Texans Favored To Win 12th Straight
New York United Press International reports the Texas Longhorns open the 1964 season as 26 point favorites against Tulane, chasing a 12th straight national title. Oklahoma and Mississippi praised as heirs apparent, with Northwestern, Wisconsin, and LSU among strong regional picks. Pro and AFL games also listed with notable point spreads.
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UPI
Texas
Longhorns
Tulane
Scott Appleton
Darrell Royal
Ernie Kay
Roger Staubach
Navy
Penn State
Illinois Figures Top Big Ten Team
Illinois is primed to defend the Big Ten title with a platoon system returning to college football. Key players include Dick Butkus and Archie Sutton, with potential nationwide honors. Contenders Michigan Ohio State Indiana face depth and quarterback concerns as the league surveys a reshaped roster landscape.
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ED Sainsbury
UPI
Chicago
Illinois
Tilini
Mike Taliaferro
Jim Warren
Mike Dundy
Pete Elliott
Dick Butkus
Butkus
Archie Sutton
Bill Minor
Wylie Fox
Ed Washington
Sam Price
Jim Grabowski
Fred Gustardo
Dick Dorr
Elliott
Michigan
Ohio State
Indiana
Bump Elliott
Pete
Illini
Wolverines
Bump
Bob Timberlake
Jack Clancy
Mel Anthony
Card Ward
John Henderson
Woody Hayes
Don Unverferth
Tom Barrington
Vikings Backfield Tops NFL Yardage Lead This Week
NFL statistics show Vikings veterans Tommy Mason and Bill Brown leading the league in rushing yardage after week one. Jimmy Brown remains near the top, with Dan Lewis and Don Perkins close behind. Norm Snead and Bart Starr pace the passers, while Wayne Walker and Frank Clarke headline the kicking and receiving leaders.
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National Football League
Brown
Tommy Mason
Bill Brown
Vikings
Dan Lewis
Detroit Lions
Mason
Tulane
Baltimore Colts
Illinois
Cleveland
Jimmy Brown
Lewis
Don Perkins
Dallas Cowboys
Norm Snead
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Senators
Bart Starr
Green Bay Packers
Johnny Unitas
Colts
Wayne Walker
Lions
Frank Clarke
Cowboys
Mild Workout For WVU Mountaineers Freshmen
West Virginia University Mountaineers held a mild two hour practice with the freshman squad to prep for the season opener at Richmond Saturday. Coach Gene Corum praised the freshmen for their spirit and backfield potential while noting two more practices remain before the lights of Richmond.
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Morgantown
UPI
West Virginia University Mountaineers
Richmond
Gene Corum
Spiders
Corum
Driver Michel Fougeray Killed in Le Mans Trials
French racing driver Michel Fougeray died during practice for the Tour de France auto rally in Le Mans. He was piloting an Alfa Romeo Zagato when the crash occurred, marking the first fatality in the event's history.
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LE Mans
France
UPI
Michel Fougeray
Fougeray
Steelers May Sideline Defensive End Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Dan LaRose likely will miss Sunday's game against the New York Giants after a knee injury suffered in last week's 26-14 defeat by the Los Angeles Rams. A club spokesman said action is doubtful. the Giants, defending NFL Eastern Division champions, are three-point favorites after opening with a 38-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
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UPI
Dan LaRose
Pittsburgh Steelers
New York Giants
LaRose
Los Angeles Rams
Giants
Steelers
Philadelphia Eagles
Crow Poised for Return to Cardinal Backfield
St Louis coach Wally Lemm indicated John David Crow is near starting role after knee injury with potential to spark offense. Crow expected to start at running halfback against the Browns, his first since 1962, as Lemm notes Crow’s progress and confidence in his knee. Warfield addition worries defense alongside Brown and Collins.
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UPI
Cardinal
Wally Lemm
Cleveland
John David Crow
Browns
Cardinals
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Lemm
Duke Uses Cool Practice Suits in Heat
Duke University football teams in Durham, N C, test air conditioned practice gear devised by coach Bill Murray and trainer Bob Chambers. The outfits include thigh pad shorts, knee guards, and strong cotton cord shirts to improve ventilation and combat overheating during twice daily workouts. Captains Dan Lonon and J W McCarthy praise the cooler, more comfortable attire.
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N. C
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Blue Devils
Bill Murray
Bob Chambers
Murray
Chambers
Blue Devil
Dan Lonon
J. W. McCarthy
Lonon
Coach Murray
Mr. Chambers
McCarthy
Parker Spells Out 18 Point Plan For Colts
Baltimore Colts star Jim Parker, 30, outlines his personal objectives for greatness including being the best on field, knowing assignments, staying mentally awake, and sustaining blocks. The 270 to 290 pound lineman notes past move from tackle to guard and links future goals with maintaining form and focus. Raymond Berry offers a rival line, adding he should be “only meaner.”
