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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1963

Page

15

Knicks overcome Syracuse for 123 115 win in Baltimore

The New York Knicks exploded for 36 points in the third quarter to pull away from the Syracuse Nationals and win 123-115 in Baltimore. Johnny Green scored 31 for New York while Gene Shue added 18 as fans honored him during halftime.

Baltimore UPI New York Knicks Syracuse Nationals National Basketball Association Johnny Green New York Knicks Nationals Syracuse Green Gene Shue

Gifford Wins NFL Comeback of the Year for 1962

Frank Gifford of the New York Giants, returning from a one year retirement, was named NFL Comeback of the Year by United Press International. He edged Washington's Bob Khayat 19 to 9 in votes as he helped the Giants win the Eastern Conference title. Jerry Kramer, John Henry Johnson and John David Crow also received votes. Tittle and Leggett earned other post season honors for the Giants.

NEW York UPT Frank Gifford New York Giants National Football League United Press International Gifford Giants NFL Bob Khayat Washington Redskins Khayat UPI Jerry Kramer Green Bay Packers John Henry Johnson Pittsburgh Steelers John David Crow St. Louis Cardinals Y. A. Tittle Earl Leggett Chicago Bears Tittle al Sherman

Collene Basketball Dayton 4 Xavier 64

Dayton defeats Xavier 64 to 4 in a basketball game with scattered results across the day’s schedule. Massachusetts tops American Trier 71 to 3 in another matchup. Purman and Redmond lead various teams in a crowded results page.

Dayton Xavier Massachusetts American Trier Clemson Georgia William & Mary Purman Redmond Citadel Penn Military Drewei Miami Fin St. John North Texas Lamar Tech Corps Couriet Arlington St Hardin-Simmons Ge Pranks Adelphi Florida St Pordham Pairfield Belmont Abbey Moravian Franklin & Marshall

Rebels Open Two Game Arizona Swing In 1950s South Five Schedule

Nevada Southern Rebels, 9-1 on the season, head to Flagstaff to face Arizona State College tonight as part of a two game trek into Arizona. After the Flagstaff game they travel to Phoenix for a rematch with Grand Canyon College the next day. USC will challenge to halt the Rebels streak in Tempe. Las Vegas 3-4 hosts Rancho 1-5 in conference play while Western 7-0 meets Basic 3-2 in Henderson. Lincoln County visits Moapa Valley and Enterprise plays Virgin Valley.

Nevada Southern Rebels Arizona Rebels Arizona State College Flagstaff Southern Whittier Reds Cal Western Playstaff USC Big Brothers Tempe Phoenix Grand Canyon College Phoenix Five Las Vegas Rancho Henderson Gorman Boulder City Lincoln County Moapa Valley Enterprise Virgin Valley

Football Golf HOLLYWOOD BEACH Qualifying Round Leaders

Ralph Guglielmi and favored King Hill each posted 76 to lead the National Football League golf tournament qualifying at Hollywood Beach. The pair topped the field with solid scores as the event opened.

Hollywood Beach Ralph Guglielmi King Hill

Japanese boxer Aoki stops Campo in 5th round on decision

In Worcester Massachusetts, Karutoshi Aoki from Japan defeats Vic Campo by technical decision after a 30 second 5th round. The Philippines is listed among involved locations in the sparse OCR text.

Tokyo Karutoshi Aoki Japan Vic Campo The Philippines Worcester Mass Larry Car- Vers Lamsr Iss

Las Vegas Sports Roundup January 1963

Local desk reports sports notes from Las Vegas with brief updates on teams, players and events. Coverage highlights ongoing season play and upcoming games in the area.

Nevada Commission weighs Las Vegas rematch site for Liston Patterson fight

The Nevada State Athletic Commission meets in Carson City to decide if Las Vegas will host the Liston Patterson rematch. Options include Las Vegas or cities such as Miami Beach Baltimore Chicago or Detroit with hearings and possible announcements from Championship Sports Inc. amid ongoing political and promotional maneuvering.

Las Vegas Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Nevada State Athletic Commission Carson City Championship Sports, Inc New York Patterson Nevada Commission Championship Sports Miami Beach Baltimore Chicago Detroit Jim Deskin Jim Gay Jonn Gammick Elko Pat Brady Jack Tighe Reno Deskin SUN World Boxing Association WBA Nevada NBA Liston Jack Nilon al Bolan Miami Herald Therald Eddie Machen Miami Beach City Commission Miami Beach Boxing Commission Fred Aronson the Herald Machen Tom Nilon Chester Tom Bolan Miani Beach Ray Grosdy Miwaukee Sentinel Grady Highland Philadelphia Floyd Jin Maryland Commission Alouler Wba al Goldstein Baltimore Sun

Canadiens Rout Bruins Icemen 4-1 in NHL clash

Montreal opened with three first period goals as Bernie Geoffrion Jean Guy Talbot and Donnie Marshall scored. Jean Beliveau added the tally in the second period, Tom Williams spoiled Jacques Plante's shutout bid, and Montreal extended its unbeaten run to eight games while moving into a second place tie with Toronto.

