Utah Downs West Virginia in Liberty Bowl rout
Utah defeats West Virginia 32 to 6 in the Liberty Bowl at Convention Hall Atlantic City. Ron Coleman rushes 53 yards for a first half TD, leads Utah with 15 carries for 14 yards while Ernest Allen earns the game's most valuable player honors as Utah dominates both lines and defense in front of 60,059 fans.
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Bears Sign MSU's Gordon
Chicago signs Dick Gordon a 195 pound all-Big 10 half back from Michigan State as the seventh draft pick. Gordon from Cincinnati rushed for 571 yards on 81 carries and averaged 7 yards per attempt while returning 9 kickoffs for 201 yards. He also is noted for a 9.6 second 100 yard dash and prior defensive back work. Bears have signed four of top ten 1964 picks including Dick Butkus Gale Sayers and Dennis Murphy.
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Friday Prep Basketball Scores Across Numerous Matchups
Harrisburg defeated W Frankfort 73 Greenville edged Litchfield 54 while Mount Carmel beat Carmi 38 New Athens chased Red Bud 7 in a wide list of district games featuring teams from Belleville to Ottawa and Proviso East to Rockford East with scores spanning three to 98 points and multiple OT results including Joliet Central Lincoln Way and Proviso West action across the state.
Patriots Face Bills For AFL Eastern Title Clash
Boston plans to ride Babe Parilli passing and Gino Cappelletti kicking against Buffalo star Cookie Gilchrist as both vie for the AFL Eastern Division crown. Buffalo leads 11-2 to 10-2-1. a win or tie seals the Bills’ division, while Boston must win to host the AFL title game December 26. Parilli and Cappelletti, aided by a 36-28 earlier win in Buffalo, aim to spark a late surge before about 38,000 fans at home.
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Houston Domed Stadium Opens Ahead of Baseball Season
Houston's domed stadium will open just before the regular baseball season at a cost of 31.6 million dollars. It includes access roads and parking for 80,000 cars, aiming to accommodate large crowds and provide weather protection for events.
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Providence Beats Iowa In Thrilling Narrow Margin
Providence to a 71-70 win over Iowa in Iowa City after four late free throws. Friars extend winning streak to six, led by Benedict with 18 and Blair 16, while Walker 16. Hawkeyes drop to 2-3 with Peeples 21 and Perva 16 top scorers.
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Don Schollander Wins 100 Meter Freestyle in Marseille Meet
Swimming star Don Schollander the Tokyo Olympics four gold medalist won the 100 meter international freestyle in a Marseille exhibition swim meet tonight.
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Peoria Sports Editor Retires After 40 Years
Kenny Jones retires after 40 years as sports editor of the Peoria Journal Star. Paul King, 36, succeeds him as sports editor. King’s predecessor Joel began as a writer in 1921 and joined the Peoria Star in 1925. Bill Leighty becomes assistant sports editor.
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Senior Bowl coaches chosen again from NFL
Mobile Alabama December 19 Two NFL coaches George Wilson of the Lions and Tom Landry of the Cowboys will return to coach the 16th annual Senior Bowl. Sponsors said AFL coaches will be invited for the first time in January 1966 with NFL and AFL coaches rotating in alternating years. NFL coaches have led the squads since the game's start in 1951.
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California's Morton Drops Out of School
Berkeley, Calif. Dec. 19 AP reports Craig Morton, California quarterback drafted No. 1 and signed by the Dallas Cowboys, has left college with more than a semester remaining. He plans to finish his degree by taking spring courses while pursuing other NFL opportunities.
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Oilers and Cougars to Use Domed Stadium Next Fall
The Houston Oilers of the American Football League and the University of Houston football team will use the new Domed Stadium next fall even before the National League baseball season ends.
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Purdue Beats Wake Forest Behind Schellhase 39 Points
Purdue edged Wake Forest 86-83 as Dave Schellhase scored 39 points including 22 in the second half. Wake Forest led at halftime 44-43 but Purdue recovered, Schellhase sealed the win with two free throws with two seconds remaining. Purkhiser added 23 and Leonard 24 for Wake Forest.
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Benton Tops Marion In Low-Scoring Basketball Tilt
Benton defeated Marion 44 to 22 in a decisive grade basketball game as Du Quoin added a 32 to 50 win over Chester.
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Winter jacket styles in nylon wool leather and corduroy
Feature on warm jackets offered in nylon wool leather and corduroy in both hooded and non hooded models. Smart new styles designed for cold weather with prices from 14.95 to 39.95.
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