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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1965
Page
4
Kansas coach Ted Owens previews the Big Eight opener at Nebraska as KU seeks a seventh straight road win. He notes Nebraska’s physical strength and the tight series history, including a 132nd meeting and KU’s five-game road winning streak.
In a shift of policy the Big Eight will bar professional scouts from conference press boxes and practices amid a pro signing upheaval. The move follows clashes involving KU, the Chiefs, and other programs, with implications for Tom Hedrick and Curtis McClinton. Kansas and Missouri concerns persist as Oklahoma coach Gomer Jones faces four pro contracts. Also note: Kansas basketball games against Iowa State and Oklahoma State move to 1:30 pm for TV coverage.
Louisiana State edged Syracuse 13-10 as Doug Moreau kicked a 28 yard field goal with 3 51 left. Billy Ezell lofted a 57 yard TD pass to Moreau and tied the game with a two point conversion to Joe Labruzzo.
Bleary eyed after an 8 hour New Year’s Day bowl binge this column notes Nebraska’s 10-7 Cotton Bowl loss to Arkansas as a hard fought game. It praises NU's effort, notes quarterback Bob Churchich’s passing records, and discusses possible coaching changes for Bob Devaney amid a busy post season.
Arkansas remained undefeated with a 10-7 Cotton Bowl win over Nebraska to extend a 13 game winning streak. Quarterback Fred Marshall engineered an 80 yard late drive ending with Bobby Burnett’s three yard TD run as Arkansas clinched the victory.
Texas toppled national champion Alabama 21 17 on defense led by Clayton Lacy Diron Talbert Olen Underwood and Tommy Nobbs stopping Namath at the two yard line in the fourth period Pete Sammons intercepted a Namath pass late on the Texas 32 and Ernie Koy and Jim Hudson supplied key offense Namath who threw for 255 yards was named MVP but Alabama fell short as Darrell Royal praised his defense and Bryant lauded the stand at the goal line.
Arkansas defeats Nebraska 10-7 in the Cotton Bowl as Parkers strike late for the go ahead TD. Fred Marshall passes for 61 yards and Bobby Burnett adds a 3-yard score with 4:41 left. Alabama loses in Orange Bowl. Texas tops Alabama 21-17.
Oklahoma players Ralph Neely and Jim Grisham, barred from the Gator Bowl for pro contracts, are still expected to play in the Hula Bowl on January 8 in Honolulu.
The Northeast Kansas Racing Association will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the Community Building.
San Francisco reports a sellout crowd of 60000 for the Shrine East West Game to mark its 40th playing. West aims for its 19th victory led by Craig Morton of California and Bob Berry of Oregon in the air battle. The East leans on Roger Staubach of Navy after an injury plagued 1964 season.
Arkansas and Nebraska each get 212000 for their Cotton Bowl appearance. Arkansas keeps 60000 plus about 3000 travel money, sharing 149000 with Southwest Conference peers for about 81000 to Arkansas and 18600 to others. Nebraska nets 70000 plus 5000 travel, with 147000 divided eight ways, about 93000 to Nebraska and over 18000 to others.
A 65 000 crowd watched Tulane and another team play a hard, clean Sugar Bowl game in New Orleans. Pickets outside carried banners blaming integration for the reduced attendance while organizers cited final game losses and TV blackout as factors along with race debate.
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