Injuries at Quarterback Drop Alabama's Margin
Alabama's quarterback uncertainty dropped its odds to three points over Texas in the Orange Bowl. Namath and Sloan suffered knee injuries, clouding the Tide's starting plans while Texas prepared with coach Darrell Royal praising team morale and field goal ace David Conway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
MIAMI
Crimson Tide
Texas
Namath
Joe Namath
Tide
Steve Sloan
Sloan
Auburn
Paul
Bear) Bryant
University of Miami
Miami Baseball Stadium
Sandy Sands
Darrell Royal
David Conway
David Ray
New York Jets
Jim Goostree
Joe
Bryant
Steve
Wayne Trimble
Buddy French
Arkansas
Marv Kristynik
Ernie Kay
Phil Harris
Harold Philipp
Weather Bureau
Red Raiders Secure Third With Comeback Over Tech
Texas Tech defeated Georgia Tech 74-71 in the Sugar Meet consolation, led by Malaise with 25 points and Reuther with strong rebounding. Tech improves to 5-4, finishing non conference play and heading to SWC opener against Texas. Caldwell brothers and Dub contributed for Tech as Georgia Tech struggled at the free throw line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Tech
Georgia Tech
Texas Tech
Denney
Raiders
Reuther
Caldwell Brothers
Jim
Pete
Jim Caldwell
Dub
Raider
Caldwell
Jim Taylor
Billy Tapp
Charles Kenney
Yellow Jackets
Malaise
Hatlam
Gregory Gym
Austin
Texas Longhorns
Imade
Jand
Georgia
R. D. Craddock
Florida Bops Texas for Fifth Gator Bowl Title
Florida defeated Texas 62-49 to claim the Gator Bowl championship. Gary Keller led with 21 points and seven rebounds as Florida built a 39-24 halftime cushion and withstood a late Texas challenge. Teammates Tom Baxley and Brooks Henderson helped preserve the win. Wake Forest took third with an 83-76 victory over Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Gary Keller
Florida
Texas
Florida Gators
Keller
Larry Franks
John Paul Fultz
Gators
Tom Baxley
Brooks Henderson
Texas A&M Bops Trinity 98 72 in San Antonio
A partisan crowd of about 2 000 watched Texas A M defeat Trinity 98 72 in San Antonio. Trinity led early 7 3 and 14 11 before Texas A M surged to a 48 38 halftime lead and never allowed a comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN Antonio
Texas Aggies
Trinity Tigers
Trinity
Aggies
Tigers
Plainview Bulldogs win opener in Hobbs Invitational
Plainview led by 22 points from Ronnie Perez edged Odessa 64 61 in the Hobbs Invitational first round. Hobbs routed Lovington 95 63 to set a Friday 1 15 pm semifinal clash with Plainview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Ronnie Perez
Plainview Bulldogs
Odessa
Lovington
Plainview
Peret
Bobby Bolding
Stan Rigler
Lawrence Thompson
Larry Pieper
Marvin Schmitt
Jim Denton
Hobb
Wayne Thompson
Floyd Lowery
Monterey
Lubbock
Duncan
Oklo
Abilene Cooper
Silver City
Arkansas and Nebraska coaches weigh Cotton Bowl matchup
Arkansas coach Broyles and Nebraska coach Devaney debated strategies and formations noting Arkansas strength on defense and offense, the challenge of facing a lonesome end and Nebraska’s unbalanced line, while recognizing how bowl prep affects play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Nebraska
Devaney
Broyles
Duke
Colorado skiers sweep Alpine Holiday Classic events
At Vail Colorado University of Colorado skiers dominated the downhill races with a 1 2 3 4 sweep in the men’s division Ni Orsi Bill Maroh Jim Helga and Billy Kidd took the top four spots Sandra Shellworth edged Jean Saubert to win the women’s race Shellworth hails from Boise Idaho The Alpine Holiday Classic closes the United States Alpine training camp with slalom and giant slalom events scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vail
Colo
University of Colorado
Colorado U
Ni Orsi
Bill Maroht
Jim Helga
Billy Kidd
Colorado
Sandra Shellworth
Jean Saubert
Oregon
Miss Shellworth
Boise
Idaho
United States
Orsi
Stockton
Calif
Innsbruck
Maroh
Aspen
Helga
Kidd
Heuga
Morton Named Trophy Winner
California quarterback Craig Morton was named winner of the Pop Warner Memorial Trophy as the outstanding senior football player on the West Coast. The Palo Sports Club will present the award at a banquet in Palo Alto on January 26 with Ernie Nevers in attendance. Morton, training with the West squad for the East West Shrine game, set multiple Cal and Pacific Coast Conference passing records. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and signed for about $200,000. Previous winners include Ollie Matson Jon Arnett Terry Baker and Eddie LeBaron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Calif
California
Craig Morton
Palo Sports Club
Morton
