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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
8
McAuley High School of Joplin held a 69 86 lead over St Agnes of Springfield with one second left but a high lob by a McAuley player arced to the rafters and bounced in after the clock reset. St Agnes tied the game at the buzzer and won 76 76 in overtime as McAuley fouled out four players.
In San Francisco, U S District Judge Lloyd H Burker ruled the Professional Golfers Association of America did not violate anti trust laws in its first antitrust case. Herbert C Deesen of Berkeley sought 210000 in treble damages claiming discrimination after his tournament card was revoked for poor scores. The judge found no evidence of discrimination and upheld PGA entry rules and non member status.
Miami Florida Charlie Tate accepted the head football coach position at the University of Miami. The 42 year old Georgia Tech assistant under Bobby Dodd for seven seasons received a four year contract after unanimous approval. Tate will discuss salary this week and succeed Andy Gustafson who retired to become athletic director. Tate hopes to face Georgia Tech next season as part of a renewed series between the schools. Tate is a Tracy City Tennessee native and former Florida back.
Cincinnati edged Kansas State 72 70 while Ohio State defeated Houston 78 62. Utah State led Bradley 95 00 and New Mexico State beat Creighton 92. Colorado State 82 swept Washington 52. Purdue topped Michigan State 61 as Florida State beat Tulsa 76 and Yale downed Tulane 97 05.
Big Eight pre season tourney opens next Tuesday with Kansas State favored to reach the finals against Oklahoma State. Nebraska struggles 1-6 under coach Joe Cipriano with seven different lineups. Missouri led by Ray Bob Carey and Gary Garner in 16s, Oklahoma fading at 2-4. Oklahoma State led by Henry Iba and Larry Haws steady at 16.8. Iowa State, 3-4, faces underdog test as the Cyclones seek momentum in Friday opener.
Oklahoma State may struggle to reach the finals against Colorado or Kansas as Friday’s games shape the field. Colorado led by eight scorer Jim Davis 18.0 tops the league, while Kansas, after four wins, shows 1-4 in last outings but has a rich history with 12 finals appearances and five titles including last year’s dramatic 90-88 over K State. Diallo vs Fullmer noted in boxing listing.
A family exchange compares Y A Tittle to Santa Claus as the New York Giants face the Chicago Bears. The dialogue highlights Tittle’s arm, Del Shofner’s receptions, and Bears pass coverage led by Taylor Petithon McRae Whitsell, amid talk of an NFL championship.
San Francisco 49ers name Jack Christiansen the head coach for the next season after continuing support from players. Vice President Vic Morabito notes no other candidate was considered and cites improvement under Christiansen despite injuries and an early interim role following Red Hickey's resignation. The club has signed top draft picks George Mira Dave Parks and Vern Burke.
Four coaches whose teams faced both the Bears and the Giants split on Sunday’s NFL title game at Wrigley Field. Christiansen predicts a Giants win citing offense. Parker and Skorich hedge due to weather favoring defense. Slavich leans Giants. Shula offers no pick. Weather and field conditions cited as key factors in a game between two strong defenses and a potent offense led by Tittle.
Loyola Chicago leads the AP poll with 20 first place votes and 405 points, ahead of Michigan with 17 firsts and 393 points and UCLA in the top tier. Cincinnati is the lone Top Ten team absent as over 100 holiday tournaments spread across the basketball map next week.
Gordie Howe of the NHL was chosen Canada’s Male Athlete of the Year by a panel of 154 writers and broadcasters. The selection marks Howe as the top sports figure in Canada for the season.
Palo Alto report says Baylor quarterback Don Trull will play for Houston in the AFL next year. Details are undisclosed amid talk of a record-breaking, three-year deal with a $30,000 bonus and $26,000 annually, surpassing previous pro contracts. Trull set national passing and conference records this season as a standout in the Southwest Conference.
Safely Pin a year old gelding captured an upset victory in the seventh race at Los Alamitos on Monday but collapsed and died in the winner's circle.
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