Koufax Named Male Athlete of the Year for 1963
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax, a Brooklyn native in his rise with Los Angeles, is named Male Athlete of the Year in the AP poll. He led the NL with a 25 5 record, 1.88 ERA, and 306 strikeouts, and won a World Series title over the Yankees.
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Los Angeles
Chargers Ready to Face Patriots Tough Boston Defense
San Diego coach Sid Gillman lauds Boston’s defense as elite and expects a hard fought AFL championship game in warm weather. He cites Boston leading the league in total and rushing defense, while Chargers aim to balance running and passing. The Patriots beat Buffalo in the division playoff to reach the title game.
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Redleg Skipper Due Treatment For Malignancy
Cincinnati Reds president William DeWitt announced that veteran manager Fred Hutchinson has a malignancy. Hutchinson will stay in Seattle for two months of treatment before the training period and season.
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Lawton Wolverines Benefit From Young Core In Boomer Race
Lawton high school builds a promising lineup under Kenny Bridges led by 6-6 Bennie Wiggins 6-3 David Frost and 5-10 guard Chuck Large. Frost has impressed with averages around 15 points and strong rebounding while Large provides outside shooting and playmaking as the Wolverines tune up for a tough Boomer schedule against Altus.
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Eddie Reed
David Pickett
Johnny Bingaman
Walter Gillispie
Mira and Concannon Set For Senior Bowl Duel In Mobile
Mobile Alabama AP two top passers Mira of Miami and Concannon of Boston College named starters for the 15th Senior Bowl in Mobile. Mira led a South rally to a 23-14 win after 336 passing yards while Concannon added 366 passing yards.
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Basketball Rivalry Returns As LHS Hosts Altus Tonight
LHS 6-2 hosts Altus 6-3 in a high school showdown at the LHS Field House. Altus led by Lonnie Eggleston and Dave Fewell faces LHS stars Chuck Large and Walter Gillispie in a tense city matchup after both teams lost in recent tours.
Chiefs Land Panther Ace In Draft Bid Swap
The AFL pursues college talent with signing deals. Chiefs pay 42,500 for Ernie Borghetti and cover three years of dental school. Rex Mirich, Benny Nelson, Mike Fracchia, Dave Theisen, and Dave Casinelli also ink deals with AFL or CFL teams as 1962 futures rise.
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Armour Blasts Wedge as Golf’s Loss in Talk
Veteran golf pro Tommy Armour denounces the modern wedge arguing it dulls short iron skill and harms the sport. He comments on footballs passing game and basketball changes, reflects on his career, and notes his Boca Raton life while aging toward 68. Wilkinson's coaching future also in play with Norman reports.
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