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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
3
Instructional golf snippet from The Chicago Tribune describes how expert players address the ball. It explains alignment, swing timing, and stance adjustments for various clubs, stressing keeping hands ahead of the ball and a straight arm path through the swing.
Three questions haunt a possible shift of the NFL championship from traditional sites. Fans fear abuse at away venues, extra costs for moving games, and unseasonable weather risks. Proposals point to domed stadiums in Florida California or Texas as a solution, with Houston’s new domed field seen as a potential model. A giant price tag of about twenty million dollars is cited for building such a venue, while broadcast plans and Christmas gifts frame the season’s end.
Jim Join of the Oakland Raiders and Otto Mix of the San Diego Chargers led the United Press International All AFL team for the fourth straight year. Oakland placed six players on the first team, while San Diego had five, chosen by 24 AFL city reporters. Notable picks: Lance Abyworth led Chargers with 23 votes. Mix and Tobin Rate each got 22. Earl Faison had 2 votes. Raiders also selected Clem Daniels Art Powell Archie Matsos Fred Williamson and Tom Morrow. Buffalo Bills and Boston Patriots each placed three players on the squad.
The article profiles Pancho Gonzales and the American Davis Cup team as they prepare for a decisive clash with Australia. Gonzales leaves Sydney for Los Angeles to spend Christmas with family after planning shift to Honolulu and then Los Angeles. He, coach Ralston, and players like McKinley and Dennis Ralston emphasize readiness, strategy, and confidence in a victorious outcome.
Gonzalez predicts a U S tennis win citing a recent on court incident with Ralston. He says the goal was to teach restraint after Ralston showed repeated temper flare ups. McKinley and Ralston are expected to lead singles and doubles for the veterans team.
Palo Alto AP Don Trull the Baylor passer heads to Houston in the AFL after outbidding the NFL Colts for his services. Houston GM Pop Ivy touts a record contract rumored at a $30,000 bonus and $20,000 annually for three years with no-cut terms. Trull, 6-1 185, starred for the Southwest Conference and set national records in 1964. Houston also signs Baylor tackle Bob Crenshaw as a third-round pick to bolster the Shrine game roster.
Jack Christiansen is rehired to lead the San Francisco 49ers after Red Hickey quit September 30. The team went 2-9 under Christiansen but showed improvement in subsequent exhibitions and league games.
Jerry Rook of Arkansas State overtook Pete Rafacci of Trinity to lead the Southland Conference scoring race with 172 points in seven games, a 24.5 average. Rook tops a crowded field including Ranucci, Tibbetts, Agnew, and Heller as Fab remains tight for top shooting and free throw marks in the league.
Corpus Christi Texas AP reports the Southwest Challenge Bowl contends Mira’s contract problems may trigger a lawsuit. Mira, famed Miami quarterback, was expected to play in the Senior Bowl instead of the Challenge Bowl, with officials negotiating over ultimatums and pay.
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