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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1962

Page

5

Giants in Good Shape For Pro Title Game

New York Giants coach AV Sherman said his team is in excellent physical and mental condition for Sundays NFL championship vs the Green Bay Packers. A dry field is hoped for. Packers coach Vince Lombardi also commented on field conditions. Sherman noted last year's loss should not weigh on players as they seek a big payoff. Paul Hornung’s status and field conditions were also discussed as the teams prepared for the title clash in New York.

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Rod Laver Nears 110000 Contract To Turn Pro

Rod Laver, Australia’s leading amateur, expected to announce a three year pro pact worth about 110000. He would join Tony Trabert’s touring troupe with Ken Rosewall and others, completing a near grand slam year as Davis Cup prep continues against Mexico.

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Judge Rules In NFL's Favor Over TV Ban

New York UPI report notes Judge Friday refused to order lifting of a local television ban on the NFL title game. The judge said relief must come from Congress and left the telecast to national networks with a restricted New York area. Rozelle announced championship gate receipts of 1,248.06 and players' shares near 6000 per man from Yankee Stadium attendance and national TV revenue.

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Officials Named for Packers Giants Championship Game

NEW YORK NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle named Emil Keintz of Pennsylvania as referee for the Packers Giants title game. Other officials include Umpire Dusegh Cont Hotels. In Philadelphia reports note unusually high New York area hotel reservations, believed tied to watching NFL telecasts of the game.

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Central Catholic Tops Open Division Open Bracket Final

In a rough open division tournament, Central Catholic pulled away from New Braunfels 48 46 to reach the finals. St Gerard’s defeated Sam Houston 83 52 to reach the Open consolations, while McCollum edged Holy Cross 41 10 to claim consolation honors.

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College Bowl Lineup Features TV Times and Attendee Estimates

A garbled page lists major bowl games with ESPN and network notes. It references the 27 Gator Bowl in Jacksonville with Florida, estimates 52,000 attendees, and other bowls including Shrine East, Orange? and New York area games. It mentions TV times, venues, and draft-related NFL matchups, along with a Cardinals signing from St Louis.

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Rain Postpones Sugar Bowl Tennis Invitational Start

Rain Friday delays the three day Sugar Bowl invitational in New Orleans featuring top amateurs led by Charles McKinley and Frank Froehling. Officials say opening rounds would begin Saturday if weather allows.

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Pop Warner Tilts At Stadium in San Antonio Bowl

The San Antonio Pop Warner event features two age groups with Mayfield Park against DeKalb Peewees at 2 pm and Sam Antonio Hookers vs DeKalb Yellowjacket Midgets at 9:30 pm. Coaches Bruce Shaw and Sim Wartye lead their teams as tickets cost 1 dollar for adults and 75 cents for children.

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Bravkenridee Mgh Parents to Attend Civic Dinner

In a Villita assembly on Wednesday January 16 parents of the Bravkenridee Mgh team will join players coaches and managers at a civic dinner. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and local organizations plan special seating with general admission tickets likely at $3. Tickets go on sale Monday.

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Joe Conrad Leaves Canyon Creek Pro Post

Joe Conrad resigns as Canyon Creek golf professional after a dispute with club directors over his management of the Canyon Creek pro shop and the San Pedro course. Vernon Stevens named interim pro as Conrad plans to move operations to the Ninth Hole Golf Center with Johnny Wise.

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Free Golf for Public at Klein’s Par 3 Course

The par 3 course at Chuck Klein opens to the public free of charge Monday marking Klein’s final day as head. A tournament with a $1 entry fee per person will run, with each entrant receiving a golf ball and prizes awarded based on the number of entries.

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Death Claims Jake Flowers

CLEARWATER Florida veteran Major League Baseball figure D Arcy Raymond Jake Flowers died at age 60 Born with the St Louis Cardinals he moved to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1927 and later returned to St Louis earning a final stint with the Cincinnati Reds ending his playing career in 1934 Flowers also served as a coach during his career and was linked with Dizzy Vance in a Dodgers Reds trade sequence.

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Houston junior golf winner dominates rain shortened tourney

Sandy Adelman was declared winner of the 15 year old division of the Houston National Junior Golf Tournament at Sharpstown Country Club as rain washed out the final round. Adelman posted rounds of 76 and 73 to win by eight strokes over Mike Garrett of Houston in a four hole event sponsored by Sharpstown Country Club and the University of Houston Tayetes.

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Maybe Costs Crown Dallas Texans Title Fight

Los Angeles reports Lamar Hunt of the Dallas Texans watched his team win the AFL title 20 to 4 against Houston, a victory shadowed by the cash toll. Estimated at about 100000 per point, Hunt’s outlay neared two million dollars over three years as he pursued the league’s rise and a possible Dallas move to the NFL.

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Debate Over Pro Football's Future Divides Leagues

A fragmentary survey discussion contrasts the AFL and NFL viability, noting talent flow and market conditions. It references the Chicago Bears and possible pressures on the National League, with analysts weighing sustained growth against potential league busts.

New Coach for Chicago Zephyrs Replaces McMahon

The Chicago Zephyrs appointed veteran NBA figure Bob Leonard as coach replacing McMahon due to underperformance. General Manager Frank Lane announced the move after the team won only 12 games this season and sat last in the Western division.

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Oilman Wealth Sparks Debate Over Football League Future

The article discusses Lamar Hunt and Texan figures amid speculation on the American Football League’s future. Estimates place Hunt’s wealth around $200,000 daily and stadium costs near $40 million, with questions about Sunday and holiday income. The disclosures prompt scrutiny of league economics and ownership.

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Garland Names Cur Ne as New Head Football Coach

Garland appoints Charley Cur Ne, ex-TCU quarterback who led Jackshoro to the Class AA Texas schoolboy championship this year, as head football coach. Curtis, the former all-cantonmee quarterback at TCU, will replace Johnson, who moves to fulltime athletic director duties.

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Sullivan New Ranger Coach Named After Patrick

Sullivan named coach of the New York Rangers after Murray Patrick. The appointment follows Sullivan’s prior work as a wolver for his sis tle storing his playing saga, with Natiorial Hockey League context noted. Floyd Robinson named Chicago’s player of the year by the Baseball Writers Association, to be honored at the dinner January 13.

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Radio and TV Sports Schedule Saturday and Sunday

Radio and television listings outline Saturday events including Wontball Wye versus Gray Al-Stars in Montgomery and East vs West All-Stars in San Francisco on different stations and times. Sunday features National Professional League football championship in New York between New York ALS and Green Bay Packers and a separate television game in New York Bay area with additional college and regional sports highlights.

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