Mountaineers Take Conference Lead With 95 85 Win
West Virginia rallied in the final five minutes to beat Richmond 95-85 and seize the undisputed Southern Conference lead, moving to 4-0 in league play as Richmond drops to third behind Davidson after a Davidson win over VMI. Williams led WVU with 22 points, and multiple Mountaineers reached double figures as the game swung late.
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Hennigan Ready to Be Traded to Chargers Soon
Houston flanker Charlie Hennigan says he is ready for a trade to the San Diego Chargers after a 37 26 loss, packing his bags and open to a post season move. At 29 he has 44 receptions for 561 yards this season, down from 101 last year.
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Duke Routs Furman 102 67 In Nonconference Game
Duke sixth ranked Blue Devils dominated Furman 102 to 67 in a non league clash led by Bob Verga with 25 points and Jack Marin 20. Duke opened with a 10-0 burst and built a 50-24 halftime lead while outrebounding 59-45 and shooting 50.5 percent to Furman’s 39.14.
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Koufax Named Sportsman of the Year for 1965
New York AP reports Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated. He had 26 wins and eight losses, Cy Young winner, and led the NL with the earned run average title for the fourth straight season.
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VMI Freshmen Defeat Hargrave 87 to 76 in Lexington
VMI freshmen edge Hargrave M. A. 87 76 in Lexington as John Mitchell scores 32, Mullans 19, Wright 18. Hargrave led by Carl Neilson 21, with other double figures. Rats improve to 3-4. Hargrave 3-1.
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Hargrave Tigersedge Patrick Henry in close win
Hargrave M A wrestlers edged Patrick Henry 26 to 25 at Roanoke with Curtis Jeffries earning a heavyweight decision over B Crawford to seal the victory. David Shedivy won 112 pounds 7-0 over Tom Kennedy, Robert Copty 10-7 over Jim Bailey at 180, Frank Tyson 95 pounds, Jim Carter 103, Ronnie Knight tied at 127, Phil Cunningham 4-3 over his 154-pound foe.
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Nellie Fox To Stay On Houston Astros Coaching Staff
Houston Astros announce Nellie Fox will return as coach next season with Grady Hatton stating Fox agreed to return. Fox, a former second baseman, was a player coach last season. Hatton also said Jim Busby will remain a coach and two more coaches will be named later.
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IHL Coach and Five Players Fined for Language Later Threatened Suspension
Toledo based IHL action fines coach Edgar Brenchley of the Toledo Blades and five Des Moines players totaling 150 dollars for profane language and other penalties. Ivan Prediger faced 125 dollars in penalties, with additional fines to three Des Moines players and Pat Donnelly of Dayton. Commission Mulligan warned of suspensions for future infractions as league reviews franchise plans for Columbus and the All-Star game in Port Huron.
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Donny Anderson Wins Southwest Conference Sportsmanship Award
Fort Worth Texas reports Donny Anderson Texas Tech All America halfback was voted the Southwest Conference Sportsmanship Award by officials players and coaches canvassed. The Downtown Kiwanis Club of Fort Worth presents the award now honoring Ray McCulloch. Close vote with former teammate and Texas A&M end Ken Dude McLean noted.
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Casper named 1965 Vardon Trophy winner
Billy Casper was named 1965 Vardon Trophy winner by the PGA. He averaged 70.586 strokes per 18 holes in 111 PGA tour outings. Casper had previously won the Vardon Trophy in 1960 with 69.950 and in 1963 with 70.588 strokes.
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Bullets overpower Pistons in high-scoring win
Kevin Loughery poured in 35 points and Don Ohl added 34 as the Baltimore Bullets outscored Detroit 142 to 129 in the NBA opener of a doubleheader. Loughery sparked a fourth quarter surge after trailing by five, with a 20-7 burst in the third helped by Ohl’s three straight baskets and Kerr’s 30. DeBusschere led Detroit with 31 as Baltimore snapped a three-game Pistons streak.
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Knicks Edge Warriors 141-137 in doubleheader thriller
New York pulls away late to beat San Francisco 141-137 as Dick Barnett 30 and Walt Bellamy 31 lead the Knicks. Rick Barry tallies 57 for the Warriors, with Tom Gola and Butch Komives keys on late steals to seal the win. Attles and Thurmond pace SF in a high scoring loss.
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Gale Sayers Named NFL Offensive Player Of Week
Gale Sayers earned NFL Offensive Player of the Week after a six touchdown, 336 yard all purpose output in a 61-20 Bears win over the 49ers. He rushed 113 yards, caught 89, and returned 134 on punts, tying league records and boosting Chicago to peak form.
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Twilley Recalls Father’s Nudge To Return To Football
Tulsa star Howard Twilley overcame a father’s initial ban on playing after a leg injury. The Galena Park native, Heisman runner up, set passing and scoring records while leading Tulsa to a Bluebonnet Bowl showdown with Tennessee. Tennessee arrives for the postseason clash after a 37 34 win over UCLA.
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Nicklaus and Player to contest six match golf series
Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player will meet in a six match golf series in South Africa early next year for $50,400 in prize money. The series runs Feb 2 to March 3 across six cities with the winner determined by total strokes. The event is sponsored by a tobacco company.
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Redskins place Mazurek on active list after injuries
Washington Redskins promote rookie receiver Fred Mazurek to the active roster Tuesday after two split ends were hurt in the win over the New York Giants. Angelo Coia suffered a lower rib tear in the first quarter and Pat Richter broke a collar bone in the fourth during a diving catch.
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