Racing Mogul Shot by Wife in Nassau County
OYSTER BAY N Y Millionaire sportsman and socialite William Woodward Jr 35 was shot dead by his wife Ann 32 an ex model in their bedroom at 3 am after a party for the Duchess of Windsor. Police say it may be accidental pending further investigation by Nassau County DA Frank Gulotta. The Woodwards parents of two and heirs to the Belair stables had just returned home from a party two hours earlier. The case follows a history of prowler fears and a shared interest in hunting and racing with the couple’s son William III and James kept with grandparents as police continue inquiries.
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Navy Top Choice For Gator Bowl Game on Dec. 31
Jacksonville notes show Navy as the Gator Bowl favorite with hopes of a Southeastern Conference opponent. Bowl chairman Sam Butz cites possible pairings and local Navy ties, while Auburn Georgia Tech Kentucky Mississippi and Mississippi State loom as potential selections. An unbeaten West Virginia and Texas Christian also figure in the picture.
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Unbeaten college teams slim to 4 major holds WVU among
New York reports the nation’s unbeaten list dwindling to 35, with Maryland, Oklahoma, Michigan, and West Virginia the only major elevens remaining. Navy Holy Cross Fresno State Beloit and Westminster exited after losses, while Notre Dame beat the Midshipmen 21-7 and Holy Cross was routed 49-9 by Syracuse.
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You Be The Quarterback
A play by play style list evaluates four offensive calls with brief rationale. Screen pass is dismissed as worst, while a drive is praised for exploiting weak middle coverage, and quick pass and pitchout noted for specific blocking routes against linebackers.
Future of Belair Stud in Doubt After Owner Shot
New York reports the future of Belair Stud, famous for Nashua and other champions, is in doubt after billionaire owner William Woodward Jr was killed by a shotgun blast said to be fired by his wife during an investigation of a prowler at their Oyster Bay estate. The couple have two young children. Trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons and plans to move Nashua to Belair Farm were affected as inquiries continue into the incident.
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You Be The Quarterback Rating Of Four Plays
Syracuse QB faces a 5 3 2 1 Penn State defense after a fumble on the 31 yard line. A stadium caller proposes four options Dive play over the middle quick pass pitchout around end and a screen pass.
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Fight For Grid Crown By ED CORRIGAN AP
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Football Wash Football Wash
Sunday column by WILL GRIMSLEY notes college football races and star performances. Miami of Florida upset Pitt 21-7 with Dixie players scoring, Jim Swink's 69 yard TD run boosts TCU scoring to 81, Ed Vereb posts 66 eleven TDs for Maryland in a 27-0 win over South Carolina. Notre Dame defeats Navy 21-7 and Hornung overrated by opponents. Juniata upsets Susquehanna 3-0 to spoil top ranking, Gettysburg’s Soltesz wins with late field goal. UCLA routs Cal 47-0, bad day for Waldorf. Texas beats SMU 19-18 despite Price’s stat-line.
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Slammer Cups Ryder Tuneup at Palm Springs
Sam Snead wins the Thunder Bird Country Club pro-member event in Palm Springs with a 70 67 137 over Harry Weetman 69 69 138. Weetman takes $750 for second. Souchak earns $500 with 139. Littler 140 and others share in the bracket. American and British Ryder Cup teams, ten men each, begin practice rounds today.
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Giovanelli Melis Bout Tonight Rated Tossup
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Browns Lead Eastern Division in NFL Halfway Mark
The Browns regained sole first in the Eastern Conference with a 26 20 victory over the Chicago Cardinals, breaking a prior tie with the Steelers who were blanked by Philadelphia 24 0. Bears and Rams clash in Western race as Baltimore eyes top spot with Colts ahead. Major performances include Hill's three touchdowns for Chicago and rookies Moegle and Hardy sparking San Francisco late in the first half. White-hot Philadelphia defense stifles Pittsburgh while New York and Washington produce sizable scoring plays.
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Pro Grid Standings From Yesterdays Results
The day’s NFL results show Cleveland beating the Cardinals 26 to 20 while Chicago topped Los Angeles 31 to 20. New York defeated Washington 35 to 7 and San Francisco edged Detroit 38 to 21 followed by Philadelphia 24 Pittsburgh 0. Saturday’s game saw Baltimore prevail over Green Bay 14 to 10.
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NFL Week Highlights From Late Saturday Games
Baltimore edged Green Bay 14-10 as San Francisco routed Detroit 38-21. San Francisco Green Bay and Chicago sit at 33 standings, six games remaining. New York beat Washington 35-7 while Cleveland clinched another win as Don Paul returned a 60 yard punt for six and later intercepted.
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Moss Extends Lead In SoCon Gridiron Scoring
West Virginia remains undefeated after routing Marquette 39-0 as halfback Bobby Moss scores six points to lift his season total to 48. Virginia Tech's Leo Burke sits third with 30 while Frank Pajaczkowski trails with 42 for Richmond after a 16-14 defeat by Villanova. George Washington, Davidson, and WVU share the league lead at 3-0 following GWU's 13-7 win over Virginia Tech. Other weekend results include Villanova 16 over Richmond, NC State 33 over Furman, W&L 0 at Washington, Davidson 25 over Stetson, and The Citadel loss at Wofford.
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