Packers Triumph 16-7 Over Giants To Clinch Title
Green Bay edges New York 16-7 at Yankee Stadium to win the NFL championship. Ray Nitschke sparks the defense with key plays including a fumble recovery and a pass deflection, while Jerry Kramer adds three field goals. Willie Wood is ejected for striking an official. Giants finish 3-10.
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Capozzi Eyes Two Crowns In Sugar Bowl Final
Connie Capozzi of Middletown meets Sheryl Smith of North Miami Beach in the Under 12 final at the Sugar Bowl Tennis Tournament. Capozzi seeks the Sugar Bowl title and the 1962 national junior championship after a strong run, seeded No. 1, with wins over Bordes Lehmkuhl and Revman, while doubles ended in a semifinal loss with Susan Moen.
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East West Shrine Game Showcases Passing Records
In San Francisco the East beat the West 25 19 as five Shrine game passing marks fell and a sixth tied. Daryle Lamonica Notre Dame earned player of the game after 349 passing yards and a near flawless 20 of 28, while Sonny Gibbs Texas Christian also connected on long TDs. Larry Ferguson scored the decisive 2 yard TD with 1 27 left after a back and forth second period.
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Shannon Emerges as Top Sophomore Quarterback
Jacksonville AP reports Florida quarterback Tom Shannon, a left handed sophomore, leads the Gators to a 17 7 victory over Penn State in the Gator Bowl. Shannon threw two touchdown passes to Dupree and Hagood Clark, completed seven of nine for 79 yards, and ran for 26 yards. Dupree, another sophomore, led the rushing with 66 yards.
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Packers Triumph In Savage NFL Championship Game
New York Giants and Green Bay Packers produced a close, hard fought title clash at Yankee Stadium. Lombardi praised his defense led by Ray Nitschke, whose standout play earned the game's outstanding player award amid icy winds and tough conditions. Giants coach Allie Sherman cited near misses and unfinished drives as the difference.
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Grid Fan Gets Break January 1
New Year's Day bowls bring national TV coverage for top ten teams. Rose Bowl features No. 1 Southern California against No. 2 Wisconsin at NBC 5 p.m. EST. Sugar Bowl matches No. 3 Mississippi versus No. 6 Arkansas at NBC 2 p.m. EST. Cotton Bowl pits No. 4 Texas against No. 7 LSU on CBS at 3 p.m. EST. Orange Bowl has No. 5 Alabama versus No. 8 Oklahoma on ABC at 2 p.m. EST. Florida upset Penn State 17-7 in the Gator Bowl, and Sun Bowl in El Paso between West Texas State and Ohio University follows, with no national TV.
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Ohio college hoops leaders stay unbeaten in early 1963 slate
Ohio's top cagers push 9 0 and 7 0 marks as Akron and Cincinnati ride dominant starts. Ohio State, after a Wichita loss, prepares to host Brigham Young then Minnesota while Wittenberg, Akron and Ohio Wesleyan chase the Ohio Conference crown amid a winter of postponed games and travel dangers.
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Rose Bowl Foes Marking Time Before New Year’s Day Showdown
Southern California and Wisconsin steered through light drills and retreat to prepare for the Rose Bowl. USC coach John McKay reported his team in relaxed but cautious mood with Ron Heller nursing a knee, while Wisconsin, seeking redemption for past Rose Bowl heartbreak, trained separately after minor health losses. Kickoff at 5 p.m. EST, NBC telecast and radio.
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Chiefs Cut Steers Lead Under Pressure in ABL
The Kansas City Steers, leading the American Basketball League by four games, faced heavy pressure as Long Beach Chiefs won 104-100 over Oakland and 124-111 on Saturday. Kansas City then lost 119-116 in overtime to Pittsburgh, reducing their lead to 22 games. Bill Spivey led Long Beach with 31 points as Oakland fouls plagued the visitors.
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Bearcats Target 28th Straight Win After Holiday Tourneys
Cincinnati Bearcats aim for their 28th consecutive victory led by coach Ed Jucker after a string of holiday tournaments. Dale Heidetting sidelined with an ankle injury. they open MVC play vs Wichita State and visit Houston midweek while Arizona State and Wichita State threaten the top of the rankings in regional race notes.
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College hoops update with ranked teams and conference notes
Cincinnati leads with 9 0 season, top of AP poll as Ohio State sits second. Illinois fourth after Holiday Festival win. Kentucky hosts Georgia Tech while Auburn meets Mississippi State as top Southeastern teams clash. Southern Methodist dominant in the Southwest, Kansas edges Kansas State in a four overtime thriller as Kansas opens versus Colorado. UCLA sits at 10 2 in the Big Six.
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Moyer and Archer to Meet in TV Boxing Highlight
Denny Moyer of Portland and Joey Archer of New York, two top contenders, clash in a 10 round telecast from Madison Square Garden this Saturday night. ABC will carry the bout at 10 pm with Moyer rated WBA world junior middleweight champion, though the title is not on the line as the fighters weigh over the limit.
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Middleweight Bout: Garcia Upsets Lamine in Tunis
In Tunis Angel Robinson Garcia of Cuba narrowly outpoints Ahmed Lamine of Tunisia in a 10 round middleweight bout. Garcia earns a competitive decision as the crowd cheers the Cuban’s sharper offense and cleaner combos.
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