Catamounts Face Uphill Start As MSJ Opener Nears
Barrie Byrne fears a rough season for the Cat Quintet as the team, fresh from a 3-17 record last year, lacks height and a consistent outside shooter. Key returnees Derosia Greenslet Bergquist form a potential forecourt with Shoemaker Noble and Keir vying for two spots. Byrne plans a quick, motion offense to maximize speed, but needs a reliable second-shot threat and hot hand to prevent a prolonged, restless winter.
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Mike Derosia
Steve Greenslet
Jeff Bergquist
Jim Keir
Dick Noble
Larry Guetti
Jim Shoemaker
Derosia
Greenslet
Bergquist
Rebs
Seton Hall
Benhi
Rutland
MSJ
Browns Keep Title Hopes Despite Browns Edge Washington Next
Browns remain in command of their division after clinching a second straight NFL Eastern title. Jimmy Brown boosted his 1965 totals with four touchdowns to reach a personal best 19 and close to the league mark. Washington visit for the finale as Cleveland uses home-field advantage.
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Packers
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76ers Owner Dies in BostonCourtside collapse top team owner
Isaac Ike Richman co owner of the Philadelphia 76ers collapsed and died Friday night in Boston while watching his team play the Celtics He was 52 and pronounced dead on arrival at Massachusetts General Hospital Ambulance transported him after he slumped to the floor Richman helped bring the 76ers to Philadelphia in 1962 after the Warriors moved to San Francisco He was seated on the players bench when he suffered the fatal heart attack.
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Ike) Richman
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San Francisco
Jets Hit San Diego as Chargers Slipping Hard
In a Western Division race livened by Jets visit to San Diego, New York aims to spark interest after a 34-9 loss to San Diego earlier season. Joe Namath leads in passing among rookies as Jets seek momentum amid Chargers slipping with recent losses and quarterback uncertainty. Buffalo and Houston games loom as key divisional showdowns.
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Pats
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Mickey Slaughter
John McCormick
Raiders
Cotton Davidson
Tom Flores
Dick Wood
Bills
Jackie Kemp
George Blanda
St. Mike's Brattleboro defeats Arlington 58 to 54
Arlington Eagles faltered with 4 second quarter points as St. Mike's of Brattleboro built a first half lead. Don Corey scored 16 of his 20 in the third quarter while Tom Macksey added 18 for Arlington. Lava Lee led St. Mike's with 16, Amidon 13, Barowski 10.
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Tom Macksey
Roy Holton
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Amidon
Barowski
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Corey Knox
Macksey
Mears Stroffoleno
Martin Holton
G.F. T
Not as Good as Last Year Claims Friars Hoop Coach
Providence coach Joe Mullaney doubts the Friars can match last season as Dexer Westbrook sits out for academics. Five starters return from a 24-2 NCAA run while Bill Lasher and Bob Kovalski jostle for the other forward spot alongside high scorer Jimmy Walker.
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UPI
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Providence
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Alumni Hall
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Seven Trades Disappointment at Winter Meetings
Major league officials closed their winter meetings in Miami Beach frustrated at the sparse trade activity. Only seven trades occurred and most discussions stalled. The Giants were active, dealing Joe Gibbon and Ossie Virgil for Matty Alou and a minor leaguer, plus a Cubs swap for Lindy McDaniel and Don Landrum.
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Rico Carty
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Carl Yastrzemski
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Dave McNally
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Adolphe Phillips
Reds
Jim O'Toole
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Matty Alou
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Joe Gibbon
Ossie Virgil
Cubs
Grant seeks 50 000 as Twins pitcher holds out
Minnesota pitcher Jim Mudcat Grant said he may skip the Twins opening game next season without a $50,000 contract. He compared himself to Sandy Koufax, insisting he is at least half as good and should earn half of Koufax’s $100,000. Grant plans show work through August and a possible five more baseball years before moving to entertainment full time.
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UPI
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McKeever Seriously Hurt In Two-Car Crash
Long Beach California reported USC two way guard Mike McKeever, one of the famed football twins, suffered serious head injuries in a foggy two car collision. He remained unconscious hours later at Memorial Hospital as doctors awaited diagnostic test results.
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Calif
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Deer Kill Reports From Manchester Town Clerk
Final deer kill report shows 30 deer checked during a 16 day season ending last Sunday with town clerk Clara May Hemenway recording entries for William Robers Jr and Paul Robinson of Manchester.
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Clara May Hemenway
William Robers Jr
Paul Robinson
Governors Fall To Bristol 63-55 in Rough Start
North Bennington Governors trailed Bristol by 17 early after four starters picked up three fouls in the first period. Ed Baldwin and Pete Stoothoff both scored 14 points as Bristol’s Bourier led with 13, Roscoe 12 and Corkins 11, while NBHS trimmed the gap late but could not complete the comeback.
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North Bennington Governors
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Bob Nolan
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Pete Stoothoff
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Corkins
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F. T. Gary Martin
Harrington
Fritz
Nowak
Stoothoff Baldwin
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Gov. Matin
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F. Filion
Roscoe Burpee
Lathrop A Corkins
76ers rout Celtics after Richman death
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 119 to 103 in Boston, marking their first win since February 1963 following team owner Ike Richman’s death. Wilt Chamberlain dominated with 30 points and 30 rebounds, backed by Hal Greer’s 27 and Jeffewish? No, Willie Reed. Havlicek led Boston with 28 as Philadelphia built a 61-43 halftime lead and held the advantage.
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Hal Greer
Arthurs Top Winner In '65 at Saratoga
Billy Arthurs won the 1965 Saratoga Raceway driving title with 92 victories, finishing three ahead of Ken Heeney who led summer wins with 44. Howard Parker repeated as overall driving champion for the fifth time since 1958, posting high universal driver ratings in both summer and fall meets. Others in the standings included Don Huff, Charlie Kelly, Don Bromley, and Noel Olin in the final tally.
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Ken Heeney
Saratoga Raceway
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Charlie Kelly
Parker
Don Bromley
Don Huff
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Bromley
Kelly
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