Middies and Longhorns Open 1964 Football Campaign
United Press notes top 10 teams from last season begin play this weekend with Texas hosting Tulane and Navy meeting Penn State. Key games include Nebraska hosting South Dakota and Alabama entertaining Georgia, with other regional matchups across East, Midwest, Southwest and West as ranked teams start the season. Roger Staubach leads Navy while Penn State seeks QB stability.
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West Coast Stalwarts Duel for College Football Crown
The Pacific Coast preview ranks Washington and Southern California as top contenders for the West, with USC’s talent loaded lineup led by Mike Garrett and Craig Fertig and Washington anchored by junior Coffey, Rick Redman, and Bill Douglas. Oregon and Oregon State return to the circuit, UCLA eyes a rebound after a Pittsburgh win, while California Stanford and Oregon look to rise, with Bob Berry and others driving the Ducks’ threat.
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Prospects Dismal for Furman Paladins Gridders
GREENVILLE S C The Paladins face a rough season with 13 lettermen lost academic problems injuries and early depth issues at halfback. Coach Bob King recounts missing Leon James Calvin Rivers and Johnny Burrell with Rhoads moved to halfback to patch the backfield while Ernest Zuberer leads at fullback. The squad numbers 42 varsity players with a two team style planned to fit new rules and boost mobility.
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Schwartzwalder Divides Orange Into Two Units
Syracuse University plans separate offensive and defensive football units this fall under head coach Ben Schwartzwalder. He says new substitution rules allow platoon football to stop the clock and get fresh players in. Schwartzwalder, in his 17th season, notes the change may help and plans one player for each unit up front with multiple quarterbacks in the backfield including Mahle King Holman and Rooney competing for starting roles. Floyd Little and Billy Hunter may see action on both sides.
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Rochester Beats Suns In Playoff Drama
Rochester Red Wings rallied to beat the Jacksonville Suns 5-4 in 12 innings after Joe Altobelli hit his second solo homer. Syracuse Chiefs edged the Buffalo Bisons 10-4 to tie their best-of-seven series as Tom Matchick homered for Syracuse.
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Top Indy Drivers Sign For Trenton 200-Miler
Promoter Sam Nunis reports strong entry interest for the third annual USAC FIA sanctioned 200 mile race at Trenton Speedway New Jersey State Fair. A J Foyt from Houston leads entries. 22 signed with hopes of 40 plus. European stars Jim Clark Dan Gurney Pedro Rodriguez John Surtees and Graham Hill expected to compete. FIA sanction obtained from Paris.
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Snell Leads Jets in Rushing as NFL Stats Shift
New York Jets rookie Matt Snell rushed 22 times for 82 yards against Denver to top the league in rushing. Jim Turner matched Buffalo’s Glenn Bass with 12 points on field goals and conversions. Sid Blanks tied the single game receptions record with 13 catches for Houston. Other leaders include George Blanda in passing, Claude Gibson in punt returns, Hagood Clarke in kickoff returns, and Jim Fraser in punts. Houston top passing offense and total offense. Buffalo leads rushing offense. New York strongest in passing and total defense. Boston top in rushing defense.
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Southeast football rivals set for big 1964 bids
In Atlanta, experts forecast a strong 1964 Southeast season with Mississippi favored to win the SEC crown and Alabama, Auburn, LSU and Florida among top contenders. Georgia Tech and Memphis State loom as independents, while Kentucky hopes for a breakout after strong freshmen showings.
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Recruiting approach of Fennell sparks college interest
New York based feature profiles Rutgers graduate Jim Fennell, a Kingston Pennsylvania high school coach who has molded top players like Eddie Rutkowski and Mike Raklewicz. He describes intense recruiting, lessons from Rutkowski, and his strategy to steer athletes toward East coast schools, noting some colleges push hard for commitments while others respect refusals.
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Morris undergoes knee surgery after Packers loss
Chicago Bear linebacker Larry Morris Mvp of last year's title game had knee surgery Monday for an injury suffered against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. He is expected to be out for an undetermined period.
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Hoople Predicts 1964 College Football Showdown
Major Amos B Hoople makes season forecasts for key matchups from Penn State vs Navy to Maryland against Oklahoma and top games across the nation. He projects winners like Navy Syracuse Alabama LSU Kansas Northwestern California Washington and Maryland’s upset over Oklahoma with scores and bold takes.
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Veale Poised To Join 20-Game Pirates Winners
Los Angeles Dodgers were beaten 7-2 as Bob Veale limited them to five hits and struck out batters while his bubble gum antics drew attention. The Pirates lefty improved to 17-10 with 19 games remaining, aiming to become the first Pirate to win 20 since Vernon Law in 1960.
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