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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1966

Page

18

Powell Becomes AFL Reach 1000 Yards In Five Seasons

Oakland Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 28-10 at the Coliseum as Art Powell caught four passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns to reach 1,002 yards on the season and finish with 11 TDs. Tom Flores threw two scoring passes and Clem Daniels added a short rushing TD as Oakland ended the year 8-5-1.

Oakland Calif UPI Art Powell Raiders Denver Broncos Powell Flores Hewritt Dixon Broncos Gary Kroner Scotty Glacken Lionel Taylor Clem Daniels AFL Dan Birdwell Max Choboian Denver Daniels Dixon Kroner Glacken Chocagian Taylor Oakland Coliseum Oak—Powell Poss Oak—Daniels FG Kroner Oak—Dixon Oak Taylor & Poss Glocken

West Coast Division Considered for CFL

The Continental Football League envisages an eight team west coast division for 1967 pending owners ratification at the Miami Beach meeting. Potential cities include Seattle Portland Anaheim Las Vegas Sacramento Eugene San Jose Phoenix and Victoria with a final choice after the meeting. If approved a CFL championship game would be in Southern California or Florida on December 1 1967. The league may hear franchise bids from Milwaukee Chicago Detroit and Tampa Florida.

SAN_ FRANCISCO UPI Continental Football League Pro Loop Miami Beach Fla Seattle Portland Ore Anaheim Calif Las Vegas Nev Sacramento Eugene San Jose Phoenix Ariz Victoria B.C CFL Saul Rosen Robert Hall California Florida United States Canada Milwaukee Chicago Detroit Tampa

Basketball Coaches Schedule Cage Clinics

The National Association of Basketball Coaches will sponsor three Coach of the Year clinics next spring. Doggie Julian of Dartmouth, association president, said two clinics will be in Boston and San Francisco with Indianapolis as third site. Bill Foster of Rutgers will chair. The National Coach of the Year will head the clinics with possible College Division and high school coaches assisting.

Philadelphia UPS National Association of Basketball Coaches Doggie Julian Dartmouth Association Boston San Francisco Indianapolis Bill Foster Rutgers Julian

Meriden Titans Defeat Paramount 132 115 in NEBA

Meriden Titans pulled away from Paramount 132 115 in NEBA action to move to 1 3 while Paramount slips to 2 2. Titans stars Muraski Salerno each reached 25 points and seven Titans hit double figures as John Sullivan and Jim Muraski led scoring with balanced contributions across the lineup. Curtis paced Paramount with 41 points in a losing effort.

Meriden Titans Paramount Neba Meriden Chiefs New England Basketball Association Titans Chuck Curtis Curtis Pacific Lutheran College Bridgeport John Sullivan Jim Muraski Frank Carr Todd Linley John Salerno Carr Linley Muraski Salerno Paramounts Paramount Meriden Gry 'Scully Lasher Sullivan Young Mizcut Goo O Kennedy Kelly Odlunt BelFiore Lidles McIntyre Jackson

Hadl Lowe Show Power In Chargers Comeback Victory

In San Diego John Hadl and Paul Lowe sparked the Chargers to a 42 27 AFL win over the Jets. Hadl threw for 240 yards and two scores and ran for a fourth, Lowe added two rushing touchdowns and 126 yards on 14 carries. Alworth had seven receptions as San Diego, eyeing second place in the division, built a lead by the third quarter and held on despite Jets’ responses led by Namath.

San Diego Calif UPI John Hadl Paul Lowe San Diego Chargers New York Jets Hadl Lowe Chargers Oakland Jets Hadi Jacques MacKinnon Lance Allworth Gary Garrison New York Alworth George Sauer Jr Jim Turner Matt Snell Snell al Atkinson Turner Joy Namath Archie Matsos Allison Rick Redman J. Turner Snell Vorun Sd—Garrison Hod van Reaphorst Sd—Oqarrison Matthis Tallterra

Torres Defends Title Against Dick Tiger at MSG

AP report says light heavyweight champion Jose Torres defends his title for the fourth time this year in a 15 round bout with former middleweight king Dick Tiger at Madison Square Garden New York. Torres, 39-1-1 with 27 KOs, aims to extend a 13 fight winning streak and is a 3-1 favorite over the Nigerian challenger who is 4-15-3 with 25 KOs. The telecast heads nationwide and to Mexico with New York blackout. tape delayed in 12 foreign locations. Start time 10 pm EST.

