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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1964
Page
10
A quirky profile highlights a sports buff who bets heavily on favorites, disdains some eras, praises Wilt Chamberlain, Foley the Mets, and lists countless strong opinions on players, teams, and sports stars from boxing to baseball. He shouts at umpires, buys autographs, and treats golf and tennis with unique contempt.
Henry Dyer of Grambling and Dunn Marteen of Los Angeles State tied for 1964 college division scoring with 104 points each. Dyer scored 17 touchdowns and one two point conversion, while Marteen added 11 touchdowns and three two point conversions plus two extra points. Jerry Bishop led passing offense with 2,246 yards and 17 TDs on 60 percent completions.
New York Giants and Cleveland Browns clash as both seek the Eastern title. Browns lead in five offensive categories and rank high in rushing, pass protection, and punt returns, while Giants show strong kickoff returns and a top pass defense among others.
NAIA's Champion Bowl, long itinerant in nine years, relocates to Augusta Georgia to be played at Richmond Academy Stadium with Concordia Minnesota and Sam Houston State Texas as finalists. Augusta civic leaders anticipate a larger venue and annual event. Local reports note early ticket sales exceeding two thousand.
Promoter Bob Leith said Jersey Joe Walcott will likely referee the December 12 ten round Patterson Powell fight at Bithorn Stadium in San Juan Puerto Rico. Patterson 28, had agreed to fight Powell before facing George Chuvalo in a World Boxing Association elimination bout next month. Powell 32, of San Diego and brother of Art Powell, was knocked out by Cassius Clay in 1963.
Philadelphia report that Rubin Carter arrives for a physical exam by the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission and to begin final training for a December 14 bout with middleweight champion Joey Giardello. Carter will train at Passyunk Gym where Giardello also works out. promoter Jimmy Riggio says spectators may watch both fighters at separate times for one admission.
University of Wisconsin star Carl Silvestri announced he signed a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. The five three forward, he said he would be tried as a defensive back by the NFL team in St. Louis.
San Diego will honor Tobin Rote Sunday as the Chargers host the Kansas City Chiefs in his final pro appearance before retirement after this season. Rote, a 15 year pro, was named to last year’s All American Football League team.
Gayle Fielder of Seattle and Norm Johnson of Los Angeles lead the WHL scoring chase with 38 and 37 points respectively as Brian Smith tops goals with 18. Billy McNeill sits third with 35 points, Jimmy McLeod posts a 2.58 GAA and three shutouts, while Don Head records 2.90 GAA. Howie Young leads in penalties with 108 minutes as teams were idle last night.
New York wires report Will Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors and Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics continue to lead in the National Basketball Association scoring race.
Michigan led by Cazzie Russell Bill Buntin and Larry Tregoning cruised to a 91 61 victory in Missouri securing its third straight win. Buntin had 14 points while Russell and Tregoning added 12 each.
The New York Yankees will meet the Philadelphia Phillies in the Hall of Fame day game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown New York on July 26. Ken Smith announced the selection of the teams, made by AL and NL presidents Joe Cronin and Warren Giles, preserving the annual July exhibition since 1940. The AL held a 11-10 lead after last summer’s Senators beat the Mets 6-4 in the series.
The Rainbow team widens its margin in the Las Vegas Western Billiards League over the weekend. Spark of the Beer Barrel leads individuals with 36 wins and 12 losses, while Wade of Clays dominates at 35 and 11. The Greater Vegas League sees Three Pigs holding top position.
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