Reflections on a New York to Miami Snowstorm Drive
A vivid travel vignette from UPI describes a Motorist run south from New York to Florida amid a Northeast snowstorm. Witty quips from Avery Beck at Whispering Pines and a windy highway tale punctuate the journey toward warmer climes as travelers and locals comment on traffic, safety, and the Cuban scare affecting tourism along the Atlantic coast. The piece then shifts to Daytona Beach and Pompano Beach, noting warm welcomes for Northerners and highlighting top catches at the fishing tournament including E. J. Kelly, Mrs Helen Fernchild, Mrs Charles Franke, Casimir Nowak, Bill Blakeslee, Dr M D Penny, and Mrs June Groughton with their notable catches.
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Ohio State rises as big surprise in early college hoops
Fred Down Up reports Ohio State, ranked 17th, has won four straight and shocked fourth-ranked West Virginia 76-69 in Columbus. The Buckeyes, missing star alums Lucas and Havlicek, extend home win streak to 38. Other top teams like Cincinnati, Duke, St Louis, Iowa State, Indiana, Wisconsin and Kentucky posted wins as tournament season looms.
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Central State resigns as NAIA grid champion
Central State of Oklahoma capped the NAIA season with a 28 13 victory over Lenoir Rhyne in the Camellia Bowl securing back to back titles Sacramento repeated as small college champion with a record attendance of 13260 in the seventh annual game NAIA official Al Duer voiced confidence the game would stay in Sacramento Colts sign Hill to join their 11th round draft pick Winston Hill of Texas Southern in Baltimore.
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Griffiths win ends unusual world title clash in Vegas
Nevada officials deem the welterweight title bout a closed incident after Emile Griffith retained the 147-pound crown by foul stoppage against Jorge Fernandez in Las Vegas. Griffith plans a Tokyo non title bout in February and a possible mid to late February title defense rematch plans in Los Angeles or against other challengers.
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Bridges Sets ABL 1-Game Scoring Record
Bill Bridges scored 55 points to set an American Basketball League single game scoring mark as the Kansas City Steers beat the Oakland Oaks 125-103. The Briges performance echoed Wilt Chamberlain’s high scoring era, showcasing Bridges as a potent replacement for the absent star.
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Steers stay unbeaten in ABL as Bridges shatters record
Foot-5 player Bridges scored 21 field goals and 13 free throws to set a new ABL scoring mark of 55, surpassing Connie Hawkins. KC won fourth straight, moving to second place behind Oakland and Long Beach’s 109-107 win over Pittsburgh kept them atop the standings. Wayne Yates led Oakland with 28, Grady McCollum’s late jumper put Long Beach ahead, while Pittsburgh’s Hawkins had 33 and Spivey 30 for Long Beach.
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Sophia Finals Tonight at Sophia High School
Sophia will meet Lester in the championship of the Sophia Senior Little League basketball tournament at Sophia High School tonight. The consolation game is canceled due to foul weather. The 6:30 p.m. championship will award Tropheys to the champion runner-up best cheerleaders and all-Tournament team after the game.
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Runnels Faces Tougher NL After AL Batting Crowns
Pete Runnels leaves the American League after 12 seasons with two batting titles and a .326 average in 1962, earning him AL top hitter honors. Traded to the Houston Colts, the 34 year old pinch hitter makes his National League debut, hoping to replicate his success in a harder league despite 10 homers and 60 RBIs in 152 games. Mantle finished second at .321, with Floyd Robinson, Chuck Hinton, and Norm Siebern rounding out the top five.
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Patriots Battle but Oilers Edge Toward AFL East Crown
The Boston Patriots, using a second-string QB, guarded hope for the AFL East title as the Houston Oilers clinched momentum with a 32-17 win over Oakland and a single victory away from the crown. Boston’s 20-14 win at San Diego featured Yewcic passes and Cappelletti field goals, while a late Oilers surge and a 50-yard Huffman TD after a blocked field goal widened the Oilers’ lead.
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Texans Beat Broncos In AFL Action Sunday
The Dallas Texans defeated the Denver Broncos 17-10 as Houston held a 10-3 record and Boston stood 9-3-1. Buffalo Bills closed their season with a 20-3 win over the New York Titans with George Blanda starting the Oilers' Sunday victory.
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Church League Tilt Promises Night of City Basketball
Church Loop Tilts Sef Crab Orchard to face St. Francis in the opening City Church League game tonight. Maxwell Hill plays Central Baptist and Temple meets Memorial Baptist in the nightcap, with tipoff at 7 p.m.
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Nova Scotia Coastline Hosts 350 Lighthouses and Foghorns
Nova Scotia's 4,600 mile coast features more than 350 lighthouses and foghorns guiding ships along the rugged shoreline.
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USC Coach John McKay Named Coach of the Year
Weekend sports brief notes USC coach John McKay of the undefeated USC program was chosen as Coach of the Year by the Football Writers Association of America. In Manila the U S team defeated Canada 69 to 38 in the Philippines Invitational basketball tournament.
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Griffith Retains Welterweight Title in Ninth Round KO
Las Vegas Nev Emile Griffith defends the welterweight crown with a ninth round technical knockout of challenger Jorge Fernandez. Griffith dominated the late rounds and secured the victory on the card in Las Vegas.
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Palmer Beats Player By Six For 3-2 Lead In Series
Arnold Palmer defeated Gary Player by six strokes to take a 3-2 lead in the six-match South African exhibition series in Salisbury Rhodesia on Sunday.
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McArdle Wins Western Hemisphere Marathon in 2 17 11.4
Culver City report states Pete McArdle representing the New York Athletic Club won the 26 mile 385 yard Western Hemisphere marathon in 2 hours 17 minutes 11.4 seconds.
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Gardner Dickinson Wins Coral Gables Open Title
Coral Gables Florida Gardner Dickinson captured the Coral Gables Open title finishing at 274 for the 72 hole event.
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Packers clinch Western Division tie with win over 49ers
In San Francisco the Green Bay Packers defeated the San Francisco Forty Niners 31 to 21 to clinch a tie for the NFL Western Division title.
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WVU Coaches Push Training Pace for Tournament Runs
West Virginia basketball coaches push 1962-63 practice, comparing season effort to atomic research, pressing for a 50 percent season win rule to qualify for state tournaments. Analyzed are risks of dark horses, the value of regular season, and Mountaineers defeat by Ohio State 76 to 69 after Rod Thorn faced aggressive defense.
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Marshall Still Seeking Right Combination To Gain Victory
Marshall University hopes to find the right lineup before a midweek clash with Ohio University in Huntington. The Big Green, 0-3 this season, fell 67-48 to Miami (OH) at Oxford in their MAC opener, with Jeff Gehring scoring 25 and anchoring Miami’s defense on Mickey Sydenstricker. Phil Carter added 12 for Marshall, while Newsome and Williams posted seven each.
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