Browns Browns Colts Showdown Promises High Stakes Title Bout
Jim Brown and the Cleveland Browns prepare for a title clash with the Baltimore Colts as both teams seek NFL glory. Brown reflects on past coaching changes and the quest for a championship while teammates prize a $10 000 winner’s share. The piece also covers Big Eight basketball talk with KU and K State and notes fan draw, star power, and holiday cheer.
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Japan sells record tickets for Tokyo Olympic Games
Tokyo AP reports Japan sold 1,928,326 tickets worth 5,172,982 dollars for the 18th Olympic Games in Tokyo October 10 to 24. The Toyo Olympic Organizing Committee advised the Games Administration Committee the total was 96.4 percent of 2,000,983 tickets issued for 20 events including ceremonies and demonstrations.
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Weather Shapes Dual Title Games On Lakes Stadiums
The Associated Press notes cold conditions loom over the AFL and NFL title games set at Buffalo and Cleveland. San Diego faces Buffalo with John Hadl or Tobin Rote in line for the Chargers, while Baltimore meets Cleveland with Johnny Unitas leading the Colts. Weather concerns and large anticipated crowds frame a weekend of championship football.
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Cleveland Browns
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Colts
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Cleveland
Browns
Detroit
All Star Coaches Ready for Holiday Week End Game
Hayes and Rhome anchor the South as they face Staubach and Huarte in the North South all star game in Miami. Georgia, Texas Tech prepare for the Sun Bowl in El Paso while Alabama’s Montgomery clash of Blue and Gray shapes the rest of the post season action.
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Ara Parseghian
Roger Staubach
John Huarte
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Bob Hayes
Jerry Rhome
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Georgia
Texas Tech
el Paso
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Montgomery
Ala
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Parseghian
Huarte
North
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Army
Tulsa
Hayes
Florida A&m Flash
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Herman Johnson
Michigan State
Bulldogs
Donnie Andeson
Anderson
Preston Ridlehuber
Murray Warmath
Minnesota
Paul Davis
Mississippi State
Rote to Start For San Diego In AFL Title Game
San Diego Chargers coach Sid Gillman named Tobin Rote the starter for the AFL championship game against Buffalo. Rote, 16-year veteran, will replace John Hadl, who spoke of disappointment but remains hopeful about his future.
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San Diego Chargers
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Rote
Sid Gillman
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John Hadl
Chargers
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Oakland
Wesleyan Defends Its Cage Tournament Title
Kansas Wesleyan won the McPherson Invitational with an 82 75 victory over College of Emporia. McPherson topped Sterling 68 67 in OT for third. Bethel defeated Phillips 71 65 for fifth. Northwestern Oklahoma State outlasted Tabor 77 72 for seventh.
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Tabor
Gale Sayers Receives Child’s Praise Before Shrine Game
Gale Sayers, famed Kansas all America halfback, receives a touching compliment from 10 year old Allan during a hospital visit ahead of the 40th annual East West Shrine game at Kezar Stadium. Forty eight NFL stars participate in the charity event benefiting Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.
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Elgin Baylor Shines as Lakers Win Big over 76ers
Elgin Baylor scores 43 points to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 135-117 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Baylor, sidelined stars Jerry West and Rudy LaRusso out with back injuries, received strong support from LeRoy Ellis and Jim King.
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Wilson Quits Detroit Job After His Aides Get Boot
Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford and coach George Wilson ended their partnership after a power struggle over authority. Wilson resigned after agreeing to fire five assistant coaches, a move Ford said came despite Wilson’s objections. Ford plans to search for a new coach while praising Wilson as a fine man.
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KU Hurler Helps Finley Sign Trio For KC Future
Kansas University pitcher Chuck Dobson joined by Rich Joyce and George Bosworth and catcher Ken Raymond Suarez were signed by Charlie Finley for the Kansas City A's in a Santa Claus event. Dobson, a KU junior, helped recruit the others after a strong federation Olympic tour. Joyce earned a $40,000 bonus. Suarez, from Florida State, is engaged to Irene Lopez.
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Wesley Leads Big Eight Scorers Amid Holiday Action
Kansas star Walt Wesley tops the Big Eight scoring race with 21.3 points per game after a 36 point spree against St. John’s. Oklahoma State’s Jim King stands out in four categories while Ned Mongees of Missouri and Al Koch of Iowa State also rank high in scoring and rebounding.
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Cincy Completes Fifth Straight Non-Conference Win
Cincinnati beat Oregon State 71-56 to run its non-conference streak to five wins. Drake defeated South Dakota State 88-59 in Des Moines, and Louisville topped Bellarmine 88-71 in Louisville. Valley teams collected 38 wins in 48 games against outside opponents, 13 of the last 14.
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