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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1964
Page
6
United Press International notes top ten college teams vie for holiday tournament glory across nine classics and several showcase events. Michigan, UCLA, Minnesota and Indiana headline strong fields while Saint Louis and Illinois scored weekend wins. Other key teams drew mixed results as national ranking momentum shifts amid major tournaments from New York to Honolulu.
Michigan and St John’s are favored as opening round games begin in the 11th Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden. St John’s debuts against LaSalle in the first game. Princeton meets Syracuse. Michigan faces Manhattan. Temple plays Cincinnati in the night doubleheader. Losers play Wednesday afternoon. winners return Wednesday night. championship set for 9 p.m. next Saturday.
LSU coach Charles McClendon expects a healthy Pat Screen to spark an offensive surge against Syracuse in New Orleans on New Year's Day. If Screen remains limited, Billy Ezell will take the reins as LSU's offense relies on Screen, Ezell, and Doug Moreau to push the Tigers in their fourth straight bowl.
Michigan eyes a Rose Bowl win over Oregon State to extend a perfect bowl record. The 1901 Yost team, 1948 comeback, and 1951 win set a legacy as Michigan seeks a fourth straight bowl victory in a 100,000 crowd. Bump Elliott’s 8-1 squad features strong rushing and passing in a preview of New Year’s Day.
John Ernst director of operations for AMF bowling equipment division in Shelby Ohio receives the AMF achievement award. A Purdue graduate, Ernst joined AMF in 1946 as chief pinspotters development engineer.
Benito Michelon outpointed Piero del Papa Saturday night to win the Italian middleweight championship in Alessandria. Michelon weighed 159 pounds to Del Papa's 159 percent.
In Philadelphia first round action Quaker City results saw Wichita 109 over Pittsburgh 58 and St Josephs 82 over Holy Cross 63. Illinois 102 beat New York University 79 while Villanova 52 defeated Pennsylvania 47. In Kansas City Big Eight Kansas State 75 over Oklahoma 65 and Kansas 72 over Iowa State 55. Portland hosts Far West Classic with Tennessee 70 over Portland 59 and Oregon 92 over Purdue 76. In San Jose WCAC U of Pacific 67 over Loyola Cal 61 and Santa Clara 91 over Santa Barbara 69. Hawaii Invitational in Honolulu featured Wisconsin 70 over Boston College 69 and Hawaii 94 over Utah State 91. In Evansville Evansville 113 Massachusetts 82 and Drake 87 Northwestern 69. Illinois Florida State 74 over Tulsa 72. Loyola Ill 83 over Marquette 71. Utah 87 over Army 65. Wyoming 75 over California 74 and Stanford 93 over Tulane 65. Creighton 86 over South Dakota 67.
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Boston Celtics 112-106 after leading by 18 in the first half. Sam Jones scored 40 and John Havlicek added key baskets to seal the win for Boston, who remain unbeaten and six games up in the Eastern Division.
Art Stratton set up five goals as the Buffalo Bisons routed the Pittsburgh Hornets 9-0 Sunday night, extending their lead in the Western Division. The Bisons won 5-2 in Pittsburgh Saturday, with Stratton and Pat Hannigan assisting on John Mizuk’s goal and Len Lunde scoring three times. Ray Cullen added two quick goals, with Gaudet, Melnyk, and Hannigan contributing others as Buffalo avenged a trade that sent Stratton to Buffalo.
Pittsburgh reporter Paul A. Kurtz retires after 38 years covering WPIAL events for the Pittsburgh Press. Known as a one man commissioner of Western Pennsylvania high school athletics, he helped college scouts evaluate talent. PAIA officials and WPIAL officials praise his service and friendship. Kurtz previously worked at Jones & Laughlin Steel and Hill Top Record before joining the Press in 1926. He mastered the Gardner Point System used to determine WPIAL champions.
Six NAIA records fell and one tied during the 1964 football season per final NAIA statistics. Notable feats include Dan Miles of Southern Oregon with 101 completions of 135 for 2,074 yards, Leonard Scheufler of Ottawa with 15 TD receptions, Ray Ritchey of William Jewell with 29 straight extra points, and John Williams to William Carter for a 99-yard play for New Mexico Highlands tying the 95-yard record. Jim Van Gorden of Eau Claire State led in total offense averaging 256.3 yards per game, while Jerry Bishop of Austin topped passing with 2,246 yards. Ed Buzzell of Ottawa threw 24 TD passes and 1,744 yards.
DETROIT UPI Penn State aims for its second straight Motor City Basketball Tournament title as it faces Houston in the opening round. Detroit meets Valparaiso. consolation and title games set for Tuesday. Penn State carries a 5-2 record this season and owns a Sunflower Festival crown. Houston enters at 6-4 and has prior tournament wins including Bluebonnet Bowl titles.
The SEC holds early advantage as Alabama seeks a perfect season in the Orange Bowl, LSU faces Syracuse in the Sugar Bowl, and Arkansas meets Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl. Michigan clashes with Oregon State in the Rose Bowl as Georgia defeats Texas Tech 7 0 in the Sun Bowl. The North beats the South 10 6 in the Blue Gray game.
Pasadena report says Los Angeles State College completed nine straight wins while averaging over 40 points per game. The UPI Trophy, symbolizing the national championship in its division, will be presented to coach Homer Beatty at the Southern California Football Writers Association midwinter meeting.
The Washington Senators under manager Gil Hodges plan a revamped 1965 campaign with many new faces. Frank Howard leads hopes for a comeback, while additions like Dick Nen Phil Ortega Pete Richert and Ken McMullen strengthen offense and depth. Pitchers Dave StenhouseTom Cheney Don Loun Jim Duckworth Buster Narum offer potential boosts as Hodges targets platoon flexibility and improved defense with a tougher schedule ahead.
Rick Barry of the University of Miami is lauded for his vast talent and potential as a premier college player. His temper, once a blemish, is seen as part of his growth and maturity as coach Bruce Hale and observers note his controlled reaction to rough play and his improving all-around game.
The Bisons routed the Pittsburgh Hornets 9 0 led by Len Lunde hat trick and Art Stratton five assists while Ed Chadwick shared shutout duties. Rochester beat Quebec 7 1 as Norm Armstrong bested Gump Worsley twice. Cleveland topped Hershey 3 1 and Providence defeated Baltimore 6 3 as AHL action moved Sunday.
Quarterback Gary Wydman led the Yankee All-Stars to a 10-6 victory in the 27th Blue Gray Football Classic in Montgomery Alabama over the Rebel team. Wydman threw a 30 yard touchdown pass to Bill Cronin in the third period. Minnesota fullback Mike Reid added a 27 yard field goal and a second score for the North. The South finally struck in the fourth on a six yard pass from Bob Schweickert to John Brotherton but failed on the attempted extra point.
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