Virginia Tech Upsets Fifth-Ranked Miss. State 92-65 on Home Court
Virginia Tech, sparked by Bobby Vicars with 20 points and a decisive second half surge, defeated fifth-ranked Mississippi State 92-65 at Blacksburg. Howard Pardue and Bar ry Benfield added 18 each as Tech erased a 37-35 halftime deficit, held MSU to 36 percent shooting, and dominated rebounding 45-19. Tech has not lost at home since 1953, extending their home win streak to 39 games.
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Tennessee Crushes Citadel 73 56 on home court
Tennessee rolled past Citadel 73 to 56 as A. W. Davis scored 35 points. The Vols extended their season win streak to five and closed their home slate with a dominant performance on their arena floor.
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Folley Will Stay Over 200 Pounds For Fights
Heavyweight contender Zora Folley said he will not fight below 200 pounds after being knocked out by Doug Jones. Folley weighed 202 pounds for his Aug. 1 win over Jones in Denver and 195 for the loss Saturday at Madison Square Garden. He returned to Chanute, Arizona, stating he was too light and weaker when under 200.
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Terry's Value Seen In 1962 Yankees Pitching Stats
Ralph Terry anchored the Yankees in 1962 pennant race with 23 wins in 29 starts and 299 innings, leading AL pitchers. He allowed 40 homers and posted a 3.19 ERA, while Hank Aguirre led the league with a 2.21 ERA. Whitey Ford won 17 games. Camilo Pascual topped strikeouts with 206 and complete games with 18. Dick Radatz appeared in 62 games for Boston. Orioles led team win percentage at .389. Minnesota staff struck out most batters. Kansas City allowed most homers.
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Cardinals Eagles Set NFL Passing Record In Aerial Show
St Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia Eagles 45 to 35 as both teams combined for an NFL single game passing yardage record. Sophomore QB Charlie Johnson led with 386 yards and two TDs on 17 of 32. John David Crow added 29 yards. Eagles QB Sonny Jurgensen threw for 419 yards and five TDs, boosting the total to 834 yards. Johnson's effort also shatters Cardinal season records for completions and passing yards.
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Davidson Faces Duke and Cincinnati This Week
Davidson's sophomore squad meets No. 2 Duke at Charlotte Coliseum Tuesday in a key test before traveling to Cincinnati to face the top ranked team. Duke has six straight wins while Davidson is 1 loss in five games.
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Norman Snead Suffers Injury in Game Sunday
Washington quarterback Norman Snead sustained a severe shoulder separation after a violent spill by Pittsburgh’s John Reger. He was hospitalized, treated, and discharged with four weeks of rest expected. The Redskins hope to regain Snead by the Bluebonnet Bowl prep.
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Sandy Koufax NL ERA Champion of 1962 season record
Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers led the National League with a 2.54 ERA and 14 wins in 7 losses despite a two month finger injury. Don Drysdale dominated with Cy Young honors, leading in five categories including 25 wins and 232 strikeouts. Other notable leaders included Bob Purkey 23 wins and 2.81 ERA, Joey Jay 21, and Jack Sanford 24. The Pirates held the team ERA title at 3.38.
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Bowling Results From Riverside Lanes League Scores
Riverside Lanes hosts Woodrow Wilson and several teams including Four Aces and Red Devils in the Hillitales and other leagues. Scoring details show players like Hahen 145 and Wilson 152, with multiple partial results and forfeit notes across divisions at Forest Lanes Recreation Center and Old Dominion League venues.
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Buffalo's Cookie Gilchrist Wins AFL's Rushing Title
Buffalo star Cookie Gilchrist won the AFL rushing championship with 1096 yards on 214 carries, beating Dallas by seven yards and setting league marks. Len Dawson led in passing with 189 completions, 2,759 yards, and 29 TDs, while Gene Mingo set a field goal record of 27 and Lionel Taylor topped pass receptions with 908 yards.
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Australians See Osuna Making Davis Cup Tougher
Brisbane AP report says Mexico's Osuna could challenge Australia in the Davis Cup. Alf Chave and Fraser note Olmedo's Mexican success hints Osuna’s risk, with Osuna described as keen and dangerous on the Milton Courts ahead of the December 26 start.
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North Carolina Prevails 68 66 In Roanoke Thriller
North Carolina edged Kentucky 68 to 66 in a seesaw game at Roanoke. Tar Heels guards Brown and Poteet led the attack with driving layups and 19 points from Brown, while Kentucky’s Cotton Nash was held to 12 points by a three man NC defense. Don Rolfes led Kentucky with 18 as NC improved after a recent rough stretch, setting up the return games in Roxboro and Roanoke before a Jan. 4 clash with William Fleming High. Attendance was 11,200.
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Judge Seeks ruling on Penders bid to regain crown
In New York and Williamsburg reports, Judge Kleinreider motions the case over Paul Penders bid to reclaim the middleweight title after the boxing commission voided his recognition. Furman edged William and Mary 56 55 for its first mid title in four years amid a disputed title fight landscape.
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Giants Land Fight Berths on East Team
The New York Giants, Eastern Conference champions, place eight players on the Eastern squad for the Pro Bowl in Los Angeles on January 13. Cleveland Browns lead with six selections as the Eastern picks were announced by Glenn Davis and Dave Brandman, with one more to be named later and Western selections to follow.
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Seattle Edges Xavier 76 74 in close college game
Eddie Miles and Eunice Dunston paced Seattle in a 13 point burst to topple Xavier Musketeers 76-74. Miles led Seattle with 22 points while Dunston added 21 and Bob Peklington led Xavier with 22 points as the Chiefs hold off late Xavier rally in Cincinnati.
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Crowder Emerges as Colorado Coaching Candidate
Bud Davis resigned as Colorado coach last month while Crowder, named as the No. 1 choice by Carlson, visited the campus over the weekend. Crowder returned to Oklahoma to prep for the Orange Bowl on January 1 and said he had not received a definite offer from Colorado.
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