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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1963

Page

14

Dickey Emerges as Top Choice for Tennessee Coach

Knoxville AP reports Doug Dickey, 31, Arkansas backfield coach and former Florida quarterback, is Tennessee’s leading candidate to replace fired Jim McDonald as Volunteers head coach. McDonald was dismissed after a 5-5 season. board meeting expected to formalize hiring with Dickey possible today.

Knoxville Dickey Frank Broyles Arkansas Razorbacks University of Florida Woodruff McDonald Volunteers

Marquette Varsity Rolls Past Freshmen 86 58

Marquette under Eddie Hickey showcased depth as the varsity routed freshmen 86 to 58 before 3,710 at the Arena. Tom Flynn 12 points, Rocke Calvelli 11, Jim Warras and Joe Mimlitz 10 each. freshmen Marty Holmes and Dan Anderson led with 19 points apiece. Bob Wolf added 11.

Milwaukee Eddie Hickey Marquette Warriors Hickey Tom Flynn Rocke Calvelli Soph Jim Warras Joe Mimlitz Marty Holmes Toledo Ohio Dan Anderson Superior Bob Wolf Menomonee Falls

Billy Pierce Placed On Waivers By Giants

Lef ty Billy Pierce, key in the 1962 pennant run for the Giants, has been placed on waivers as the club eyes his unconditional release. At 36, Pierce won 16 games in 1962 and did not lose at Candlestick Park, including a shutout of the Dodgers in the first playoff game.

SAN Francisco Billy Pierce San Francisco Giants Chub Feeney Feeney Pierce Billy Giants Candlestick Park Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers

George Bork Ends Fabulous Grid Career

Excelsior Springs Mo AP George The Bomb Bork, most prolific passer in college football, wrapped his season with 415 passes attempted 271 completed 3514 yards and 35 touchdown passes.

George Bork Excelsior Springs George the Bomb Bork

Georgia Tech Beats Georgia Bulldogs 14-3

In Atlanta, Georgia Tech defeated Georgia with a 14-3 score in a Southeastern Conference football game. Billy Lothridge and Ray Mendheim starred as Tech overcame a string of fumbles to secure the win.

Georgia Tech Georgia Bulldogs Atlanta Billy Lothridge Ray Mendheim

Stone Elected Cage Captain At Marquette

John Stone a 6-5 208 pound senior center from Whitefish Bay was named captain of Marquette University for 1963-64. The former AP all state star transferred from Wisconsin in 1961 and led last season in field goal and free throw percentages. He is Coach Eddie Hickey's No 1 center and will start as Marquette opens the season against the freshmen at the Milwaukee Arena.

Milwaukee John Stone Whitefish Bay Marquette University Stone Associated Press Marquette University of Wisconsin Warriors Eddie Hickey Milwaukee Arena

Starr Among Outstanding Wisconsin Jaycees

RACINE AP Bart Starr quarterback for the Green Bay Packers is named one of five outstanding young men of Wisconsin for 1963 by the Wisconsin Junior Chamber of Commerce. Others honored are George Sledge UW agriculture professor Samuel C Johnson Racine executive VP of S C Johnson and Son Robert H Consigny Janesville attorney and Assemblyman Thomas H Barland of Eau Claire.

Racine Bart Starr Green Bay Packers National Football League Wisconsin Junior Chamber of Commerce George Sledge University of Wisconsin Samuel C. Johnson S. C. Johnson and Son, Inc Robert H. Consigny Janesville Thomas H. Barland Eau Claire

Ripon College Romps Past Oshkosh 77-56

Ripon College, 1963 Midwest Conference champions, opened the season with a 77-56 victory over Oshkosh in a non league game. Oshkosh, defending state titlist, trailed as Jim Jaeger scored 24 points while Alan Schmidt added 12.

RIPON Oshkosh Wisconsin State College Northern Michigan Jim Jaeger Alan Schmidt

Ghana's First All African Legislature and Cabinet Formed

The government of Ghana establishes the continent's first all African elected legislature and an all African cabinet, marking a milestone in post colonial governance.

