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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1964

Page

31

Out Winners Big Automation Hurts Tracks

Baltimore AP reports the stooper at race tracks suffers as automation grows. Stoopers profit by uncashed winning tickets, now challenged by mechanical sweepers and ticket-tracking tech. Maryland tracks show about 100000 in unclaimed “outs” with Laurel leading at 30500 and Pimlico, Bowie, and others reporting sizable sums.

Baltimore Pimlico Maryland Laurel Race Course Laurel Frank Brady Joe Hickey Bowie

Ruffels Faces Bolivian Star At Orange Bowl Net

In the Orange Bowl junior tennis fourth round, top seed Ray Ruffels of Australia meets Eduardo Gorostiaga of Bolivia. Seventh seed Francisco Guzman of Ecuador clashes with Frank Conner, while third seed Bill Harris faces Julian Ganzabal. Upsets include Reno Figueiredo defeating Stan Smith and Larry Duhrman beating Felix Bautista.

Miami Beach Fla Ray Ruffels Australia Bolivia Eduardo Gorostiaga Francisco Guzman Ecuador Frank Conner East St. Louis Ill Bill Harris West Palm Beach Julian Ganzabal Argentina Brazil Reno Figueiredo Stan Smith U.S Pasadena Calif Figueiredo South America Smith University of Miami Larry Duhrman Coral Gables Felix Bautista Thailand Ruffels Humphrey Hose Netherlands Antilles Harris Jamie Pressley Palm Beach Guzman Chuck Brainard Hamtramck Mich

Last Full Scale Practice Today For Grid Rivals

North and South teams held final full scale practices in Montgomery Alabama ahead of Saturday Blue Gray game. Mississippi State coach Paul Davis praised his Gray squad as nearly ready while Minnesota coach Murray Warmath said the Gray and North teams had done a lot in five days of practice. The game will feature an Apache Belles dance team from Tyler College Texas and other non football elements.

Montgomery Ala Mississippi State Paul Davis Grays Murray Warmath Minnesota Tyler College Texas Bulldogs Donnie Anderson Georgia Anderson Preston Ridlehuber

Rick Barry Tops Scorers as Miami Leads NCAA Stats

UPI reports Rick Barry of the Miami Hurricanes averaged 36.3 points through Dec 19 to top major college scoring. Wayne Estes and Henry Finkel followed. Finkel led field goal percentage at .700. Utah State and Utah led in scoring among major colleges through Dec 22.

Rick Barry Miami Hurricanes Barry Howie Romives Bowling Green Miami Wayne Estes Utah State Henry Finkel Dayton Finkel Kirby Pugh West Texas State Estes Ed Horne Baylor Pacific Keith Swagerty East Tennessee Jim Woods Utah Duke Notre Dame New Mexico St. Francis Brooklyn N.Y Georgia Tech

Cardinals Clubhouse Swap Ties Car Gift to 1953 Pennant

Harold Zip Brooks received Julian Javier's 1953 automobile as a reward after the St. Louis Cardinals clinched the National League pennant. Javier recalls promising the car two months before the series and delivering after the victory.

ST. Louis Harold Zip) Brooks St. Louis Cardinals Julian Javier Zip Javier

Cincinnati Rebuilds Basketball Stature After Top 10 Wins

Bearcats coach Ed Jucker sees a return to form as Cincinnati climbs to 6-1 with a 71-56 win over Oregon State on their home floor. Michigan dominates Butler 99-81 while San Francisco Dons stay undefeated 86-71 led by Ollie Johnson. Villanova Saint Josephs and Army stumble, Murray State wins Ohio Valley, and other top teams post victories across the country.

Ted Meier Associated Press Ed Jucker University of Cincinnati Bearcats Jucker Oregon State Jerry Couzins Beavers George Washington Miami Ohio Louisville Kansas Centenary Denver Temple New York Michigan Manhattan Butler Yost Ann Arbor Wolverines Cazzie Russell Bill Buntin San Francisco Dons Utah State Ollie Johnson Dons San Francisco Villanova St. Joseph's Philadelphia St. Francis Altoona Hawks Bowling Green Pennsylvania Palestra Army Portland Ore Dayton Flyers Taylor Locke Mike Silliman Murray State St. Bonaventure Ohio University Northwestern Evanston, Ill Arizona Texas Western Tucson Los Angeles State Boston College Southern California Santa Clara Los Angeles

Patriots Sign 12th Draft Pick Charlie Green at QB

Boston Patriots announce the signing of 6-1 190-pound quarterback Charlie Green the 12th draft choice. Green set 14 Ohio Conference records while leading Wittenberg to four undefeated seasons and will join the team this season.

