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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1966

Page

2

Florida State Faces Wyoming Wind Challenge In Sun Bowl

Florida State coach Bill Peterson says four touchdowns are needed to beat Wyoming in the 32nd Sun Bowl. Windy El Paso conditions, 40 degree gusts, 10-15 mph breeze, may hinder passing by Pajek and field goals by DePoyster. Wyoming features Egloff at QB, DePoyster's right foot, and a stout rush defense led by Billingsley.

EL Paso Tex Florida State Bill Peterson Peterson Wyoming Vaughn Mancha Gary Pajcic Jerry DePoyster Lloyd Eaton Jim Mankins Bill Moreman Seminoles Eaton Victores Miami Maryland Texas Tech Syracuse Florida DePoyster Rich Egloff Egloff Pedro Billingsley Cowboys del Williams Pajek

Southall and Carter Set to Duel in Blue Gray Game

Baylor's Terry Southall and Brigham Young's Virgil Carter headline the 29th Blue Gray all star showdown in Montgomery. Southall leads Baylor with 1,986 yards and 16 TDs on 173 passes. Carter rushed for 2,182 yards passing and 363 rushing. North features Jim Detwiler and Rob McKelvey. South relies on Seiple and Tucker for power. game at 2 p.m. EST televised by CBS in cool 40s.

Montgomery Ala Baylor Bridgeroom Terry Southall Brigham Young Virgil Carter Southall Baylor Carter Big Ten Jim Detwiler Michigan Robert McKelvey Northwestern Dwight Hood Larry Duck Memphis State Porter Williams Texas Christian Ken Avery Bill Powell Missouri Ed Philpott Miami Ohio Frank Nunley Robert Richter Wisconsin Glenn Dobbs Tulsa John Bridgers Bridgers Grays Dobbs Blues CBS

Cowboys Brave Freezing Practice Ahead of Championship Clash

Dallas Cowboys endured near freezing conditions in a Friday workout with only one limp. Bob Lilly continues to nurse a pulled hamstring but aims to be ready for the January 1 NFL title game against Green Bay. Don Meredith and Chuck Howley practiced at full speed despite minor ailments as the team breaks for Christmas before resuming Monday.

Jim Myers Dallas Cowboy Dallas John Niland Dallas, Tex Dallas Cowboys Bob Lilly Cowboys Green Bay Packers Don Meredith Chuck Howley

Francisco Elected South Co Captain In Shrine Game

Virginia Tech halfback Tommy Francisco was named South All Stars offensive co captain before suffering a thigh injury in a workout. Coaches said he should be ready by Monday for the North South Shrine game with backup Billy Masters of LSU possible if Francisco cannot start.

Miami Fla Virginia Tech Tommy Francisco Wrange Dow Dave Wike Francisco George Goeddeke Notre Dame Charles Thornhill Michigan State Eddie Crowder Colorado Houston Bo Burris Billy Masters Louisiana State

Pineville Defeats Alumni 85 62 in Friday Night Clash

Pineville Minutemen opened strong and led 20 13 after one quarter to win 85 62 over Alumni. Scoring highlighted by Ellison Green and Frye, Pineville built a 43 23 halftime lead and maintained control in the second half.

Pineville Minutemen Pineville Minutemen Grads Ellison Stewart Green Brk’s’p Craft Parker Ess Taylor C’pbell Stun Frye K’s’p Farley Burke Gunter Mullins Durbin B Fry Alumni

College Cage Results Prompt Sparse Action

North Texas State 80 beat Northeast Missouri 101. SMU defeated Arlington State 82. Ohio Valley 113 beat Potomac State 64. West Virginia State 81 defeated Defiance 8. Indiana, Pa. 84 over Alliance 74. Cheyney 97 defeated Cleveland State 66. Tennessee State 70 beat St. Cloud Minnesota 45. Rutgers 87 defeated Pitt 68. UCLA 84 over Colorado State 74.

SMU Arlington St Ohio Valley Potomac State W.v.a State Defiance Indiana Alliance Cheyney Cleveland State Tennessee State St. Cloud Minn Rutgers Pitt UCLA Colorado State

Collegiate and scholastic scores listed across leagues

Scholastic basketball results show Ervinton at Wise and Coeburn at Pennington postponed. Web ster Spring beat Marlinton 78 59, Triadelphia 70 58 over Wellsburg, Weir ton Madonna 85 63 over Magnolia, Mathias 74 72 Wardensville, Parkersburg Catholic 48 Belpre 0. Milton 61 Huntington Marshall 51. Beckley 70 Huntington East 67. Morgantown 73 Buckhannon 72. Harrisville 46 Cairo 45. Williamstown 65 Sistersville 62. College games include Ohio State 61 Army 59, Butler 78 Bradley 74, Illinois 97 California 87, Youngstown 97 Illinois Wesleyan 66, West Virginia State 84 Bluffton 60, New York AC 73 Rider 55, Hofstra 67 Jacksonville Fla 65 overtime, Louisville 106 LaSalle 86, Oregon State 64 Penn State 61, two Town 77 Stanford 74.

