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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1965
Page
5
Bobcats defeated the Quails 68 to 61 at Bobcat Gym improving to 8 wins and 6 losses. Pat Steed and Ike Hughes led with 18 points each while Bruce Ward scored 17 for Quails. Next game is December 30 at Wichita Falls Rider. junior varsity won 52 to 29 prior.
Chicago Bears halfback Gale Sayers is chosen NFL Rookie of the Year by a near unanimous UPI poll. He set records with 22 touchdowns and 132 points, plus six TDs in one game, while finishing high in rushing and receiving and earning All-America honors at Kansas before joining the Bears.
United Press International reports numerous results across college games. Fordham defeated Connecticut 72 to 62 while NYU toppled St Peter's 110 to 74. Indiana beat Notre Dame 80 to 58 and Duke won 100 to 93 in overtime. Other results include UCLA 86 USC 67 and Oklahoma State 52 Oklahoma.
New York report notes Baltimore and Green Bay contest for the Western Division title. It highlights pass defense leaders, total offense by San Francisco, and Green Bay and Baltimore playoff metrics including points allowed and interceptions returned for touchdowns.
Houston Chronicle reports Bud Adams may pay up to 800000 to sign Texas Tech star Donny Anderson. negotiations continue as NCAA restricts public choice until after the Gator Bowl, with a decision expected between December 3 and 26. Anderson could sign post Gator Bowl to optimize tax treatment.
Southern Illinois moves into position to challenge Evansville for the NCAA small college crown as the Salukis climb to second place in the UPI board of coaches ratings through games up to Dec 18. Evansville retains the lead with 302 points and 15 first place votes.
Duke Blue Devils prevail 100-93 over Michigan in an overtime thriller to solidify the top national ranking. Brigham Young overwhelms St Josephs 105-83 while UCLA handles USC 86-47 as others rise and fall in the crowded national picture.
The Baltimore Bullets reactivated forward Gus Johnson after an arm injury while guard Wayne Hightower was placed on the injured list. Johnson, who averaged over 18 points per game last season, had been out since the season’s second game. Frank Cornish, Grambling tackle, signed a 1966 pro football contract with the Chicago Bears after earning SWAC All Star honors and the Washington Touchdown Club Lineman of the Year.
A dense OCR of local channels lists programs and airtimes for KFOX KGNC XAUZ KFDA and KFDA stations. It covers Huntley Brinkley News Weather sports Virginian Michelangelo I Spy Tonight Show and various 1965 era shows across late afternoon to night with multiple half hour blocks.
A dense telecast guide lists NBC CBS and local station programs across the day. It shows daytime soaps game shows news blocks and variety fare including Jeopardy Match Game Captain Kangaroo Love Lucy The Doctors Days of Our Lives and The Edge of Night with varying times and channel marks.
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