Devaney Looks For Better Play In Sugar Bowl Prep
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney praised the first practice in the Lower Rio Grande Valley saying the team has a long way to go. The Cornhuskers, 9-1 Big Eight champions and sixth in the AP poll, prepare for the January 2 Sugar Bowl rematch with Alabama. He noted Alabama is stronger than last year’s Orange Bowl foe and stressed avoiding mistakes.
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Lebanon Pioneers Stun St Paul With 32-Second-Quarter Burst
The Lebanon Pioneers defeated St. Paul Deacons 77-45 on Wednesday night at Lebanon. A 25-7 first-quarter burst gave Lebanon the lead they never relinquished, building a 25-12 halftime advantage as the Deacons trailed throughout. St. Paul outscored the Pioneers 33-32 in the second half, but the early surge sealed the win.
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Pro Fans Line Up Overnight for Cowboy Playoff Tickets
Thousands from Texas and Alabama queued overnight in 44 degree weather for a January 1 Cotton Bowl playoff against Green Bay. About 30,000 of the 40,000 tickets sold within 5 1/2 hours, with a total crowd peaking near 60,000 per police reports though officials put it at 10,000 to 12,000.
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Dallas Leads NFL In Offense
New York AP reports Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry singled out Dan Reeves and Tony Liscio as key newcomers helping the club. Reeves aided the running game freeing Mel Renfro, while Liscio returned from injury at guard boosting the ground attack as Dallas led the NFL in team offense with 367 yards per game. The Cowboys also ranked highly on defense and rushing defense as they prepare to meet Green Bay in the NFL title game.
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Temple Clamps Down Wake Forest 84-58 in Big Win
Temple, led by sophomores Baum Brookins and Cromer, crushed Wake Forest 84-58. The Owls built a 45-18 halftime lead, shot 17 for 26 early, and held the Deacons to seven first half field goals.
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Meredith Works Out For Cowboys In Dallas
Don Meredith did not play, but he suited up and worked out on Wednesday as Dallas Cowboys spokesman confirmed. The Cowboys prepare for upcoming sessions with Meredith noted as the starting quarterback.
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Hobart Sparks Owls Past Matewan in Last Minute Thriller
Bruce Hobart scored two clutch baskets in the final minute and Rick Wellens added a late score to lift Big Creek over Matewan 90 87 at Matewan. Gresham led with 24 while Dandy 31 and Joplin 24 kept the Tigers competitive in a tied game.
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Third Straight Win For Tigers
Princeton Tigers beat Mt Hope 96 64 as Jack Puckett 32 points Glen Ables 20 and Steve Wynne 11 led. Ables 13 rebounds Wynne 11 and Princeton shot 46 percent while Mt Hope hit 34 percent. Ball emptied bench late as Puckett came off the bench to spark the win.
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Snider Named Manager of Dodgers Albuquerque Farm Team
Duke Snider, age 42, was named Wednesday to manage the Los Angeles Dodgers Class AA Texas League affiliate in Albuquerque for the next season. He replaces Bob Kennedy, who left the Dodgers system to coach with the NL Braves.
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Honaker Upsets Richlands In Narrow Road Victory
Honaker jumped to a 6-0 start and with 15 points from Mack Jones and 12 from Jack Compton defeated Richlands 87 50 at Richlands. Bobby O Malley led Richlands with 15 points as Richlands drops to 2 2 in four league bouts.
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Bland Rockets Top Rocky Gap 80 65 in Rival Showdown
Bland County’s Bland Rockets defeated Rocky Gap 80 65 on Wednesday night. Four Bland players hit double figures led by Bill Tickle with 19 and Reggie Neel with 17, boosting the Rockets to their third win in seven games while Rocky Gap dropped to three losses in four appearances.
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Glen Rogers Rips Herndon 88-67 In Mullens
Glen Rogers Owls defeated Herndon 88 to 67 on Wednesday night led by Mike Bailey 21 and Roger Phillips 20 points with three others in double digits. Indians drop to 1-3 while Rogers improves to 4-1 in five starts.
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Phillies First Baseman White Hurts Achilles in Surgery
Bill White of the Philadelphia Phillies underwent surgery Tuesday for a torn Achilles tendon at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St Louis County. Team physician Dr. I Middleman said a cast will keep the leg for eight weeks and full recovery needs at least three months possibly causing missed time in the 1967 season. White, 32, was traded from St Louis to Philadelphia in 1965 after driving in 103 runs and hitting .278 the previous season.
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Syracuse Coach Rules Out Scrimmage Before Gator Bowl
Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder said the team will not scrimmage before the Gator Bowl on December 31 to protect depth. He cited preventing injuries to stars Larry Csonka and Floyd Little, both All Americans.
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