Navy Faces Army After Injury Fears and Hopes for Upset
Navy coach Wayne Hardin reports guard John Connolly suffered a scalp wound from a pregame prank but should be ready. Navy seeks a sixth straight win over Army to even the series at 30–30 with five ties as Staubach and others recover from injuries. The Cadets also struggle at 3–6 as both teams aim to turn the season around.
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John Connolly
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Connolly
Middies
Roger Staubach
Staubach
Calvin Huey
Orr
Danny Wong
Donnelly
Maryland
Duke
Army to Junk Platoons for Navy Game
Army coach Paul Dietzel announced plans to play a lean 11 on the field against Navy in Philadelphia. Army, 3 6, will limit travel to 35 players with at least five playing both ways. Dietzel cited injuries and senior wishes as reasons for the reduced platoon approach.
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Pat Donnelly
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Dietzel
Carl Stichweh
West Point
Stichweh
West Virginia Accepts Bid To Play Indoor Bowl Game At Atlantic City
West Virginia University Mountaineers accepted a bid to the first Liberty Bowl indoor game in Atlantic City on December 19, after finishing 7-3 and 5-0 in the Southern Conference. Opponents under consideration include Villanova, Boston College, Oklahoma, Georgia Tech, Kansas, Utah, Arizona State, and Texas Tech.
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Quarterbacks Share All Star Honor In AFCA Vote
Two quarterbacks Bob Berry of Oregon and Craig Morton of California were named to the first All Star team by the American Football Coaches Association. Len Casanova, president, said the competition was so close the coaches issued a joint selection, a practice last used in 1946 for Johnny Lujack.
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PREDICTIONS FOR TURKEY DAY AND BOWL GAMES
Major Amos B Hoople delivers Thanksgiving forecasts predicting Auburn over Alabama 22 to 18 and Miami over Florida 35 to 14. Notre Dame beats USC 35 to 10, plus several other college games with margins and upsets highlighted.
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Big Ten Champion Michigan Faces Uncertain Rose Bowl Opponent
PAC deferred choosing its Rose Bowl representative after a Monday meeting while Southern Cal and Oregon State shared the conference crown. Oklahoma, Penn State, Georgia Tech among top bowl prospects. West Virginia slated for the Liberty Bowl alongside Syracuse and LSU Sugar Bowl deal.
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Nicklaus Edges Palmer for Closest PGA Money Race Ever
In Dunedin Florida Jack Nicklaus narrowly beat Arnold Palmer by $81.13 in the 1964 PGA money race the closest since records began in 1947 The final Top Ten money winners list Nicklaus $113 284 50 Palmer $113 203 37 Casper Jr Lema Nichols Venturi Player Rudolph Rodriguez Souchak and others also appear with earnings and top finishes.
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Oilers Lead AFL in Passing Despite Struggles
The Houston Oilers top the AFL in passing despite nine losses in 11 games due to a weak rushing attack. George Blanda improves the aerial game with Charley Hennigan, while Houston ranks high in offense but near bottom in defense in both passing and rushing. Buffalo leads overall offense and defense, but Houston’s pass-first approach sets pace in air yardage and accuracy.
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Man Held For Questioning In Two Killings
Curtis Lee Byrd, 34, of Philadelphia, was picked up near Centreville after authorities linked him to a double homicide in Philadelphia. A homemade hanger wound and minor punctures were noted. Byrd was not hospitalized and was jailed in Queen Annes County awaiting transfer.
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