Stanford Grid
Ernie Nevers
Cal
Dallas Cowboys
Pop Warner
Carlisle
Stanford
Ollie Matson
Jon Arnett
Terry Baker
Eddie LeBaron
Lions Capture HP Tournament Victory at Brownwood
Brownwood High School won the Howar d Payne Invitational by beating Midland Lee 64 to 54. Consolation title went to Coleman after a 63 to 57 win over Tulsa. All tournament picks include George Byerley Coleman Frizzell Carmichael Juare Guzman Harris Dugger. Outstanding players were James Harris and Phil Dugger tied for honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Brownwood High School
Howard Payne
Midland Lee
Coleman
Tulsa
George Byerley
Colesman
Mike Frizzell
C. E. Carmichael
Joe Juare
Big Spring
Johnny Guzman
South San Antonio
James Harris
Phil Dugger
Rose Becomes Father in Caracas Winter Ball
Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds, who had been playing winter ball in Caracas Venezuela, has become a father for the first time. The news confirms a new family milestone for the star second baseman amid his ongoing season overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Cincinnati
Pete ‘Rose
Cincinnati Reds
Caracas
Venezuela
Westerners defend as Lubbock High rallies in late frame
The Westerners stiffened on defense forcing the Plainsmen to take shots from the outer limits. Bill Abernethy scored a late second period jumper for a 17-10 halftime edge. Lubbock High stayed close in the third quarter with Hughes and Dunlap keying a run and Pierce and Miles Johnson adding bursts to keep Monterey within striking distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey High School
Bill Abernethy
Lubbock
Randy Westerburg
Bobby Pierce
Monterey
Gary Hughes
Gary Washington
Westerners
MHL
Plainsmen
Dunlap
Hughes
Washington
Milburn
LHS
Pierce
Miles Johnson
Beck
Coliseum
David Reed
Abernethy
Clawson
Duncan
Okla
New Mexico
Midland
Lamesa
Earl Barnes
Lubbock Fx
Westerburg
Johnson
Reed
Whitt
Hardin
Wright Gilkerson
Wiggins
Russell
Lindsey
Tingley
Anderson
Barnes
Hines
Copeland A
Robertson
Crowe
Everheart
Berger
Mayfield
Chamberl'n
Ellison
Ber Ee
Morton Eagles Reach Caprock Tourney Final In Tight Win
Morton High School rallied from 11 down at halftime to edge McAdoo 65 64 in a hard fought semifinal. Chessir scored the decisive basket as Ledbetter added 24 points and Van Meter led McAdoo with 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Scarborough
Ellis Miller
Wayne Rudisill
Alan McMenamy
Wilcey Kovizan
Morton High School
Mites
McAdoo
Morton
Ernest Chessir
Charles Ledbetter
Eagles
Ledbetter
James’ van Meter
Chessir
Indians
John Faubussee
van Meter
Roy Neff
Shallowater
Petersburg
Dimmitt
Ronnie Sills
Robbie Lindsey
Tommy Nichols
Dimmitt Fg
McMenamy
Hutton
Evans
Dyer
Koinzan
Nichols Ill Rhodes
Bradford
B. Preston
R. Lindsey
J. Preston
McKinney Stanton
K. Lindsey
Sills
Kenmore
Bradley
Hodges
Dimmitt Sea Eee
McAdoo Fg Ft Pf
Ty Morton Fx
Tp van Meter
Faubus
Neff
Joyce
Murray
Embry
Hardin
Griffith
Dobson
Thomas
HBA
Beret Tree
McAdoo Morton Vee de Eeree
M'Menamy
Rudisil
J.preston
Harris
Miller
Kainzan J.serbr
Rhodes
Él Stanton
B.preston
Btersburg
Shallowater U
Aspermont Morton
Chesshir Frazier
McNutt
Aspermont
Richey Wins Sugar Bowl Tennis Tourney
Cliff Richey, a 17 year old from Dallas, defeated defending champion Hamilton Richardson 6-0 6-2 9-11 4-6 8-6 to win the 28th Sugar Bowl. The unseeded teen overcame cramps and a late rally from Richardson to claim the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cliff Richey
Hamilton Richardson
Dallas
Tex
Richey
Richardson
Gene Scott
St. James
N.Y
Ron Holmberg
New York City
Holmberg
Lester
Sack
Clarksdale
Miss
Knicks Defeat Warriors 118 to 102 in Philadelphia
Johnny Green scores 33 as the Knicks end a two game skid by topping the San Francisco Warriors 118 102 at Convention Hall. Wilt Chamberlain nets 41 for the Warriors but the Knicks pull away with Bob Boozer’s 19 points including an eight point burst in the fourth. The Knicks lead 63 59 at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Johnny Green
New York Knicks
San Francisco Warriors
National Basketball Association
Convention Hall
76Ers
Los Angeles Lakers
Warriors
Wilt Chamberlain
Bob Boozer
New York
Knicks
Ieading
Patterson Opens Training Five Days Early for Chuvalo Bout
Floyd Patterson, former world heavyweight champion, began training five days ahead of schedule for his 12 round fight with George Chuvalo set for Madison Square Garden on February 1. Patterson sparred two rounds with brother Ray Patterson and Joe Shelton, noting Chuvalo had already logged 65 rounds in training in Bolton Ontario.
