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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1964
Page
5
The piece argues Elgin Baylor, a top all time player, struggles with a serious knee injury yet still dominates. It contrasts critics who doubt his durability with fans who admire his tenacity and skill, noting his past 50 point games and the Lakers’ adjusted expectations.
In Mobile Alabama two workouts were planned for the North and South squads ahead of the Senior Bowl. Coaches George Wilson and Tom Landry said players from New Year bowl games would boost both sides and practice followed a 10 minute pass protection drill as captains were chosen.
In Hollywood Florida the National Football League Players Association begins two sessions and plans to recommend immediate reinstatement for Paul Hornung of the Green Bay Packers and Alex Karras of the Detroit Lions. President Pete Retzlaff says the proposal will be voted on and sent to Commissioner Pete Rozelle in New York.
The Dallas Cowboys signed quarterback Perry Lee Dunn and tackle Whaley Hall after the Sugar Bowl. Dunn, 22, is 6 feet 2 inches and 202 pounds, a senior drafted in the fourth round. Hall, 22, is 6 feet 3 inches and 230 pounds, drafted in the sixth round as a future pick.
Utah defeated Cincinnati 76 to 68 with Rhodes scoring 68 in a Memphis State contest. Louisville toppled Marquette 67 to 5. Toledo won 75 to 57 over Kent State. Georgia edged Alabama 49 to 47. Bluenose Tournament began with MIT 42 over Acadia 37. New Hampshire beat St Marys Halifax 91 to 71.
At the Cotton Bowl banquet in Dallas Wayne Hardin was introduced as the only Navy coach to beat Army five straight. He noted Navy has only lost two bowl games in history and he coached both losses.
Alabama tops Mississippi 12-7 in the Sugar Bowl as Tom Davis kicks four field goals including a record 46 and 48 yarders. Coach Bear Bryant praises defense after holding the Rebels to their lowest scoring since 1960. Mississippi’s only points come on a fourth quarter touchdown pass to Larry Smith.
The Los Angeles Open begins with a $5,000 pro am at Rancho Golf Club ahead of the 72 hole event with a $50,000 purse. Arnold Palmer headlines the field as defending champion seeking the $9,000 winner's share.
Texas routs Navy 28 to 6 in the Cotton Bowl while Rose Bowl finish shows Washington 17 over Ohio State 7. Sugar Bowl results list Alabama 12 over Mississippi 7, and Orange Bowl features Nebraska 13 over Auburn 7.
Louis Finkelstein known as Louie the Dip dies at 68 in his car on Cleveland's east side from a heart attack. For 50 years he pursued crime and was arrested about 120 times and served over a decade in prison after 20 sentences.
Kansas University English professor Dr Franklin Nelick is a contributor to the 1964 Compton’s Pictured Encyclopedia. He wrote a comprehensive English Literature article for the reference work.
The Associated Press reports at least nine people died in Kansas traffic crashes over the two day holiday period. Victims include Mervin Sorenson 21 of McConnell AFB Wichita Margie Gillstrap 24, Wichita. William Henry Frye 13. Cyrus M. Cameron 14. Darwin E. Kraus 26 of Alma. Ursula Madel 23 of Kansas City Kansas. Ivan Thompson 50 of Lebo. Doris Thompson injured. Gary W. Kuehl 21 of Ft. Riley. Two other deaths occurred Tuesday.]
An Army private from Monticello is charged with first degree murder after the New Year’s Eve killings at the McAdams home. Joseph McAdams 49 Judith Meddough 19 and Florence McAdams 20 were slain by an ax wielder who then called police.
World capitals marked 1964 with festivities and prayers. Times Square drew 300000 for the countdown, Grand Central hosted a large benefit ball for mental health, Berlin lit fireworks, and crowds in Paris, Buenos Aires, and Tokyo welcomed the year with traditions. President Johnson and Khrushchev sent New Year greetings. Pope Paul VI led a mass and prayed for peace. Tokyo temple bells rang as Japan began its new year observances.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller and wife Happy Rockefeller welcomed 1 400 guests at the New York executive mansion for the annual open house amid snow sleet and freezing rain. The couple announced their expected baby due in June.
In Kansas City a 28 year old beauty parlor operator, Mrs L V Hopkins, was killed by her 32 year old estranged husband after he fired two shots during a dispute. He admitted to the crime in a signed statement saying she screamed at him to leave and he lost his head. The couple had two daughters aged 12 and 2 who were staying with the mother.
A small Mississippi nursing home in Columbia was struck by a fire early today killing three of the 17 occupants. The one story frame building was destroyed. An employee, Mrs Boyd Hamm, suspected the fire began in a floor furnace. No survivors were reported injured.
The Pentagon issued a uniform security clearance standard across the Defense Department for outside historians and researchers. Private citizens must pass background checks like civilian DoD employees, with manuscripts and notes from classified sources reviewed for censorship before publication.
A 17 year old, James Bumguardner Jr., was shoved into a coin operated clothes dryer by a robber in Fort Worth. He spent over 30 minutes inside before a passing customer freed him. The teen said the assailant demanded money and fled after he was released. He was pale but unhurt.
Local residents report holiday gatherings across Kansas including Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Toussaint of Pittsburg with daughter Mrs. Verle Shoemaker and Rev. Shoemaker family. Numerous dinners and exchanges unfold in McLouth Raytown Lawrence Denver and Kansas City as relatives gather for Christmas.
A long list of Christmas visitors spans Kansas towns with families hosting relatives from Topeka Lawrence McLouth Leavenworth and more. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Guilford Ridgway Mrs. Geraldine Gilchrest and others from Topeka and Topeka area households.
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