Montreal UPI Montreal Canadiens Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs Bernie Geoffrion Jean Guy Talbot Donnie Marshall Boston Ed Johnston Jean Beliveau Tom Williams NHL Jacques Plante Bruins Canadiens Geoffrion Talbot Henri Richard Johnston Marshall Richard Johnson

Falstaffs to Exhibit in Las Vegas Bowls Sunday

The St. Louis Falstaffs famed bowling team will appear in Las Vegas Bowl and Showboat Lanes exhibitions. Three members join a matinee at 1 30 pm at Las Vegas Bowl with Harry Smith Dick Hoover and Ronnie Gaudern facing local stars Jim Deskin Steve Bassin and L D Wren. Evening match at Las Vegas Bowl pits Smith Hoover Gaudern plus Billy Welu and Al Savas against Bassin Ed James Dick Farkas Al Avella and Frank Mirabelli.

Falstaff Brewing Corp St. Louis Las Vegas Bowl Billy Weir Ronnie Gaudern Harry Smith al Savas Glenn Allison Dick Hoover Allison James Bassin Farkas Mirabelli Avella Wren Deskin Buffalo N. Y Billy Fallstaffs

Badger Grids Receive Big Welcome

A crowd estimated at 2006 plus greeted the Wisconsin football team on their return from the Rose Bowl. United Airlines DC-7 brought the Badgers to Municipal Airport at 7:40 p.m. The team, defeated 42 to 37 by USC, was paraded to a trailer stage as the band played On Wisconsin and cheerleaders led the ovation.

Madison Wis Wisconsin University of Wisconsin United Airlines DC-7 Municipal Southern California

North Favored Over South in Hula Bowl Contest

In Honolulu the North All Stars opened as a one touchdown favorite over the South in the 17th Hula Bowl. Wisconsin quarterback Ron Vander Kelen led the North with Pat Richter and Hugh Campbell while Sonny Gibbs directed the South attack with receivers Hitchler Hutchinson and Alexander among others. The South counters with a strong Purdue/Texas mix and notable Rose/Cotton Bowl alumni joining UCLA and LSU standouts.

North South Honolulu North All-Stars South All-Stars Ron Vander Kelen Wisconsin North Stars Rip Engle Penn State Badger All America Pat Richter UCLA Bill Barnes USC Mary Marinovich Ken del Conte Bell Bill Minkowski Ohio State Engle VanderKelen Cahrlie Mitchell Washington Bill Munsey Minnesota George Saimes Michigan State Minkowski Paul Flatley Northwestern Larry Ferguson Iowa George Reed Washington State Barnes Gibbs Larry Balliett California

Field Goal Famine Slows Stanford Basketball In LA Classic

Stanford coach Howie Dallmar blamed a field goal famine for the Indians seventh place finish in the Los Angeles Classic. He noted stretches of 11 and nine minutes without a field goal as the root of the slump while center Tom Dose held up. Stanford, 82 overall, prepares to face California on January 8 after pair of games this weekend. Rene Herrerias cited Oregon State leadership from Terry Baker as a factor for the Bears.

Howie Dalimar Stanford Indians Dallmar Sessio Northern California Basketball Writers Associations Tom Dose Indians UPI Stanford Caliifornia Bears Southern California USC Cal UCLA Rene Herrerias California Oregon State Portland Terry Baker Beaver

Slipped Disc Leads Santa Anita Feature as Fancies Pick

Al's Fancies calls Slipped Disc the best bet in the seventh at six furlongs over Santa Anita where Kicapu Kid and Sky Gemmy present threats while Slipped Disc is favored despite top weight. Across the card Nite Shift, Hoanani, Alycerani, Y B K, Miss Bernwood, and Tudor Knight are listed as other possibilities with varying odds.

Santa Anita Kicapu Kid Sky Gemmy Hooper Hoanani Alycerani Y B. K Miss Bernwood Tudor Knight

Rancho Banquet Plans Change For 1962 Event

Rancho High School announces the 1962 state championship football banquet will start at 6 30 PM next Thursday at Hotel Thunderbird Virginia City Room instead of 7 PM in Coldfield Room due to large ticket pre sales. Ducats available at the Owens Avenue school. Featured speaker is Phil Dickens Indiana coach and former Wyoming football leader.

Chuck Kazmic Phil Dickens Indiana Wyoming

Bassin Extends Lead In Showboat Lanes Singles

Steve Bassin built a 45 pin advantage over Dick Farkas at Showboat Lanes with a 765 series to 745 for Farkas. Bassin defeated Jim Ward while Farkas beat Mirabelli who subbed for Jerry Steinberg. Mirabelli had a high game of 8 and shared the 816 series with Bud Lick who also totaled 816.

Steve Bassin Dick Farkas Chassie Bassin Farkas Jim Ward Parkas Frank Mirabelli Jerry Steinberg Mirabelli Bud Lick

Local Muni Basketball Results From Last Night

Fragmentary scores show junior and league results with teams such as Bonanza Bobcats and Mobert Lake posting mixed results. Obscure names appear in scattered lines while no full game details or standings are recoverable.

Municipal Baakewall Association Bonanza Bobcats Mobert Lake Ken Pinel Tsiskous Pirst & m Miller Some Segay Brooke Lovee Jennings Gary Is

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