Ezell Poised For Starting QB Role In Sugar Bowl
LSU fans have hailed Billy Ezell as the team sparkplug and he is expected to start at quarterback alongside Pat Screen in the Sugar Bowl against Syracuse. Ezell, LSU’s on field leader, previously led a late comeback win over Ole Miss and earned praise from coach Charlie McClendon for his leadership and accuracy in limited passing.
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Techmen Open League Play With McNeese
Louisiana Tech starts Gulf States Conference play at Lake Charles facing McNeese after a 3 3 non league record. Key returnees include Hood Penny and Barron with sophomores McCormick and Pruett making impacts. Freshmen Stone Smith and Ewing also contribute as the frosh work toward a bigger role.
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Morton to Receive Pop Warner Memorial Trophy
California's Craig Morton was named the Pop Warner Memorial Trophy winner as the outstanding senior gridder on the West Coast. The Palo Alto ceremony recognized his PAC aerial achievements and leadership as a Bear passer.
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Liston Defends Traffic Charge On January 29
Former heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston pleaded innocent to drunken driving in Denver Municipal Court after a Christmas Day arrest following a shoving match with 10 officers. He was ordered to stand trial on January 29 before a six member jury panel, facing up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine.
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Florida State Seeks Defensive Edge Against Oklahoma
Florida State coach Bill Peterson stresses defense for the Gator Bowl clash with Oklahoma. He notes Oklahoma’s power running and strong players like Jim Grisham Lance Rentzel and Carl McAdams. Peterson praises QB Steve Tensi and WR Fred Biletnikoff as FSUs main threats.
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Richey Defeats Richardson To Win Sugar Bowl Tennis Crown
Cliff Richey of Dallas captured the 28th Sugar Bowl singles title in New Orleans at age 18, upsetting top seed Ham Richardson 6-0 6-2 9-11 4-6 8-6 after a three hour match. The defeat forced postponement of the doubles final featuring Richardson with Ron Holmberg and Lester Sack.
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Keydets win Gulf South Classic in upset finish
Virginia Military Institute edged Arkansas 72 to 70 to claim the Gulf South Classic title in Shreveport. Charley Schmaus earned MVP honors after driving VMI with 13 points and strong rebounds, as Centenary topped Mississippi in the consolation game.
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Bonita Holiday Tourney Sets 3 Games for Tonight
Bonita Louisiana will host three games on the second day of the Holiday Basketball Tournament at Bonita High School. Epps girls meet Wilmot Ark at 5 30, Linville girls face Portland Ark at 6 45, and Calhoun boys clash with Wilmot at 8 00. Previous results highlighted Bonita and Sterlington performers with top scorers listed.
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Ann Liche
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Matson May Throw Shot For Record At Orange Bowl Meet
Randy Matson 6-7 265 lb Texan aims to set a world mark in the invitational shot put at the Orange Bowl track meet in Miami. He has tossed beyond 65 feet in practice and seeks the meet record 59-6 held by Gary Gubner. Olympic rival Theron Lewis also targets a world standard in the 440.
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Pomeroy wins sixth Yuletide golf tournament in New Orleans
Pomeroy of Point Clear Alabama led the winning low ball foursome in the sixth annual Yuletide invitational pro am tourney. Teammates were Walter Blessey Sr. of New Orleans Al Schrieber of Baton Rouge and R W Lowe of Lafayette. The team posted 36 holes total of 117 and earned 600 dollars for Pomeroy.
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Shula Named 1964 NFL Coach of the Year by UPI
Don Shula of the Baltimore Colts is chosen as 1964 NFL coach of the year by 36 of 42 writers on a UPI ballot. Blanton Collier, Norm Van Brocklin, and Bill McPeak receive minor nominations. Shula, 34, modernized the Colts after taking over in 1963. He lives in Towson, Maryland with wife Dorothy and four children.
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Milwaukee Braves deny million move to Atlanta plan
AP reports Milwaukee Braves owner Bill Bartholomay denies a $1 million offer to release the team from 1965 Milwaukee contract to move to Atlanta. Wrigley and Finley discuss a temporary Milwaukee loan program with 50 games by Cubs and A's, but Commissioner Frick says such lend lease is not feasible for one year.
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Lamar Battles Southeastern In Bayou Final
Lamar State meets Southeastern Louisiana for the Bayou Classic championship. Lamar State beat Western Carolina 104-96 while SLC defeated Southwestern Louisiana 95-90 in Gulf States Conference play. Don Bryson led scorers with 34 points, followed by Dean Church and Charley McConnell with 33 each.
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