Davis Cup Preview Sets Australia vs United States
U S captain Donald Dell questions Australia’s lineup for the Challenge Round as 17-year-old John Alexander looms in singles with Ray Ruffels and Bill Bowrey. Hopman’s team could use Alexander in one or both singles while Bowrey seeks form. Matches begin Thursday at Memorial Drive with the draw on Christmas Day.
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Australia
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John Alexander
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Bill Bowrey
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Bowrey
Memorial Drive
America
Arthur Ashe Jr
Clark Graebner
Falcons Hire Two Coaches For Van Brocklin Staff
Atlanta Falcons name Duane Putnam to coach the offensive line and Marion Campbell to coach the defensive line as Norm Van Brocklin completes his NFL staff. Campbell previously served as a Vikings assistant and Rams defensive line coach. Putnam is age 40.
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Norb Hecker
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Los Angeles Rams
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Philadelphia Eagles
Missouri Loses Pair of First String Linemen in Bowl
Missouri quarterback protection takes a hit as starting center Don Rees is out of the Gator Bowl against Alabama and tackle Jim Anderson suffers a pulled thigh muscle. Rees was sent home for breaking training rules but remains on athletic scholarship. Anderson returned to practice after injuring his leg in Columbia.
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Dan Devine
Columbia
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Vanderbilt vs USC in showcase SEC matchup controversy
Vanderbilt Commodores, sharing the SEC lead with LSU, face Southern California in a major nonconference clash after a 92 80 win over Kansas State. LSU star Pete Maravich led a 47 point effort against Georgia, while Lienhard scored 29 as Georgia dropped to 5 1. LSU moved to 4 1 and 2 0 in the SEC.
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AFC NFL Playoff Roundup Colts Raiders Dominant Victors
The AFL Raiders crushed the Chiefs 38 to 28 as Lamonica threw five TD passes and Oakland advanced toward the Super Bowl. The NFL Browns upset the Cowboys 31 20 while the Colts routed Minnesota 24 14 to capture the Western crown and face Cleveland in the championship.
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Mike Curtis
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Dale Indsay
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Leroy Kelly
Bill Nelson
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Hart Speculation as Baseball Czar Sparks Nerlau Ballot
Speculation centers on Sen Phillip Hart of Michigan as a potential baseball commissioner. After 19 ballots over 14 hours, owners’ search stalled with no unanimous pick. Lee MacPhail remains a possible candidate while Chub Feeney and Mike Burke falter in the split AL-NL process.
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Associated Press
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Phillip Hart
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Washington, D.C
Kaline To Attend Hall of Fame Dinner in Birmingham
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame to induct eight members including Bear Bryant Shug Jordan Joe Louis and others at a Feb 7 dinner in Birmingham. Al Kaline will attend with Mickey Mantle also confirmed as a guest.
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Southeastern Conference Standings and Win-Loss Records
The Associated Press summary shows LSU Vanderbilt Auburn Florida Kentucky Tennessee Alabama and Mississippi in the SEC with records and winning percentages. Team positions include various win loss tallies and percent figures, reflecting a midseason conference table.
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