Shrine grid classic set as West favored in air attack
San Francisco UPI reports the West, featuring Baylor's Bon Trull and Utah State's Bill Munson, a three point favorite to beat the East in the Shrine Classic at Kezar Stadium. East starters include tackle Carl Eller and backs Sherman Lewis, Jay Wilkinson, with a 50 50 mix of pass and run. The 60 000 crowd is expected to see a booming aerial game from the West.
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Carl Eller
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Sherman Lewis
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Jay Wilkinson
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Jim Kelly
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Burke
David Parks
Texas Tech
Willie Brown
USC
Jerry Richardson
West Texas
Charlley Taylor
Tony Lorick
Arizona State
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Brown
Dalton Hoffman
Lo Tick
Middies Rule Out Three Injured Players
Navy defensive halfback Steve Moore and reserve halfbacks Steve Shranger and Wayne Hanson were ruled out of the New Year’s Day Cotton Bowl tilt with Texas. Hardin cited hamstring injuries but said no other issues were serious as Navy prepared for the game. Texas held two workouts as Darrell Royal’s squad focused on running game and pass patterns.
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Steve Shranger
Wayne Hanson
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Pete Beathard
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Steve Szabo
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Darrell Royal
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Tommy Wade
Jim Hudson
Longhorns
42 Steers Win Letters At Texas 63 Football Team Honored
All 42 members of the University of Texas 1963 national championship squad were awarded varsity letters by coach Darrell Royal. Seventeen lettermen are seniors, 13 juniors, and 12 sophomores, with letters given to every player who saw game action during the season.
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Ara Besselman
Clarence Wray
George Bucks
Duke Carlisle
Tony Crosby
Staley Faulkner
Ken Ferguson
Tony Ford
Bobby Gamblin
Ken Halm
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David McWilliams
Gordon Roberts
Charles Talbert
Olen Underwood
Tommy Wade
Turiors
Charles Buckalew
Joe Dixon
Tim Doerr
Mix Green
Lee
Alworth Wins AFL Player of the Year in Close Vote
Lance Alworth of the San Diego Chargers earns the AFL Player of the Year title in a tight race with Keith Lincoln and Tobin Rate. He collects 7 votes to 5 for his teammates, while Clem Daniels and others receive single votes. Alworth, nicknamed Bambi, is noted for speed, leaping catches, and a standout rookie year contributing 13 catches for 217 yards in one game and ranking high in receptions, yards per catch, punt returns, and scoring.
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San Diego Charger
Keith Lincoln
Tobin Rate
Clem Daniels
Oakland
Paul Lowe
Archie Matsos
Boston
Nick Bounicond
Buffalo
Cookie Gilchrist
Alworth
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Lincoln
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Smust
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Charger
Western Kentucky Battles Coast Guard in Tangerine Bowl
Western Kentucky and Coast Guard meet in the 18th Tangerine Bowl in Orlando. The Hilltoppers rely on a strong ground game while Coast Guard offers a pro-style aerial attack led by end Tom McCarthy with 487 receiving yards and four touchdowns this season. The game benefits a children’s home in Imatilla, with both teams carrying a defeat and Western’s 9-0-1 mark as the school’s first unbeaten season in 60 years.
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Ecord
Fifteen Teams Enter Latin Tourney At Woodlawn Gym
The State Latin American Basketball Tournament opens at Woodlawn Gym Saturday with seven first round games. Double elimination starts at 6 p.m. W J Keefe faces Sudden Cleaners at 8 a.m. Others include Jyna's Auto Parts versus Louie's Lounge at 9 15 a.m. and Corpus Christi versus City All Stars at 2 15 p.m. Saldana has a bye. Washington honors Delaware again as outstanding small college.
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J. Keefe
Sudden Cleaners
J Yna's Auto Parts
Louie's Lounge
Falcons Face Tar Heels In Gator Bowl
Air Force Falcons meet North Carolina Tar Heels in the Gator Bowl at Jacksonville with about 50 000 fans expected. Key players include Air Force QB Terry Isaacson and UNC’s Ken Willard and Edges with NC holding a weight advantage but the Falcons boasting a 7 3 season finish and notable wins over Nebraska and Washington.
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Air Force Academy
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Ken Willard
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Eddie Keslers
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Bob Lacey
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Airmen
Nebraska
Washington
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Rallied
Fritz Greenlee
Paul Wargo
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Tony Martin Files Comedy Roast Against Baseball Stars
Durslag recounts a Las Vegas dinner where Tony Martin confronted Don Drysdale and Dodgers stars over competition for entertainment gigs. Martin, a singer known for Riviera Motel and Sands appearances, complains he is a poor performer seeking a living while his wife Cyd Charisse helps his act.
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Dodgers Players Turn Toward Show Business in Las Vegas
Jory Bishop manages six Dodgers players in Las Vegas after the hotel signed them independently. The roster includes Drysdale Willie Davis Tommy Davis Ron Perranaski Frank Howard and Bill Skowron as the baseball group shifts toward entertainment amid midwinter talks and industry links.
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Skowron Bag Gag Fails in Rehearsal
In rehearsals for the act Moose Skowron stops on the way to Washington and is to stand with a paper bag while others sing. The plan ends with him popping the bag after a blow, but he forgets to inflate it. Bishop wrestles with feelings as Jovy notes the missing payoff.
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South Stars favored in 26th Blue Gray clash in Montgomery
The South is an eight point favorite in the Blue Gray game at Montgomery, with over 20,000 fans expected. The North has won five of the last six, last year’s upset noted. Negro players barred from participation as TV coverage ends. Yankee squad features Marvell Holland and Henry Schichtle. Recruiters hail from Southeastern, Atlantic Coast, Southern, Southwestern, and independents.
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Larry Rukextruw
Bills Favored Over Jets In AFL Playoff Duel
Disjointed report outlines Buffalo Bills protest rejection by AFL officials and a key playoff clash with the New York Jets. Mentions Kemp, Lamonica, and Boston Patriots as context with snowbound conditions and stadium issues affecting prep for the Dec playoff tilt.
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Floresville Tourney final set after tight semis
Floresville hosts a first annual high school tournament as Gonzales edges Floresville 57 49 in a semifinal and Devine defeats Tuloso Midway 60 59 led by Robert Kielman with 23 points. Gonzalez meets Devine in Saturday night final while Floresville and Tuloso Midway play for third at 6 30 p m and the title tilt begins at 8 p m.
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Robert Kielman
Tuloso-Midway
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Gonzales
Gartrell
Tutoso-Midway
Robert Baron
Ernest de la O
Tulaso- Midway
Devine Gonzales
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Storey Blundell
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Ehrig. Poteck
Finteywille
Sweeper at Pecan Valley Sweepstakes Planned Over Holidays
A blind sweepstakes will be held at Pecan Valley from Saturday through New Years Day. Golf 8 also will be offered a chance for an additional prize at the Texas Navy football store event.
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Puess
Texas Navy
Putters Soonors in the ID at Joe Crn Gs Golf Centre
A local golf event at Joe Crn G s Voth Hole features top players including Frigly high dog Macleod Muddy Jerkens and others. Reports note several players under par with Swind and Garra each achieving 27 under par in a spirited competition.
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Voth Hole
Frigly
Dog Macleod
Jim Swind
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