Jose Torres Dick Tiger Nigeria Torres New York Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden-Rko General Mexico Wayne Thornton Shea Stadium Eddie Cotton Las Vegas Scotland Chic Calderwood San Juan Puerto Rico Russell Kathys Andrea United Preth Internatio Va Lones Royal Adaline Roma Petetra Rick King Drummond JolLiz Rashi Joshi Sorr Nair Randy Bob Tory Lancer Hercules Abby Leenta fAais Kinaver Tedrol Paddack Oy Duke Dutdo Rocky Spring Parkway Tommy Alderson Royal Nature Victoria Lass Erin Domingo James Eor Gross Lady Hellday Dream Bent Stout Bealsy Farmers Son Tony Graft the Crown Prince Groff Bucklin Eods Darmal Escono Claudy Fost United Press International Rochamar Lord Pot Pot x-Sous Morse Herod Connie B Howard x-Ricard Jr Royal Piper Golden Guy Newton Jet Derba Jean Princess KeJe Bob Nichols Precious Cain Rocky Sean Home Tomi George B Jrnt Roman Amber Campbell Shortys Pilde Laura Prince Devil Elftel Qivoso

Chiefs Rally to Clip Dolphins 19 18 thriller

Kansas City Chiefs edge Miami Dolphins 19 18 as QB Don Dawson throws 25 yard TD to Chris Burford with under three minutes left. Chiefs secure 10th win. scoring tied to two first half field goals by Mike Mercer and Curtis McClinton 49 yard rush. Miami led 11 6 at half after Dick Westmoreland return TD and Gene Mingo field goal.

MIAMI UPI Don Dawson Chris Burford Kansas City Chiefs Miami Dolphins Eyuridge Chiefs Mike Mercer Curtis McClinton Dick Westmoreland Dawson Gene Mingo Hank Stram Pete Beathard McClinton Dolphins Dick Wood Joe Auer Burford Immelee Fred Williamson Milam Pera. City Mercer Mingo Westmoreland Wilson Kc—Mcclinton Peado AP Vilrephata Dolphin Kansas City Miami Dolphin Aliami Willie West Pete Jaquess

AFL Standings and Results for Eastern and Western Divisions

The AFL standings show Eastern Division leader at 5 6 2 with New York, Buffalo, Boston, Houston, Miami, and Boston in the mix. Western Division features Kansas City at 10 2 3 with Oakland San Diego Denver and Miami also on the board. Sundays results include Boston defeating Houston 38 14, San Diego edging New York 42 28, Oakland beating Denver 28 10, Kansas City topping Miami 19 18, with weekend matchups Kansas City at San Diego and Denver at Buffalo.

W. L. TF. Pet Boston Buffalo New York Houston Miami L. T. Pet Kansas City Oakland San Diego Denver Flouston San Die

Harding Varsity H Club Meeting in Davon

The Harding Varsity H Club will meet Tuesday night at eight o'clock in Foley's Milltop Restaurant in Davon. President Joe Dymkowski will preside and discuss important business concerning the membership drive.

Harding Foley Milltop Davon Joe Dymkowsk

Red Wings edge Leafs 4 1 in streak-busting win

Detroit rookie goalie George Gardner allowed one goal as the Red Wings end a four game skid with a 4 1 NHL victory over Toronto. Norm Altman and Parker MacDonald scored for Detroit with Gordie Howe adding two and Larry Jeffrey netting Toronto's only goal. Gardner's as first NHL action came after a call up from Pittsburgh.

Detroit Upi George Gardner Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Norm Altman Parker MacDonald Gordie Howe Larry Jeffrey Gardner Pittsburgh Roger Crozer Montreal

Rangers edge Canadiens 4-2 to claim top spot

New York Rangers defender Rod Gilbert scored twice and assisted on another as they beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2. Gilbert and Orland Kurtenbach set up early scores, with Don Marshall adding the final goal in the fourth period. The win ended a Canadiens' four-game run and moved the Rangers to first in the NHL.

NEW York Rod Gilbert New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens Gilbert Orland Kurtenbach Rangers Canadiens Don Marshall Montreal Charlie Hodge Jean Beliveau Ed Giacomin Kurtenbach Phil Goyette

Nick Eddy Signs with Detroit Lions

Nick Eddy, Notre Dame All American fullback, signed a professional contract with the Detroit Lions of the NFL. Drafted by Detroit and Denver, he leaves Notre Dame after a season in which the Irish went undefeated. Lions did not reveal contract terms. Eddy totaled 3,625 rushing yards on 291 carries for a 5.6 yard average.

Detroit UPI Nick Eddy Notre Dame Detroit Lions Denver Lions Eddy

Celtics Beat 76ers 117 to 103 End 11-Game Streak

Boston, led by John Havlicek with 34 points, defeated Philadelphia 117-103 to snap the 11 game winning streak. Havlicek iced the win with a late three point play as the Celtics opened the second period strong and outscored the 76ers 37-20 in the frame. Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell dominated the boards as Philadelphia struggled from the floor.