TCU Nets Third in Sun Tourney Victory Over William and Mary
TCU defeats William and Mary 76 71 to capture third place in the Sun Carnival tourney. Wayne Kreis scores 21 for the Frogs while Tim Walter leads the Indians with 18. Both teams shoot around a third from the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
UPI
Texas Christian
William & Mary Indians
Indians
TCU
Wayne Kreis
Frog
Timi Walter
William & Mary
Vikings Trade for Rams Linemen in Draft Moves
The Minnesota Vikings acquired tackle Gary Larsen from the Los Angeles Rams and bargained with Rams for safety free agent Red Phillips. The trade followed their first round pick Snow from Notre Dame to the Rams and reflects Minnesota’s strategy to balance needs on both lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis-St, PA
Minnesota
Viki
Jim
Snow Phillips
Rams
Havi
Auburn
Larsen
Conchia
Minn
Rar
Southwest Conference Scores Highlight Broad Matchups
Summary of multiple college basketball results across conferences listing Texas Tech, Texas A M, Florida State, Rice, TCU, and many others with wins and scores. Notable games include Texas Tech 95 over George Tech 90 and Texas A M 98 over Trinity 72, along with diverse matchups across campuses and invitational events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Tech
Geore Tech
Texas A&m
Trinity
Florida State
Rice
TCU
William and Mary
San Carniva Florida
Texas
Lubbock
Monterey
Plainview
Odessa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Raiders
Florida Bops
Texas A&m Bops
Santiago
Chile
Lions
Caprock
Ray
Hornets
David Frazier
Ernest Chesshir
Jimmy Joyce
Frazier
Earl Coplen
Bass
Halter
Petersborg
Mustangs
Shallowater Buffs. Petersburg
Floydada
Nets
Buff
Buffaloes
Tribe
Patterson
F.d.lc
Broadway
Vikings
Iowa State
Yankton College
S.D
Chadk State
Nah
Santa Barbara
Pepperdine
Michigan
State
William Jewell
Western New Mexi
University of Tennessee
Martin Harding
Ark
College
Henderson
Akansas .Tech
Atlantic Christian
Langley Afb
Arizona
Southern California
Loyola
Los Angeles
St. Mary's
St. John's
Buffalo
Oswego State
St. Joseph's
Ind
Franklin
Brown
Amherst
Fordham
Harvard
Mississippi State
Delta State
Youngstown
Assumption
Ont
Northeastern
Wake Forest
Georgetown
D. C
Lehigh
Alfred
St. Lawrence
Brigham Young
Xavier
Ohio
Oklahoma State
Oklahoma
Arkansas State
Air Force
the Citadel
East Tennessee
Stephen F. Austin
Northwestern
Richmond
American U
Ft. Eustis
Elon
Fairmont
Salem
W.va
Waynesburg
Bluffton
Flint JC
Otterbein
Indiana Central
Adams State
Washburn
Springfield
Centenary
Mississippi
Taylor
Central Michigan
Ferris
Hillsdale
Aquinas
Central Washington
Pasadena
Red Raider
Don Curtis
Ken Lucas
Hose Lothario
Art Nelson
Dory Funk JR
Kiwanis
Beech
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!