Chargers Lead AFL Offense As Defense Falls Short
The San Diego Chargers, Western Division champions, captured the AFL total offense crown with 5,160 yards and 368.5 per game while finishing second in total defense at 3,964 yards. Oakland’s Clem Daniels set the rushing mark with 1,098 yards, Tobin Rote earned MVP honors for passing, and Lionel Taylor claimed the receiving title for Denver. Jim Fraser posted a 45.8 punt average and Fred Glick had 12 interceptions.
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Oilers Ink Don Trull To AFL Pact
Don Trull, Baylor star quarterback, signs with the Houston Oilers of the AFL. The contract terms are undisclosed amid reports of a “Cannon-sized” deal with a $30,000 bonus and $20,000 per year for three years. Trull set national records this season with 174 completions for 2,157 yards and 406 touches, plus nine Southwest Conference passing marks.
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Houston Post
Ortiz to announce three title defenses in Manila plan
Light weight champion Carlos Ortiz is expected to announce plans for three defenses starting Feb. 1 in Manila against Elorde. If successful, he will face Kenny Lane of Muskegon and Carlos Hernandez of Venezuela in later bouts.
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Holiday Cage Meet Slated in Mabel Minnesota
A holiday basketball tournament in Mabel Minnesota features four high schools. Houston plays Harmony at 7 15 p m Thursday and Mabel faces Rose Creek at 8 45 p m Thursday. Winners meet Friday at 8 45 p m and losers play at 7 15 p m.
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Ten Players Signed By Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers announced ten signings including Bob Long end from Wichita, fourth draft choice, and Jon Morris Holy Cross who joined the Boston Patriots. Also signed were Jack Mauro Northern Michigan tackle and John Baker Virginia State end, plus two 1963 draftees Turnley Todd and Joe Breen, plus three free agents Earl Carter Larry Hunter and Dave Crossan. Previously announced Ken Bowman and Tommy Crutcher.
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American Football League
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Wisconsin
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Texas Christian
Gordie Howe Named Canada Male Athlete of the Year
Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings was named Canada’s Male Athlete of the Year by 154 writers and broadcasters in a Canadian Press poll. Howe surpassed Maurice Richard’s career goal mark of 544 early this season. An unrelated note states about 8 percent of U S hunters are color blind.
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Bowling Scores From Shamrock and Surrounding Venues
Bowling results list per venue including Shamrock and nearby centers with team scores and lane numbers. High totals recorded for individuals include J. Stejskal 1502, W. Smith 616, and E Lemke 245. High single scores feature W. Smith 225 and E Lemke 245.
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Bears Giants title game split among coaches
Four coaches who faced both Chicago Bears and New York Giants offer varied picks for Sundays title game at Wrigley Field. Jack Christiansen predicts Giants. Buddy Parker favors Bears in normal weather. Nick Skorich leans Giants in bad conditions. Don Shula declines to pick. Weather is a key factor shaping opinions on offense versus defense.
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Unbelievable finish sends McAuley to late defeat
McAuley High School led St. Agnes 71 69 with one second left but a wild throw in overrules the clock. The ball hit a rafter and the jumper to Larry Mueller tied the game 71 71 at the buzzer, sending the contest to overtime where St. Agnes won 78 76.
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Judge rules PGA does not violate anti trust laws
U S District Judge Lloyd H Burke ruled the Professional Golfers Association of America does not violate antitrust laws in the first suit against the PGA. Herbert C Deesen of Berkeley claimed $210000 in treble damages after his tournament card was revoked in 1958 for marginal scores. The judge found no evidence of discrimination in PGA membership or tournament rules and warned against non member entries.
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Opinions differ on total blackouts of fights on TV
Boxing promoters debate TV withdrawals with 1964 TV drop rumors at ABC Gillette. Figures discuss impact, while Garden boxing vows continuity. pre TV pay scales cited for top fighters and champions.
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Warri ors Wilt Chamberlain Tops NBA Scorers
Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors becomes the NBA scoring leader after reaching the 1,000 point milestone. He scored 142 points in the week for a season total of 1,021, moving ahead of Oscar Robertson and Bob Pettit, who sit second and third with 987 and 941 points respectively.
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