Russians Favored to Dominate 1964 Winter Games in Innsbruck
AP report from Innsbruck notes the Soviet Union tipped to lead the 1964 Winter Olympics, with Russia overpowering the United States in opening hockey and strong challengers from Germany Norway and Austria. Opening ceremonies featured Dr Adolf Schaerf and IOC head Avery Brundage as torch lit by Josh Rieder. Events include pairs figure skating with favorites Kilius and Baeumler facing Belousova Protopopov and Wilkes Revell.
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Guy Revell
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Jerry Fotherings
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Highsand Park
Lakers Lose West as Pistons Down Lakers in NBA Action
Jerry West suffers a broken thumb limiting the Lakers as Detroit defeats Los Angeles 93 92. West had averaged 29.6 points before the injury, Elgin Baylor scores 25, while New York upsets Boston 133 127. Chamberlain leads 59 point night for Philadelphia as San Francisco tops Philly 139 117. Knicks rally with 28 Boozer 27 McGill 24 Egan 24 to beat Celtics for their second win in eight meetings.
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Texas A&M Eyes Southwest Title
Texas A and M leaped to the front of the Southwest Conference race in Metcalf's first year as coach after a 3 0 league start despite a Tuesday 73 65 loss to Houston. Chet Oliver Jack Margenthaler Benny Neumann sparked the Aggies with 44 points in a narrow setback, while Vanderbilt Wisconsin Providence Auburn Drake Xavier George Washington and Arizona State posted notable results in other top games.
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Liston Enjoys Christmas Gift After Clay Hype
Sonny Liston flashed humor at a Miami Beach news conference noting that he got Cassius Clay for Christmas. He then began onsite training for the February 25 bout with Clay, staging a 10 round workout before a full crowd at Surfside Community Center.
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Chiefs sign Freeman to AFL deal
Kansas City Chiefs sign Bill Freeman a 62 225 pound tackle from the University of Southern Mississippi. Freeman of Milton Florida joins the AFL roster amid rookie signings strengthening the Chiefs offensive line.
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Ottawa Takes Over Second On Victory
Ottawa University rallied in the second half to defeat Friends University 86 to 13, moving into second place in the ECAC at 6-4. Freshman center Tony Verdi scored 29 points while Bill Jones sparked the comeback with early second-half field goals after a 40-38 halftime deficit. Friends’ Keith Rucas led with 30 points. Bethany sits atop the standings at 9-1.
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Welda Triumphs Over Westphalia In Home Game
Welda defeated Westphalia 66 to 46 last night at Westphalia. Welda surged 19 to 5 after the first period, led two quarters, then 23 in the final period to seal the win. Welda's Christy scored 28 on 13 field goals and 2 free throws. Westphalia's Thompson led with 14 points. Eddie Crawford begins his second season as Mississippi coach after a 7-17 prior year.
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NFL Boosts Squads To A 40-Man Limit
NFL raises active roster to 40 from 37, drawing from a 560-man pool after final cuts. Commissioner Pete Rozelle says aim is to end constant shuttling of players and reduce taxi squads, amid record attendance and a $28.2 million TV contract.
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Charlie Finley pressures baseball owners over lease and antitrust risk
Charlie Finley presses Kansas City and league officials as tension rises over moving the Athletics to Louisville. He threatens an antitrust suit with Louis Nizer as ally, while owners bluff about expulsion unless a lease is signed by Feb. 1. The dispute highlights how regulation and potential court action could threaten the league’s monopoly and bleeding profits.
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