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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1962
Page
5
Houston quarterback George Blanda defended by the Oilers for missing a late field goal and an intercepting pass. He noted a blocked 42 yard attempt that officials said would have put Houston ahead 24 to 17, potentially ending the overtime.
In a game summarized from page 8-1, the Texans trailed the Oilers by 369 yards to 237 as DAWSON, the league’s leading passer, managed 83 yards on nine completions. The Oilers faced pressure but failed to capitalize, while Texans receivers and blockers struggled to sustain drives and protect the quarterback.
The Boston Patriots of the AFL added Georgia Tech guard Dave Watson after he agreed to terms. Earlier signings include Dartmouth center Ben MacKinnon and University of Missouri center Bob Dentel as the team reshapes its roster.
Jay Robertson, Northwestern center, gains recognition in the Shrine East vs West game in San Francisco on December 23 to aid crippled children at the Shriners Hospital. Once told he might never play again after a left shoulder injury and multiple surgeries, Robertson rebuilt his strength from under 150 pounds to nearly 200, becoming a key player and team captain in 1962.
World tennis in 1962 centers on Rod Laver the Australian left hander who achieved a grand slam by winning the Australian French Wimbledon and Forest Hills titles. Rivalries featured Budge and Emerson with top rankings listing Laver Emerson Santana and Fraser as leading players. McKinley Froehling and Susman emerge among American standouts as others faltered internationally.
Miami Florida December feature notes Bear Bryant’s Alabama as a slight favorite over Bud Wilkinson’s Oklahoma Sooners in the Orange Bowl. The narrative highlights Oklahoma’s four straight wins under the Miami sun and Bryant’s defense minded style. Kennedy reportedly planning Palm Beach holidays as attendance expectations rise for a defensively charged New Year’s Day game.
SANTA CLARA Calif The East team suffered its first casualty Sandiy when end Tor Hutchinson of Kentucky pulled a hamstring muscle in his leg while going after a pass during the Oct en game or practice.
Four high school tournaments at Covina San Bernardino Newport Beach and Inglewood occupy basketball ambitions of Moore League teams this week. Inglewood starts Thursday with other openings. Poly goes to San Bernardino Lakwood and Malikan to Covina Jordan to Newport and Downey to Inglewood. Complete pairings will be announced Tuesday.
Amg Beach City College, consolation winner in the Football Classic, meets Glendale in the Sam Berry Tournament at Glendale Wednesday night. Game time in FAS LEC. The Vaquerns, led by 68 John Block, are among Southern California’s toughest junior college teams, with a 6 record.
New York reports 1962 boxing opened with a knockout shock as Sonny Liston dethroned Floyd Patterson in Chicago on Sept 25. Henny Paret died from March welterweight title loss to Emile Griffith at Madison Square Garden. Cassius Clay rose fast while Eder Jofre defended three times to cement the bantamweight crown. Dick Tiger and Archie Moore faced discipline shifts. the sport saw title unifications and new divisions amid a dramatic year.
In 1962 a fierce AAU NCAA clash over open meets stirred a year of world–class progress. The US men beat Russia 128 to 107 in Palo Alto while the Soviets claimed overall victory. Peter Snell set mile and half mile marks in New Zealand. Valery Brumel raised the high jump record to 7 ft 5 in. Jim Beatty broke the two mile world record and set multiple American marks. The year centered on a bitter sanction fight between AAU and NCAA over open meets, with Kennedy warning the groups could wreck the US Olympic team.
Floyd Patterson, resting at his Highland Mills training camp, says he will return to fight Sonny Liston in March or April. He cites a solid contract and Liston’s desire to regain the title, while affirming plans to spend Christmas with his family in Yonkers, New York.
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