Brundage Fights Political Weapons in Olympics Clash
IOC chief Avery Brundage warns against political interference in sport as IOC members debate Soviet proposals including a World Congress of Sport and recognition for North Korea and East Germany. The committee also weighs South Africa’s exclusion amid apartheid and votes on the 1968 Summer Games host.
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Dick Ellsworth wins NL comeback award after stellar Cubs season
Cubs pitcher Dick Ellsworth is named National League comeback player of the year in the AP poll after going 22-10 in 1963. He credits a slider and a 2.10 ERA to his turnaround from 9-20 the prior season, with 75 walks and 185 strikeouts in 290 2/3 innings.
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Net Winners Feted At Golf Club
Mrs Meredith Green was the big winner at Winchester Golf Club tennis awards dinner. She took women's singles doubles and mixed doubles titles with Robert Green. George Snarr won both men's singles and doubles with partner William A Johnston. Mrs Mabel Linaburg also won women's doubles with Mrs Green as 24 players attended. Tennis Pro Bill Thomas spoke on the past season's record.
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Kilmer Nearing Return For 49ers After Severe Leg Injury
San Francisco halfback Bill Kilmer, recovering from a compound leg fracture and infection, could return in four weeks. The former UCLA star slipped on the San Francisco Peninsula Freeway last December, was hospitalized for months, and began therapy after discharge. He plans running and workouts as his four week program.
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Sitka Claims oldest town status in southeastern Alaska
Sitka, established by Russians in 1799, is identified as the oldest town in southeastern Alaska. The claim centers on its founding date and historical significance in the region.
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Sleeper Play Sparks SEC Football Controversy
Tennessee and Georgia Tech clash in a row over a 54 yard touchdown in Tech's 23 7 win Tennessee alleges the play violated rules and ethics while Tech coach Dodd defends the call saying an official near the action saw Davis return to within 15 yards of the line.
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ACC Teams Start Hoop Practice With Key Returnees
Duke begins practice minus Art Heyman who graduated after leading the ACC in scoring. North Carolina fields Billy Cunningham and 6-8 Bob Bennett on a strong front line. Wake Forest seeks a replacement for Woollard, Clemson challenges Duke with Brennan and Mahaffey, and NC State and others face slim letterman counts as the season opens.
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Bud Millikin
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Jim Fox
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Oklahoma Climbs to No 1 After Upset Shuffles
Texas Longhorns rise to the No 1 position in the AP poll after a weekend of upset results. The article notes the reshuffling as top teams falter and Texas secures the top ranking following their victory.
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Sooner star Looney dropped from Oklahoma squad
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson dismissed star halfback Joe Don Looney for disciplinary reasons after a 28 7 loss to Texas. Looney moved out of the dormitory amid rumors of friction with the staff. His father said the move followed internal voting by OU players to improve without him.
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