Rote Sees AFL Close To NFL Level In Play
Retiring quarterback Tobin Rote says the AFL is close to NFL level, noting improved play over the last two years and greater depth in younger players. He cites defensive complexity, gate-revenue pressures, and potential fixes like a higher roster limit as reasons for the remaining gap.
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Huarte Leads North Past South in Shrine All Star Duel
Notre Dame’s John Huarte directed a comeback to beat the South 30-34, connecting on a five yard TD pass to Jack Snow with five seconds left. Staubach and Rhome led the South’s rally while Bob Hayes stood out for the South. Attendance was 29,194.
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Rudy Kuechenberg
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Tucker Frederickson
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Ken Hodge
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Willard Pass
Levin Staubach
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Nor — Snow
Herman Johnson
Michigan State
North Beats South in Shrine Football Showdown
Arizona State University halfback Gene Foster led the North to a 37 to 30 win over the South in the Shrine Game. Foster set up the first North score with a 17 yard run sequence after a South fumble recovery near the Rebel 18. Penn State's Tom Urbanik scored from the one yard line.
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Key to Colt Attack Unitas Blocks May Equal Big Game
Cleveland Browns face Baltimore Colts in the NFL championship with Johnny Unitas noted for key blocking and occasional quarterback runs. Coach Don Shula praises his all around impact while Unitas jokes about beating Cleveland by outscoring them. He defends a sore arm rumor and stresses blocking as part of his game.
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Cousy Plans To Emphasize Strategy On NBA TV
Bob Cousy plans to provide vivid description and strategic disclosures as he begins NBA game coverage for ABC-TV on January 3. The piece notes later NFL and college basketball items but centers on Cousy’s approach to broadcasting and the expected impact on fans.
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Browns Primed for Windup in Championship Clash
Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown, 228 pounds, enters the title game vs the Baltimore Colts after another 100 yard rushing season. He finished with 1,446 yards, tied NFL record for touchdowns, and aims to cap career with first championship. Colt coach Don Shula warns Brown is the key threat as both teams assess field conditions.
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Don Shinnick
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Blanton Coelier
NYU Violets Face Illini in Quaker City Classic
NYU aims to upset Illinois at halftime in the first round Quaker City Classic clash at the Palestra Philadelphia. The holiday tournament slate includes Big Eight at Kansas City WCAC in San Jose Far West Classic in Portland and Rainbow Classic in Honolulu with several intersectional games and Monday showdowns. Illinois coach Lou Rossini recalls past meetings with NYU and Columbia as he eyes a potential comeback led by NYU to spoil the Illini’s halftime edge.
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Reds Battle Back To Tie In St Paul
The St Paul Steers opened a 3-0 lead but settled for a 3-3 tie with the Russian National hockey team in St Paul. The Russians remained undefeated on their U S tour but earned their second straight draw.
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Two Challengers Face Crucial Day In Citizen Classic
Carter's and Baum and Adamson loom large as Copa Bowl action unfolds in Tucson with Sink or Swim Sunday stakes. Jay Jewelers, Bistro and Falstaff fight for upper-division spots while Levy's Valley Funeral Home and others chase crucial wins.
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Bierschbach
Levy
Dude Darden
Darden
Copa
Hange
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Greyhound Track Hearing Set in Cochise County
The Arizona Racing Commission schedules a hearing on an application to erect a greyhound race track near Benson in Cochise County. The meeting in Phoenix includes a hearing to adopt amendments to five horse and dog racing rules and starts at 10 am.
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Phoenix
Liston Renews Bad Boy Image With Jail Time
Sonny Liston, famed heavyweight champion, was jailed for five hours after a Christmas Day scuffle with 10 police during a drunken driving probe. He faces a Tuesday court appearance on the DUI charge as he awaits a Cassius Clay title rematch.
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