Oregon Eyes Sun Bowl Battle With SMU
Oregon, headed to El Paso for the Sun Bowl against Southern Methodist, relies on quarterback Bob Berry a 1733 yard total offense leader with six TD passes. Mel Renfro is out with a wrist injury and key linemen Tim Casey and Don Causey sit due to injuries as Oregon aims to rebound after a 7-3 season.
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Yanks and Aussies Split Davis Cup Singles Opening
In Adelaide Dennis Ralston of the United States defeated John Newcombe 6-4 6-1 3-6 4-6 7-5 after Newcombe rallied to force a tight fifth set. Australia’s Roy Emerson beat Chuck McKinley 6-3 3-6 7-5 7-5 to level the series at 1-1 before a 7,000-capacity Memorial Drive crowd.
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Frozen field may decide AFL title tilt despite science
Veterans Holovak and Saban brace for a potential frozen turf at War Memorial Stadium for the Eastern Division playoff. They weighed melting crystals and straw heat versus the Bills passing edge and cookie cutter runners as Gilchrist and Garron shape the ground game.
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Frankie’s Nod wins 1967 Christmas Handicap at Tropical Park
Miami Frankie’s Nod secured a decisive victory in the $11,700 Christmas Handicap at Tropical Park. Mark K led from start to finish, grabbing $5,640 with an early lead in the Christmas Purse at the Fair Grounds.
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Auburn On Bus Bound For Site Of Orange Tilt
Auburn football team travels from Columbus Georgia to Miami for the New Year’s Day Orange Bowl against Nebraska. The 47 man squad ends Christmas holidays and, after a bus trip then two charter planes, reaches Miami with Ralph Jordan leading the Tigers. Nebraska practices include a light sightseeing tour and a brisk session, with Coach Bob Devaney noting few mistakes and omitted wind sprints.
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Jena's Wilbanks Signs Louisiana Tech Grid Offer
Jena Giants end Gregg Wilbanks signed an athletic scholarship with Louisiana Tech. The Good Pine native scored 40 points on six touchdowns and four extra points this past season, catching eleven passes for 158 yards. Tech end coach Huey Williamson signed him.
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Sam” Wilbanks
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Giants Decide Shoe Styles For Title Game
Giants coach Allie Sherman leaves footwear choice to players for the NFL title clash with the Bears at Wrigley Field. Some plan to wear sneakers if the field is frozen, while the Giants travel to Chicago Friday by plane after a rest period.
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Fraley’s Highlights Top Sports Story of 1963
Oscar Fraley lists the year’s top sports moments led by the Dodgers four straight World Series win over the Yankees. He notes football scandal, Julius Boros US Open win, Liston Patterson KO, Nicklaus Masters leap as youngest winner, Derby and Wimbledon results, and other major events shaping 1963 sports.
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Shrine Game preparation shifts toward passing and finesse
East coach Jack Mollenkopf and West mentor Jim Sutherland drill for San Francisco Keezar Stadium. Teams emphasize screen and swing passes with downfield aims amid light running plays. East plans punting drills led by Joe O'Donnell and Mike Reilly while Don Trull recovers from a sore elbow.
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Maloney Chosen Reds MVP for 1963 Season
Cincinnati pitcher Jim Maloney, a 23 year old right hander from Fresno, Calif., was voted the Reds most valuable player by the Cincinnati chapter of the Baseball Writers Association. He posted a 23 7 record in 1963 leading in victories, win percent, strikeouts, innings pitched, shutouts and starts. The award will be presented January 25 at the writers dinner co sponsored by the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.
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Pro QBs Start in the Southwest Conference
Rice leads with three players Tobin Rote Frank Ryan and King Hill providing the backbone for the conference’s notable quarterback lineage.
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