Halas Named NFL Coach of the Year for Bears
George Halas, Chicago Bear patriarch, is chosen as NFL Coach of the Year after guiding a 9-5 finish and a strong late-season stretch. The 70-year-old coach credits his staff and players, saying he would rather be with football than doing anything else.
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Jerry Liska
Associated Press
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George S. Halas
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Bears
Blanton Collier
Cleveland Browns
Allie Sherman
New York Giants
Jack Christiansen
San Francisco 49Ers
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Dick Butkus
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Minnesota Vikings
Boston Tops Knicks 123 120 in Overtime Thriller
Larry Siegfried, a 17 year old rookie, sparked Boston as they erased a 21 point Knicks lead in the final nine minutes of regulation and won 123 120 in OT. Sam Jones led Boston with 37 points and Havlicek added 26 as the Celtics rallied from 103 82 late. Russell scored 21 and grabbed 25 rebounds as Boston extended their hold on the division.
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Blue-Gray game squads finish heavy prep in Montgomery
North and South teams wrap up final workouts before Christmas Day Blue-Gray classic. Purdue coach Mollenkopf focuses on offense with backs to sharpen assignments while Navy mentor Elias splits practice between offense and defense. Starting QB Randy Johnson eyed for Gray, Billy Fletcher also seen on offense.
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Matte Seeks Tarkenton Tease in Colts Packers Clash
Fran Tarkenton's scrambling success against Green Bay gives Baltimore hope if Tom Matte can throw like him. Matte, a rollout runner, must lead the Colts in a Western Conference title decider amid a defense duel. Green Bay’s ice and snow edge could favor the Packers if they jump ahead early. Also notes Lance Alworth shines for San Diego in the Buffalo clash with Keith Lincoln questionable after a late December hit.
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Green Bay
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Baltimore Colts
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Colts
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Minnesota Green Bay
Vikings
Packers
Wisconsin
Baltimore
San Diego
Buffalo
Lance Alworth
Alworth
Keith Lincoln
Lincoln
Mike Stratton
Chargers
Los Angeles
Schellhase Edges Lewis In Major College Scoring Race
Purdue’s Schellhase tops NCAA scoring with 35.2 points per game over five through Dec 18, narrowing the margin over North Carolina’s Bob Lewis at 34.4 over seven games. New leaders include Tom Baack perfect 28 of 28 shots, Rick Jones 24 of 24, Jim Williams .678 FG accuracy, and Keith Swagerty 22.2 rebounds in six games.
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Dave Schellhase
Purdue
Bob Lewis
North Carolina
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National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
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Nebraska
Rick Jones
Miami
Fla
Jim Williams
Temple
Keith Swagerty
University of Pacific
Sweden’s tourney ends long score vs Montreal Juniors
Sweden’s touring hockey team defeated the Montreal Junior Canadians 3-2 in an exhibition game to even an old score after a 5-4 loss to the same Canadian squad two years ago. The match took place in Montreal with both teams showcasing offense and goaltending.
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Ontario Hockey Association
Cardinals Sign AP top recruit from Mississippi
The St Louis Cardinals disclosed this afternoon that Red Turns Card S of APi Quarter Poe Ente Heidel from the University of Mississippi has signed with the NFL club. This move marks a notable addition to the roster as negotiations concluded today.
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University of Mississippi
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Champions To Meet In Tennis Meet
In Miami Beach AP Ian Guerry, 16 year old national champion, enters the Orange Bowl Junior Tennis Tour, facing defending champ Marcello Lara of Mexico City. Lutz, the U S junior champion from Los Angeles, advances past Yvon Lavy as Elio Alvarez and Gary Peabernthy win their matches in the 18 and under action.
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Chuck Brainard
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Scotland
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Guatemala
Bradberry Resigns As Auburn Football Coach
Auburn offensive coach Joe Bradberry resigns to become associate alumni secretary for Auburn University. Bradberry, who coached at Auburn since 1956, will begin his new duties January 1 under university president Dr. Harry M. Philpott.
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Spain May Substitute In David Play
Spain's Davis Cup strategists weighed replacing Luis Arilla with Juan Gilbert for second singles to back a crucial doubles win against Australia. They may use Arilla once instead of twice, hoping Santana wins both singles while a fresh Arilla or Gilbert handles doubles with Santana. Australia likely fields Emerson, Stolle in singles and Newcombe, Roche in doubles. Both teams practiced at White City with 90 minutes of Cup center court sessions.
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Jim Brown Named NFL MVP In AP Poll
Jim Brown the All Star fullback of the Cleveland Browns is named the NFL MVP by the Associated Press from a 42 man panel. He totaled 34 votes and led the league with 1 544 rushing yards in 289 carries while scoring 17 rushing TDs and 4 receptions TDs. Gale Sayers and other stars also receive votes. Brown hints he may retire after next season.
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Baltimore
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San Francisco
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Chicago Bears
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Philadelphia
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Citadel Considers Erskine Russell for Head Coach Job
Georgia defensive coach Erskine Russell, who joined the staff in 1963, is being considered for The Citadel head football coach post in Charleston. Russell met officials, plans another talk, and hopes to decide by Christmas. Citadel president General Hugh P. Harris praised him while naming other candidates, as the board screens for a successor after splitting the athletic director role from coaching duties.
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University of North Carolina
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University of Kentucky
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Teague
Ford Frick Trophies For Top Rookies
The American and National leagues named Rookie of the Year Trophy winners in honor of Ford C. Frick. The first honors go to Curt Blefary of the Baltimore Orioles and Jim Lefebvre of the Los Angeles Dodgers, chosen as top rookies of 1965 by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
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Ford C. Frick
Baseball Writers Association of America
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Curt Blefary
Baltimore Orioles
Jim Lefebvre
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Reds Dick Simpson powers 6-4 win over Mayaguez
Dick Simpson of the Cincinnati Reds hit a two run homer in the seventh and added a triple in the eighth to lead Ponce to a 6-4 Winter League victory over Mayaguez on Wednesday night in San Juan Puerto Rico.
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Cincinnati Reds
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