Bears Win NFL Title On Interceptions Of Tittle
The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants 14 to 10 at Wrigley Field to claim the NFL championship. Bears captain Larry Morris and Ed O’Bradovich spearheaded a stingy defense that intercepted Y. A. Tittle five times, while Bennie McRae and Rich Petitbon added crucial picks in the late stages. Bill Wade scored a second quarter TD on a quarterback sneak, with Bob Jencks adding the extra point and later a key score by Wade.
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Bears Face Estimated Payout From Championship Game
Chicago Bears expected to receive about 6000 per player and the New York Giants about 4200, based on a preliminary breakdown pending official figures. Gate revenue reached 500000 with 926000 from TV, pension funds and league costs carved out before the remaining game receipts are shared. Rozelle will announce final shares allocating most to players through a 70 percent pool after expenses and taxes.
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Ralston McKinley Win Exhibitions In Honolulu Display
Davis Cup winners Dennis Ralston and Chuck McKinley beat two top Hawaiian amateurs in exhibition matches in Honolulu on Sunday night. Ralston defeated Walter Jensen 6 4 and Higgins defeated McKinley 6 4. Ralston then beat McKinley 6 4 and the doubles team Higgins and Higgins defeated Ralston and Jensen 7 5 0.
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Mighty Man Grif from Rolling Hills Wins 11 Best in Show
Mighty Man, a Brussels grif fon from Rolling Hills California, marked up 11 best in show awards during 1963.
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Illinois holiday tourneys crown top prep teams
Collinsville No. 1 team swept East St Louis on the way to the East St. Louis Tournament title as Bloom Stephen Decatur and Griffin swept to classics in Centralia and other venues. Centralia fell to Belleville while Pekin upset top teams in tight finishes. Crane Tech and Marshall won Chicago Public League and McLeansboro events with Cobden and Mount Vernon also reaching finals.
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Illini Pep Talk Aims to Jolt Rose Bowl Readiness
Pasadena Calif Dec 30 AP Coach Pete Elliott tore into Illinois football as time pressed for the Rose Bowl with Washington. He blasted a supposed dead mood, warned players to show all out effort, then led a 20 minute scrimmage. Elliott praised Washington quarterback Bill Douglas as a dynamic threat and noted Washington runs a rollout offense with strong rushing and passing options.
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Mets Finish with NL's Worst Team Batting Average
The New York Mets ended last season with a team batting average of .219 the lowest in the National League. Houston posted a higher average by one point, finishing with a better mark than New York.
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Fans Honor Frank Bleyer Tonight
About 250 friends will honor retiring Carbondale Coach Frank Bleyer at a dinner in the Community High School cafeteria tonight. Bleyer ends a 12 year coaching career to enter private business in Carbondale. O. K. Bowen will host, with a former player from each of the teams in the Terrier era speaking.
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Murphysboro Aces topple Carbondale in bowling match
The Murphysboro Aces defeated Carbondale 2510 to 2451 on Murphy Bowl lanes. Murphysboro led 814 796 in game one, 828 786 in game two, while Carbondale won game three 869 868. Individual Murphysboro scores were Crain 392 Wilson 421 Gualdoni 407 Stevens 412 Posluzsny 419. Carbondale scorers were Bigler 458 Troutt 457 Reed 456 Mercer 445 Partlow 425. Murphysboro held a 153 to 70 handicap edge per game.
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SIU wrestlers shine at Chicago YMCA meet
A contingent of present and former SIU wrestlers excelled in the Chicago YMCA finals last weekend. Michigan won the team title with SIU second as Grubbs, Houston and Kristoff contended for Olympic squad spots. Don Millard, Terry Finn and Dennis McCabe were among notable standouts amid Midwest entries.
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Herrin man denies moving to Champaign report
John Doughty rejects a claim he is relocating from Herrin to Champaign. He nearly moved to Hillsboro this fall but returned home after a few days. His son Pat stars on Mike Sortal's unbeaten Herrin grade basketball squad while another son Mike plays for the Herrin frosh sophs. He is a sophomore.
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Voters Split on New High School Plan in Marion
Marion voters split almost evenly as they barely approved a new million dollar high school. New Trier of Winnetka plans a 7.5 million dollar high school for 4,700 students in a Centralia tourney context. John Schneiter, former state title coach, leaves Decatur to coach New Trier, citing more money. A 69 sophomore center and the new school attract attention as Bob Hardy and Dolph Stanley face tough games in regional tourney history. Pinckneyville and Champaign clash, with Champaign’s Cabutti and Herrin’s past struggles noted, including Box’s 38-point game in 1957.
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Former SIU players loom in AFL playoff telecast next Sunday
Boston 26 8 over Buffalo in AFL division playoff sets up a nationally televised game next Sunday. Houston Antwine, AFL first all star defensive tackle, will play for Boston at San Diego. Bears Giants game had SIU ties with Dick Modzelewski and Ed O Bradowich, both linked to SIU appearances and achievements.
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McLeansboro Wins Holiday Cage Tourney In Close Finishes
McLeansboro edged Ridgway 73-69 Fairfield 64-63 and Cobden 58-57 in overtime to claim the holiday basketball tournament, boosting their season mark to 6-2.
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Deaf Man Perfects Midget Transistor Hearing Aid
An effectively tiny powered hearing aid has been perfected by a man who is hard of hearing for over 20 years. The device makes whispers clear and is offered through the Hearing Dept. in Florissant Missouri with no cost or obligation.
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