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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1964
Page
10
Baltimore coach Don Shula says the Colts must refocus after a 31-14 loss to Detroit ended their 11 game win streak. He vows tougher practices, notes running game struggles, and plans to rebuild toward the finale against Washington while defending the Western title.
Gino Cappelletti, Boston Patriots, extended his AFL career scoring record by surpassing 690 points with 13 points in a 31-24 win over Kansas City. He now holds the single season high with 155 points in 1964, while 30-year-old veteran remains league leading in field goals and overall scoring. Dainard Paulson tied the interception mark, Claude Gibson led punt returns, Len Dawson tops passers, Charlie Hennigan leads in catches and yards, Cookie Gilchrist the top rusher, with Odel Barry and Jim Fraser notable in kickoffs and punting.
Five new Hall of Fame inductees recount their greatest day in football. Kyle Rote recalls the 1949 Notre Dame game with a spread offense and three TDs. Bob Herwig highlights key moments in 1937 USC and 1947 Rose Bowl. Ray Evans remembers pivotal plays in 1946 Big Six title run and a 65 yard run. Chuck Carroll mentions the 1928 Stanford game despite the loss.
Brooklyn rider Little Mike Venezia rode six winners at Aqueduct and was second in three others, tying the track record for a single day. He led with four straight wins, then won the last two races to equal the record of six in one day set by Al Robertson in 1941 and matched by Willie Shoemaker in 1959.
UCLA faces a new year with Gail Goodrich stepping up as primary scorer and playmaker after Walt Hazzard. Goodrich aims to balance scoring and ball handling, expecting to pass more and rely on others while seeking another championship run for the Bruins alongside Keith Erickson.
Baltimore Orioles owner Lee MacPhail and Dodgers GM Buzzie Bavasi were set to discuss a possible trade in St Louis during a testimonial dinner for Brad Devine. Bavasi was detained by personal problems and remained in Los Angeles to attend a funeral, delaying the negotiations.
New York report highlights Southern California's 13 Rose Bowl appearances since 1902, the most by any team, and a 10-3 all time record.
Michigan crushed fifth-ranked Duke 86-79 as half the top ten lost in a chaotic opening week. Wichita St and Michigan remained unbeaten while UCLA beat Indiana State and St Joseph’s upset Davidson. Tulsa dominated Seattle as Cazzie Russell led Michigan with 21 points.
New York voters honor Kelso as Horse of the Year for the fifth straight season winning 119 of 117 votes in the Turf and Sport Digest poll. Gun Bow runner-up in both top horse and handicap categories while Bold Lad and Queen Empress earn 2 year old colt and 22 year old filly honors. Tosmah tops filly or mare. Northern Dancer top 3-year-old.
The San Diego Chargers clinched the Western Division title with a 38-3 win over the New York Jets, lowering their season defensive yardage allowed to 268 per game and pass defense to 175. Buffalo leads in rushing and total offense, Houston has the league's worst record yet tops in passing. the Oilers completed 266 of 526 passes for 263 yards per game. The Bills’ defensive line has allowed 69.8 yards per game on average and Jets’ offense has fumbled 15 times and been penalized 46 times for 432 yards.
In Atlanta, Sugar Bowl paired 7th ranked LSU with Syracuse and Bluebonnet Bowl matched Ole Miss against Tulsa. Weather and TV commitments pushed late games, hampering SEC teams. Florida defeated LSU 20 5 score unclear while Mississippi State upset Ole Miss 20 17.
Prince O'Pilsen, last at the start, surged through the stretch to win the $7,500 Worthington Valley Handicap by a half length at Pimlico. Tetanus led early, Why Lie finished second, Mister Judge third. The winner paid 7.40 3.40 4.00, with Tetanus at 9.40 7.00.
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