Illini Start Rose Bowl Prep Ragged In First Drill
Illinois coach Pete Elliott warned of a rough Rose Bowl build up after a poor first outdoor workout in Pasadena. He noted limited enthusiasm and focus amid only seven single session drills before a retreat in Sierra Madre. Washington star Junior Coffey’s injury was acknowledged as a setback for the Huskies.
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Cports La Crosse Cribune Dec 23 1963 edition
The Dec 23 1963 issue from La Crosse Cports covers local sports and news items. Delivery announced for Dec 24 by RFD.
Illini Coach Aims at Secret Edge in Rose Bowl Practice
The Illini push ahead with preparations at Brookside Park near the Rose Bowl as they aim to be ready a week from Wednesday. Police guard practice to prevent spies from uncovering Illini secrets. Elliott jokes about their performance after Sunday's session.
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Elliott
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Brookside Park
Rose Bowl
Chicago White Sox
Wisconsin Badgers Struggle Rebounding Ahead of Big Ten Start
Wisconsin coach Johnny Erickson warned rebounding will decide the Badgers' fate as they head into the Big Ten season with one tournament date left. They lost 90-87 in overtime to Princeton in the Kentucky Invitational consolation game, while Bill Bradley of Princeton set tournament scoring records. Don Hearden and Mike O’Melia led Wisconsin with 23 and 21 points respectively as Wisconsin eyes Milwaukee Classic action versus Dartmouth and Marquette-Georgia Tech winner.
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Bowling Scores National and Holiday Junior Results
Bowling results from West Salem Alleys and Holiday Lanes list team scores for John Deere 4020 Enders and others with highs by individual players. Highs include R Greene 579 and D Groth 226, with Holiday Junior noting top boys and girls scores and highs.
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U S Davis Cuppers To Face Aussie's Best
Australia will field Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser against the United States in the Davis Cup Challenge Round in Adelaide. The Americans push Wimbledon champion Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston as their two-man team in the hot three day test.
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Match Games Set At Whitehall Lanes
Whitehall Wis The eight game finals of the match games championship will be held Jan 4 at 8 pm in Whitehall Lanes The six game qualifying round is set Saturday Dec 28.
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Coffey Out, Huskies Keep Rose Bowl Game Plan
Washington coach Jim Owens says the loss of star fullback Junior Coffey to a broken left foot will not alter the Huskies Rose Bowl game plan. Charlie Browning will start in his place against Illinois, having previously filled in during Coffey’s injuries this season. Browning led the team with 421 rushing yards on 48 carries.
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Packers Second Draft Choice Joins Patriots in Boston
Boston sign Jon Morris Holy Cross center and Packers second round pick signed Sunday with the Boston Patriots. Morris weighed 225 pounds and was a fourth round selection for Boston in the NFL draft.
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ABC to Drop Boxing Show After 20-Year Run
ABC will drop its weekly television boxing program next season, ending a two-decade fixture. The network cites waning interest and economics, with sponsor Gillette Razor Co. and the Times reporting a replacement sport could start in April. Athletes warn of financial impact without TV revenue.
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Eight coaches nominated for Kodak coaching award
Eight college coaches were nominated for the 1963 Coach of the Year Award by Eastman Kodak Co. Six coached bowl teams, one hopes to coach in a bowl, and the winner will be announced at the AFCA meeting in New York January 5 to 8.
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N.Y
Eastman Kodak Co
American Football Coaches Association
New York
Koufax And Howard To Be Feted Jan. 25
New York AP report lists Sandy Koufax of the Dodgers and Elston Howard of the Yankees as 1963 MVPs who will receive plaques at the Bill Corum Memorial Dinner on January 25 in New York.
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Boxing results from Buenos Aires and Mexico City
Jorge Fernandez defeated Fortunato Manca in Buenos Aires as Martinez outpointed by a points decision. Miguel Pardes beat Nabor Gonzales in Mexico City by disqualification. Ft Wayne Komets beat U S Olympics 3 2 in college hockey.
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Platteville Upset By UWM Cagers 89-88
Wisconsin-Milwaukee defeated Platteville 89-88 in a State College Conference game. UWM led 51-35 at halftime but Platteville rallied, with Mike Schroder scoring 17 for Platteville while Phil Michalovitz led UWM with 23. The teams pause for Christmas and resume play by January 4.
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