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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1966
Page
30
Corts describes a new selection process where a committee will choose an Indiana all star squad from top players. Ballots will identify defensive standouts floor leaders and rebounders as committees scout and build files on potential all stars. Starting spots depend on performance in practices and scrimmages.
Indiana officials announce drastic changes to the Indiana All-Stars selection for the annual Indiana-Kentucky game. The old popularity based first five system is abandoned in favor of a formal player selection committee and mailed ballots during sectional time.
Mt Vernon defeated St Marys of Anderson twice on Mt Comfort floor. In eighth grade Mt Vernon won 59 to 44 and in seventh grade 48 to 29. Box scores list Mt Vernon players Newman Rummell Baker Kelley Brandon and others with balanced scoring. St Marys top scorers include Vores Fritz Kopp Hittle Glaser Fredericks Myer. Pendleton eighth grade tourney next for St Marys.
In Houston Texas AP report the owners of the Houston Astros claim a three million dollar profit in their initial year operating the Astrodome as testimony proceeds in a district court injunction case over the tax value of the 40 year lease the Houston Sports Association holds on the domed stadium opened in 1965.
Dick Tiger, Nigeria born light heavyweight who won the 175 pound crown from Jose Torres at Madison Square Garden, was named Fighter of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association. The 37 year old claimed the award for a second time, previously winning in 1962 after beating Gene Fullmer.
Kansas City coach Hank Stram earned the AFL Coach of the Year honor after guiding Otis Taylor and Mike Garrett to the Western Division title. He edged Boston’s Mike Holovak by one vote. Joe Collier and John Rauch also received votes.
Japan finishes the Fifth Asian Games in Bangkok with men's tennis and team cycling pursuit titles, totaling 87 gold medals. Korea criticizes organization ahead of Seoul 1970, while incidents mar the event including a Thai airman death and a stadium crush. Curt Flood blindsides no errors in 159 games with 396 chances.
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