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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1966
Page
3
Notre Dame retained the top spot in both the UPI and AP college football rankings, winning decisively at Oklahoma 33 0 to maintain first place with 28 first place votes. Michigan State trailed in second after a strong showing, while Wyoming and Arkansas broke into the top 10 for the first time.
Alan Rudkin narrowly outpointed Spanish champ Jase Bisbal in a back and forth middleweight bout at Belle Vue Moraymeh. Referee Rajab Dakin scored 50 to 44 as Rudkin pressed the pace in a grueling seven rounds.
Indiana coaches viewed film and prepared for a tough schedule as the Hoosiers rallied toward a clash with Miami and a road test against Iowa. Team members practiced and focused on passing drills while examining opponent tendencies and game plans.
Indiana teams host diverse opponents across conferences with matchups including Purdue at Indiana, Notre Dame at Philadelphia, DePauw hosting Illinois St Joseph’s Evansville, Franklin visiting Taylor, Wabash at Hanover, Valparaiso meeting Washington St. Louis, and other regional games. The irregular OCR data lists several institutions such as Indiana, Purdue, Notre Dame, Navy, Indiana State, DePauw, Evansville, Hanover, Valparaiso, Washington State, Rose, and Principia with mixed city hints.
Indiana State travels to Ball State for an Indiana Collegiate Conference football showdown. Franklin leads the league at 3-1 with a 4-1- record while Indiana State sits at 3-1 after a slim win. Taylor and Franklin contend for the lead as Hamilton and Manchester also challenge in the tight race.
Saany Li, starting quarterback for the Air Force Academy, was dropped from the Falcons for violations of Cadet wing regulations. The suspension, announced by Lt. Gen. Thomas, followed disciplinary actions tied to intramural conduct and disrespect toward officers. An Akron, Ohio junior was among those noted in the reporting, with games slated for Monday and Wednesday nights in the intramural schedule.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Garrett, a Heisman winner last year, makes a strong bid for the AFL Rookie of the Year. He rushed 91 yards on 11 carries against Denver to reach 808 yards on 149 carries. He leads AFL in rushing average at 6.2 yards per carry and is among leaders in punt and kickoff returns with 12 for 118 and 206 yards respectively. Jim Nance leads rushing with 545 yards after 108 vs San Diego. Other leaders include Wray Carlton and Bobby Burnett. Lance Alworth tops receptions with 37 for 637 yards. Art Powell second with 92 for 319. Matt Snell third with 29 for 267. Len Dawson of Kansas City leads in completion rate around 56 percent for 859 yards, with Hadl and Blanda among others.
Casper leads with seven under par at Honolulu event as Al Geiberger and Gene Littler join Brewer and Goathy in a field including Bruce Devlin and Bruce Crampton. Foreign players travel to Japan for Canada Cup matches. results span NFL and college football notes and a wide golf lineup.
YMCA announces organizing meetings for winter league basketball with Tie Alderson YMCA as host. Industrial Commercial group meets Tuesday November 1 at 8 p.m. Intramural program targets high school age players.
Eight Purdue football starters reported to the training room for treatment of dis jointed lips and bruises after a rough outing. Coach Jack Mollenkopf said the team must win their next four to reach the Rose Bowl, with homecoming looming Monday in Lapayettg Indiana. Players listed include Pat Babus Frank Burke George Cat and Le Roy Keyes.
Frankton High School began selling adult tickets for the basketball season on Oct 2. Tickets cover 10 home games at $6.50, with a $1 per-game door price. sales continue on school days through Nov 10, per Athletic Director Paul Davis.
Yve Bach, Notre Dame football figure and Seven Mules linemate, collapsed Monday in Pittsburgh after an induction into the Hall of Fame of the Pittsburgh Curdstone Coxeries Association. The 9-year-old coach and ex-player died at Mercy Hospital, with a doctor citing a heart seizure. Bach, a Tower Minnesota native, played on the 1923-24 Fighting Irish teams and later coached at multiple colleges and NFL teams, including the Steelers, Niagara, and Detroit Lions, before his death at age 52.
The International Olympic Committee expressed confidence in Mexico City preparations for the 1963 games after reviewing the organizing committee’s report, schedules, and blueprints. IOC president Avery Brundage said the committee will be ready and will put on a good show.
Mexico City AP report: World lightweight title vacant after a controversial decision. Ortiz tentatively agrees to meet Sugar Ramos for the title on January 29. WBC secretary Velazquez announced vacancy and discussed direction from WBC president. Ramos manager Rosales questions timing amid unsettled November plans.
Arkansas and Wyoming each rose in the AP top ten with Notre Dame retaining first place. Michigan State solidified second as UCLA and Alabama stayed third and fourth. Georgia Tech and Florida moved up to fifth and seventh with Nebraska slipping to eighth. Arkansas crushed Wichita State 41-0 and Wyoming defeated Utah State 35-10 as Notre Dame, Michigan State, UCLA, Alabama, and Georgia Tech held the lead pack.
Miami Dolphins star quarterback Rick Norton suffered a fractured jaw and is out for the season after Sunday's game in Houston. The team, aiming to build on a two game winning streak in their AFL debut year, faces the challenge of replacing Norton as he receives treatment and work begins on his recovery.
London United Press International reports a British scientist predicts the mile record could drop to about 3 minutes 20 seconds or just under 3 minutes 40 seconds by the year 2000. Dr. Brian Lloyd of Oxford cites pace of performance improvements and training advances as the basis for his estimate.
Dennis Ralston Art Ashe OH Richey and Charles Pasarell named to represent the United States in the Davis Cup Interzone semifinal against Brazil at Porto Alegre Brazil. George McCall nonplaying captain and Woods chairman of the USTA Davis Cup committee announced the selections.
Eddie Scanky, longtime Brooklyn Dodger second baseman now Chicago White Sox manager, holds the National League single season record with 148 walks. The achievement underscores his patient hitting approach and impact across the league this year.
New York report notes the first ever stand erected for a bout held around January 7, 1934. Details are unclear due to partial OCR but indicate Warenster and Baetane as locations or participants with an estimated crowd near 4,000.
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