Alabama Edges Arkansas For 1964 Football Title
Alabama named national college football champion after edging Arkansas by a slim margin in the AP final poll. Tide coach Bear Bryant defended their top ranking as Joe Namath and a strong defense led a 10‑game undefeated season. Arkansas, led by Frank Broyles, finished second after a dramatic late-season climb. Notre Dame and Michigan followed in the final Top 5.
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It's Letdown As Arkansas Misses No. 1 Title
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles laments a letdown after the final AP poll places Alabama first and Arkansas second. The Razorbacks finished 10-0 but trail Alabama’s 10-0 mark in the standings and face Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl with a shot at the Grantland Rice Trophy.
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Notre Dame Item Recalled But May Be Returned
A participant notes that an action placed by Notre Dame could have been retrieved, expressing belief that the item might be recovered. The remark hints at possible restitution or return under unspecified circumstances.
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Polls show college football rankings and ties
The list ranks Syracuse at 12 and Princeton at 13 with Penn State and Utah tied for 14. Tulsa and Missouri tied at 16 while Mississippi and Michigan State tie at 20. Arizona State Oklahoma West Virginia Washington receive votes.
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Pastrano Beats Downes to Retain World Light Heavy Title
In Manchester Willie Pastrano KOed Terry Downes in 11 rounds to keep the world light heavyweight crown. In Philadelphia George Benton outpointed Jimmy Ellis in 10 rounds. Tokyo saw Mario Kaneda knock out Chang Byong Oh in 8, and Sarnia reports Jim Meuilleur defeating Kid Charles on points.
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St Louis Wins NL Pennant by Narrow Margin Over Mets
St Louis defeated New York in the National League pennant race with an 11 win, 7 loss edge in their 18 meetings while the Mets won three of their final five games against the Birds.
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College basketball opens with Michigan and Oregon State staked in season debuts
Michigan hosts Ball State as No. 1 expected to follow UCLA. Oregon State under coach Paul Valenti welcomes San Francisco. Duke, Davidson, and other top teams begin action as the season kicks off across major campuses. UCLA pursues a 30 game win streak at Illinois while Wake Forest and Virginia Tech start the night.
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