Ervinton Wise Coeburn Pennington Ppd Webster Spring Marlinton Triadelphia Wellsburg Weirton Madonna Magnolia New Martinsville Mathias Wardensville Parkersburg Catholic Belpre Milton Huntington Marshall Beckley Huntington East Morgantown Buckhannon Harrisville Cairo Williamstown Sistersville Ohio State Army Butler Bradley Illinois California Youngstown Illinois Wesleyan West Virginia State Bluffton New York AC Rider Hofstra Jacksonville Fla Louisville LaSalle Oregon State Penn State Two Town Stanford

Richwood Lumberjacks trounce Princeton 82 to 74 in Friday clash

Richwood led 34 34 at half then pulled away after a 46 44 third period surge. Johnson Williams and Green scored 61 combined for Richwood as Puckett led Princeton with 23 and Ables 17 in a hard fought loss.

Hughey Johnson Ernie Williams Mike Green Richwood West Virginia Princeton Johnson Williams Green Byron Chambers Tigers Ralph Ball Puckett Jack Puckett Mt. Hope Big Glen Ables Bobby Shelton Steve Wynne Ables Lumberjacks Tiger Ca Is Shelton Richwood Fe Ft C’mb’s Vaugh Will’ms Wynne Webb Triplett Brown

Browns fined $300 for sideline incident in St Louis

Cleveland Browns defensive back Erich Barnes fined $250 and halfback Walter Roberts $50 by NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle after films showed Barnes contributed to an inflammatory sideline incident in Saturday's game in St Louis. Fines to be deducted from Barnes' 1967 salary. Roberts fined per Rozelle directive.

Cleveland Erich Barnes Walter Roberts Cleveland Browns Pete Rozelle National Football League St. Louis Browns Art Modell Rozelle Modell Roberts

NBA Results Boston 114 St Louis 10 Percent

Boston defeated St Louis 114 to 10 percent in a quick NBA game. Detroit edged Chicago 103 to 102 in a separate late game.

Boston St. Louis Detroit Chicago

Illinois suspends 12 athletes for aid violations

Twelve University of Illinois football and basketball players are suspended for receiving financial aid in violation of Big Ten Rules. The probe found 39 Illinois athletes were paid mostly 15 to 35 dollars a month since 1962, with one case at 50 dollars. Seventeen recipients are no longer students.

Lindsay-Schaub Big Ten National Collegiate Athletic Association Jones Illini Illinois West Virginia Reed Football Aid Fund Basketball Aid Fund Leslie A

Parilli Honored With AFL Comeback of the Year Award

Babe Parilli of the Boston Patriots wins the AFL Comeback of the Year as voters name him the top rehabilitated player after a record season. He threw 31 touchdowns in 1964 and led Boston in an 8-4-2 finish, overcoming critics and boos to rebound under coach Mike Holovak.

NEW York Babe Parilli Boston Patriots Associated Press Parilli Sports Writers Boston Mike Holovak Patriots

Public sale of meat lien and miscellaneous notices

Public auction to the highest bidder on January 11 at 10 43 A M to satisfy a meat lien and storage costs held by Mullins Motors Inc Richlands Virginia. The undersigned may bid or purchase and this notice is dated December 21 1966. Also local shooting matches and rug cleaning services listed with locations and schedules.

Mises Mullins Motors Virginia Pre- Inc Richlands

Burnett Named AFL Rookie of the Year for Bills

Bobby Burnett, 23, of Arkansas, won the AP Rookie of the Year in the AFL over Mike Garrett by six votes. He rushed for 766 yards, credited Bills coaches and teammates for teaching blocking, and said he aims to slip around tackles rather than bulldoze them.

Burnett Shades Garrett Rookie OF Buffalo N.Y Bobby Burnett Buffalo Bills Associated Press Burnett Arkansas Mike Garrett Kansas City Chiefs Garrett Bills Harvey Johnson Wray Carlton Burnet Tommy New York Jets Billy Dorothy

Mullens Triumph Over Alumni 75 66 On Friday Night

Mullens High School surged in the second period to build a commanding lead and defeated an Alumni team 75 66. The Rebels led 20 19 after one, then outscored the old grads 26 13 in the second period to 46 32 at halftime, and the Alumni never closed the gap in the second half.

Mullens High School Mullens Rebels Grads

Wilt Chamberlain Is Unanimous All Star Pick

Wilt Chamberlain the sole unanimous choice for the NBA All Star squad named for San Francisco. Oscar Robertson narrowly missed unanimity as Cincinnati's star joins Bailey Howell John Havlicek Bill Russell Jerry Lucas Hal Greer Willis Reed in the Eastern roster.

NEW York Wilt Chamberlain Baltimore Bullets San Francisco Chamberlain Philadelphia Cincinnati Oscar Robertson Bailey Howell John Havlicek Bill Russell Boston Jerry Lucas Hal

Davis Of Cavaliers Will Miss Shrine Tilt

Virginia quarterback Bob Davis reinjured his right knee in the first East workout and is out of the San Francisco Shrine game on December 31.

Davis Cavaliers Santa Clara Calif Virginia Bob Davis San Francisco

Public sale of repossessed 1956 Chevrolet sedan

Notice of a public auction for a repossessed 1956 Chevrolet four door sedan with VIN VB56N056148. Sale set for 10 30 a m December 29 1966 at Route 1 Box 3 Matoaka West Virginia. Terms require payment of past due amount plus storage before bidding to purchase.

Matoaka W. Va

Spec Notices and Meetings Ad From Gobhese Tablets

Reducing safe simple fast with Gobhese Tablets advertised at 98 cents. Hickman’s Drug Princeton WV promotes the product in a brief notice.

Hickman’s. Drug Princeton West Virginia

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