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Murray Olderman
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Baltimore
Jim Parker
Baltimore Colts
Ohio State
Jectives
Raymond Berry
Colts
Parker
Berry
Washington Redskins
Joe Rutgens
Schenley
Tight Race Brewing For Big Eight Title Honors
Missouri leads Big Eight title contention with a potent backfield and strong offense under Dan Devine. Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska also eye a championship as the race shapes up, while Cincinnati Bearcats pace the Missouri Valley Conference with Brig Owens and 25 lettermen returning.
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UPI
Missouri
Midlands
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Church Studley
Cincinnati Bearcats
Brig Owens
Gary Lane
Johnny Roland
Dan Devine
Lane
Roland
Devine
Bengals
Sooners
Mike Ringer
Maryland
Tiger
Sayers
Gale Sayers
Jack Mitchell
Cornhuskers
Bob Hahn
KentrecCloughan
Bob Devaney
Iowa State
Colorado
Oklahoma State
Kansas State
Missouri Valley
Studley
Cincinnati
Bearcats
Wichita
Citadel Aims to Lift South Carolina Title Bid
The Citadel, coming off a 4-6 season, faces quarterback uncertainty as two QBs and its top fullback graduated. Seniors Breed and Brewster share quarterback duties while Bills could take the split end role. Teague expects strength at tackle, seven returning backs, and the nation’s third-ranked punter to aid a challenging schedule against Army West Point West Virginia South Carolina and Davidson.
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S. C
UPI
Citadel
Eddie Teague
John Breed
Love
Macon
Ed Brewster
Rome
Dick Bills
Vince Petno
Petno
Army
West Point
Bulldogs
West Virginia
University of South Carolina
Davidson
Teague
Royals Sign Robertson and Thacker for 1964-65 Season
Oscar Robertson and Tom Thacker signed contracts with the Cincinnati Royals for the 1964-65 NBA season in Cincinnati Ohio. Jerry Lucas remains a holdout from last year's rookie of the year class while the team consolidates its roster.
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Royals
Cincinnati, Ohio
UPI
Oscar Robertson
Tom Thacker
Cincinnati Royals
National Basketball Association
Jerry Lucas
NBA
Bombers Lead Five Teams In Sunnyvale World Softball
The Champion Clearwater Bombers head a five team field for the 33rd annual world softball championships at Sunnyvale California beginning September 18.
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Bombers
Newark
N. J
UPI
Clearwater
Fla
Sunnyvale
Calif
Engle Optimistic Over Lions Season Prospects
Penn State coach Rip Engle expresses optimism about his defense and hitting in the run up to the 1964 season opener against Navy and Roger Staubach. Engle praises the defense, notes his backfield lacks Navy speed but fights hard. Navy is favored by four points.
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University Park
UPI
Penn State
Navy
Roger Staubach
Rip Engle
Ngle
Standings and results from major leagues today
Major League standings show Baltimore leading the American League with 88 wins and 59 losses, followed by Chicago and New York. National League leaders include Philadelphia and St. Louis with key games and scheduled pitchers listed for upcoming clashes across both leagues.
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United Press International
American League
Baltimore
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Minnesota
Boston
Washington
Kansas City
Los Ang
Brunet
Odom
Monbouquette
N.Y
L. Pet
Philadelphia
St. Louis
San Francisco
Houston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Maloney
Buhl
Milwaukee
Craig
LeMaster
McHaffey
Nottebart
Law
Ortega
Cisco
Perry
Beman seeks amateur title in U S Golf Open match play
Co medalists Marvin Giles III and Bob Greenwood Jr lead the field as they begin the U S Amateur match play in Cleveland. Defending champion Deane Beman opens against Vernon S. Novaks Jr while Giles and Greenwood pace a 64-man field with 36 holes to decide the champion Saturday.
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Joe Durbin
United Press International
Cleveland, Ohio
UPI
Marvin Giles III
Lynchburg
Bob Greenwood Jr
Cookeville
Tenn
Deane Beman
Giles
Greenwood
Tom Matey
Glencoe
Ill
Matey
Wright Garret
Danville
Beman
Vernon S. Novaks Jr
College Park
University of Georgia
Man who tackled Riegels revealed by Georgia Tech alum
Vance Maree of Georgia Tech recalls the 1929 Rose Bowl moment when Roy Riegels ran the wrong way after a fumble. Maree, then a sophomore tackle, blocked Benny Lom on the ensuing punt for a safety and notes Riegels played the rest of the game, while detailing the famous blunder and Maree's later life.
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Murray Olderman
NEW York
NEA
Roy Riegels
Benny Lom
California
Roy
Georgia Tech
Riegels
Vance Maree
New Orleans
South Georgia
Fred Merkle
Vance
Cal
Maree
Stumpy Thomason
Benny
Hannibal
Lom
Frank Waddell
Atlanta
Tech
Ramos Signs Mexico City Cup Fight Set Sep Twenty Six
World featherweight champion Sugar Ramos signed Monday to meet Vicente Saldivar of Mexico in a title bout in Mexico City on September 26.
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High Point
Jimmy Allen
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Charles Greene
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