Tittle and Brown share 1963 Jim Thorpe Trophy honor
Y A Tittle of the New York Giants and Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns were named co winners of the ninth Jim Thorpe Trophy for the NFL MVP. The tie reflected the closest balloting in the award's history as both players starred for dominant teams.
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A. G. Spalding and Bros., Inc
Columbia Broadcasting System
Miami
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Harlon Hill
Chicago
Frank Gifford
New York
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore
Charley Conerly
Norm van Brocklin
Philadelphia
Jim Taylor
Green Bay
Y. A. Tittle
Ice fishing gains traction on winter calendar
Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission reports ice fishing has started this week with the cold weather. Ed Barry, Chief of the Fish Management Division, cautions that the ice is not generally safe yet and extreme caution is required.
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Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission
Ed Barry
Walleyes Stocked From Canada In Maryland Impoundments
Eight thousand pounds of adult walleyes were stocked in Maryland at Loch Raven and Conowingo Reservoirs. The fish, sourced from Lake St. Clair in Canada, were trapped by commercial fishers under supervision and released to acclimate. Most fish weighed about 3 pounds, with many ranging from 6 to 7 pounds, and were observed heading toward deep water.
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Wiros
Gaels Visit Hancock For I Game Tonight
Shaky local schedule ahead of Christmas leads to a single varsity tilt as St. Maria's Gaels visit Hancock in a renewal of city county rivalry. Hancock aims to rebound after four losses in five games while St. Maria's seeks its third win in three meetings this season. The card also features alumni games and other area fixtures across Friday and Saturday.
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Sheldon Weaver
Danny Kerns
Boonsboro
Chambersburg
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Greencastle
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Frederick
Bears Open Full-Scale Practice For Title Clash
Chicago Bears begin a week of intensive sessions under 68 year old George Halas preparing to meet the New York Giants at Wrigley Field for the NFL title. The story notes Halas, weather plans, field preparations, and extensive equipment readiness as the team readies for a championship rematch in tense, early season conditions.
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Charles Chamberlain
Chicago
Chicago Bears
George Halas
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Polar Grounds
Sid Luckman
Halas
Chicago Avenue
Stow
Ed Rory
Toy Polo Grounds
TV Fight Shows End Next Year
ABC will drop its weekly television boxing show, ending a 20 year fixture in 1964. The move follows waning interest, fighter pay reliance on TV revenue, and sponsor Gillette Laffey Razor Co. contracting to discontinue the series. The Times notes a possible April replacement sports attraction and a lone Friday telecast remaining.
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Associated Press
NEW York
American Broadcasting Co
ABC
New York Times
Gillette Laffey Razor Co
Joey Giardetto
the Times
Being A Good Loser Is The Bank Says Hank Bauer Orioles Skipper
Orioles owner Hank Bauer, ex Marine and new manager for 1964, champions a tough winning ethic. The club traded Jim Gentile for Norm Siebern, aiming to spark hustle and team focus. President Lee MacPhail backs Bauer, noting he hired ex Yankees as part of a momentum shift toward aggressive development and balanced lineups.
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Gordon Beard
Associated Press Sports
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Billy
Slitchenck
Jim Gentile
Gentile
Kansas City
Norm Siebern
Bebson
New York Yankees
Harry Brecheen
Yankees
Gene Woodling
Billy Hunter
Sherm Lollar
Spark
Fiel
John Orsino
Orvins
Harry Dalton
Williamsport Booters Beat Clear Spring 3 0 In Playoff Lead
Williamsport Booters moved toward a clean sweep in the Mason-Dixon Soccer League by defeating Clear Spring 3 0 in the first game of a two game playoff series at Wil Amanart. The two game total goals rule will decide the series with a finale next Sunday at Clear Spring needing four or more goals for the top spot. Byers and Benedict scored for Williamsport as they pressured in the second half and defended a tight game through most of the match.
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Bene
Chicago
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Toronto
Detroit
Boston
Eid
Montreal
Rae Nees
New York
Ayer
Heneen
Terps Edge LSU 75-65 in Virginia Tech Invitational
The Maryland Terrapins defeated Louisiana State 75 to 65 in the Virginia Tech Invitational, marking a rare ACC win as Duke and Wake Forest struggled. Michigan topped Duke 67 while Wake Forest fell 98-75 to Kentucky. South Carolina opened a seven game road trip with an 82-74 loss to Kentucky Wesleyan.
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Associated Press
Atlantic Coast
Louisiana State
Virginia Tech
Michigan
Dukes
Wake Forest
Kentucky
South Carolina
Kentucky Wesleyan
Duke
Maryland
Chamberlain Sparks Warriors With 40 Points
Wilt Chamberlain scored 40 as Philadelphia defeated San Francisco 118-104, with Wayne Hightower adding 29. Connie Dierking, a journeyman forward, had six for the Warriors. In other Sunday results the Lakers beat Baltimore and the Hawks topped Detroit while New York defeated Boston.
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Chamberlain
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San Francisco
Philadelphia
Wayne Hightower
Dierking
National Basketball Association
St. Louis
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Baltimore
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Hawks
Detroit
Cincinnati
New York
Boston
Gettysburg College to Host Battlefield Tournament Action
Gettysburg College hosts the Battlefield Tournament December 27 28 with Westminster College of New Wilmington entering as early favorite. Westminster 4 2, led by Bob Oravele and Ian Skurcenski, faces Mt Marys in the opener while Gettysburg bolsters depth for a Friday lineup that includes a game against American University jumbled in a rebuilding phase with coach Jim Williams guiding the Eagles.
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Newton
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