Texas Bolstered Namath Still a Question for Orange Bowl
Texas reports a key back return for the Orange Bowl clash as Phil Harris practices fully for the January 1 game. Alabama, ranked No. 1 by UPI, prepares with Joe Namath limited by a knee injury while Steve Sloan directs drills with a knee brace and others backing him up.
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Jim Goosetree
Joe Namath
Namath
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Bear) Bryant
United Press International
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Sloan
Auburn
Wayne Trimble
Buddy Frency
Thoroughbred Race Card Summary with Multiple Divisions
Detailed listing of horse races across divisions including 2 year olds and up, 6 furlong to 1 1/16 mile events. Notable entrants include Rock 1 led by C Errico, After Dusk and More Water with J Leonard and Dr. P. Mac Ii, plus Ocean Motion among others. Prize purses range from 2,500 to 5,000 dollars with times noted for each race.
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Dr. P. Mac
J. Vasquez
J. Leonard
R. Behrens
Knight
Clouds and Contests at Santa Anita Card
Cloudy conditions at Santa Anita set the scene for a crowded 1st race day card featuring multiple stakes events for 3 yos and up. Notable runners include You 6 Hla, Rickeyville, and Political Plum with strong showings and purses ranging from 4 000 to 10 000 dollars across six races, highlighting Thoroughbred action and betting interest.
Upset Feast Opens New Year With Orange Bowl Shock
New Year’s Day football brings upsets as Texas edges Alabama 10 to 7 in the Orange Bowl in Miami. Texas continues its dominance over Crimson Tide, who have not beaten the Longhorns in five meetings. Namath nurses a knee as a $400,000 Jets contract looms after the game.
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Bears Sign Piccolo Intensifies Backfield Battles
Chicago Bears owner coach George Halas announces a heated backfield contest for fullback and running halfback spots. Rookie Brian Piccolo from Wake Forest joins Pat Crain Clemson and veterans for the fullback role while Gale Sayers and Jon Arnett duel for the halfback position.
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Halas
Brian Piccolo
Wake Forest
Piccolo
Pat Crain
Clemson
Rick Casares
Joe Marconi
Charlie Bivins
Jon Arnett
Gale Sayers
Kansas
Smith to Davidson College names Homer Smith head coach
Davidson College in North Carolina appoints Homer Smith as its 21st head football coach effective January 1. Smith, 35, previously backfield coach at the Air Force Academy, succeeds Bill Dole who resigned after a five losing seasons in six years. Davidson has a 24-27-4 program record since 1896.
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Wildcats
Davidson
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Thorough Entries Heat up for Thursday Racing Card
Local entries list for Thursday includes multiple purses from 4000 to 6000 dollars across 3 year olds and up on dirt. Notable horses include America Boy 120 J McCuller Eagle Dance 113 J Valenzrueta and Irish Tune 14 D Ross Native Chief 114 W Govidia along with several speedsters like Glory Eyed 11 M Vane and Indian Ali 114 E Burns. The event features large fields of sprinters and distance runners with posts listed for various jockeys and trainers.
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AFL All Stars Form for Jan Sixteenth in New Orleans
Sid Gillman of the Chargers and Lou Saban of the Bills were named coaches for the AFL All Star game in New Orleans on January 16. The East squad features rookies Matt Snell and Sid Blanks among others, with Bills and Patriots heavily represented.
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Jim Fraser
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Ex-Vegas Gridder Stars for Arizona Freshmen
John Hanson, former Las Vegas High School tackle, starred for Arizona State freshmen in Tempe this fall. The 6-2, 220-pound lineman started at defensive tackle, plans to join the varsity in spring, and aims for a starting berth as ASU frosh went 3-0-1 while the varsity posted an 8-2 mark. Hanson previously played at Western and earned SUN All City honors as a senior for the Wildcats.
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Las Vegas
Beavers and Wolverines Ready for Rose Bowl Showdown
Oregon State and Michigan completed conditioning ahead of the Rose Bowl with the Beavers seeking an upset and the Wolverines listed as favorites. Timberslake and Brothers shine as dual threat QBs, while both squads kept near desertion to avoid holiday crowds.
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Jofre to defend bantamweight title in Tokyo on April 9
Eder Jofre will defend his World bantamweight title against Fighting Harada in Tokyo on April 9, moved from March 26 by Jofre who has an option in his contract. He chose the later date hoping warmer weather after suffering cold during a 1963 Tokyo bout with Katsutoshi Aoki.
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UPI
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Fighting Harada
Tokyo
Jofre
Katsutoshi Aoki
DiMaggio Streak Halted by Cleveland Pitchers
Joe DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak ended on July 17, 1941 as Cleveland Indians pitchers Al Smith and Jim Bagby Jr. shut down his bid.
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UPI
Joe DiMaggio
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