Sam Snead Nears End Of Career
Sam Snead says at 51 he is not in prime condition and his short game is deteriorating yet he plans to play in the PGA Seniors next year and may chase the National Open, recalling a career that spans generations of champions and recalling his love for tournament golf versus club play.
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Charles Stafford
Associated Press
Sebring, Fla
Sam Snead
Virginia
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Sarazen
Hogan
Nelson
Worsham
Middlecoff
Palmer
Nicklaus
Namath Suspended From Alabama Football Team
Alabama quarterback Joe Namath has been suspended from the team for the rest of the season, including the Sugar Bowl, for an infraction of training rules this past weekend. Coach Paul Bryant announced the decision on Monday night, and Namath will not play in Saturday's Miami game or the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.
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Alabama
Joe Namath
Miami
Paul Bryant
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Atlanta Picks Manager Jack McKeon for Crackers
Atlanta announces 33 year old former catcher Jack McKeon will manage the 1964 Atlanta Crackers. President Bill McKechnie of the International League club disclosed the decision.
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Jack McKeon
Atlanta Crackers
Bill McKechnie
Dempsey Says He Was Drugged Before Historic Fight
Minneapolis reports ex champion Jack Dempsey recalling a possible Mickey Finn before the Sept 23 1926 bout with Gene Tunney in Philadelphia where he lost the title to 120000 fans. He says he felt fine the day of the fight and disputes the Allen/Marshall account, noting the drugging tale has circulated among boxing writers for years but was never revealed at his request.
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Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Dempsey
Philadelphia
Mickey Finn
Benny Marshall
Birmingham
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Marshall
Chicago
Christopher Hurst-Bush Leads Scoring Parade in Duel
In a split scorecard Christopher Hurst-Bush notches 58 points while team mates Christopher Dudley and Taurez propel preliminary play. Key figures include Blythe Riley and Robin son, with El let and Cawinder contributing. Final totals show Christopher-Dudley 19 and later- Taurez 12 as several players push for dominance.
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Cawinder
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Huie
Gunter
G. Anderson
Creal Springs and Golconda Basketball Scores
Creal Springs beat Golconda 44 to 44 in a game with scattered scoring. Key performers include J McCabe 2 and Simpson 14 for Creal Springs Littie 18 Anderson 11 Herring 3 Lamphere 4 for Creal Springs and Allen 21 Wagner 6 Taylor 4 Swingord 6 for Golconda Clark 7, Marks 4, J McCabe 2.
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Wagner
Taylor
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Allen
Chester and Carruthers Show Scoring Duel
Chester tops Carruthers in a high scoring contest with Carruthers 50 points and Chester 57. Chester-Sabo and Schuwerk lead the visitors with Jolley Hornberger and Hargenberger contributing steady scores. Prelminary-Chester 36-33 at the halfway mark.
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Schuwerk
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Harris
Rowden
Wills
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Glode
Ripley
McCormack
St Marys Triumph Over Kraft In Carbonale Matchup
In a high school showdown at Carbondale, St Marys defeated Kraft 37 to 20 as Downey and Stewart led scoring for University School while Len zini and Oldani starred for St Marys Rancilio. The preliminary tally shows 37 points for St Marys and 20 for Kraft as the teams exchange baskets through the game.
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S—St St. Mary’s
University School
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Borkon
Mark
Downey
Stewart
Vogit
Dickerson
Bottie
Rahe
Rist
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Bondioli
Oldani
Lenzini
Calcaterra
Will
Bowen Beats Farragut by Six Points
Bowen 63 Farragut 57 highlights a close basketball matchup. Phillips 75 Cooley 48 and Creiger 86 Westcott 63 show dominant performances. Leo 56 Fenger 38 Foreman 92 Walther 77 and Von Steuben 74 Lane 62 Roosevelt 63 Mather 54 Weber 82 Schurz 67 Wells 85 Senn 68 Sullivan 57 Tuley 55 round out the listed results.
