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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1963
Page
8
In Los Angeles the NCAA Extra-Events Committee reviews post season bowls amid rising questions on sanctioning and financing. Bud Jack notes six applications may be considered including the Gotham and Crusade Bowls as potential changes loom for All-Star games and team bowls.
The Associated Press reports that Paul Hornung and Alex Karras are linked to a widening betting scandal in the NFL. The article notes Hornung's ties to a man who bets on games, mentions Handler and Casares, and cites FBI questions into a Detroit Lions player’s bar partner. Conference hearings and league investigations follow strong denials of wrongdoing.
At the NCAA convention a rift grows over how football telecasts should be shared with weaker member schools The share the wealth proposal would divert a portion of TV rights fees to nonappearing colleges officials worry about legality but support for broader participation persists Meanwhile the NCAA reaffirms its backing of federations in track and field gymnastics and basketball and backs Kennedy's arbitration plan with the AAU
Arnold Palmer wins the Los Angeles Open with a 274 score, earning a 9000 prize. He starts behind Art Wall Jr and climbs ahead with birdies on 16 and 17 and a 50 foot putt that lands in the cup, delivering a dramatic victory over Don Fairfield Huston LaClair and Wall Jr.
Cheyenne Wyoming University of Wyoming star half back Dave Marion 20 lay paralyzed after a .22 caliber bullet struck his neck Sunday night from a pistol fired accidentally by teammate Mike Walker 20 of Detroit Walker was sedated and police will not file charges The 1962 WAC punter led the nation in punt returns and ranked second in punting in NCAA stats while at Wyoming.
The St Louis Cardinals announce the signing of Bill Thornton from Nebraska and Bob Paremore from Florida A and M. Thornton is the fifth draft choice as a fullback, Paremore the sixth and AP Little All America honoree. Richie Ashburn retires from playing and will broadcast Phillies games on color TV this season joining a Philadelphia sportscasting team.
Baltimore Colts announce Don Shula will become head coach succeeding Weeb Ewbank, who is asked to stay in another role. Key staff changes and contract details unresolved until a Thursday news conference. Shula’s past as player and coach with Colts noted. Ewbank’s future status undecided.
Cincinnati remains top with 29 straight wins and 66 home triumphs while unanimously earning 44 first place votes for 440 points. Loyola Chicago follows as runner up with 378 points, Arizona State rises to third, and Ohio State moves to fourth amid shifts as Kentucky UCLA and Auburn exit the top ten.
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