Kipling Foretells Upset In Navy Army Classic
Former Army coach Blaik reflects on Navy’s advantages and past shocks in the Army Navy series. He cites Staubach era dominance, close 1946 and 1955 games, and warns that football’s intangibles keep the outcome uncertain despite Navy being favored for the upcoming Philadelphia clash.
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Poll Stir Minimal Changes in Top Twenty Texas Maintains Lead
Only a few college games were played while Texas held the No. 1 spot as the nation's sole major unbeaten team. Navy remained No. 2 amid Army postponement prospects for the Cotton Bowl with Texas. Nebraska jumped to No. 7 after beating Oklahoma for the Big Eight title.
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President Joins Eagles in Fund For Dallas Widow
The Philadelphia Eagles pledge to donate part of their pay to a Dallas widow connected to the JFK assassination case. Cliff Carter, aide to President Johnson, relayed that the president wanted to join the players in supporting the widow.
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Lions Will Miss Playoff Bowl For First Time
Detroit fails to reach the Playoff Bowl for the first time as the Western race narrows to Bears Packers and Lions impact. The Lions face the Packers on Thanksgiving and Bears on December 15 shaping the conference outcomes.
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Tech VMI clash set to draw sellout crowd
Roanoke Virginia Tech and VMI face off in the Thanksgiving Day game at Victory Stadium with 24,540 reserved seats sold and 3,300 unreserved bleachers available. An advance ticket booth opens at Gate 9 at 9 a.m. and four more at 11 a.m.
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W and M set to break losing streak against Richmond
William and Mary Indians chase a first win over Richmond in the 72nd Southern Conference meeting. Richmond has won the last four in the series, which dates back 65 years, as W M aims to end a seven season slide and revive hopes for a conference title.
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Emory and Henry Opens With Narrow Victory
The Emory and Henry Wasps edged Tennessee Wesleyan 78 to 76 in Athens, securing a season opening win. Jim Neece led with 21 points, supported by Bob Hughes 18 and Gerald Burke 16, as the Wasps rallied from a 44-4 halftime deficit.
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South Carolina Clemson Battle In Honor Game
Clemson and South Carolina meet Thanksgiving Day in an ACC clash with pride at stake as NC State and Duke contend for the title. Clemson seeks its 36th win over the Gamecocks amid adjustments and injury notes before the rivalry game.
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Dick Shiner
Darryl Hill
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Auburn Seen Likely For Orange Bowl Bid
Auburn holds the inside track on an Orange Bowl bid if they beat Alabama in the final regular season game. Bowl officials noted Auburn is No. 9, with Alabama No. 6, and Sugar Bowl and Gator Bowl possibilities were discussed for other contenders like Mississippi and Pitt as outcomes unfold.
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Air Force Colorado Football Meeting Canceled
Representatives from Air Force Academy and University of Colorado canceled a planned meeting to set a football game date. The academy spokesman said Washington's permission was not received to hold the game originally scheduled for last Saturday amid a 30 day ban on social activities following President Kennedy's assassination.
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Kelso Captures Fourth Horse of the Year Title
Kelso the six year old gelding from Bohemia Stables owned by Mrs. Richard C. duPont was unanimously chosen as Horse of the Year by 36 selectors in the Daily Racing Form and Morning Telegraph poll. He also earned best handicap horse honors, marking four straight years atop American thoroughbred racing.
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