gabriel and Tarkenton led impressive Rams and Vikings efforts. The Colts, Giants, Eagles, and Steelers produced notable plays and surprises as teams chased playoff positioning.
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Ford Frick to Receive Hyland Award at St. Louis Dinner
Ford Frick, recently retired baseball commissioner, will receive the Robert F. Hyland award for meritorious service to baseball Jan. 81 at the St. Louis Baseball Writers Dinner.
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Lakers Rout Hawks Again In NBA Clash
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the St. Louis Hawks 128 to 101, widening their lead in the Western Division as St. Louis slipped 4½ games back. Hawks star Richie Guerin played 33 minutes with an Achilles bruise while Len Wilkens, Chico Vaughn, and Jeff Mullins battled injuries. St. Louis next plays Dec 25 in New York after a schedule break.
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Branch Rickey Funeral Held in St. Louis
Funeral services for Branch Rickey, baseball executive of a 50 year career, were scheduled in St. Louis today. Rickey died at age 88 after a heart attack Thursday night in Columbia Missouri while making a speech.
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Doe Season On In Pa
Antlerless deer season opens in Pennsylvania with 362,300 licenses issued and hunters facing cloudy, snow flurries. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for two days. Four extra days are granted in Chester Delaware and Montgomery counties and parts of Berks and Bucks.
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Missouri Hall of Fame membership ceremony noted
The ceremony honoring new inductees to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will be attended by baseball notables including Warren Giles and Will Harridge. Service details indicate services at Grace Methodist Church and burial tomorrow at the Rickey family plot in Scioto County near Portsmouth, Ohio.
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Bowling Standings Readout Shows Mixed Doubles and League Scores
CGRIAL VFW Mixed Doubles results include Giz Tripp and Norm Cressley plus Mary Lou Bailey and Shirley Tripp. Beaver League lists Dave Wetmore and Gary Swart with scores. Bantams feature Fiten Taylor Bailey. Girls tally Allene Utegg Linda Wetmore Sue Jewell Pat Wetmore Sandy Bensink with high scores. Early Mixed Doubles lists Nancy White and Dona McEldowney with scores.
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Terry Barr Quits Detroit Lions After Knee Injury
Terry Barr, a nine year Lions veteran and top NFL flankerback, announced his retirement after suffering a knee injury in the game with the Los Angeles Rams on October 31.
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Astros reshuffle replaces Richards with Hatton and Smith
Paul Richards loses his role as Houston Astros manager set in 1961. Grady Hatton and Tal Smith named to share his duties and the general manager title will be retired. Hoffheinz backs the move saying the two are bright and will speed progress. Harris returns from Venezuela with Richards but has no comment.
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