Indians set for Tucson spring training as changes loom
The Indians prepare for a 21st annual spring camp in Tucson with new manager Big Joe Adcock and a trade involving Dick Howser. Gabe Paul signals full focus on fundamentals while promising front office activity and potential pitching depth. A young pitcher Tom Kelley faces a medical setback, and radio reshuffles accompany baseball news.
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Bear Bryant Sees Tide As Best In Country If Sugar Bowl Win
Alabama coach Bear Bryant declares his team the best in the nation if it defeats Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl. The Tide, 10 9 in the regular season, disputed by AP after Notre Dame Michigan State rankings. Other bowl action includes Tennessee vs Syracuse Gator Bowl and Georgia vs SMU Cotton Bowl with Nebraska Alabama in New Orleans.
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Ward Signs 5 Year Pact With Terps
Maryland hires Bob Ward to lead football, signing a five year contract for 20000 dollars annually. Ward, a former Army head coach and Maryland All America guard, aims to rebuild a troubled program after Lou Saban left for Denver. He rejected other head coach offers and vows to return Maryland to competitiveness.
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Devaney and Bryant Praise Each Other Ahead of Sugar Bowl
New Orleans AP Bryant and Devaney exchange praise as their teams prepare for the Sugar Bowl. Bryant calls Devaney the best and a favorite person, while Devaney lauds Bryant as America’s finest coach. Both compare careers and records, noting Bryant’s national titles and Devaney’s strong win totals.
August Wins Junior National Handball Title
First seed Larry August of Detroit defeated Steve Lott of New York 21-17 21-12 to capture the Junior National Handball title for 19 and under.
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Ray signs to meet Lincoln in 10 round bout in Canada
Archie Ray of Phoenix and Amos Lincoln of Los Angeles have signed to fight in Edmonton Alberta Canada in a 10 round bout. The match is set for January 20 according to a joint Friday announcement.
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Various high school and college basketball scores from Phoenix holiday tournaments
Readable fragments show multiple tournament results across Phoenix area events including Union S Jemee scoring 31 in a championship run and Camelback, Alhambra, and Western teams posting scores. Notes mention Eastern Arizona JC, Duncan, Buckeye, Phoenix Christian, Dayton and other schools with varied outcomes and placements across many invitational and consolation rounds.
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Remembering New Year Football and Track Moments
A round of quick year end sports notes recalls events from 1961 1955 and 1951. Eddie Wilson and Bill Miller starred in the All America Bowl for Arizona and Miami respectively. The Giants defeated the Bears 47 7 in the NFL title game. Dean Smith and Bob Richards led Sugar Bowl track and field highlights.
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Injuries S diabetes drop odds for Tech in Orange Bowl
Georgia Tech remains favored for the Orange Bowl against Florida but odds fell from a small edge to 1 to 1.4 as key players, including linebacker Billy Schroer with a knee injury, may see limited action. Coach Bobby Dodd faces more uncertainty after two days of practice in Florida.
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Kin 2 Wins Turf Feature at Turf Paradise
Kin 2 edged Erik Lea after a long duel to win Turf Paradise’s featured race by three-quarters of a length. Jockey Ray York steered Kin 2 to the 614 furlong victory in 1:15 earning a $6.20 mutuel. Brik Lea paid $8.20 and $5.40 while Nagnae paid $4.80 for show.
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Sixteeners Push NBA Record To 35 3 In Fort Wayne
Philadelphia 76ers win 137 113 over Detroit in Fort Wayne as Wilt Chamberlain Billy Cunningham and Chet Walker each score 23. The trio combines for high accuracy as the Sixers improve to 36 3. Detroit leaders Dave DeBusschere and Dave Bing with 18 apiece. Other NBA results include Boston 110 101 over Chicago New York 130 115 over Baltimore and San Francisco 101 108 over Cincinnati.
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Purdue and USC Prepare for Open Rose Bowl Battle
Rose Bowl bound Purdue and Southern California ready final drills in Pasadena. Coach Jack Mallenkopf predicts a wide open game as he notes USC’s fast team and Rod Sherman and Troy Winslow. John McKay comments on 14 point favoritism, joking they must score more.
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Maryland Names All America Bob Ward New Football Coach
Maryland selects Bob Ward as football coach at his alma mater replacing Lou Saban. He was an All-America in the early 250s and returns to lead the Terrapins in college football.
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Jim Dye Wins Net Title at Tucson Holiday Tennis
Jim Dye captured the men singles crown in the fifth Tucson Holiday Tennis Tournament at Randolph Park by defeating Sue Vaughn 6 3 6 finale. Margie McDowell won women’s singles 6 4 6 2 over Ann Blake. Junior Hoshaw edged Al McGlamery 6 2 in boys singles. Pam Speiser beat Sandy Speiser 6 3 8 6 in junior girls.
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San Diego overrules Del Mar lease bid by fair board
State director Robert L. Harkness rejected the Del Mar Associates lease bid for Del Mar Race Track, stating it would not return enough money to the state. The San Diego County Fair Board had recommended Del Mar Associates led by John Alessio with 11.42 percent of gross revenue, higher than Hollywood Turf Club and San Diego Turf Club bids, which were 10.95 and 18.21 percent respectively.
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