Plucky Young Athlete Mike Harris Faces Trial After Accident
A Central Junior High ninth grader Mike Harris lost part of his right arm in an Octat hunting accident. His father Stan Harris reports the 15 year old remains in excellent spirits as surgery continues. Also noted are KU football updates and Olympic Games Tokyo 1964 plans amid broader college sports notes.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Westley
Louisville
George Unseld
Harvard's Poe Faces Princeton Echoes From Poes of Yale Era
The New York AP recalls a modern pupil Poe as Harvard’s secret weapon against Princeton and threads him to a long line of Princeton Poes. It notes six foot two, 175 pounds, he’s fresh from injury, while detailing the legendary Poes from Johnson to Net who once shaped Princeton football and inspired Yale games through 1915.
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Patterson to Fight Amonti in Goteborg January 6
Floyd Patterson agrees to a comeback bout with Italian Santo Amonti in Goteborg Sweden on January 6. The ex world heavyweight champion aims to rebound after losing twice to Sonny Liston, signaling a return to competition.
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Santo Amonti
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Leahy Criticisms Fruitless as Notre Dame Stays Silent
Notre Dame officials led by Hugh Devore and Athletic Director Ed Krause declined to comment on Frank Leahy's Daytona Beach remarks accusing the Irish of losing spirit. The former coach cited the 71 27 loss to Pittsburgh as evidence of decline, praising Devore while noting the university seeks a representative team.
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Los Angeles
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Daytona
Pittsburgh
Knute Rockne
Four Horsemen
George Gipp
Track Riot Study Opened in New York
New York State Harness Racing Commission resumed hearings into last Friday night’s Roosevelt Raceway riot. Officials testified as the judges ruled the sixth race off and fans swarmed the track causing at least $100,000 in property damage. the final three races were canceled.
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Harness Racing Commission
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Medical Records Sought in Knox Death Probe
A Baltimore grand jury probing boxer Ernie Knox's death has requested Johns Hopkins Hospital medical records covering treatments in January February 1961 and May 1963. Knox, 26, died after a ninth round knockout by Wayne Bel Pend Oct 14 in Baltimore, two days later from a brain hemorrhage.
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Browns Star Simmy Brown Shapes NFL Challenge
Cleveland's Simmy Brown powers the Browns with 1,299 rushing yards and 7.1 average, leading the league as St Louis braces for a crucial division showdown in Cleveland. Lemm notes Brown's elusiveness and the need for gang tackling as the Cards chase a pivotal win. Attendance records highlight the 1963 NFL season.
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Karras Strongly Interested in Lions Despite Suspension
DETROIT AP Powerful defensive tackle Alex Karras who faced an indefinite betting suspension remains engaged with football. He attends Lions home games at Tiger Stadium and watches away games on TV while running the Lindell AC bar with partners. He may not return soon, as Rozelle indicated the case would not be reopened for at least a year.
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Pete Rozelle
Montgomery to lead probe into Blue-Gray game ban
The Montgomery City Commission will head an investigation to identify who is responsible for NBCs decision to stop telecasting the Blue Gray football game. NBC said Friday the game would not be aired because Negro players are banned from participating.
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Mitchell Plans Expanded Squads for Fresh Outfit
Kansas University's football coach Jack Mitchell announced plans to greatly increase the team roster by adding 60 to 70 freshmen from across the country. He said the expanded budget would still be managed to maintain quality and budgeting, aiming for conference championships and frequent contention.
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Northern Illinois Accepts Mineral Water Bowl Invite
Northern Illinois has agreed to play in the 15th Mineral Water Bowl on November 30. William Taylor said bowl reps will visit DeKalb with the contract. the 9-0 team is led by quarterback George Bork, holder of many modern passing records. Possible opponents include Springfield Missouri State Luther Town South Dakota State and Western Colorado State.
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Fights Last Night Across Three Cities
Johnny Prescott defeated Billy Walker in London outpointing him over ten rounds. Henry Wal litsch stopped Byron Stoimenides on points in New York after six rounds. Manuel Gonzalez beat Marshall Wells on points in Corpus Christi after twelve rounds.
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Passer Protection Is Eagles Goal
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Skorich says the team aims to improve pass protection after Kingston Hill wore a broken nose in a 42-14 loss to the Giants. Sonny Jurgensen remains sidelined with an injured shoulder, leaving Hill to start.
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