Trull Sets Passing Records in Baylor Bluebonnet Bid
Baylor quarterback Don Trull led a 21 12 victory over Rice to secure a Bluebonnet Bowl invitation and second place in the Southwest Conference. He set two national records by completing 18 of 33 passes for 187 yards, raising his season total to 2 047.
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Mississippi and Mississippi State force Sugar Bowl tie
Mississippi State ties Ole Miss 10 10 as Billy Carl Irwin boots a 20 yard field goal late in the fourth to secure a share of the SEC title and Sugar Bowl bid Ole Miss earns Sugar Bowl nod and will face Alabama in New Orleans Alabama loses to Auburn 10 8 in the Orange Bowl context.
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Memphis State Routs Houston for 1st unbeaten season since 1938
Memphis State, led by Dave Casinelli and Billy Fletcher, defeated Houston 29 to 6 at Crump Stadium to finish 9-0-1. Casinelli scored twice, Fletcher added a 37 yard field goal and an 82 yard kickoff return and a 6 yard TD run as Memphis State extended its win streak and halted Houston’s bid.
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Fury fades as Tech edges Georgia in rivalry clash
Georgia Tech defeats Georgia 14-2 to finish 7-3 and forgo a bowl bid after the game. A late 27 yard field goal by Bill McCullough gave Georgia a first half lead, while Lothridge and Rakestraw traded yards and points in a hard fought showdown. Attendance was 53,052.
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Georgia Tech Rallies Past Georgia After Wild Fumble Battle
A near full house of 53,052 watched Georgia Tech edge Georgia 7 6 in a howling game. Tech benefited from Ray Mendheim and Billy Lothridge as a late fourth quarter drive produced the clinching 3 yard pass to Frank Sexton.
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Washington Huskies blank Washington State for Big Six title
Junior Coffey carried Washington to a 16 0 victory over Washington State clinching the Big Six crown and boosting their Rose Bowl prospects Coffey surged for two touchdowns after a demotion to the second string before fumbling late Washington State's Clarence Williams returned an opposition fumble 97 yards but negated by a dead ball on the play final gun ended with Mathieson tackled in the end zone
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Washington Huskies Win Big Six Bid for Rose Bowl
Washington University clinched the Big Six berth for the Rose Bowl after a 16-0 win over Washington State sealed the conference title. The Huskies finish 6-4 overall and 4-1 in the league, set to face Illinois on January 1 in Pasadena after beating Southern California 22-7.
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Pierce placed on waivers by Giants after pennant season
Giants announce left handed ace Billy Pierce, key in 1962 pennant run, has been placed on waivers. At 36 he won 16 games and did not lose at Candlestick Park, with a pivotal role in the three game playoff against the Dodgers. The club hopes he remains with the team for spring training.
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Cannady Elected New President of Hunt Group
Ronald Rip Cannady was elected president of the Catahoula Independent Sportsman's Association in Jonesville with Ernest Guinn as vice president and Jesse J. Crawford as secretary treasurer. Sam Frisby of International Paper Company spoke on land use, deer habitat ideas, and future timber policy. The annual Der Horn contest was announced with $15 for first and $10 for second. judges were R. F. Lee, J. L. Beasley, and C. C. Finlay.
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State Golf Pros To Start Play In Baton Rouge
Louisiana home course professionals will compete December 10-12 in Baton Rouge for the LPGO Louisiana Open with $2,000 prize for pros and a pro-am division amid a four-hole-in-one contest. Freddie Haas headlines a field of about 60 pros. defending champ Billy Capps and Cotton Hill tied last year in a 54-hole event under poor weather. An LPGO meeting is set for the tournament’s first night, with plans for three area pro-ams yearly and revival of the Louisiana Cup matches.
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Dartmouth Upsets Princeton In Ivy Scoring Thriller
Dartmouth forced a late fumble on Princeton full back Cosmo Iacavazzi and converted the turnover into a game winning 22-21 touchdown. The victory gave Dartmouth a share of the Ivy League title.
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Johnnies Rout Emporia in NAIA Semi Final
St John’s of Minnesota crushed College of Emporia 54-0 in an NAIA playoff semi final to reach the Camellia Bowl in Sacramento. The Johnnies’ offense set a record milestone for the NAIA playoff showdown and advance to the Dec 14 game while their fate for the next round will be decided next Saturday.
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Trojans Crush UCLA Bruins In Crosstown Finale
Southern California overwhelmed UCLA 26-6 in the Big Six showdown as Beathard directs a balanced attack. Garrett and Brown spark the ground game with a late Trojan march sealing the win before a crowd of 82,460. Beathard, Bedsole, and Brown led seniors honored after the victory.
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News-Star World Invitational Adds One More Team
Fifteen teams have entered the third annual News-Star World invitational basketball tournament set for December 12 to 14 at Neville and West Monroe gymnasiums. Neville High coach Bennie Hollis, who oversees the event, says one slot remains open. Epps High, last year’s winner, cannot participate due to a scheduling conflict.
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Wichita Shares Mo Valley Title
Wichita University closed its football season with a 26 to 15 victory over Tulsa University and earned a share of the Missouri Valley Conference title.
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