Sooners Huskers Given Nod in Week’s Picks
AP notes a 28-14 LSU win over Texas Christian sparked fan outrage as Abe Martin was hung in effigy. The poll lists top picks: Texas over Texas Christian, Navy over Duke, Mississippi over Tennessee, Michigan State over Notre Dame, Oklahoma over Missouri, Pitt over Army, Alabama over Georgia Tech, Illinois over Wisconsin, Auburn over Georgia, Nebraska over Oklahoma State, Southern California over Oregon State, Ohio State over Northwestern, North Carolina over Miami, and Washington over UCLA.
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Stokes Named AP Lineman of the Week at UNM
UNM center Eddie Stokes, a 189 pound Phillips Texas product, was named Associated Press Lineman of the Week for his standout play in the 17-6 upset over Wyoming. He credited overcoming doubt about his size and contributed five unassisted tackles and a key fumble recovery. Stokes missed parts of practice for mechanical engineering duties while balancing duties with the team.
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Associated Press
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Lions poised for seventh Kansas title in eight years
Lawrence Lions stand atop the AP Kansas high school football poll with one game left in 1963. They hold 170 points and 13 first place votes, ahead of Kapaun and Fort Scott in the near-final rankings. Washington of Bethel is scheduled as their final foe.
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Lawrence Lions
Associated Press
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Fort Scott
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Goodland
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Gale Sayers Tops Nation in Rushing Chart
Gale Sayers of Kansas University vaulted from fourth to first on the national rushing list after a 144 yard performance against Nebraska. He carries 178 yards on 107 rushes this season, leading Auburn's Jimmy Sidle by 36 yards though Sidle has played seven games to Sayers eight. Tom Vaughn slipped to fifth with 689 yards.
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Nebraska
Sayers
Auburn
Jimmy Sidle
Sidle
Tom Vaughn
Philly Fans Celebrate 76ers OT Victory Over Warriors
Philadelphia fans hailed the 76ers 106-102 overtime win against the San Francisco Warriors, a former Philadelphia team. Hal Greer hit a late overtime jumper with 38 seconds left for the winning points, while Ben Warley added two free throws in the final seconds.
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600000 Offer For Liston Clay Fight In Montreal
Eddie Quinn announced a 600000 offer to stage the Sonny Liston Cassius Clay heavyweight title fight in Montreal. He sent the proposal to Liston's adviser Jack Nilon. The champions had agreed to a mid February bout in Denver with location unsettled. Quinn, a longtime promoter in Montreal, previously lost his license after canceling a Archie Moore Bob Cleroux bout amid poor box office.
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Old Roosevelt Yacht For Sale in New York
Albany New York AP reports a 72 foot yacht once used by Franklin D Roosevelt for official canal inspections with a few non political speeches is declared surplus property. Inspector IT is a 98 year old luxury vessel owned by New York State since 1930 and will be sold by bid on November 20. The state originally paid $30 000 for the yacht.
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N.Y
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New York State
Giants Prove Running Helps Passing In Rex Sherman Era
New York Giants coach Allie Sherman emphasizes establishing the run to boost Y A Tittle’s passing game. Giants rise from 11th to 5th in rushing, total yardage 3,147 with 1,083 rushing and 2,064 passing. Packers and Bears face rugged clash as Bears lead in total defense and near equal rushing defense.
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Philadelphia Park Unit Keeps Sports Cars Out
The Fairmount Park Commission discussed allowing sports cars in the park next summer. Chairman Mann cited a 1953 rejection due to lack of spectator protection funding. Greenfield questioned the cost, noting applicants’ wealth, and the request by Albert M. Greenfield Jr. was denied Tuesday.
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Sayers Leads Again In Loop Rush Chase
The Associated Press reports a tight Big Eight rushing duel as Gale Sayers of Kansas and Tom Vaughn of Iowa State trade lead in yardage and scoring. Sayers tops Vaughn in rushing, passing, and receiving while Vaughn edges in kickoff returns and overall yardage. Both teams still have two games left, with Sayers aiming for 2000 rushing yards in his first two seasons and the league rushing mark within reach as records shift and leaders change weekly.
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Passing Is Big Weapon For Most Grid Outfits
NCAA data show college teams for the first time average more than 40 percent of their yardage via the forward pass. Utah State leads in total offense at 401.3 yards per game and 35.9 points per game while Nebraska tops rushing at 278 yards per game. Tulsa moves to first in passing with 283.3 yards per game as seven of the top ten in total offense also rank in passing.
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Nebraska Was the Rushing Jeader
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Kansas Seventh In Rushing In Big Eight And MVC
NCAA statistics show Wichita State second in total offense with 384.7 yards per game and 2,693 yards gained. Nebraska leads rushing with 2,224 yards. Oklahoma third at 257.4. Kansas seventh at 237.4. Tulsa leads in passing with 1,633 yards and 233.3 per game. World Series note: 16 runs were the fewest in a 11-5 Yankees-Phillies game and 1963 Dodgers-Yankees 12-4.
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Field Goal Duel Looms In Packers Bears Tilt
Sunday’s Chicago at Green Bay clash could hinge on field goals with Jerry Kramer for the Packers and Roger Leclerc for the Bears. Both teams rely on kickers as defenses dominate, Kramer leads scoring and Leclerc returns as top option after a fluctuating season with limited Bears touchdowns.
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Minnesota Club Named For Football Playoff
St Johns of Minnesota becomes the first of four NAIA playoff teams with a semi final spot to be determined. NAIA official A O Buer said the opponent, site, and date will be announced later. The Camellia Bowl in Sacramento on Dec 14 will host the final.
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