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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1964
Page
9
Bruce Banke argues football indoors, citing Liberty Bowl in Atlantic City, would strip away weather drama, mud, hats, rain soaked seats, and tailwind kicks. He compares it to a ski meet on sawdust and a pool hall title fight, predicting loss of tradition and crowd color if the trend catches on.
San Francisco article profiles Andy Kerr Babe Hollingberg and Bill Coffman known as the Shrine football trio. They have raised about 4.5 million dollars for crippled children through the Shrine game, with a 2500000 expected from the January 2 clash, and recall decades of fundraising starting from modest beginnings in 1930s. Coffman notes 40 years with the game. Hollingberg claims 71 or 74.
A humorous look at holiday gifts imagined for sports figures and teams. The list includes Johnny Unitas and Jimmy Brown for Dec 27, Warren Spahn, Red Schoendienst, Charley Finley, Cookie Gilchrist, Willie Mays, Cassius Clay, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Billy Casper, Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Clete Boyer, and others. The piece satirizes expectations for 1965 amid team and league rivalries.
Rick Barry of the Miami Hurricanes topped major college scoring through Dec 19 with 36.3 ppg, while Wayne Estes Utah State and Henry Finkel Dayton followed. Barrett leaders include Finkel in field goal percentage. Utah led teams with 96.1 ppg through Dec 22, followed by Duke 94.2 and Notre Dame 93.9.
Tropical Park in Coral Gables Florida will present 10 race programs daily starting with today’s Christmas Day card. General manager Elmer Viewers announced the plan yesterday.
Buffalo and San Diego prepare for a snow threat in the AFL title game at War Memorial Stadium. Tobin Rote and Jack Kemp lead a veteran passing duel while safety and defense features shape the outcome for the Bills and Chargers with over 42 000 fans expected.
Texas Tech and Georgia enter the Sun Bowl with 6-3-1 records and a history of post season droughts. Tech relies on Donny Anderson and Tom Wilson to break the long wait for a bowl win while Vince Dooley guides Georgia seeking its first post season victory since 1960.
Santa Anita took entries yesterday for its opening racing program in Arcadia California. The card features two co features the Palos Verdes Handicap worth 20000 dollars and the California Breeders Championship Stakes worth 50000 dollars.
LA general manager Lou Mohs and coach Fred Schaus denied pursuing Wilt Chamberlain in a Lakers Warriors trade. They noted discussions occurred but fell through over demands including Dick Barnett, who is not for sale. Rumors of high price tags were dismissed as unfounded.
Oregon State players enjoyed a Beverly Hills celebration after their Rose Bowl prep as coach Bump Elliott let them visit with friends alumni and fans. Morey Amsterdam hosted at the Beverly Hilton with film celebrities dropping in. Players each received a camera gift from the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and gifts from local merchants.
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