Boston UPI Boston Patriots Charlie Green Ohio Wittenberg

AFL Season Marks Fall To Cappelletti Blanda Hennigan

Gino Cappelletti led AFL scorers with 155 points for Boston. George Blanda and Charley Hennigan set three single season passing and receiving records for Houston. Len Dawson won passing title with 58 points. Cookie Gilchrist led rushing with 981 yards. Sid Blanks and Mack Hill topped receivers with 55 catches. Jim Fraser repeated as top punter with 44.4 yards.

NEW York Gino Cappelletti Boston Houston Battery George Blanda Charley Hennigan Cappelletti Associated Press AFL Blanda Hennigan Patriots Denver Lionel Taylor Oilers Frank Tripucka Kansas City Len Dawson Dawson Babe Parilli Cookie Gilchrist Buffalo Bills Oakland Clem Daniels Cookie Matt Snell Daniels Snell Houston Sid Blanks Mack Hill Pete Gogolak Buffalo Jim Turner

Three Bowls This Weekend South Depth Could Decide Scrap

South coach Hardin leads a star studded South with Roger Staubach and John Huarte plus Bob Hayes and Jerry Rhome in the North-South all star at Miami. Georgia faces Donnie Anderson and Preston Ridlehuber in the Sun Bowl as Blue and Gray prep for bowls next weekend.

Murray Chass Associated Press Wayne Hardin Ara Parseghian Roger Staubach John Huarte Hardin South Bob Hayes Jerry Rhome Miami Georgia Texas Tech el Paso Tex Montgomery Ala Navy Staubach

Psychic edge by first touchdown in title games

Bills favored by five over Chargers in the AFL title game. Colts six-point favorites over Browns in the NFL title clash. Ten fans say early TD gives big edge, but Otto Graham notes a one or two touchdown lead does not guarantee advantage. several historic routs cited from 1940 to 1963.

Buffalo Bills San Diego Chargers Buffalo Baltimore Colts Cleveland Browns Cleveland Otto Graham United States Coast Guard Academy Otto Graham Chicago Bears Washington Browns Detroit Lions Los Angeles Rams New York Giants Lions Baltimore Colts Giants San Diego Boston Patriots

DAY TO REMEMBER Shrine Children Entertain Stars

San Francisco AP reports Gayle Sayers the All America halfback from Kansas has earned many plaudits in his football career after entertaining at the Shrine Children event.

SAN Francisco Gayle Sayers Kansas

Crowded California Breeders Stakes Promises Divisional Run

Santa Anita opens its 28th winter meeting with a crowded California Breeders' Champion Stakes likely to be run in divisions. The $50,000 added stakes could draw up to 20 California bred foals of 1962, with the six-furlong Palos Verdes Handicap also on the card.

Arcadia Calif Santa Anita Park Arcadia Racetrack el Peco Ranch J. J. Elmore Neil S. McCarthy Happy Sean Khaledheir William D. White Dardanus Barzan Anthony Corradini & Sons

Baylor Regains Old Form Leads Lakers to Victory

Elgin Baylor scored 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 135-117. LeRoy Ellis added 23 and Jim King 9 as the Lakers, without Jerry West and Rudy LaRusso, extended their Western Division lead to two games.

Baylor Lakers Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Philadelphia 76Ers LeRoy Ellis Jim King Jerry West Rudy LaRusso Ellis King Los Angeles St. Louis NBA

Bills Clash With Chargers In Weather Dominated AFL Final

The Buffalo Bills meet the San Diego Chargers in the AFL championship at War Memorial Stadium. Snow and freezing conditions loom as Buffalo relies on Kemp and Gilchrist while Chargers weigh options with Hadl and Lowe. A 41,000 crowd and TV audience await the outcome with Lance Alworth pivotal for San Diego.

Buffalo N.Y Buffalo Bills San Diego Chargers Bills Boston Patriots Chargers California Lake Erie War Memorial Stadium Lou Saban Jack Kemp Boston Kemp Sid Gillman San Diego Tobin Rote John Hadl Rote Saban Cookie Gilchrist Wray Carlton Paul Lowe Keith Lincoln Lowe Gillman Jacques McKinnon Lance Alworth Oakland Ellie Dubenion Glenn Bass

Two More Coaches to Lead South at Senior Bowl

Howard Hickey and Dick Nolan will assist Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys in coaching the South squad for the 16th annual Senior Bowl in Mobile Alabama on January 9. Hickey, San Francisco 49ers coach previously, joined the Cowboys as offensive end coach. Nolan, Cowboys defensive backfield coach since 1962, played in the 1954 Senior Bowl and later with Landry on the Giants. George Wilson will coach the North squad after resigning from the Detroit Lions. his aides include two of his former assistants.

Mobile Ala Howard Hickey Dick Nolan Tom Landy Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49Ers Hickey Cowboy University of Arkansas Cleveland Los Angeles Nolan Cowboys

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