Jim Brown as a Black Athlete and Public Figure
A 1958 profile discusses Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns as a striking athlete and public figure. It notes his NFL MVP honor, comments on race and prejudice, and compares his stance to Jackie Robinson’s, while critiquing Brown's role as a spokesperson for Black athletes and the broader racial issue in sports.
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Reman Sports Basttunwspaper Enterprise Asst
York
Jin Brown
Cleveland Crowns
Sega
Colin
Moe
Muy
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Sharp
Testaicpi
Negre Thera
Makl
Am Aulegraph
Andy Ratiselti
Dim Brown
Dim Beowk
Jin Thorpe
Tiler
Jackie Robinson
Trooklyn Badgers
Jackie
Mald Muhammad AG
Joe Lolis
Duckie Robinson
Jim Brown
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Brown
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Wilt Chamserlalit
Diachiyent Wneest
San Francisco Giants
Wallie Aings & Co
Cleveland Browns
Jinmy Brown
Bill Russell
Bostia Celtics
Bill White
St. Danis Carlials
Meown
Down Unitas
Mississippi
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Cally
Fortall
Substitution Rule Stirring Up College Football Debate
New York reports confusion as college football rulesmakers debate a new substitution rule. Critics say the change, allowing unlimited substitutions when the clock is stopped, risks stalling play and harming the game's image. Fans and officials urge clearer guidelines to avoid game delays and tactical stalling.
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New York
Uns
Collee
Caugh
Issal
Masern College Athletic
Ann Bushnell
Tales
Bustmell
Princeton
Unus
Tootbal
Penn State Back Files Knee Injury
Penn State back Tim Montgomery will be out for a week and possibly longer with a knee injury suffered in the UCLA game. The Nittany Lions, coming off two losses, also list defensive tackle John Deitert out for one more game, and Jerry Saniusky and Bill Uher nursing knee and bruise issues as they prepare for a home matchup with Yale.
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University Park
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Haly
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Montgomery
State
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Caday
Tyee
Pitt Coach Claims Late Flag Cost Panthers TD Against Oregon
Pitt assistant Gill Kalidon says a late fourth quarter flag wiped out a 96 yard interception return that would have given Pitt a touchdown in the Oregon game. The coach says the official caused a crucial penalty after review finds the play, prompting backlash from Panthers supporters.
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Utly
Pitt
Gill Kalidon
Panthers
Oregon
Re Chabtree
Lafer Trice
Tutt Offis
Cial
Ian Arin
Amick Eyes Fast Track Debut at Peach State 260
Red Amick predicts faster speeds at Atlanta International Raceway as ALR officials prepare a Peach State 260 event. He notes banked surface and backstretch winds affecting cars while aiming for a high 150 mph practice pace and a potential major yearly open cockpit race in the South.
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Georgis
Amick
Atanta Intermalionis
Dale Bervire
Sachs
Tachtnapolis
Perth State
Indianapolis
West Times
Ale
Indy
Toadsler
Tess
Han
Lalla
Frank Winkely
Atlanta Internaional
Tm.c.a
It's Always High Noon For U S In Track And Field
A VESSA OWENS era piece assesses U S prospects in international track and field. It predicts our teams will dominate sprints and shorter distances while noting room for improvement in longer events and the chance of medals at the upcoming Olympics. It highlights athletes Glenn Cunningham Henry Carr Bob Hayes and others as hopefuls with strategic expectations.
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U.S
Vessa Owens
Toll
Bil
McCormick Newspaper Enterprise
Assn
New York
United
Nvnth
T.sitapa
Russia
Mowever
Ralph Tosten
Rome
Glenn Cunningham
Australia
Pelyrly Snell
Snull
Andy
Dyvol Burleson
Om O'Tara
Dellinger
Gerry Tindyven
George Young
Los Anicles
Jett
Dob Mayes
Aspen
Mo Woneler
Henry Carr
Bob Hayes
Tex Cawley
Billy
Glonty Hardin
Boelle
Thik
Erie
Navy Fullback Modest Until He Has The Ball
Navy fullback Pat Donnelly earns praise from Navy and Jets coachs, with teammate Roger Staubach calling him unselfish and versatile. He averages 4.7 yards per carry, starred in Navy Army game with three touchdowns, and could challenge All America as a key back for Navy.
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Navy
Wayne Hardin
Pat Donnelly
Jsrut Dottos
Sinessis
Hapgeniy
Donnelly
Frei Marlin
Am Staubach
Roger
Aimen
Army
Joe Nellino
Maonice
Kaamaier
AllAmerica
Longhorns Top USC In Initial 1964 UPI College Football Ranking
Texas holds No 4 in the first 1964 UPI coaches poll, with USC in front of the Longhorns. Notre Dame Ohio State Michigan Army return to the top 10. Alabama Navy Notre Dame Auburn Michigan and Army also rank. Nebraska Kentucky Washington UCLA Georgia Tech Syracuse Northwestern LSU and Florida follow in the second tier.