Post Moves Today For New Trial
Atlanta December 10 AP Motions for a new trial in former Georgia Athletic Director Wallace Butts libel suit against the Saturday Evening Post were to be heard by Judge Lewis Morgan today. Morgan will hear arguments from Post attorneys as Butts seeks reversal of a 3.06 million verdict.
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Georgia Athletic
Wallace Butts
Saturday Evening Post
Lewis Morgan
Post
Butts
Georgia
Alabama
Paul Bryant
Bryant
Big Bella rescues hunter in North Country
In New Hampshire Berlins air horn known as Big Bella guided Frank Zarek of Mansfield, Massachusetts, back to safety after he became separated from four companions. Bella, mounted on a Berlin truck and powered by an air compressor, blasts for about four miles and helps lost hunters reach a road.
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Frank Zarek
Mansfield
Mass
Berlin
College Basketball Scores and Conference Leaders
College basketball results list numerous pairings with Bates over Bowdoin by two points and Kentucky over North Carolina by twenty, plus Wake Forest over Purdue and other regional games. In pro notes, Las Vegas book makers expect Giants to beat Steelers by seven and Bears over Lions by six to clinch titles.
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New York Giants
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Highway League Carbondale Standings And Highs
In Carbondale the Highway League features teams Champs 213 Misfits 1410 Zeros 13% 10'4 Kings 1342 10% Humpties Tigers Four Aces Vipers. Team high series Champs 2363 Humpties 2349 Misfits 2345. Team high game Champs 857 Misfits 827 Humpties 902. Individual high series Roy Harris 509 Lowell Henson 493 Bob Zieba 491. Individual high game Roy Harris 187 Gene Brenning 182 Bill Russell 181.
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Tigers
Vipers
Misfits
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Lowell Henson
Bob Zieba
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Bill Russell
Ramsey’s Censure Over Deceptive Fouling Tactics
New York December 10 Frank Ramsey of the Boston Celtics was censured by the National Basketball Association for a Sports Illustrated article detailing methods to draw fouls. League President Walter Kennedy filed a formal censure and urged stricter rules at the Boston meeting during the All-Star period. He stressed player responsibility to set a moral example for youth and warned against imitating such deception.
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Frank Ramsey
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
Walter Kennedy
Ramsey
Morning Mail
Sports _Illustrated
Kentucky
Kennedy
Lakers Triumph Over Bullets in Seattle Showdown
Elgin Baylor powered the Lakers past Baltimore 134-120 in a high scoring affair. Baylor scored 29 points despite knee and ankle pain, highlighting his sharp shooting in the Seattle game that showcased his All-America trajectory.
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National Basketball Association
Seattle
Baylor
Redskins sign No 1 draft pick Charles Taylor from ASU
Washington announces the signing of Charles Taylor, the Redskins No 1 draft choice. The Arizona State halfback stands 6 feet 3 inches and weighs 210 pounds. No exact bonus or salary amounts were disclosed.
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Washington
Washington Redskins
Charles Taylor
Arizona State
National Football League
American Football League
Taylor
Redskins
No 4 Team Bowl Heads Snub Pitt
Pittsburgh faces mixed emotions as Steelers prepare for Giants for the Eastern Division title while Pitt learns it was snubbed by major bowls after a 10 win season italics and a 24-12 Navy loss. Coach Michelosen lamented the missed opportunity despite a glamorous offense led by Mazurek and Martha.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
New York Giants
University of Pittsburgh
Panthers
Pitt
Navy
John Michelosen
Illinois Central Bowling League Team Highs and Standings
League statistics list Team high series for Home Lumber Trainmen Freight Houses with 2928 2913 2872 and team high game 1019 1006 995. Individual high series includes Mc Daniels Richardson Bailey Kunce Money 508 and 509. Richardson 212 Calhoun 210 Kunce 194. Also notes the Houston Colts will host only four home baseball games next season all on Saturdays, opening April 16 with a night game against Milwaukee.
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Neely's 24 seasons at Rice show 17 teams 500 or better
Rice football coach Jess Neely achieved a strong consistency with 17 teams reaching at least a .500 record across his 24 seasons. This track record highlights sustained program depth and competitive levels under his leadership.
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Jess Neely
Rice
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