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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1966

Page

9

Upper Iowa Takes Third At Quincy

The Peacocks erased a 6 point halftime deficit to beat Western Carolina 96 91 and claim third place in the Quincy college Holiday Basketball tournament. Jim Crabtree led with 30 points, John Miller 22, while Henry Logan of Western Carolina had 35 and MVP honors.

Upper Iowa Quincy Upper Iowa Western Carolina College St. Benedict Downing Morris-Harvey Peacocks West Carolina Carolina Jim Crabtree John Miller Western Carolina Henry Logan Quincy College Holiday W. Carolina

Luther Captures Own Tourney Again 80-69

Luther wins its third straight Hat-Gay tournament title with an 80-69 victory over Gustavus Adolphus. Alex Rowell leads with 21 points, four Norse reach double figures, and Al White sets two tournament scoring records including 33 points in the first round and 28 in the final. Augsburg takes third at 81-74 over St Olaf.

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Rose Bowl picks shock upset by Southern Cal over Purdue

AP predicts Southern Cal to upset Purdue in the Rose Bowl as part of a bold bowl-card forecast. Alabama favored in a close Sugar Bowl, Tennessee expected to beat Syracuse, and Georgia to edge SMU in the Cotton Bowl with a strong defensive showing.

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Expect Ward To Get Maryland Grid Post

Bob Ward, Maryland’s first all America football star, was expected to be named head coach at his alma mater on Friday. A screening committee had interviewed him twice as the sole candidate, though Athletic Director Bill Cobey denied any final decision and called reports speculation.

College Park Bob Ward University of Maryland Ward Bill Cobey Washington Post

Orioles Pitcher Bertaina Undergoes Cartilage Surgery

Orioles pitcher Frank Bertaina 22 underwent left knee cartilage removal surgery at Children’s Hospital on Tuesday. The operation was successful and he joins two teammates on the post operative list as club checks reports that shortstop Luis Aparicio may be ailing.

Baltimore Frank Bertaina Baltimore Orioles Luis Aparicio Bertaina Children’s Hospital

Seagren Breaks Indoor Vault Record At 17-1

Bob Seagren of Los Angeles established an indoor pole vault record with 17 feet 1 inch at the Knights of Columbus Jubilee games in Saskatoon Las. He eyed 18 feet after missing attempts at 17-7 and noted indoor conditions favor speed and consistency. The USC freshman predicted 18 feet could come this season.

Saskatoon Las Bob Seagren Los Angeles Seagren John Pennell Miami

Pro Am to Harrison Wins Yuletide Tourney in New Orleans

E. J. Dutch Harrison shot 68 68 for a two day total 136 to win the pro division of the $8,500 Yuletide Pro Am in New Orleans claiming $600 prize money.

Harrison New Orleans E. J

Quote Manages Tickets and Players Speak In Sports Roundup

Iowa State sports information chief pleads for fans to stop asking for Cyclone basketball tickets. Boston Celtics star Bill Russell says he may stay a player if coaching fails and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Don Meredith jokes about Sunday games. Golf legend Gene Sarazen notes Arnold Palmer must win soon to solidify greatness and compares to Sam Snead’s Open drought.

Iowa State Harry Burrell Cyclone Bill Russell Boston Celtics Gene Sarazen Squire Arnold Palmer Arnie Sam Snead Sam

Packers Fill 1966 All Pro Team Card

Seven Green Bay players earn spots on the Pro Football Writers Association all NFL team led by Bart Starr as quarterback and Herb Adderley as a top defensive back with Mick Tinglehoff and Bob Lilly also honored. Tom Landry is named top coach and Larry Wilson is the top safety.

Dallas Texas Green Bay Packers Pro Football Writers Association of America Herb Adderley Packer Wayne Walker Detroit Chuck Howley Bart Starr Green Bay Bob Lilly Gale Sayers Chicago Starr Tommy Nobis Atlanta Tom Landry N.F.L Bob Hayes John Mackely Forrest Gregg Bob Brown Philadelphia John Wooten Cleveland Jerry Kramer Mick Tinglehoff Minnesota Gale Savers Pat Studstill Leroy Kelly Willie Davis Dave Jones Los Angeles Merlin Olsen Ray Wnitschke Chuck Howity Bobby Boyd Baltimore Larry Wilson St. Louis Rand Willie Wood

Five Year Pact for Stram Kept by Chiefs Boss

Kansas City owner Lamar Hunt announced a new five year contract for Coach Hank Stram of the Chiefs at a send off luncheon. The Chiefs travel to Buffalo to face the Bills in the AFL championship. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Kansas City Lamar Hunt Hank Stram Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs Buffalo Bills Buffalo Stram Hunt Dallas Texans

Skiing debate raises La Crosse snow base question

La Crosse Wisconsin reports fresh snowfall with a base of one to fifteen inches and ten inches more added at the local ski area, prompting questions about trail conditions and safety.

LA Crosse Wis Wit, LaCross

Numerous College and Prep Basketball Results Reported

Thursday's scores show prep tournaments with Gave He 34 Exire G Hartley 43 and Lonrville 54, plus Ladora Tourney games G Mon tezuma 4 and G B M 40. College bids include Michigan 88 Wisconsin 8 and Purdue 112 Rochester 73, along with many conference results and tournament rounds across the Big Ten, Big Eight, Midwest, and other leagues.

Gave-He Exire G—Hartley Lonrville Ladora Tourney Montezuma O.r-Miltersburg G—Valley High Garnaville Ag. Valley Edge Coles

East West all star game notes and injuries linked

San Diego State's Don Horn, Dave Lewis of Stanford and Tim VanGalder of Iowa State anchor the East squad. Iowa State's VanGalder is hindered by injuries while North Carolina's Danny Talbott and Louisville's Benny Russell are among the East passers. The East last beat the West in 1942 when Notre Dame's Daryl Lamonica led the comeback.

Bob Neyland Iso Syracuse Floyd Little San Francisco San Diego State Don Horn Dave Lewis Stanford Tim VanGalder Iowa State North Carolina Danny Talbott Benny Russell Louisville Notre Dame Daryl Lamonica

Cowboys Hayes Faces Tough Coverage in NFC Title

Dallas receiver Bob Hayes says Packers plan to double or triple cover him as he prepares for Sunday’s NFL championship. He recounts past games where opponents used man and zone schemes, notes Minnesota and Atlanta as toughest matchups, and recalls key plays involving Dan Reeves Meredith and Reeves.

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NBC Hires Koufax for TV and Radio

Sandy Koufax signed a 10 year NBC contract to do broadcasting and related work. The 31 year old former Dodger star left baseball due to elbow arthritis after a 27 win season. NBC described his role as color commentary and developing talent on radio and television.

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Chiefs rookie Garrett honored in Mack Lee Hill memorial

Kansas City Chiefs announced freshman halfback Mike Garrett as Rookie of the Year in memory of Mack Lee Hill who died December 14 1965 after knee surgery. Co captain Jerry Mays presented the honor at a send off luncheon for 1200 fans ahead of the AFL championship clash with the Buffalo Bills.

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Rams Defensive Back Clancy Williams Surgeries Ends

Rams defensive halfback Clancy Williams had left knee surgery on Thursday. He is expected to be in good condition for the 197 National Football League season.

LOS Angeles Clancy Willaims Los Angeles Rams

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