Bears Giants Championship Clash Expected Record Gate
NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle forecast a record gross gate of about 1.5 million for the Bears Giants title game with a 750000 player pool. Closed circuit seats surpassed 31 500 at McCormick Place and 20000 plus seats sold in three Chicago arenas. Rozelle noted potential overtime contingency and officials including Schachter Morcroft Tehan Vandenberg Swearingen. Halas called the matchup a great game as field conditions and cold weather loomed.
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Roselle
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Norman Schachter
Ralph Morcroft
Dan Tehan
Ralph Vandenberg
Unnamed bettor wins Florida’s largest Tropical Park payoff
An unidentified man in a 9,670 crowd at Tropical Park claimed 50 678.60 dollars from a 2 dollar bet on the twin double. He took cash, received 50 thousand in hundreds and smaller bills, plus small change, and asked that his identity stay private. The twin double pool reached 59 622 dollars.
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Solunar Tables Show Peak Wildlife Activity Periods
The solunar periods indicate when wildlife and fish activity is highest. Major periods start at listed times and last about one and a half to two hours, while minor periods are shorter.
Burton on Roster Boosts Patriots in AFL Playoff
Boston and the Buffalo Bills meet for the Eastern Division title in the AFL playoffs with Ron Burton activated for Boston. The winner faces the Chargers in San Diego for the league championship. Burton’s return, controversial with Bills owner Ralph Wilson, adds a running edge to a game tied in season series.
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Giants Bears Rivalry Headlines 1964 NFL Title Clash
The Giants meet the Chicago Bears at Wrigley Field in a high profile NFL championship game. The piece notes fan obsession, TV viewing, and compares regional football fervor to past Dodgersmania. It also mentions golf rules changes, handicap computerization, and Pete Runnels joining the Houston Colts for a potential 1964 comeback.
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Grambling Romps to Dillard Meet Semifinal Win
Grambling defeats Prairie View 105-98 in the Dillard Invitational semifinals to advance to the final. Willis Reed starred with 31 points and 27 rebounds, James Jones added 24, Wilbur Frazier 18, lifting the Tigers to a 9-0 mark before the final.
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Wilbur Frazier
Jaycees Plan Bowl Contest For January
Monroe and West Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce members will play the El Dorado Jaycees in the Jaycee Football Bowl on January 18 at Northeast's Brown Stadium Twin City Jaycees should assemble at Neville High School between 4 and 6 p.m. for workouts or call David Marchman at 325 1585. Eligibility excludes players who have turned professional and those out of school for at least a year. Northeast will provide equipment and coaches for the Twin Cities squad.
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Wichita Topples Aggies 70-56 In All-College Meet
Wichita Wheatshockers beat Texas A&M 70-56 to reach the All-College Basketball Tournament finals in Oklahoma City. They will face the winner of the Oklahoma City Wyoming semifinal. Houston beat Idaho 76-71 and Montana State edged Washington 55-54 in consolation play.
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NBA Scores Friday Night Results
The Cincinnati 91 defeated Boston 87 in a Friday night NBA game. Philadelphia led Detroit 107 with key plays shaping the final minutes.
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McNeese Okies Sink Opening Wins in Holiday Invite
In Lake Charles, McNeese defeated Spring Hill 57 47 with Clyde Briley scoring 26 and closing with late free throws. Southeastern Oklahoma beat Southeastern Louisiana 74 64 as Pittman led with 20 and Gourrier topped SLC with 17. The two winners meet Saturday after the consolation game.
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Americans Need One Win to Take Davis Cup in Australia
Dennis Ralston and Chuck McKinley led the United States toward the Davis Cup with a 2-1 edge after a doubles victory over Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser in Adelaide. Ralston faces Emerson and McKinley meets John Newcombe in Saturday's singles to decide the trophy. Fraser struggled with errors as Australia fell behind.
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Neale Fraser
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St. Ann
John Newcombe
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Trinity University of
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Marichal Struggles As Sharks Beat Escogido 9 2 In Venezuela
Juan Marichal faltered for the San Francisco Giants star as La Guaira blanked Escogido 9 to 2 in Caracas. Felipe Alou, now with Milwaukee, homered for the Giants in a losing effort.
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