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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1966
Page
11
New York beat Los Angeles 122 to 119 in the Knicks home opener. The game featured a tight finish as both teams traded leads, delivering a high-scoring debut for the season.
Notre Dame sits as an 11 to 13 point favorite over Oklahoma in Norman as both teams start 4-0 under new coaches. The game is a historic meeting last played in 1962 with Notre Dame holding a 4-1 edge in prior matchups and seeks to remain undefeated. More top games follow with UCLA, USC, and others in tight spreads.
Roquepine of France edged Speedy Rodney from the United States in a mile and a half U.N. Trot at Yonkers Raceway. Earl Laird drove the winner with Jean Rene Gougeon as the regular driver. Shortstop finished third. The $50,000 victory boosted Roquepine ahead of Noble Victory and Speedy Rodney in a hard, hulking stretch duel witnessed by 20,655 fans.
New York Knicks edge Los Angeles 122 to 119 before 15 755 at Madison Square Garden. Elgin Baylor led Lakers with 31 points, Reed and Imhoff ejected after on court fracas. West sidelined with a leg injury as Cazzie Russell debuted amid high expectations.
Detroit won 114 to 112 over Cincinnati as Ray Scott made the late basket and free throw to seal the comeback. Vanarsdale and Scott sparked an early Detroit surge, while Oscar Robertson and Hairston led Cincinnati in a tight, down-to-the-wire finish.
The FBI arrested Samuel Joseph Graziano, a Baton Rouge barber, on bribery charges involving three LSU football players. The case spans multiple universities and games, with $1,200 allegedly offered to influence outcomes. LSU coach Charlie McClendon praised the players for cooperating.
Chicago Bulls defeat the San Francisco Warriors 119 to 116 as Guy Rodgers scores 22 with 20 assists. Final minute free throws seal the win after Rodgers breaks the tie with 64 seconds left.
New York horse Dr Fager the 2-year-old son of Rough n Tumble is retired for the year trainer Johnny Nerud said He has trained since May and will rest before a possible Hialeah Park run The Colt owned by the Tarton Stable of William J McKnight won four straight before Successor beat him in the Champagne Stakes at Aqueduct earning 112338 and top year ratings for the Kentucky Derby hopeful
Corbett cites gambling as a major menace as LSU players DiBetta and Masters show strong form while Dousay and other teammates face suspicions. Graziano, linked to the case, runs a Baton Rouge barbershop. Arraignment expected soon with up to ten thousand dollar fines or five-year jail terms.
Washington D C UPI Emanual Celler D N Y chief foe of the pro football merger concedes defeat as a legislative end run to exempt the combined league from antitrust is near approval. He warns players will be the big losers though the bill likely passes. The merger would raise 24 teams to 26 in 1968 with a title game, then full integration in 1970 and interleague practice allowed next year.
Ted Williams, legendary slugger, posted a career batting average never dropping below .316 across nineteen major league seasons. He maintained elite hitting standards throughout his time with the Boston Red Sox and MLB.
World Series star Frank Robinson, visiting Cincinnati, disclosed a possible right knee operation within six weeks to be ready for spring training. He cited a late-season knee injury and noted his triple crown year was driven by more than revenge against the Reds and owner Bill DeWitt. He credited his success to grip, pitch selection, and ballparks with lower fences in the American League.
New York Knicks head to Baltimore to face the Bullets in the first of 20 televised games this season. Coach Dick McGuire’s club airs at 9 20 p m on WOR TV as the Bullets transition to the East and battle for a playoff spot.
Dr Warren Reinhard faces John Bike in one semi final while John Guerin meets William Switlyk in the other at the Bridgeport YMCA Class A tournament. Reinhard defeated Mike Spero Guerin defeated Mike Maiden Switlyk beat Jimmy Dillon Bike defeated Richard Anderson in opening round games.
San Diego coach Sid Gillman placed defensive end Earl Faison on waivers saying the 270 pound lineman would be better off with another team. Faison, rookie of the year in 1961 and multiple all-league pick, had just played in the 17 17 tie with the Bills after activation from injured waivers.
Jim Piersall and Frank Malzone were released by the California Angels to bring roster to 40. GM Fred Haney announced purchases from the minors and other sales including Wille Smith to Portland and six to Seattle. Several Seattle purchases and recall actions are noted, with spring training implications for Piersall.
New Haven hosts Jersey Devils to kick off the Eastern Hockey League season at 8 PM in the New Haven Arena. The Blades, under coach Jackie Leclair, arrive after three exhibition games and a win over the Long Island Ducks. Jersey brings strong defense led by Norm Defelice and Butch MacLean from the Greensboro Generals.
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