Oklahoma City Tops Idaho in All-College Opener
Oklahoma City defeated Idaho to advance in the All-College tournament as Bud Koper scored 38 and Charlie Hunter added points. In the semifinals Washington edged Texas A&M while Wyoming beat Houston in overtime, with late heroics from Denny Neumann.
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Oklahoma City
Idaho
Hormaan Rowland
Robinson
Otaho
Moos
Glee
Uee
Inson
Veri
Soochow
Eae Tely
Texas Akm
Washington
Texas
Benny Lenox
Wyoming
Houston
Texa
A&m
Marinaial
Georgia Tech
Bud Koper
Sophome
Charlie Hunter
Adaho
Es Jyng Robinson
Denny Neumann
Chet Oliver
Oklahoma Baptist Wins Top of Nation Opener
Oklahoma Baptist University took an early lead in the 1962 Top of the Nation opener, defeating Chadron State Teachers 90-62 as William Jewell College built a 45-18 cushion. The page notes limited scoring bursts and mentions Liberty’s William Jewell as a key early winner.
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Baptist
Ace Colu
Oklasourians
Home Baptist University
Chadron
Minent
William Jewell Rat
Lewis Agm
Durango
William Jewell
Liberty
Neb
Beamer Tourney Round Tightens Field In Portland
In a rugged Far West Classic opener in Portland Oregon CSU Nipsowa and Iowa traded leads early and the Beamer defense held firm. St Joseph's tallied 20 points from Gary Abercrombie as Southwestern tied in the first half before rocky mountain teams surged ahead in the later minutes. Adams State and Rocky Mountain battled in the final rounds while Oklahoma Baptist faced tied efforts and LSU met Oregon State in a marquee matchup.
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CSU
Mat Kramer
Portland
Ore
Colwestern
Intorado State University
Jeachman
Iowa
St. Joseph's
Gary Abercrombie
Southwestern
Lee Thomaines
St.Joseph
Adams State
Rocky Mountain College of
Bilings
Mont
Oklahoma Baptist
Fort Lewis
Oregon State
Louisiana State
Towa
Air Force over Florida State in Gator Bowl tourney
Air Force Falcons routed Florida State 53 to ? in the first round of the Gator Bowl Basketball Tournament. Scott Etnyre led Air Force with 26 points, while Lembo topped Florida State with 25. Henderson, Tomlinson, and Highley added 24 and 20 for Florida. Judd helped Air Force stretch the lead in the second half with outside shooting, as Colorado State also pressed ahead in prior games.
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Florida State
Florida
Brooks Henderson
Tom Baxiey
Gators
Manhattan
Larry Lembo
Lembo
Henderson
Dick Tomlinson
Mont Highley
Scott Etnyre
Etnyre
Alert
Air Force Falcons
Air Force
FSU
John Judd
Judd
Pete Gonzales
Ales
On Tap With Preps Basketball and Wrestling Schedule
Saturday yield includes high school basketball tournament games at 6 30 p m for third place and 7 p m and 8 30 p m for Roosevelt tournament finals Wrestling features Roosevelt College High Ea ton Valley High Laporte Yu ma and Platte Valley with consolation rounds at 10 90 a m and the championships thereafter
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Allay High
Roosevelt
College High
Eaton
Valley High
Laporte
Yuma
Platte Valley
West Favored In East West Encounter
The West is favored in the East West encounter as Michigan State and Duke effort comes against strong opposition. The article mentions notable players and teams shaping the contest, with emphasis on West coast and southern counterparts and potential draft implications.
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Ban Francisco
Etrom
Michigan State
Jay
Wilkiesta
Duke
Shrine Hospital
Howse
Sutherland
Bayloe
Southern Caliornia
Pete
Texdience
West Buants
All Amy
Erica Dave Parks
Texas
Mizzou and K State Triumph in Big Eight First Round
In Kansas City Missouri and Kansas State sped to Big Eight tourney wins. Missouri topped Oklahoma 95-88 as Murrell scored 30 and Carey added 28 while Florida? No. State beat Nebraska 100-78 with Murrell pacing the Wildcats and Price contributing strong defense and points.
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Mizzou
Oklahoma
Roger Pillath
Wisrell
Kansas State
Jamain
Teno Fanatialfi
Tex Winter
K-State
Nebraska
Hob Price
Missouri
Tigers
Olympic Year Opens Early at San Francisco Meet
Olympic year 1964 begins five days early with the Kixaminer Holiday Indoor Invitational at Cow Palace San Francisco. The event features U S and foreign competitors and promises intense action as athletes race toward the Olympic Games in Tokyo next October.
