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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1963
Page
14
In a three hour Rose Bowl classic, USC outscored Wisconsin 42 to 37 after trailing 28 points. The game set pass, first down, and total points records, with Wisconsin notching 32 first downs and the most points by a losing team in Rose Bowl history.
USC coach John McKay expressed dejection over missed tackles after the Trojans edged Wisconsin 42-37 to cap the 1962 season unbeaten. Beathard connected with Bedsole for a 57 yard score, VanderKelen hurled late, and Beathard again found Hill.
Sunland Park NM Tuesday saw Battle Ground In Sunland Park win the New Year’s Day Handicap by two lengths over Muddy Water with Sweet Sally third. The card lists first through tenth and multiple exotic wagers with odds and payouts for each race, including the daily double and quinella.
Howard Payne College rallied from a nine point hole Tuesday to beat Abilene Christian College 88 to 83. Richard Trice led the Yellow Jackets with a strong finish while Abilene’s Jim Reynolds contributed solid scoring.
In New Orleans Glynn Gritting signed a pro contract with the New York Giants of the NFL Tuesday, just after the Sugar Bowl game. The move marks the quarterback joining professional ranks following the college season.
LSU defeats Texas in a feverish Cotton Bowl, with Jerry Stovall signing with the St. Louis Cardinals at midfield after the final whistle. The game features leaky turf at Jones Stadium, strong defense, and LSU edging Texas through key plays and fumbles.
LSU overwhelmed Texas 13-0 in Dallas as the Tigers forced turnovers and key miscues by the Longhorns. Texas fumbled twice and threw multiple interceptions, while LSU's passing and receiving play shaped the game. Texas coach Darrell Royal credited LSU’s superb effort and admitted his team failed to execute.
Louisiana State built a 10 point surge in a decisive two minute stretch in the second and third periods to topple Texas 12-0. LSU kicker Lynn Amedee earned game honors with 23 and 37 yard field goals, while Texas defense faltered amid turnovers and fumbling as LSU improved to 5-0.
Brunei authorities say about 1500 hard core rebels are forcing through Sarawak and British North Borneo jungles toward the Indonesian border. Police report captured rebels admitted pre revolt training and officials note Indonesian sympathy for Brunei rebels.
LSU overturns Texas 13 to 3 at the Cotton Bowl as Ame dee kicks a 37 yard field goal to set a Cotton Bowl record. LSU gains 132 yards total with 126 on the ground led by Jerry Stovall. Texas struggles for 80 rushing yards and 92 passing as Cook fumbles twice.
United Press International reports SEC powers dominated New Year bowls with Southern California topping Wisconsin 42-37 in the Rose Bowl. Alabama crushed Oklahoma 17-0 in the Orange Bowl. LSU edged Texas 13-0 in the Cotton Bowl. Mississippi beat Arkansas 17-13 in the Sugar Bowl.
University of Texas end Tommy Lucas signed a pro contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday after the Cotton Bowl. Fellow Longhorn Pat Culpepper indicated a verbal agreement to join the Houston Oilers, but requires final scholarship terms before signing.
A New Year Eve banquet closed to the public celebrated Mike Romanoff the celebrity host famed as a fake Russian prince. Over 100 attendees from films and entertainment attended the wrap party at his Beverly Hills restaurant.
New Orleans AP reports Glynn Griffing’s big third down plays sealed Mississippi’s 17-13 Sugar Bowl victory over Arkansas. Griffing went 14 of 23 for 242 yards as the Rebels leaned on his passing and running threat to topple the Razorbacks.
Ole Miss edged Arkansas 17 13 as Griffing passed for 242 yards and a TD while Moore missed most of the game with a knee injury. Jenkins led Ole Miss rushers with nine carries for 39 yards, and McKnelly added two field goals for the Rebels.
Louisiana State and Texas each will receive $175,000 for playing in the Cotton Bowl. LSU will keep $100,000 and pass $75,000 to the Southeast Conference commissioner to divide among 12 shares. Each share equals about $6,250. Texas keeps $61,500 after travel and other costs. The remaining $113,500 is split among eight Southwest Conference members, including Texas, yielding about $14,187 per member. Texas total reaches $75,687.
Ron Ferraro, renowned as the leading jockey of 1962, rode his first winner at Pimlico on November 28, 1961, marking a milestone early in his career.
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