Finney chose Ottawa over big schools for football
Terry Murphy profiles Opal Nearmyer and Desoto Kansas native Finney, an OU defensive lineman and NAIA All America linebacker. With offers from KU and others, he pursued pro ball for money and coaching doors, while balancing a new marriage and search for industry work post college.
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Nebraska Wins Orange Bowl In Hard Fought Victory
Nebraska defeats Auburn 13 to 7 in the Orange Bowl as a late rally by Auburn threatens, led by quarterback Jimmy Sidle. Dennis Claridge sets a bowl record with a 68 yard scoring run, while Dave Theisen adds two earlier field goals.
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Teams Prepare For Senior Bowl in Mobile
In Mobile Alabama two workouts were planned for the North and South squads ahead of Saturday's Senior Bowl. North coach George Wilson and South coach Tom Landry said players from New Year's bowl games would bolster both teams. Earlier the Yankees named BC quarterback Jack Concannon and Holy Cross center Don Morris as co captains after a brief pass protection drill.
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Young Utah Team Upsets Cincinnati Basketball
Utah's spirited Utes, led by Coach Jack Gardner, upset fourth-ranked Cincinnati to gain national notice. Utah built a 39-31 halftime lead, stretched it to 12, fended off a late Bearcats rally to within two at 6:44, and won amid a light midweek schedule as college teams rest ahead of conference play. Other results included Georgia over Alabama 49-47, Louisville topping Marquette 85-67, Rhode Island beating Memphis State 68-66, and Toledo routing Kent State 75-57.
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Rose Parade Draws 1.5 Million Fans in Pasadena
In Pasadena the Tournament of Roses parade drew more than 1.5 million spectators as flower bedecked floats bands and horses rolled along. Former President Eisenhower and wife led in a white convertible as grand marshal and guest at the Rose Bowl game. Sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s accompanied the telecast broadcast nationwide.
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Hayes Runs 100 In 9.1 Seconds
Bob Hayes, a Florida A and M junior, sprinted to 9.1 seconds in the 100 yard dash at the Orange Bowl Track event before about 6 000 fans. Rain soaked the Miami cinder path for two days, yet Hayes approached the world record he set last year in St Louis.
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Officials Prepare For NCAA Meet
New York AP reports calm forecasts for the NCAA convention week with squalls possible. Various coaching groups meet before the convention, including baseball and track. The Football Rules Committee weighs a controversial substitution rule first used this season and may publish results and recommendations. The association now has 612 member colleges and universities.
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College Basketball Scores Roundup
The Associated Press reports several late-season results. Utah beat Cincinnati 76 to 68, Rhode Island defeated Memphis State 68 to 66, Louisville topped Marquette 85 to 67, Toledo won against Kent State 75 to 57, Georgia defeated Albania 49 to 47, and in the Bluenose Tournament first round MIT beat Acadia 42 to 37 while New Hampshire defeated St. Mary’s Halifax 71 to 91.
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Williamsburg Panthers Beat Melvern In New Year Showdown
Williamsburg Panthers defeated Melvern 57 to 37 on New Year’s Eve. The halftime score stood 21 to 21 before Williamsburg tightened defense and found its shooting touch. Phil Pierson led with 19 points while Melvern’s Dale Mod hamer fouled out early and the team struggled at the line, missing 11 of 18 free throws.
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Finley Has Until Jan. 10 To Deal
Charles Finley owner of the Kansas City Athletics has until January 10 to work out a new lease with the city for Municipal Stadium. The present lease expired, but arrangements allow the A's to stay until Jan. 10 while talks continue. Cronin said intercession is unprecedented and the 1964 schedules are set. Sedalia offered a field as the dispute continues.
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Cyclones Face Emporia Friday In EKL Clash
Ottawa coach H. K. Stevens seeks a scoring surge from 6-1 senior Jim Lewis as Cyclones host Emporia Spartans led by All-American Alan Robinson who averages 33.8 points per game. Mendel and Davidson pace the Reds in steals while Buck Vivian and Earle Doman control boards. The junior varsity opens at 6:30 with the varsity at 8 in the Ottawa Junior High gym.
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Appleton Holds Out As Hula Bowl Looms For Star Tackle
Texas tackle Scott Appleton, after earning Cotton Bowl outstanding lineman honors, dodges NFL and AFL scouts on the path to the Hula Bowl in Honolulu. He remains the No 1 pick uncommitted amid a churn of draft rights deals and signings involving Steelers Cowboys Oilers Eagles Packers Beathard Snell Lorick Voss Brown Beathard and Beathard.
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NBA Wednesday Scoreboard and Upcoming Games
NBA scoreboard lists no games today with Cincinnati facing Detroit at Day and Jon St. Louis meeting San Francisco at Oakland. Other matches include New York at Baltimore and Friday’s schedule Baltimore versus New York at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Philadelphia and Boston versus San Francisco.
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Reinstatement Plea Expected for Two Players
The National Football League Players Association meets today for two sessions and is expected to recommend immediate reinstatement of suspended players Paul Hornung of the Green Bay Packers and Alex Karras of the Detroit Lions. President Pete Retzlaff said the recommendations would be voted on and sent to Commissioner Pete Rozelle in New York.
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