Campbell Killed in Bluebird Speed Record Attempt
Coniston England AP Donald Malcolm Campbell, famed for land and water records, vanished after Bluebird jet hydroplane sank at about 300 mph on Lake Coniston. Wreckage found but no sign of the 45 year old racer. His last radio message said, I’m giving her full power I can’t see much. Witnesses report possible explosion as the craft capsized during a return run.
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Hendrix Cold Arkansas College Wins
Hendrix College lost 73-54 to Arkansas College as the Warriors remained tied atop the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference race with Southern State and Arkansas State Teachers. ASTC beat A&M 69-67, Henderson topped Harding 79-73, and Ouachita edged Arkansas Tech in double overtime 81-80. Calhoun banked the game winner for ASTC, while Hendrix shot 27 percent.
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Harada Retains World Bantamweight Title in Japan Bout
Masahiko Harada defeated Jose Medel by outpoint in Nagoya to defend the world bantamweight crown. In Las Vegas Eddie Jones stopped Jesse Bolen in a Los Angeles based bout, maintaining his own standing.
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Chiefs Must Overcome Packer Poise
Chiefs must match Packers poise in the world championship as Wally Lemm notes Green Bay’s championship game experience gives them a distinct edge. LA showdown Jan 15 marks first NFL-AFL title clash. Packers boast four titles in six years, Chiefs two title game appearances.
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Weapons Used to Edge Alcindor Practice Scene
Washington State coach Marv Harshman staged practice with boards tennis racquets and a stool to simulate UCLA star Lew Alcindor’s length reach and quick reactions. The session aimed to train players on Alcindor’s size and the psychological edge that affects shooting form.
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Duke Suspends Nine Players Ahead of Penn State Test
Duke coach Vic Bubas suspended nine players for training violations leaving seven on the court for a 89-84 win over Penn State in Durham. Bob Verga led Duke with 38 points as starters Mike Lewis Dave Reidy Tim Kolodzie and others were among the excused. The Titanic sank April 15 1912 on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York.
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College and NBA Basketball Scores From Arkansas to nation
Arkansas State and Hendrix posted wins in college play while Arkansas State Teach Arkansas A M and Henderson Invitational games produced close results. NBA scores included a high scoring Philadelphia win over New York and Chicago matches with Cincinnati in Tuesday action.
Kansas City Offensive Line Prideful in AFL Title Win
Jim Tyrer, 292 pound All AFL tackle, praised the Kansas City offensive line after the team’s 31 7 victory over Buffalo. The Forgotten Six, AFL champions, express fierce pride in their ability to face Green Bay’s NFL kings for the world title on January 16.
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Associated Press
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Wayne Frazier
Houston
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Emmet Takes 2 of 3 From Hope Cagers
Hope Ladycats roll to 57 16 over Emmet at Jones Field House lifting season mark over .500 and their sixth win of the year. Gail Hartsfield led Hope with 26 points while Emmet seniors and juniors share scoring in decisive fashion. The piece also covers coaches and players from other teams and notes a quoted AFL football discussion.
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W. C. McBride
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Ricky Putman
Larry East
Wayne Norvell
Donnie Middlebrooks
Terry Turner
Packers Pride Before Pocketbook Ahead of Super Bowl Clash
The Green Bay Packers, preparing for the January 16 Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs, focus on representing the NFL and league pride rather than money. Players acknowledge the $15,000 winners’ share for the champions and $7,500 for the losers, but emphasize team goals and league honor rather than earnings. Bart Starr and teammates stress the broader significance of competing for the league’s prestige.
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Montreal at Chicago and New York at Toronto on tap
No games scheduled today as NHL action shifts across the league with matchups listed including Montreal at Chicago and New York at Toronto while Chicago travels to Detroit for future play.
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Oilers Beat Arkansas State on late free throws
Darel Carrier scored 27 as the Oilers, an independent team, held off Arkansas State 87-79. John Dickson led ASU with 21 points while Mike Burk and David Renn added 16 each. The Oilers made 9 of 11 free throws in the final three minutes to seal the victory.
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Darel Carrier
Philllips
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Oilers
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Mike Burk
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Two Named to West All Star Team
Bill Bridges of St. Louis and Jerry Sloan of Chicago were named to the West All Star team by division coaches. The 17th East West game will be in San Francisco next Tuesday, telecast nationally at 11 p.m. EST. Bridges averages 18.5 points, Sloan 17.4. Other West selections include Rick Barry, Elgin Baylor, Dave DeBusschere, Nate Thurmond, and Darrall Imhoff.
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Jerry Sloan
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Elgin Baylor
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Texas tops Arkansas in Southwest Conference opener
Texas opened the Southwest Conference race with a 62 41 halftime lead and then a 62 41 win over Arkansas. Charlie Turnbaugh scored 20 points and Billy Arnold added 13 as Texas surged after a 41 40 deficit. Turnbaugh and Gary Overbeck each pulled 11 rebounds while Tommy Rowland led Arkansas with 19 points.
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St Louis Hawks on sale as owner cites health
Ben Kerner, one of two NBA Hawks owners, announces St Louis Hawks are for sale due to arthritis and health concerns. Attorney Michael Aubuchon says operations require more than one person, denies attendance decline prompted sale, cites yearly profits and a 243,975 profit last year, and invites local buyers or other offers while noting the team’s strong history since 1955.
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Lakers guard Jerry West and rivals noted in game context
Angeles guards Jerry West of Los Angeles, Guy Rodgers of Chicago and Len Wilkins of St. Louis appear in a brief players reference highlighting key figures from major teams. The snippet underscores star players across franchises without detailing game results or dates.
Scholander Sets Irish 400 Meter Freestyle Record
Don Schoolander of Santa Clara California, swimming for Ireland at an international meet in Belfast, set the Irish record for 400 meters freestyle in 4 minutes 29.72 seconds. He bettered the previous mark by 16.1 seconds, finishing ahead of England’s Alan Kimber by two yards.
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Grand Prix film chronicles 1964 F1 season and title drama
New York dispatch outlines John Frankenheimer's Grand Prix film, a Cinerama on World Championship Formula 1 racing. It recalls the 1964 season with Clark, Surtees and Hill contending at Mexico where Bandini’s collision altered outcomes, Clarke's lead fading as Surtees claimed the title. Critics hailed the technical prowess and racing footage.
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NEA
John Frankenheimer
Jimmy Clark
John Surtees
Graham Hill
Mexico
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BRM
Lorenzo Bandini
Ferrari
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Dan Gurney
Frankenheimner
Grand Prix film review notes its racing and flaws
A compact critique praising the film’s racing sequences and sound while noting loose plot ends and certain performances not fitting racing types. It cites the 1964 Mexico Grand Prix as a pivotal context, highlights the finale on the last lap, and discusses themes of death, survival, and gender dynamics in the racing world.
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Brian Bedford
Yves Montand
Mexico
Frankenheimer
Frank Merriwell
Film on racing fuels image shift and US GP crowd hopes
In a discussion on a racing movie its impact on American perception is highlighted. Graham Hill and Phil Hill advised on the finish using 1964 season ideas but the director chose a more believable ending. The piece notes the potential boost for U S racing and Watkins Glen crowd plans for October 1 as Cameron Argetsinger seeks record attendance.
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