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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1964
Page
9
A Lawton columnist offers many forecasts for 1964 spanning college bowls, pro football and baseball, golf majors, track, and boxing. Names include Staubach, Musial, Mantle, Koufax, Nicklaus, Palmer, and Liston, with events in Oklahoma and national scenes. The tone blends humor and bold predictions for teams, trophies, and honors.
Wichita AP confirms four major league managers among 25 initial nominees for the Sandlot Hall of Fame. Ralph Houk, Fred Hutchinson, Bobby Bragan, and John Pesky are listed with past tournament ties from 1935 to 1959. Master of ceremonies Stan Musial slated for Aug 14 opening in Wichita.
Duke Carlisle of Texas calls Staubach the best all around quarterback he has seen as No. 2 Navy meets national champion Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Carlisle, a 21-year-old runner who earned 415 rushing and 416 passing this season, discusses facing Staubach and his own future with NFL teams Green Bay or Kansas City.
The USLTA ranking committee designates Gardnar Mulloy as No 1 in the 1963 senior men's singles after his fifth National Senior title at Forest Hills. The pick awaits approval at the Feb 15 Corpus Christi meeting. Mulloy also headlines senior indoor titles with Billy Talbert in doubles. Dorothy Bundy Cheney is chosen to head the women's seniors singles.
SEC history against the Big Eight in the Orange Bowl remains unbeaten, with Auburn and Nebraska entering a tightly contested game. Auburn, 9-1 and ranked fifth, relies on Jimmy Sidle and ground plays, while Nebraska’s dominant line and veteran backs shape a close matchup.
Mississippi arrives amid nearly four inches of snow in New Orleans as Ole Miss and Alabama prepare for the 30th Sugar Bowl. Ole Miss carries a 7-0-2 record and aims to defend its title against Alabama, which holds an 8-2 mark. Kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. CST with NBC television coverage and a forecast of low 40s and fair skies.
Terry Due of Duncan leads the Oklahoma Class A basketball scoring race with 157 points in six games for a 26.2 average. Norman’s Rick Kersey averages 23 points per game after 92 points in four games, while Dean McDonald of Lawton Eisenhower has 91 points in four games for a 22.7 average and Don Linker of Pryor follows with 128 points in six games.
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In Pasadena Illinois and Washington meet in the 50th Rose Bowl as underdogs. Pete Elliott and Jim Owens lead the clubs with strong defenses and disciplined preparations after contrasting seasons and coaching histories.
Don Chandler of the New York Giants says his team is better than the Chicago Bears, who beat New York 14 10 for the title. Chandler notes Chicago earned a fine effort and credits Y A Tittle’s injury for the defeat. Chandler led the league with 106 points on field goals and extra points.
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