Russians crush U S in hockey open at Innsbruck
Russia routed the United States 5 1 in the opening hockey clash of the ninth Winter Games in Innsbruck Austria as the opening ceremony marked the start of the event The pre Olympic events also saw speed skaters McDermott and Gray lead a 500 meter test and a ski jumping accident injured Frank Gartrell with a brain concussion while Saubert escaped serious harm.
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Switzerland
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Ott
Essexville
Mich
Tom Gray
Minneapolis
McDermott
Vladimir Orlov
Gray
Kiichi Suzuki
Rafael Grach
Frank Gartrell
Seefeld
Jean Saubert
Lakeview
Ore
America
Olympic bids narrowed as Grenoble wins 1968 Winter Games
The IOC awarded the 1968 Winter Games to Grenoble France with Lake Placid Calgary and Sapporo failing bids. On day one of official competition the U S entries include Judianne and Jerry Fotheringill Vivian and Ronald Joseph and Cynthia and Ronald Kaufman. U S hockey began slow then beat Romania while Jim Westby and Roger Christian led scoring. Speed skating and two man bobsled had notable results with McKillip and Lamay missing final practice due to sled mechanism changes. Italian sledders led two man event expectations as Zardini and Bona Gura posted a course best time.
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Lake Placid
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Japan
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Tacoma
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Ronald Joseph
Highland Park
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Cynthia
Ronald Kaufman
Seattle
U.S
Roger Christian
Warroad
Minn
Eddie Jeremiah
Jim Westby
Minneapolis
Bill Disney
Rosemead
Calif
Wayne LeBombard
West Allis
Wis
Larry McKillip
Saranac Lake
James Lamay
N. Y
Igls
Charles McDonald
Malone
Charles Pandolph
Sergio Zardini
Romano Bonagura
Thurmont Takes Tri State Trapshooting League Thriller
The Tri State Trapshooting League began six years ago and held a finale at Leetown West Virginia where Thurmont Conservation and Sportsmens Club edged Carroll County Gun Club and Tuscarora Gun Club by a half point and one broken target. Lloyd Jones, league president, earned praise as participation rose from about 25 to over 100 shooters per meet while Thurmont seeks to defend its title next season despite tougher competition.
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West Virginia
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Fishermen and Awards Highlightes Banquet and Tarpon Film
The league awards crown Carroll Kinsey and Paul Staley for 16 Yard Handicap and High Handicap while Kinsey also tops High-Over-All. The Peter Pan Inn hosts the April 11 banquet. A TV fishing program on February 1 features Joe Brooks and Al McClane chasing tarpon near Big Pine Key, Florida with underwater and color shots. Garcia Tackle Company releases a 200 page catalog with color illustrations and stories by noted authors.
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Peter Pan Inn
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al McClane
Field and Stream Magazine
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Florida
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Freshman Wrestler Competes Despite Losing Right Leg
Newark State College wrestler Bob Kulikowski, 18, a freshman at 125 pounds, competes from a prone position after losing his right leg to cancer. He aims to pursue coaching and remains optimistic about future swimming and lifesaving as he opens the season against Monmouth College with coach Faraklas praising his talent.
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Comets Fall 71 60 At Fort Detrick In Hoops
West Vint Hill Farms defeated Fort Detrick 71 to 60 behind Gus Moye with 18 points. Charles Poignard added 12 as the Comets trailed 37 36 at halftime before Fort Detrick pulled away in the second half.
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Comets
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Pole vaulter John Pennel out of Millrose Games at MSG
John Pennel, the only man to clear 17 feet in the pole vault, will not compete at Thursday night’s Millrose Games in Madison Square Garden after aggravating a leg injury in a Los Angeles meet last Saturday night.
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Los Angeles
Record Crowds Watched NFL Games In '63
The NFL posted a 1963 regular season attendance of 4,162,642, with 42,486 per game. Rosters rose from 37 to 40 players per club across 14 teams, and clubs may test closed circuit TV in blackout areas. Tie rules stayed unchanged. Rozelle indicated no expansion talks beyond informal Atlanta and New Orleans discussions.
