Villanova Edges Princeton In OT Thriller
Villanova rallied to beat Princeton 61-60 in overtime as Bill Melchionni hit the deciding jumper with 22 seconds left. North Carolina defeated Kentucky 82-67, boosting UNC to 3-1 and leaving Kentucky slipping in the rankings.
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Promoter Yeargain Protests Cancellation of TV Pact
Promoter Max Yeargain protests the cancelation of closed circuit telecasting rights for the Giardello Carter middleweight title fight in Kansas City He demands an investigation into the cancellation and alleges fraud harming his contract and advertising investments Prosecutors and boxing officials are urged to review alleged wrongdoing while Yeargain cites past IBC antitrust actions and personal attacks.
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Schweda Signs Bear Contract After KU Stature
Kansas University lineman Brian Schweda signed a one year NFL contract with the Chicago Bears joining Gale Sayers as Bears signees. Schweda, an All-Big Eight standout from Lawrence, weighs about 260 pounds and aims to showcase versatility at tackle guard or defense. He plans rookie camp around July 1 unless tied to All-Staters game.
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Future is Signed by Chiefs
Alphonse Dotson, a 6 foot 4, 262 pound tackle from Grambling College, signed with the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL. Dotson was the Chiefs' top future draftee and Green Bay Packers' No. 2 regular NFL draft choice. Chiefs GM Jack Steadman said Dotson chose to turn pro now and forgo his final college season.
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Jersey Joe Wallcott Named Referee for Patter son Powell Bout
Former heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Wallcott was named to referee Saturday night’s 10 rounder between Floyd Patterson and Charlie Powell in San Juan Puerto Rico.
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Foundation to honor 11 in Hall of Fame ceremony
New York AP. A 1,500 crowd will honor former All-America quarterback Donald B. Lourie and ten Hall of Fame inductees at the Football Foundation dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. Inductees include Col. Red Blaik and nine players from Yale, Princeton, Brown, Washington, Alabama, SMU and others. Notre Dame to receive the MacArthur Bowl as outstanding 1964 college team.
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Fights Last Night in Johannesburg
Willie Ludick of South Africa knocked out Oscar Miranda of Argentina in the welterweight bout. Ludick held the late advantage with a first round finish at 147 pounds amid a packed Johannesburg arena.
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Evans Inducted Into Grid Hall In New York City
Kansas City banker and former KU All American halfback Ray Evans is inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in a Waldorf Astoria ceremony. Attending are Kansans and friends from Texas Arizona Kansas and Missouri. Lamar Hunt purchased two tickets for an AFL official.
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Texas A&M Hires A Bryant Aide Gene Stallings
Gene Stallings from Alabama, former Bryant assistant head coach, named head coach of Texas A&M to revive fortunes. Hank Feldberg becomes full time athletic director after three years in dual roles. Stallings played end on the 1956 undefeated A&M team that won the Southwest Conference title.
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Bear) Bryant
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Hank) Feldberg
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Palmer Blows Big Lead In Canada Cup Thriller
Arnold Palmer era questions arise as he squandered a large advantage in the Canada Cup Individual Trophy. Jack Nicklaus surged to victory with a final-round 72 to win his second straight title while the U S team clinched its fifth consecutive team crown. Palmer said the final round was simply a miserable, unlucky round and vowed to adjust for a new year.
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Richter Signs Bonus Pact With Chiefs in AFL
Gary Richter a 258 pound tackle from Ohio Northern University signed a bonus contract with the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL. He hails from Bethlehem Pennsylvania and is the first Ohio Northern player to sign pro terms, related to Los Angeles Ram star Les Richter. Stallings and Foldberg received four year contracts. Stallings 29 is from Paris Texas.
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