Dallas Texans Win AFL Title In Sudden Death
The Dallas Texans dethroned the Houston Oilers as AFL champions after a 17-17 tie and six overtime minutes, aided by five key interceptions and a blocked field goal. Tommy Brooker booted a 25 yard field goal in the sudden death sixth period to seal the victory before 37,981 fans. The Texans led 17-0 at halftime on a Brooker field goal and two Abner Haynes touchdowns, while the Oilers surged back late in the second half.
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Holiday tournaments dot college basketball schedule
More than 20 major holiday basketball events planned headlined by Holiday Festival in New York and Quaker City in Philadelphia. Kentucky and Cincinnati highlight Saturday action as top teams face West Virginia, Duke and others amid a string of Christmas tournaments nationwide.
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Steers Extend 10 Game Win Streak In NBA Action
United Press International reports the Kansas City Steers beat the Philadelphia Tapers 112 to 103 as Coach Johnny Dee rested most starters. Bill Bridges despite limited minutes scored 32 in addition to 22 rebounds while Sylvester Blue had 26 for Philadelphia. Steers pull four games ahead of Long Beach Chiefs.
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Nash Thorn earn UKIT all tournament honors
Cot ton Nash of Kentucky and Rod Thorn of West Virginia head the UK Invitational Tournament All Tournament team. Nash MVP led scoring with 57 points in two games, Thorn added 48 points and 26 rebounds. Kentucky won the title 79 75 over West Virginia, with Roy Roberts adding 19 points.
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Lost for winter Wheeling Downs track faces spring doubt
Wheeling Downs race track in Wheeling West Virginia, ravaged by fire last week, has lost its winter meeting and may also face difficulty opening in the spring. Track President James F. Edwards said the winter meeting will not be shifted to Waterford Park.
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Primatene inhalant sales expand without prescription
New York doctors report their top asthma prescription now sold without prescription in many states. Primatene tablets claim to open bronchial tubes relieve congestion ease nervous tension and prevent nocturnal attacks with eight active medicines in a single formula. Priced at 98 cents at drugstores.
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Southern Conference teams hit rough road over weekend
Edward McHale reports Southern Conference squads struggled in holiday tournaments. West Virginia, ranked tenth, lost to Kentucky then faces a stacked field in New York City while Virginia Tech heads to the Gator Bowl event in Jacksonville with Rice and Georgia Tech among entrants. Davidson seeks wins against New Hampshire and Princeton after a strong run, Richmond and George Washington post gains, and Furman, The Citadel, VMI, and others scatter to various events as league leaders stumble.
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Automen Builders reach third win in City League play
Oakwood Auto and Bill Wards Construction each notched their third victories Sunday. The Automen beat Combined Insurance 56 to 46 with Gross scoring 23. Wards edged the Vikings 82 to 21 as four players hit double figures. Elite Club defeated Piney View 84 to 26, and New River won by forfeit over the Army.
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Taylor Unanimous Pick On All NFL All Star Team
Jim Taylor of the Green Bay Packers was a unanimous choice for the UPI 1962 NFL All Star team. Roosevelt Brown of the New York Giants made the team for the seventh straight year, with eight Packers on the first unit and Giants and Lions each placing five players. Tittle set a TD record with 33 passes. Taylor led in rushing and points. several Lions, Packers, and Giants players repeated from 1961.
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Willie Richardson Drives Colts Toward Stardom In Bowl Victory
Willie Richardson, the first Negro to play for the South in Miami's Shrine game, starred with two touchdowns on a spectacular 80-yard reception helping the South upset the North 15-14. Also notable were Bill Tobin's 77-yard run for Missouri over Georgia Tech and Joe Lopasky scoring four touchdowns as Houston routed Miami of Ohio 49-21.
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Woodrow Wilson Alums to meet in Raleigh County Armory clash
Wednesday features a Woodrow Wilson versus Alumni game at the Raleigh County Armory led by coach Lawrence Wiseman. Alumni include 1961-62 standouts such as Sarrett, Cimala, Barksdale, Fragile, Burns, Huffman, Wood, plus Phipps Irle Dyke Wykle and more. Tipoff at 7 p.m. Tickets: $1 general, $1.25 reserved. season passes $10 with parking extras for early buyers.
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Rod Wykle
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