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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1963
Page
1
In a hard fought game Oklahoma edges Nebraska as Bid Wilkinson and Ralph Neely star on offense and defense. Gomer Lane’s 18 yard run helps right the ship after loss of Monroe Phelps. Sayers, Vaughn, and Vaughn contribute to a 175 yard total offense.
Virgil Bell of Oklahoma is highlighted as the standout two-way halfback for the Sooners. He set up the go ahead field goal with a 55 yard punt return against Iowa State and secured the clinching EC FIRST NATIONAL BANK on a 46 yard interception return. Several linemen from Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa State are cited for outstanding play by the board.
Nebraska clung to the lead in rushing as Iowa State was held to 69 yards while the Huskers totaled 277. Oklahoma moved ahead in national rushing defense, Nebraska ranking high in total defense. Kansas State and Missouri trailed in the Big Eight race as Nebraska and Oklahoma powered the conference in offense and defense.
Kathy Whitworth of Jal New Mexico captured her seventh tournament victory of 1963, earning the San Antonio Civilian Open Championship in Gulfport Mississippi. Her $24 533 bankroll boosted her season as the women’s golf tour resumed on this leg of the schedule.
In New York at Yankee Stadium Glynn Griffing returned to action for the New York Giants as quarterback. He relieved to aid a late surge while Eagles fans watched as Del Shofner dropped a long pass and Lee Roy Caffey sprinted 87 yards for a TD on an interception return.
The fourth annual Missile Bowl in Orlando on December 7 features an all Marine Corps matchup as the Marines accept an invitation to play the San Diego Marines in the title game.
Slippery Rock State College of Pennsylvania was selected today to play in the third annual AIK Sports Bowl football game on December 7.
The 20 year old University of Washington quarterback Douglas starred in a 39 26 victory over California. He helped drive scoring drives of 85 77 79 90 and 48 yards and aided a 32 yard field goal. Staubach and Lothridge also had solid days but trailed in overall output.
Rumors circulate about a proposed trade involving Baylor Bullets players. Acknowledgments cite discussions among teams and executives, with names like Krebs and Frank mentioned in fragmentary fashion. Details remain unclear as conversations continue.
Helen Shablis, silver-haired grandmother of Toura Y, completed a United victory sweep in the fifth World Bowling Tournament. She led the field by winning the women’s singles and helped her team to a 4,535 total in the world meet held in Mexico City AB.
New York NBA team the Knickerbockers purchased backcourt player Bob Duffy from the St. Louis Hawks for slightly more than the waiver price of 500 dollars.
Andy Carrie of Atchison High School hurt his right wrist at halftime while urging players to press hard in a 27 12 victory over Washburn. He patrolled the sideline after the 14 12 halftime lead and landed a heavy pat on a shoulder pad, breaking the wrist.
In a late fourth quarter rally, Ottawa B team defeated undefeated Argentine by a 86 yard scoring drive led by Rick Bien and Tom Hickman. Hickman powered the drive for first downs, Maloney finished with a TD and Bien added an interception to halt Argentine late rally.
Chiefs slide to last in Western Division after a poor showing on offense. Len Dawson spent too much time on his backside as tackles Tyrer Diamond Reynolds struggled to block. boos from crowd reflected a fall from champions status as the team looked inept and out of sync Friday night.
Ohl and Egan each scored 27 as Detroit beat Los Angeles 116 109. Celtics win nine of ten as St Louis Hawks drop 116 110 to Boston. Baylor 28 for Lakers, Barnett 27, Russell 20 12.
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