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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1966

Page

12

Top-Ranked Blue Devils Win At Free Throw Line

Duke's 87-85 ACC victory over Clemson featured Steve Vacendak's underhand layup with two seconds left after a 50 second final possession. Vacendak led Duke with 28 points as Randy Mahaffey's late heave fell short for Clemson, while Duke shot 21 of 28 from the line and pulled away in rebounds 49-38.

Clemson S. C Steve Vacendak Duke Blue Devils Tigers Vacendak Randy Mahaffey ACC Gary Helms Bob Verga Jack Marin Warren Chapman Sutherland

Canadiens Send Red Berenson to Montreal AHL Team

Montreal of the NHL assigned forward Gordon Red Berenson to Quebec of the AHL on Tuesday. He played 22 games with the Canadiens this season but recently was cut on the knee by his daughter's skate during a lesson. He missed about a week and returned last Saturday.

Montreal National Hockey League Gordon Red Berenson Quebec American Hockey League The Canadiens

Recreation basketball scores from center games

In Recreation Center action, Church Fairview beat Soyars 58 to 14 and State Line defeated McDowell 38 to 5. In the other doubleheader, Church Westover Hills won over Richardson 49 to 2 as Brethren Fellowship bested Saunders 41 to 24.

Recreation Recreation Center Church Fairview Soyars State McDowell Br! Church Westover Hills Richardson Brethern Fellowship Saunders

Bears File Civil Suit Against Allen

CHICAGO AP The Chicago Bears filed a circuit court suit Tuesday to halt assistant coach George Allen from taking the Los Angeles Rams head coaching job. Allen signed a multi year Rams contract after leaving the Bears. The suit claims he knew secret scouting data and violated a 1968 contract. Bears owner coach George Halas blasted the Rams as tampering in a harsh statement and said legal steps would be taken to protect the Bears. Also, Chuck Mather, a longtime Bear assistant, sought NFL head coaching jobs in Washington, Pittsburgh, St Louis and Atlanta, with Halas saying only Mather can comment on his plans.

Chicago Chicago Bears George Allen Los Angeles Rams Allen Bears Rams Bear Dan Reeves Joe Allen George Halas National Football League Halas The Sun-Times Chuck Mather Washington D.C Mather Kansas Washington Redskins Pittsburgh Steelers St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Falcons

Phillies Farm Club Manager Named in Portsmouth VA

Bobby Morgan was named Tuesday as manager of the Portsmouth club in the Carolinas League, Philadelphia Phillies farm team. The former Major League infielder previously managed the Phillies Florida State League club in Miami.

Philadelphia Bobby Morgan Portsmouth Philadelphia Phillies Phil Miami i

Chamberlain Robertson And West Top NBA Players

New York AP report surveys mid season leaders in the NBA. Wilt Chamberlain leads in points per game and rebounds, Jerry West tops total points and is high in free throw percentage and assists, while Oscar Robertson places in several top ten lists with 1,282 points and 31.3 per game.

NEW York National Basketball Association Jerry West Wilt Chamberlain Oscar Robertson West Los Angeles Lakers Chamberlain Philadelphia Cincinnati Roberston Big O Robertson

Koufax Named Male Athlete of Year in AP Poll

Sandy Koufax the Dodgers southpaw overwhelmed balloting for 1965 AP Male Athlete of the Year winning 224 first place votes and 778 points. Princeton star Bill Bradley placed second with 153 points and Gary Player third with 152. Koufax also set strikeout and ERA records and won the Cy Young.

Ben Olan Associated Press Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Koufax Bill Bradley Princeton South Africa Gary Player Don Budge Byron Nelson Cleveland Bob Feller Dodgers Brooklyn Studio City Calif Minnesota Twins Cy Young Bradley Tigers Michigan Wichita Gene Sarazen Ben Hogan U.S Jimmy Brown Cleveland Browns Gale Sayers Chicago Bears Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Brown Sayers Mays Order of Eagles Pepper Martin Gene Sara Byron Nelf Johnny Lulack Lou Boudreate Pereall Leon Hart Jim Konstanty Rick Kazmaier Bob Mathias Willie Dave Hopalong Cassady Randy Matson Bike Garrett Cassius Clay Michel Jazy

Joe Thomas to pick best players for AFL Dolphins

New Miami Dolphins director of personnel Joe Thomas says he will select the best players available regardless of position, then adjust via trades. He notes 75 rookies under contract and explains the two-player-from-each-club draft method, plus concerns about evaluating top rookies and rising signing bonuses.

