Grid Selectors Back to Normal And OU Again the Favorite
Big Eight sportswriters pick Oklahoma to repeat as champion in the 18th annual preseason poll with 142 voters backing the Sooners. Nebraska second, Kansas and Missouri contending for first division, while Oklahoma State and Kansas State sit near the lower half. playoff day aims to decide title with Oklahoma at Nebraska and Missouri at Kansas.
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Patchen Named Most Valuable On Legion Nine
Tom Patchen lefthanded pitching ace received the 1963 American Legion baseball MVP trophy after helping the team finish as state runners up. Patchen starred on the 1962 title team and posted a 103 pitching record with 30 strikeouts in 13 innings at Leavenworth. He plans to attend Washburn University on a football scholarship while juggling baseball commitments.
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Fights Last Night in Miami Features Garcia Victory
Perfecto Garcia from Nicaragua defeated Jesse Humphries of Cincinnati by outpoint in a boxing card held in Miami. Garcia secured the decision after winning most rounds and displaying steady footwork and jabs.
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Devaney to Head State Grid Clinic
Bob Devaney head coach at the University of Nebraska leads the football staff at the Kansas coaching clinic in Wichita. Sponsored by the Kansas State High School Activities Association, the program runs Monday through Thursday with an annual coaches golf tournament closing.
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Luck of the Draw Aids U S Over Mexico in Davis Cup
In Los Angeles the United States opened Davis Cup play in the American Zone One semi finals with Chuck McKinley facing Rafael Osuna and Dennis Ralston meeting Antonio Palafox. Expectation favors McKinley and a U S 2 0 lead after day one.
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Butts Case Near Verdict In Georgia Coach Libel Suit
ATLANTA AP Former Georgia coach Wally Butts closed his testimony in a $10 million libel suit denying game rigging charges. Closing arguments began after a weekend recess with jurors to hear the case next. Butts testified that he told the truth and never betrayed his team.
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Shaky-Legged Jim Davenport fuels Giants rally in win
In San Francisco Davenport a versatile infielder with shaky legs delivered a key bunt and three hits as the Giants beat Cincinnati 6-3 to stay within three games of the Dodgers. Willie Mays added a two run single while Ron Perranoski shined in relief for Milwaukee, tracking the Dodgers’ pace.
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Bis marck Faces Enid In Legion Regional Opener
Salina Kansas AP Bis marck North Carolina will open play tonight against Enid Oklahoma after a first round bye Enid defeated Russell Kansas 2 0 to reach the second round St Paul Minnesota beat Rapid City South Dakota 13 5 and Cedar Rapids Iowa edged Omaha 7 6 in 10 innings in first round action St Paul meets Cedar Rapids in the winners bracket while Rapid City meets Omaha in the losers bracket
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