Boston UPI Boston Celtics John Havlicek Philadelphia 76Ers Celtics National Basketball Association Havlicek Wayne Embry Philadelphia 76Ers Hal Greer Bailey Howell Tom Sanders Embry Bill Russell Chet Walker Wilt Chamberlain Russell Baston Phils Howell Russil Stones Cosill Boston Tad Philadelphie

Black Hawks Tie Boston Bruins In NHL Thriller

Chicago battles back from 2-0 deficit to force a 2-2 tie with Boston as Gilles Marotte and Ron Murphy score for the Bruins and Pat Stapleton Dennis Hull provide the Hawks with goals. Boston tests Denis Dejordy with late shots while New York wins to stay atop the standings.

Chicago UPI Boston Bruins Gilles Marotte Ron Murphy Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Bruins Denis de Jordy Murphy New York Montreal Hawks Boston Pat Stapleton Dennis Hull The Marotte Stapleton Chica Maki Bobby Hull Dennis Hall Gary Cheevers de Jordy

Parilli Powers Patriots Past Oilers 38-14 Triumph

Babe Parilli threw three second quarter TD passes and Jim Nance sprinted 67 yards to pace Boston to an 18-14 win over Houston. Parilli completed 15 of 21 for 256 yards as Boston moved within one win of the AFL Eastern Division title with Buffalo idle awaiting next week.

Houston UPI Babe Parilli Jim Nance Boston Patriots Houston Oilers Patriots Nance Teach Larry Garron Jim Whaley Boston Buffalo Bills New York Bills Denver Buffalo Frazler Humphrey Blonda Kek Bos Cappellett Bos Gerron Parisit Cappelfelt

Dot Czajka Leads Connecticut Duckpin Qualifying Test

Dot Czajka of Middletown tops a field of Connecticut duckpin players in the qualifying trials for the New England All-Star Championships to be held in Seekonk Massachusetts in March 1967. Teammates include Tellier, Koczur, Broska, Dennis, Toscione, Smith, and Everlone with high scores across six and ten game formats.

Dot Czajka Middletown Kenny Tellier Waterford Emile Koczur Waterbury Connecticut Danbury Jane Smith Bloomfield Ann Everlone East Haven Tellier Plainfield Bob Tarryk Norwich Ted Bohara John Ramsey Moosup Lou Laperle John Paine Foster R.I Fred Belliveaus Koczur Francis Musheck Seymour George Rauscher Hartford Ray Tortorigi New London Mike Drew Ray Pannone Walcott Louzazza Middlebury Art Smith Meriden Joe Elia New Britain Torrington Bowling Center Glastonbury Bowl Barnum Stratford

Racing Entries and Selections Tropical Entries Fair Grounds Entries

United Press International lists best bets and longshots for tropical racing at Fair Grounds. Entries appear with multiple horse names including Aberrant as top pick, Seifers Sin as longshot, and many others in various paddock selections and post positions.

United Press International Bett Seifers Sin Line Who Who Bolouf al Tropical Saffers Sin Clariifa Moels Baby Gems Spy Royal Ch Kinaver Pog Toro Third Lane Counselor Rocky Spring Parkway North Bolauf Kings Arrow Bear Gross Eris Farmers Son Prince Gretf Eods Eanle Count Dorma Sunny Voyage Dubuggy Golden Guy Laurel Fair Grounds Bestros Reltecroc Fanny D Mary Lomand Rawdy Bob City Park Hercules Territicolt Helpful Lancer Carnation Kid Hy Jeep Jovian Ines Bill Denton Bees Little Law Victoria Loss Charming Alibi Gem Diver Tony Graff Dream Boat

How op Ten Fared

UCLA routed Duke twice 88 to 54 and 107 to 87 while Kentucky crushed Northwestern 118 to 116. Michigan State thrashed Wichita State 103 to 68 and Houston downed Hawaii 93 to 59. Louisville edged Illinois 70 to 66 and New Mexico topped Texas Tech 59 to 52. BYU defeated Denver 107 to 64 and St Marys 108 to 57. North Carolina beat Tulane 26 to 6. Virginia Tech idle.

NEW York UPI UCLA Duke Texas Western SMU Kentucky Northwestern Michigan St Wichita St Houston Hawaii Louisville Southern Ilinois New Mexico Texas Tech Brigham Young Denver St. Mary's North Carolina Tulane Virginia Tech

Canadian players boost AIC hockey team in Springfield

Springfield Mass UPI reports American International College founded in 1885 to educate foreign-born citizens now features four Canadian players on its hockey squad.

Springfield, Mass UPI American International College

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