Wisconsin Badgers Fall Short In Rose Bowl Thriller
Wisconsin rallied with 23 points in the final period but USC edged them 42 to 37 in Pasadena. Ron Vanderkelen set Rose Bowl passing records with 41 yards on 33 completions, while USC’s Pete Beathard threw four TDs. Hal Bedsole and Pit Richter starred, Richter set reception and yardage marks, Vanderkelen also threw three picks. Notre Dame halfback Don Hogan sustained a possible hip fracture in a Dan Ryan Expressway crash in Chicago.
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Tackle-less Trojans Shocked Badgers Snd
In Pasadena USC barely beat Wisconsin 42 37 after a furious Badger comeback. Wisconsin coach Milt Bruhn and USC coach John McKay praised their teams while noting officiating and a second quarter turning point influenced the Rose Bowl thriller.
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Tigers Triumph In Cotton Bowl Upset Over Texas 13-0
LSU, in Dallas to enjoy a good time, shocked Texas 13-0 at the Cotton Bowl. The Tigers surprised the Longhorns with a passing attack and strong defense, finishing 4th win in 16 bowl appearances. Tailback quarterback Tynn Wamdee starred with kicks, passing, and a rushing score to seal the victory.
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Lions Hold Cardinals to Tiny 14 Yard Total
The Detroit Lions set a NFL record for stinginess on September 15 1940 allowing the Chicago Cardinals only 14 yards rushing and passing in a strong defensive effort.
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Namath leads Alabama past Oklahoma in Orange Bowl
In the 17-0 Orange Bowl, Joe Namath threw a 25 yard touchdown pass to Dick Williamson and rushed for spots as Alabama dominates. Cotton Clark added a 15 yard TD run, Tim Davis added points, while Alabama’s line and defense stifled Oklahoma, with key fumbles by Grisham and strong line play cited by Bryant and Wilkinson.
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Griffing Signs With Giants After Sugar Bowl Win
Ole Miss quarterback Glynn Griffing, named Sugar Bowl MVP after a 17-13 victory over Arkansas, signed with the New York Giants. The 6-1, 200-pound senior ran for a touchdown, threw for another, and set a Sugar Bowl record with 242 passing yards. Arkansas coach Frank Broyles praised Griffing as the greatest college passer he had seen.
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Ukiah Varsity and B Fives Open NBL Campaign
Ukiah prep basketball schedules its league opener against Vallejo and Montgomery of Santa Rosa. Varsity faces a tall Viking quintet while the B team starts at Montgomery gym with coach Bob Marsh hopeful for surprises. Freshman Jerry Baughn shines as sixth man. Willits game follows Saturday at Chessall gym.
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Wilf Russell Duel Sparks Cow Palace Clash Tonight
Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors faces Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics in a National Basketball Association game at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. KFRC radio will carry the 8 45 p m game, not televised, with about 10 000 expected fans. Russell and KC Jones return to their former USF roots, while Chamberlain pursues a high scoring night despite a lower average against Boston.
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Defense Wins for Royal Pro Cagers in OT Thriller
The Cincinnati Royals staged a dramatic comeback against the New York Knicks after trailing by 15 in the fourth period. Dave Piontek and Tom Hawkins sparked a tight defense, holding New York to nine points in the period and forcing overtime to clinch the win.
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Ukiah High Rec League Resumes After Holiday Break
Ukiah High School Recreation Basketball League resumes tonight and tomorrow in Chesgall Gym. Six games on two courts tonight and ten of eleven Junior-Senior teams tomorrow. Recent results include Bushmen 17 Trotters 15, Lakers over Misfits by three, and the Plungers posting a league high 63-19 victory led by Mark Hendrick with 34 points.
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Cowboys Star Don Meredith Sets College Passer Rating
Don Meredith, who later starred for the Dallas Cowboys, set a major college pass completion record in 1957 while playing for Southern Methodist University by completing 69.6 percent of his first throws.
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