Southern Conference Cagers Open Tonight
The Associated Press notes a busy six game slate as Furman hosts West Virginia and Richmond meets Virginia Tech in conference openers with stingy defense likely to decide early skirmishes. WVU aims to run and stall against tougher foes as Davidson and Tech contend for the crown.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Furman
Richmond
Virginia Tech
Richman
Tech
Mountaineers
Techmen
Davidson
Wildcats
Ae Meatheney
Rod Thorn
George King
Bill Ryczaj
WVU
Aill-Southern
Jerry Smith
Gerald Glur
William
Duckpin Bowling Roundup Promises Night of League Action
Roundup of scores from the Health Center Evening Star Ladies League includes Kastle's Mens Shop 578 over Polly's Cab with Tootie Plain 153 and Helen 130 leading for Polly's Cab. Diet Rite Cola 560, Sanitary Dairy 560 plus notable scores from Buckley-Lages, Continental Homes and F&M National Bank. Tonight Winchester hosts Frederick in a Blue Ridge League duel as Blue Sunoco prepares for town showcase with area players.
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Tootie Plain
Kastle
Bonnie Eastep
Olga Brown
Peggy Eastep
Leona Buckner
Alice Godlove
Diet Rite Cola
Sanitary Dairy
Shirley Jackson
Jackie Fleming
Dot Rice
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Deluxeburger Grill
Deere Tee Ey
Martha Racecere
Judy Hodgson
WVU Mountaineers to open season after travel hiccup
West Virginia University aims to start the 1963-64 basketball season and Southern Conference slate against Furman in Greenville. A plane carrying the Mountaineers crashed near Morgantown as they prepared to depart, prompting a bus trip to Pittsburgh then a three hour weather delay before arriving in South Carolina around 10:15 p.m.
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S.C
West Virginia Mountaineers
Furman
WVU
Morgantown
Pittsburgh
South Carolina
Browns Cardinals clash tightens Eastern race in St Louis
Cleveland and St Louis enter a pivotal NFL showdown with 8-3 records as part of a three way East lead including the Giants. A Browns win or loss elsewhere could spark a possible four way race with two games remaining.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Philadelphia Eagles
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Cowboys
Baltimore
Washington
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Eagles
Detroit
Heavyweight boxing results from New York and Berlin
The Associated Press report lists bouts with multiple misprints. Egrets of Brooklyn outpointed Len Thomas in New York, while Karl Mildenberger of Frankfurt knocked out Billy Daniels in Germany. Tonga outpointed Tony Vickers in Australia.
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Brooklyn
Len Thomas
Chicago
Frankfurt
Germany
Karl Mildenberber
Billy Daniels
New York
Tony Vickers
Australia
Liston and Clay Fight Date Definite-Maybe in Las Vegas
The heavyweight title fight between Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay may occur in Las Vegas on Feb 24 with alternative dates Feb 17 or Feb 10. The record lists multiple cities and dates as negotiations waver, including Philadelphia and Los Angeles, as promoters and managers discuss terms and site.
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Sonny Liston
Cassius Clay
Las Vegas
Vacil
London
Brian London
Louisville
Clay
San Francisco
Gov. Brown
Committee For Boxing Safeguards
Denver
Liston
Parnassus
Tenpin Bowling League Sees Leads Narrowed After Lopsided Loss
Coca-Cola, league leaders, were beaten 4-0 by the Splinters at Northside Lanes but still hold first place. Frances Sager led the Splinters with a 502 series while Margaret Seabright and Pearl Covert posted 455 and 444 for Coca-Cola. Other scores include Shawnee Squaws defeating National Fruit 3-1 led by Betty Keckley 462 and Liz Butts 449, plus Hilda Braithwaite 195-498 for Anderson Sheet Metal over Floor Shop.
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Margaret Seabright
Pearl Covert
Frances Sager
Betty Keckley
Liz Butts
Anna Collins
Jean Stickles
Judy Baum
Shawnee
National Fruit
Mary Jane Robertson
National Fruit Girls
Hilda Braithwaite
Lorraine Sealock
Anderson
Mrs. Sealock
Colleen Dill
Dot Tillotson
Hilma Lillis
Quint
Pauline Fulford
Teresa Lee
Pat DeHaven
Teresa O’roark
Valley Pike Tire and Battery
Peoples Cleaners
Jo Taylor
Mary Fincham
Chargers and Oilers Clash for AFL Leaders Title
San Diego and Houston meet as top AFL East and West division leaders resume play after Kennedy tribute week. A near capacity 33,000 crowd will witness the nationally televised clash with both teams pressing for wins to maintain division leads.
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Houston Oilers
AFL
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Houston
Boston
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Buffalo
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Oakland Raiders
Harvard and Yale Clash Again in 80th Game at New Haven
Harvard and Yale prepare for the 80th meeting in The Game at New Haven Conn as part of a college football finish to the season. Washington Huskies are favored in the Bowl context with Los Angeles and Seattle risers nearby in the wider race.
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Mississippi State
Johnny Vaught
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Ohio State
Michigan
Baylor
Rice
Concannon Tops AFL Draft by Boston Patriots
Boston College quarterback Jack Concannon was the No. 1 AFL pick, chosen by the Boston Patriots in a trade that gave Denver the first round and a later selection. Beathard, Brown, Eller, Snell and Appleton were among other first-round selections as the league opened its draft.
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Jack Concannon
Boston College
American Football League
Concannon
Boston Patriots
Boston
AFL
Denver Broncos
Denver
Kansas City
Pete Beathard
California
Beathard
Trojans
el Segundo
Calif
Baton
Bob Brown
Nebraska
Brown
Buffalo
Carl Eller
Minnesota
Snell
Cleveland
NFL Browns
John D. Schapiro Receives French Honor in Racing
John D. Schapiro president of Laurel and originator of the Washington D. C. International earns the Chevalier de Melle Agricole from France for pioneering international racing.
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John D. Schapiro
Laurel
Washington, D. C
Chevalier de Melle Agricole
France
Miami Alabama Game Shifted to December 14
Miami's televised football clash with Alabama moved from December 7 to December 14 at the Orange Bowl. The reschedule follows the Army-Navy game being shifted to December 7 after Kennedy's assassination, affecting CBS coverage plans.
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Miami
Alabama
Kennedy
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