Wilson Leaves Lions After Rugged Coaching Run
Detroit AP recounts George Wilson's 15 years with the Lions eight as head coach, detailing battles with owner Ford, GM Anderson, and NFL officials. It notes his players coach reputation, key trades and firings, and Lions' inconsistent results culminating in a 7-5-2 season.
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Bernice Bears Edge Sterlington In Final Seconds
In Bernice Louisiana Monty Smith nets a game winning field goal with four seconds left lifting the Bernice Bears over Sterlington 49 48 in district 3 8. Bernice girls beat Sterlington 48 31 led by Connie Roach and Pam McGee with 19 and 14 points respectively.
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Unitas and Brown Named Top NFL All Stars for 1964
Johnny Unitas of Baltimore and Jimmy Brown of Cleveland head the 1964 NFL All-Star squad chosen by United Press International. Both stars received 40 of 42 votes with Brown rushing for 1,446 yards and joining the 10,000-yard career club. The team highlights West dominance with Colts and Packers each placing five players on the first team, and Mick Tingelhoff and Johnny Morris earning first-time offensive spots.
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Wilson Leaves Lions In Power Struggle Over Authority
Detroit owner William Clay Ford and coach George Wilson parted after a clash over how much control Wilson had over staff and player trades. Ford described the exit as mutual though Wilson quit amid firing of five assistants. Ford planned a coach search while noting the new leader will coach and collaborate with staff on trades.
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Grambling Grabs Second in UPI Small College Poll
Evansville's Purple Aces hold first place with 35 first place votes and 350 points after five straight wins over Iowa Northwestern Notre Dame George Washington and LSU. Grambling remains second at 6-0 with Southern Illinois third and Fresno State fourth as Pan American rises to fifth.
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Arkansas Razorbacks Ride Marshall to Undefeated Season
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles pushed Fred Marshall to be 1964’s starting quarterback after a 1963 season that ended 5-5. Marshall led a dramatic turnaround defeating Tulsa Texas Christian and Texas, finishing undefeated 10-0, capturing the Southwest Conference title and routing several opponents 16-0 combined, earning a Cotton Bowl berth. The team then rose to No. 2 nationally behind Texas.
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Colts Browns Clash for NFL Title in Cleveland Stadium
The Baltimore Colts meet the Cleveland Browns in Municipal Stadium on December 27 for the NFL championship. Unitas faces Browns star Jim Brown as Frank Ryan leads Cleveland with a 10-3-1 record. Odds favor Baltimore 6 to 7 as cold weather and a 83,000 crowd meet a nationwide TV audience.
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Junior College Star Buckner Signs with Mississippi State
Starkville Mississippi AP star junior college quarterback William Buckner will play for Mississippi State in 1965 and 1966 after signing an athletic scholarship. Buckner, from Starkville, starred at East Mississippi Junior College and earned junior college all state honors as offensive quarterback and signal caller. John Rotz rode 20 winners at Saratoga, including 12 for Greentree Stable, finishing second in the jockey standings. Manny Yeaza had 22 wins?
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