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San Francisco
Cow Palace
U.S
Tokyo
Skiing Outlook Mixed Across Colorado Hills
The Colorado Ski Association reports varied conditions at multiple areas with 2-4 inches of new snow. Aspen and Breckenridge show mixed bases, while Indianhead remains closed and Crested Butte reports marginal bases with limited upper slopes open. In track and football news, field events and kicking records surface amid NFL and college competition chatter.
Gorgeous George Dies at 48 in Los Angeles
AP report says Gorgeous George, famed perfumed wrestling star born George Wagner, died at 48 in Los Angeles after a heart attack at his Hollywood Hills home following a long career and recent business interests. The obituary notes his name change in 1950 and public prominence through Madison Square Garden shows.
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Los Angeles
Gorgeous George
Miami Beach
Fla
den Hair
Luis Rodriguez
Weltern
George
Wilbert McClure
Hollywood
New York
St. Jo
St. John’s
Utes
Clare
George Wagner
Wild
Villanova
Madison Square Garden
Rodriguez
McClure
Minnesota
Utah
Will Straight
Madison Square
I Lanova
Jim Washingsby
Doug Moon
St. Joseph’s
Wildcats
Bill Lawrence
St. Minnesota
Golden Gophers
John's
Cornell
McKinley-Ralston defeat Australia in Davis Cup showdown
United States players McKinley and Ralston teamed to upset Australia in a keen Davis Cup tie at Memorial Stadium. Fraser and Emerson fought back but could not stop the Americans who seized control late, winning the decisive doubles after a tense five-set match. The crowd of 7,200 watched as Neale Fraser and Roy Emerson led the Australian challenge, while Barry MecKay and Hamilton Richardson delivered key points for the U S side.
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Aide
Australia
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Emerson
Chuck Me
Roy Emerson
Suns
Neale Fraser
Hawks
Tom Dull
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Lsevey
Kinley
San Antonio
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Bakersfield
Calif
McKinley
John Newcombe
United States
Alejandro Olmedo
University
Southern California
Match
Barry MecKay
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Halston
Peck
Richardson
Hay
Finerlat
Brisbane
Tribune
Pass May Shape Illini Rose Bowl Bid in 1967
The Illinois Illini, aiming for a Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, rely on a developing passing attack under Coach Pete Elliott to offset a past emphasis on rushing. Washington’s defense, led by Rick Redman, could complicate Illinois’ plan, while Huskies fullback Junior Coffey’s injury status remains unsettled for the potential matchup.
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Cali
Linais
Illini
Pete Elliott
West Coast
Stini
Elliott
Washington
Rick Redman
Junior Coffey
Huskies
Lombardi Signs New Packers Contract for Five Years
Vince Lombardi received a new five year contract as head coach and general manager of the Green Bay Packers. The pact marks his third five year deal with the club in five years, announced ten days after rumors linked him to Notre Dame and Ara Parseghian briefly surfaced for the post.
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Green Bay Packers
Vince Lombardi
National Football League
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Notre Dame
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Ara Parseghian
Athletics Begin Moving Equipment From Municipal Stadium
Kansas City Athletics started moving equipment from Municipal Stadium as city officials report owner Charles C Finley will resume lease talks Friday after council pledges to meet. The dispute centers on an attendance clause Finley demands while possible temporary sites are being explored for next season.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Athletics
Municipal Stadium
Charles C. Finley
Finley
Chicago
Loveland
Firehal
Firemn
Turtle Creek
Snow Report Mixed Conditions Across Ski Areas
Loveland shows an adequate base with 23 inches of new snow. Monarch reports an adequate base with new snow. Skidlewild has an inadequate base with 1 inch new snow. Winter Park is marginal on Cranmer and Phipps with others also marginal. Advanced trails relayed with 441 inches new snow. Wall is marginal upper and inadequate lower with 1 to 2 inches new snow.
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Aspen Buttermilk
Berthoud
Indianhead
Breckenridge
Park Lane
Swing‘t
Loveland Valley
Monarch
Winter Park
Cranmer and Phipps
Harold Johnson Seeks Pastrano Fight in Westmar Mat Meet
New York AP report notes Harold Johnson of Westmar wrestling seeks a bout with Willie Pastrano. Johnson, a former college light heavyweight champion from Iowa, competes at 15.7 pounds and carries a 2-1-0 season record. He is son of Dean and Greeley residents and supported by a $2,500 check as Eagle squad captain.
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C.K. Yang
China
Finland
Risto
John Thomas
Joe Faust
Paul Stuber
John
Rambo
Otis Burrell
Adolph Plummer
New New York
Wrigley Field
Arizona State Au University
Alis Williams
Don Chandler
Wil i New York Gieals
Roger Leliams
Canada
Bill Crothers
Dupree
Uncle Sam
Dave Klingenberg
NEW York
Harold Man
West Johnson
Iowa
Wille Pastrana
New York State
Dean Klingenberg
Greeley
Colo
Eagle
Pastrana
Ken Fiester
Johnson
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