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Associated Press
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George Halas
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Austin Gunse
Cleveland
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Rozelle
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New Orleans
Paul Hornung
Alex Karras
Colts Sign Fullback Herm McKee From Washington State
The Baltimore Colts announced the signing of Herm McKee a 212 pound fullback from Washington State University. McKee runs 100 yards in 9.5 seconds and was a 20th round NFL draft pick as a future choice two years ago. The Colts will try him at offensive fullback and defensive cornerback.
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Baltimore Colts
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Washington State University
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Colts
Thurmont Edges Singapore 72 69 in Hard Fought Game
Thurmont survives a close battle led by Joe Benchoff with 25 points and Bob Reid with 21 to beat Linganore 72 69 after holding a 32 29 halftime edge. Linganore’s Richard Horman scores 23 as Ivan Jordan adds 17, while Bill Wildeson paces Thurmont with 22 and Kemp leads Linganore with 20 in the regional matchup.
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Bob Reid
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Horman
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Kemp
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Abshire
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Cline
Englar
Heat Shield Wins Second Half of Bowie Daily Double
Heat Shield ridden by Fred Kratz captured the second part of a $1,419 daily double at Bowie Race Track on Tuesday. Rippey's Kin with James Verrone up won the first race paying $103.80. the daily double numbers were 5 and 4.
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Beauchamp Hopes To Fill Cards Outfield Gaps In 1963
The St Louis Cardinals eye a young outfielder as Stan Musial retires and George Altman joins the Mets. Tulsa Oilers star Jim Beauchamp, 24 from Grove Oklahoma, starred in the Texas League last season and could win a major league spot after a strong showing at camp two years ago. Beauchamp batted .337 with 31 homers and led Tulsa to playoff wins, including a 7 3 exhibition victory over the Houston Colts with a decisive ninth inning homer. He’s one of several Texas League standouts tied to major league teams, with Giants prospects and others from Albuquerque and Chicago scouting or joining spring rosters.
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Dick Dietz
Bonham to rejoin UC for Wichita game trip
Cincinnati AP reports Ron Bonham, an All-America forward from Muncie Indiana, will be released from Christ Hospital late Tuesday and travel with the University of Cincinnati basketball team for Thursday night game at Wichita after a season plagued by a persistent cough.
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Christ Hospital
University of Cincinnati
Wichita
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Muncie
Ind
Palm Springs Classic Gathers Golf’s Big Three Ahead of Millions
Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Julius Boros lead 128 pros into the fifth Palm Springs Classic, a 90 hole event across four deserts with a $100,000 purse. Nicklaus defends the title. Boros is reigning Open champion. Palmer topped 1963 money list. Eisenhower among amateurs, final 18 without them for $50,000.
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Associated Press
Palm Springs Calif
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Julius Boros
California
Golden State
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Boros
Palmer
Indian Wells
Bermuda Dunes
la Quinta
Eldorado
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Pardon
South Africa
Gary
Walkersville Lions win ninth straight in Emmitsburg showdown
Walkersville defeated Emmitsburg 69 to 53 to extend the Lions nine game winning streak. Four Walkersville players hit double figures led by Larry Haines with 16 points and Gordon Smith with 15 as Walkersville pulled away after a cautious start. Emmitsburg was led by Ralph Whitmore with 18 and Carson Kelley with 26 in a junior varsity 53-39 Walkersville win.
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Gordon Smith
Eddie Cook
Joe Beeson
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Ralph Whitmore
Carson Kelley
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Wilhar
Finley to Bargain Over Kansas City Stadium Lease
Charles O Finley returns to Kansas City for more talks on a two year stadium lease for the Kansas City Athletics. The city seeks a four year term and Finley rejects that length while the American League demands a Kansas City lease by February 1 or expulsion. Owners rejected moving the club to Louisville, Kentucky on January 16. NBA results follow with games Chicago?
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