Ortiz Keeps Crown With Easy Victory
New York report summary details Carlos Ortiz defending his world junior lightweight title with a decisive 14th round knockout of Gabriel Elorde at Madison Square Garden. The win extends Ortiz’s streak, signaling a possible rematch with Sugar Ramos after prior controversial bouts and a riot that led to a World Boxing Council ruling. Ortiz has now made three title defenses this year and seven overall.
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Flash) Elorde
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George Parnassus
Los Angeles
Bob Leith
Puerto Rico
Harry Markson
Elorde
Final Ratings and Ortiz Elorde Bout Recap
Notre Dame leads the 1966 UP I final college football ratings with five 20 first place votes and a 9-0-1 record. In boxing, Roberto Ortiz retains a lightweight title win over Gabriel Elorde, knocking him out at 2:01 of the 14th round after dominating early with jabs and rights. Ortiz improves to 49-5-1 with 20 knockouts. Elorde falls to 74-20-2.
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Artie Aidala
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UPI
Saratoga Raceway Caps Silver Anniversary Season
Saratoga Springs track posts record year with strongest season in its history at Saratoga Raceway. Officials report high attendance, boosted purse money, and milestone performances highlighting the Silver Anniversary.
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Chamberlain Changes Style in Philadelphia season
Wilt Chamberlain fuels the 76ers with a 24.9 point per game average while ranking fourth in assists at 6.6 per game on a club led by Rick Barry in scoring. Chamberlain tops field goal percentage and remains a dominant all around performer alongside rivals Oscar Robertson Guy Rodgers and Howie Romigh.
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Notre Dame Named 1966 National Champions by UPI Coaches
Notre Dame, after routing USC 51 0, won the 1966 national title with 329 points, edging Michigan State by five. The Irish earned 20 first place votes to MSU's 10, finishing ahead of Alabama, Georgia, UCLA, and others in the UPI Coaches poll.
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George Goeddeke
Jimmy Raye
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Notre Dame Students Rally For National Champions
More than 5,000 Notre Dame students packed the field house after a victory over Southern California to celebrate the national title. Coach Ara Parseghian led cheers as players were called to the podium including Alan Page and Terry Hanratty, while fans waved signs declaring No 1.
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Trojans Lose Transfers Ineligible For Rose Bowl
USC peers nine junior college transfers ruled ineligible for the Rose Bowl on Jan 2, including star end Ron Drake and safety Mike Battle, leaving coach John McKay to improvise after a 51-0 loss to Notre Dame. Other exits included punter Dick Hough and several second stringers.
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Dennis Born
Mt Anthony Cage Squad In Rebuilding Campaign
Mt Anthony Patriots under coach Frank Bizzarro, Vermonts Coach of the Year, rebuild with defense led by Jeff Bergquist and Jim Shoemaker. Starting five includes Mook, Bitensky, Griffin. Kenney and Stoothoff add height. Open with MSJ Mounties then Rutland R aguers road game. season promises excitement despite inexperience.
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Koufax Loss Doesn’t Doom Dodgers Says Alston
Dodgers manager Walt Alston says replacing Sandy Koufax is impossible and vows to lean on young pitchers Joe Moeller Don Sutton Bill Singer and Alan Foster. Foster 19 later this month impressed in Japan and could win a regular spot, while Koufax’s absence still hurts but optimism remains high.
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Claude) Osteen
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Mt Anthony High Bounces On Naming Error In Jerseys
The Mt Anthony Union High School team opened the season with a branding stumble as new white jerseys bore the word PATROITS instead of PATRIOTS. The issue surfaced as the first jump ball loomed, leaving coaches to consider a correction and a possible name miscue with coach Frank Birrazzo.
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Bruin Backers Eye Wobbly Underpin
Boston Bruins fans worry over Teddy Green as knee issues linger after a Mayo Clinic surgery while rookie Bob Orr remains the publicized star. Green, the team’s defensive enforcer, faces fluid buildup and possible career risk, despite a promising pre season.
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Mikita Aims For 100 Point NHL Season Record
New York report notes Stan Mikita, Chicago Black Hawks center, has 28 points in 16 games after a week with five goals and two assists. He leads Phil Goyette by eight and trails Bobby Hull's 100 point pace, aiming to become the first NHL player to reach the century mark. Dennis Hull and Norm Ullman tie for third with 18 points. Bobby Rousseau sits fifth with 17.
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Bowling scores from local leagues in Vermont and Manchester Center
In Southern Vermont High Singles H Baker rolled 208 and M Hattat 206 while D Burke finished 202. High Triples saw M Hattat 583 L Herrington 529 and D Burke 523. In Sportsman's League at Manchester Center Paul Wilcox 244 and R Casey 204 with Donald Frost 200. Wilcox 565 Casey 550 Cepela 531.
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Jack) Carmody
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