Ghana

Faircloth Leads Vols Past Vanderbilt 14 0

Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt 14 to 0 in a Southeastern Conference game. Mallon Faircloth rushed 20 times for 179 yards including a 72 yard touchdown in the second quarter, finishing the season with 1 161 total rushing yards and becoming the first Vol back since 1956 to pass 1000 yards.

Knoxville Vol Johnny Majors

U S Olympic Hockey Team Cuts Two Adds One

The 1964 U S Olympic hockey roster was cut to 21 by coach Eddie Jeremiah. Glen Eberle joins as goalie. Godfrey Wood and Tony Bukovich were dropped. Brothers Roger and William Christian are未 reported from a construction job in Idaho as the team prepares to play the South St. Paul Steers.

South ST. Paul Idaho South St. Paul Steers

Wichita Tops Tulsa Despite 98 Yard Play

Wichita University closed its football season with a 26 15 victory over Tulsa and shared the Missouri Valley Conference title with Cincinnati. Tulsa’s 98 yard kickoff return highlighted the final quarter as Jerry Rhome connected with Jeff Jordan on the play.

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Pittsburgh Panthers top Miami Hurricanes 31 20

Fred Mazurek starred for fifth ranked Pittsburgh as they rallied past Miami 31 20 in Miami. George Mira opened with a Hurricanes TD on five plays but Pitt’s running late in the game sealed the win and kept Pitt’s bowl hopes alive.

Miami Fla Fred Mazurek Pittsburgh Hurricanes Panthers George Mira Mazurek Navy Mira Pitt

Top 10 AP College Football Standings Fared This Week

The AP top ten results show Texas 10-0 defeated Texas A M 15-13 while Navy idle and Mississippi 7-0 2 tied 10-10 with Mississippi State. Illinois beat Michigan State 13-0 and Auburn defeated Alabama 10-8. Oklahoma rolled 34-10 over Oklahoma State.

Associated Press Texas Texas A&m Navy Mississippi Mississippi State Michigan State Illinois Pittsburgh Miami Fla Alabama Auburn Nebraska Oklahoma Oklahoma State

Volleyball Opening for Church Team at YMCA Friday Nights

Senior Men’s Church volleyball league seeks one church sponsored team to play Friday nights at the YMCA. Interested representatives should contact the YMCA before next Wednesday.

YMCA

Post season bowls feature top teams across major conferences

Rose Bowl in Pasadena pits Illinois against Washington with a voting issue on Washington’s participation. Orange Bowl matches Nebraska and Auburn both at 9-1. Cotton Bowl in Dallas shows Texas 10-0 and a to be named opponent likely Navy or Pittsburgh. Sugar Bowl in New Orleans pairs Mississippi 7-0-2 and Alabama 7-2. Gator Bowl in Jacksonville lists North Carolina 8-2 with a to be named opponent including Georgia Tech and Mississippi State pending checks. Liberty Bowl in Philadelphia considers Penn State 7-2 or Syracuse 8-2 as hosts. Bluebonnet, Liberty and others await official approvals and host selections.

Pasadena Calif Illinois Washington Miami Nebraska Auburn Dallas Texas Navy Pittsburgh New Orleans Mississippi Alabama Jacksonville Fla North Carolina Georgia Tech Mississippi State Houston LSU Baylor Philadelphia Penn State Syracuse

Pastrano Outpoints Holt In Non Title Bout

Willie Pastrano defeating Mike Holt over 10 rounds in Johannesburg, a non title light heavyweight clash. Pastrano used a tactical display, dodging Holt’s left hook and staying mobile while Holt pressed with power, Holt entering with 31 knockouts.

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Kentucky Wildcats Top Virginia 75 64 in Opener

In Lexington Kentucky ninth ranked Kentucky Wildcats defeat Virginia Cavaliers 75 to 64 in the college basketball opener for both programs. Ted Deeken and Cotton Nash led Kentucky with strong scoring as the home team built a double digit margin.

Lexington Kentucky Wildcats Ted Deeken Cotton Nash Virginia Cavaliers

Larry Dupree Stars In 7-0 Florida Win

Florida defeated Florida Valry 7-0 as Larry Dupree starred on offense. The game showcased Dupree’s dominant running and scoring in a one-sided win.

Larry Dupree Florida

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