Colts Nip Eagles in Playoff Bowl Thriller
Tom Matte scored on a one yard run with 14 seconds left to lift the Baltimore Colts past the Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 in the NFL Playoff Bowl at the Orange Bowl. Johnny Unitas set a game record with 19 completions, but the Colts had only one TD until a late decisive drive aided by Jerry Logan's interception. Israel Lang, MVP, and Ray Berry contributed key plays in a tight, defensive contest as Baltimore completed a second straight Orange Bowl win.
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Ben Funk
Associated Press
Miami, Fla
Tom Matte
Baltimore Colts
Philadelphia
Jerry Logan
Jack Concannon
Colts
Eagle
Johnny Unitas
Colt
Ray Berry
Baltimore
Logan
Matte
King Hill
Concannon
Unitas
Eagles
Lou Michaels
Hill
Mike Curtis
Eagle Territory
Ron Goodwin
Berry
Israel Lang
Lang
Michaels
Willie Richardson
Jim Nettles
Raymond Berry
John Unitas
Miami
Washington State Stuns UCLA? Bruins Win 76 67 in Pullman
UCLA remains unbeaten at nine straight after beating Washington State 76-67 in Pullman. Alcindor scored 28 while Washington State's Lenny Allen and Jim Neilson sparked a late rally. Marv Harshman used a stool drill to simulate Alcindor's reach, adapting the Cougars to the star's height and style.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
Marv Harshman
Dick Watters
Lew Alcindor
Washington State
Ucla Bruins
Bruins
Cougars
Pullman
Wash
Harsh
Alcindor
Harshman
Ers
Steinhauer Sets Indoor Shot Mark in San Francisco
Neal Steinhauer of Oregon, a 270 pound senior, set an indoor shot put record at 66 feet 6 1/2 inches in the 1967 season opener, defeating Texan rival Randy Matson and breaking Gary Gubner's 1962 mark. Matson posted 66-2 as his best, while Steinhauer's series included 59-10 and 66-6s. Steinhauer dedicated the win to his birthday season and wore a jersey marked 70.
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San Francisco
Neal Steinhauer
Randy Matson
Northwest
University of Oregon
New York University
Gary Gubner
Margen
Texas A&m
Steinbauer
Neal
Luther Steinhauer
Oregon
Matson
Mats
Steinhauer
Robertson Leads Royals Past Bullets in Big Victory
Oscar Robertson set a Civic Center record with 17 assists and 21 points to power the Cincinnati Royals past the Baltimore Bullets 126-94. Happy Hairston added 22 for Cincinnati, while Johnny Green led Baltimore with 15 points and 19 rebounds as the Bullets endured a 13th straight loss.
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Baltimore
Oscar Robertson
Civic Center
Cincinnati Royals
National Basketball Association
Baltimore Bullets
Robertson
Royals
Oscar
Cincinnati
Happy Hairston
Adnan Smith
Jerry Lucas
Johny Green
Bullets
Gene Shue
Don Oh
Kenn Loughery
Superstitions Rise From Candlelight Flicker
Amusing superstitions emerge from candle glow as blue flames imply a ghost nearby and a blue spark signals an incoming letter for the person seated closest to the candle. The odd beliefs reflect the era's fondness for omens and personal omens.
St Louis Hawks Sold May Move To New Orleans
St Louis owners have until January 18 to match a 3.8 million offer that could move the Hawks to New Orleans. Ben Kerner announced a tentative sale to the Louisiana syndicate, with a five pm deadline to keep the team in St Louis. Edward Arthur and partners weigh buying as a civic venture, noting the Hawks earned 243000 profit last season but warn debt costs could erase gains.
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St. Louis Hawks
New Orleans
ST. Louis
Louis
National Basketball Association
Ben Kerner
Milwaukee
New Orleans Professional Basketball Association
Hawks
Kerner
Micheal J. Aubuchon
Hawk
Sean Downey Jr
Louisiana Syndicate
J.R. Kimble
Steven R. Plotkin
Edward Arthur
Presi
Dent
Arthur Enterprises and Amusement Co
Price
Arthur
Oregon State Star Leads North to Senior Bowl Win
Oregon State back Bob Grim, a four year transformation from quarterback to explosive runner, starred for the North in a 35 13 Senior Bowl victory over the South. Grim totaled 76 rushing yards on eight carries and 91 receiving yards on three catches, earning top back honors amid pro scouts.
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Mobile
Ala
Bob Grim
Oregon State
Grim
Nebraska
Harry Wilson
Idaho
Ray McDonald
Stolle Wins Manly Seaside Title in Amateur Finale
In Sydney Fred Stolle defeated John Newcombe 6 3 6 0 8 for the Manly Seaside tennis title, likely closing his amateur career. The 27 year old, top amateur and Davis Cup and U.S. champion, is poised to turn pro soon and may meet Ashley Cooper in Brisbane to discuss a two year pro contract worth about 80 000 dollars.
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Sydney
Australia
Fred Stolle
U.S
John Newcombe
Manly
Adelaide
Stelle
Wally Dill
Los Angeles
Brisbane
Ashley Cooper
Harvey Sells Self To Put Hornets
Former NHL All star defenseman Doug Harvey left the Baltimore Clippers of the AHL as a free agent and joined the Pittsburgh Hornets via self negotiated contract. He disputes being sold to Providence and says he would not report to a team with a 5-22-7 record under his existing contract. Pittsburgh announced an undisclosed deal.
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Baltimore
Doug Harvey
Baltimore Clippers
Pittsburgh Hornets
NHL
Harvey
Providence
Clippers
Pittsburgh
Yale swimming legend Kiphuth dies at 76
Top American swimming figure Robert J. E. Kiphuth died at age 76 after a heart attack. He coached Yale from 1918 to 1959 and led teams at five Olympic Games with 520 dual meet victories. He served as Yale athletic director for 30 years until a 1949 heart attack curtailed duties. Memorial services are set for Wednesday in Battell Chapel.
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Yale
New Haven
NCAA lifts Texas A&M probation as SC spared postseasons
NCAA council returns Texas A&M to good standing after 13 months on probation and restores full conference rights. South Carolina is placed on two year probation for financial aid and academic infractions, barring post season play and TV appearances. Texas Western receives a minor sanction for allowing ineligible players to play in the Sun Bowl.
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Houston
Tex
Council of the
National Collegiate Athletic Association
South Carolina
Texas Western
Texas A&m
Gamecocks
NCAA
Council
Mike Grosso
Grosso
Ncaa Council
Raritan
Clemson Eyes ACC Title Run After Surprise Rise
Clemson, once 2-2 in December, has won four straight away from home and sits 1-1 in ACC play. With Duke and Virginia on the docket this week and Furman looming, the Tigers seek to capitalize on momentum behind Larry Miller late-game heroics. Maryland and Wake Forest also won tight ACC clashes, while the schedule features Maryland at West Virginia and Duke at Maryland on Saturday.
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UCLA
Providence
Canisins
Buffalo
Friars
Jimmy Walker
North Carolina
Duke
Larry
Drake
Peoria
Princeton
Yale
Tigers
Michigan State
Illinois
Champaign
Davidson
West Virginia
Charlotte
Mississippi State
Bradley
Georgia
Starkville
Kansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Seattle
Albuquerque
Texas Western
Houston
Clemson Tigers
Robey Roberts
Virginia
Furman
Clemson
Greenville
S.C
LSU
Larry Miller
Miller
Wake Forest
Maryland
NC State
George Conley
N.C. State
Norman Sloan
Conley
Roy Owen
Pate Johnson
Deacons
Cavaliers
Jim Boshart
Chip Case
Jim Connelly
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