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UPI
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Southern California
United Press International Board of Coaches
Onedine Footbball Giants
Notre Dame
Ohio Stair
Michigan
Army
Texas
USC
Martin
Hasis
Pice Walls Beller
Alabama
Usi
Ohio State
Dheee
Auburn
Pillshines
Nebraska
Mists. Appi
Oklahoma
Nmichigan
Bama
Crimson Tide
Minels
Navy
Roger Staibach
Kentucky
Washington
UCLA
Georpid Tech
Syracuse
Northwestern
LSU
Florida
Mississippi
New Caroling State
Vainis
Toxine
Snothore Col
Ghia State
Mone Dante
Avhuen
JQ. Arty
Secon
Georgia
Sister Believes Reds Won’t Fold
New York telegram reports Cleit Sis ter, hoarse but determined, plans a phone call to the Cincinnati Reds manager replacement, asserting belief in a comeback. He names players like Frank Robinson Vere Pin John Edwards Joe Jay and Wim O’Tonka while acknowledging a tough week ahead and conceding he may falter without support.
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Sler
Lin Johinson
Cincinnati
Meds
Sisler
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Frank
Robinson
Vere
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Ohn
Elwards
Lob Puckey
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O'Tonka
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Rede
Phillies
Major Amos forecasts big upset in college football picks
Amos Aids Dream column lists forecasted upsets and scores for major games. Includes predictions for Northwestern over Illinois, Texas over Arkansas, Wisconsin over Ohio State, and other regional matchups with a mix of names and provisional scores, reflecting a period newspaper sports desk style.
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Amos
Sugar Ray Struggles To Take Title Raise In Paris Bout
Paris crowds watched Sugar Ray Robinson, the longtime welter and middleweight champion, make a comeback bid against Yoland Li ve. Referee Castellano ruled on a controversial split decision as Robinson pressed for a title shot, sustaining a cut but displaying grit in a 9th round exchange.
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Paris
Énsar Ray Robinson
Barve
Atnthne
Obinsen
Chaims
Tie Chanitis
Lysee
Ring Iim
Frange
Yoland
Romi Hou
Eetir
Palais Des Sports
Referer
Hemrille Castellano
Robinson
Othees
Wels
Hilery
Opyonaut
ITV
Leveane
Wwever
Weekend College Football Scores Big Weekend Showdown
A sprawling list of Saturday football results across East, Midwest, Southwest and West. Key outcomes include Army 19 over Boston College 13, Navy 35 over Wa Mary 6, Alabama 38 over Tulane 6, Florida 16 over Mississippi State 0, and Arizona State 34 over Washington State 21. Multiple minor games feature varied margins and notable upsets across conferences with many teams posting double-digit wins or losses.
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Cleers Yebolay
Marnibal Wodasurp
Seckert
Aleheiny
Nate
Coornia
Clemson
Slehetny
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Oelone
Hanniby
Wortstimp
Missouri
Midwest
Munnibal
Northwestern
Ilindig
Texas
Aray
Air Force
Colorado St
Alabama
Wanderhill
Washington St
East Army
Boston College
Navy
Wa, & Mary
Syracuse
Kansag
Celow
Rutgers
Boston U
Gov. Wast
Villaiova
Tely Coss
Columbia
Colgate
Harvard
Mass
Sorell
Buffalo
Yale
Conn
Brown
Lifayette
Maine
Rhovie Island
Peno
Kentucky
Mississippi
Caroling
Miiek
St. Duke
Virginia
Gs. Tech
Miami
Fin
Auburn
Tennessee
Marylamt
Sv. Carolina
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Floridat
Missignippi
St. Giorgia
Vanderbilt
Tulane
Wake Forest
VPI
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Wurman
Wat
Notre Dame
Iowa
Line
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Ohio State
SMU & Nové
Jorliana
Purdue
Ohio
Michigan
Air Torco
Nebrreka
Minnesota
Catif
Oklahoma
Kent State
Xavier
West
Cincinnati
Dayton
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Omaha
N. Mlinois
Drake
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Tulsa
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Hicco Florkin State
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Oregon
Pillstargl
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Paan State
Arizona
Brig. Young
Colinda
Astinanica
Taylor
Montana
Sole. St
Ironmen Rally Narrowly Miss Eastern Division Lead
Wheeling defeated the Warriors 47-26 on home turf to stay within one game of the Eastern Division lead. Quarterback Ryan Tonic threw two touchdown passes to lift the Ironmen with Sam Mand and Jonah Gruiner recording scoring receptions. Clyde Thomas rushed for 46 yards on 16 carries including a 39 yard fourth down scamper. Charleston maintained its division advantage.
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Wheeling
Jeadler Tailienopolis
Warriors
United Football League
Achcler
Lul
Jyan Tonic
Herosmen
Toncle
Sam Mand
Jona Gruiner
Clyde Thomas
Charleston
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