Alabama Repeats as AP Football National Champion
Alabama claims consecutive national titles for 1961 and 1962 after beating Nebraska 39-26 in the Orange Bowl and securing 37 of 57 first place votes for 537 points. Michigan State drops to second after UCLA upset. Arkansas and UCLA follow, with LSU, Missouri, and others in the final Top Ten.
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Bear) Bryant
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Alabama trio and Sloan react to national title honor
Alabama quarterback Steve Sloan and seniors Steve Bowman Paul Crane and David Ray express happiness after the Associated Press crowned the Crimson Tide national champions for a second straight year. They prepare to play in the Senior Bowl with coach Bear Bryant and coach Weeb Ewbank lauding Bryant's turnaround.
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Associated Press
Alabama Boss Bryant Reacts To No. 1 Fresh AP Poll
In Tuscaloosa Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant awake after a sleepless night calls the No. 1 ranking wonderful. He credits seniors and assistants and notes joy over the bowl games inclusion. Bryant plans to inform the team after breakfast.
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Bear) Bryant
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Cotton to Fight Fine in Auckland Title Show
Eddie Cotton will fight Lipa Fine the light heavyweight champion of New Zealand in Auckland on Feb. 17. Promoter George Chemeres announced the Seattle fighter, 39, who has four prior New Zealand bouts, winning all of them, including a recent bout with Mike Holt in 196}.
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Tide Auburn Lose In SEC Opener Thriller
Mississippi State sophomore David Williams scored 33 points leading the Maroons to an 83-72 victory over Auburn in the SEC opener for both teams. The win put MSU into a five way tie for the league lead as Vanderbilt Georgia Florida and Mississippi also held top spots.
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Associated Press
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Falcons sign Tolleson as Sloan price rises for Hawks
Atlanta Falcons reach terms with Alabama flanker Tommy Tolleson, the 15th round pick, after his Orange Bowl performance. They still pursue quarterback Steve Sloan, whose price rose following Alabama's 39 28 Orange Bowl win and MVP honors. Sloan weighs money league and city and plans to sign with a pro team soon. AFL interest from Oakland and New York noted while Tolleson is praised as a top SEC flanker and receiver.
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MacLaughlin Killed In Viet Nam
Lt. (j g) Donald C. MacLaughlin former All America lacrosse star and 1963 Naval Academy top athlete was killed in action in Viet Nam. His father said Navy advised his body was spotted near wreckage on a mountainside after being missing since Sunday. The telegram cited intense enemy fire preventing recovery.
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Tide is No 1 as Alabama clinches third title in five years
The University of Alabama football team was voted No 1 in the final AP poll. Enthusiasm rose on campus with a planned rally in the athletic dormitory where Crimson Tide players celebrated. Senior leaders called the title meaningful for their class.
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Associated Press
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Quotation Fragments Highlight Player Reactions
A sports interview excerpt captures Ben McLeod and Johnny Sullivan reacting to an event with disbelief. Both players speak about how they feel and express astonishment at the moment described.
St Bernard Fans Triumph in Valdosta Opener
St Bernard defeated Hanover 75 to 55 in the Valdosta Invitational opening round led by Jack Wainwright with 26 points. The Saints built a 42 to 34 halftime edge and will face Valdosta State for the championship tonight.
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Chenault
Driver Education Plan Approved in Italy
Rome AP reports the Ministry of Public Instruction approved a plan to make traffic discipline classes compulsory in public schools, signaling a push for road safety education nationwide.
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