New York Joe Thomas American Football League Miami Dolphins Thomas Minnesota Vikings National Football League AFL Dolphins Miami

Phillies Sign Taylor to 1966 Contract

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Tuesday that Tony Taylor has signed for 1966. Taylor batted .229 in 106 games last season with three home runs and 27 RBI, and he missed several weeks due to injuries.

PHILS Taylor Philadelphia Tony Philadelphia Phillies

No Big Changes Expected From NCAA Rules Meet

Ivy Williamson chairs the NCAA Football Rules Committee in New Orleans with expectations of no major upheavals this weekend. A UNM resolution on returning to one platoon football could trigger a review if the NCAA convention passes by a wide margin. The coaches urge keeping substitution rules, while Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver announces recruiting 200 to 300 coaches yearly to aid new nations, listing top names across football and other sports.

W.B. Ragsdale JR Associated Press Washington Ivy Williamson National Collegiate Athletic Association New Orleans University of New Mexico Williamson NCAA Football Coaches Jack Curtice Peace Corps Lal Bahadur Shastri India Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey U.S Shastri Shriver Tommy Prothro UCLA Louisiana State Charles McClendon John Ralston Stanford Bob Blackman Dartmouth Ara Parsegian Notre Dame Pete Elliott Tenois Earl Banks Morgan State John Wooden Bill van Bredakorff Princeton Vic Bubas Duke Edward Steils Springfield Mass Calvin Irvin North Carolina A&t Dick Siebert Minnesota Bobby Winkles Arizona State Vern Wolfe Southern California Charles Walter Wisconsin Philip Moriarty Yale James Counsilman Indiana Eugene Wettstone Penn

Bills Set Extra Effort for All-Star Saturday

Buffalo Bills prepare for a post season game against an All-Star team from the rest of the league at Rice Stadium. Joel Collier, promoted after Lou Saban’s departure, leads a well conditioned squad with several injuries sidelined. Lance Alworth plans to play if medically cleared. Sid Gillman seeks team approval before permit. The game marks a new format matching champions against the rest of the league.

Houston Tex Buffalo Bills Bills Joel Collier Lou Sabin University of Maryland Ralph Wilson Collier Chuck Burr Buffalo Joel Lou Mr. Wilson Rice University Burr Elbert Dubenion Glenn Bass Tom Sestak Dubenion Bass Sestak Dudley Merdith San Diego Lance Alworth Sid Gillman Alworth Rice University Stadium

Toronto financier Appelbaum dies at 71

John L. Appelbaum, 71, a Toronto financier and thoroughbred owner, died in Miami Beach after a long illness. He was known in racing circles for his Stakes-winning horse Mr. Jives, the first horse he owned. Appelbaum had moved to Toronto from Chicago in 1933.

Miami Beach Fla John L. Appelbaum Toronto Mr. Jives Appelbaum Chicago

Jim Grant Demands $50,000 Salary to Play

Amercian League star Jim Grant nicknamed Mudcat, on a new singing and dancing career, insists on a $50,000 pay from the Minnesota Twins or he may not play next season. Grant, 30, led AL pitchers with 21 wins and six shutouts in 1965 and seeks a 100 percent raise, citing his value and recent performance. He notes Harmon Killebrew earns about $50,000 and criticizes club president Cal Griffith as a tough bargainer while projecting a bigger role for Baltimore’s improved squad. Grant plans further nightclub work as he contemplates his baseball future.

Ben Clan NEW York Jim Mudcat) Grant Minnesota Twins Maury Wills Los Angeles Dodgers Grant Dodgers Zoilo Versalles Twins Cal Griffith Versalles Harmon Killebrew Griffith Grants Cleveland Minnesota Lacooche Fla Baltimore Orioles Frank Robinson Eddie Stanky White Sox Montreal St. Paul Chicago

Boog Powell Takes Pay Cut In 1966 Orioles Deal

Baltimore AP says Boog Powell accepted a pay cut on Tuesday becoming the first player to sign a 1966 contract with the Orioles. The 24 year old slugger agreed to about 23 1000 dollars, roughly 2000 below his 1965 salary. Powell, once a .290 39 homer 99 RBI star in 1964, slumped to .248 17 HR 72 RBI in 1965 and will move permanently to first base after last season mixing in the outfield.

Baltimore Boog Powell Baltimore Orioles Powell Norm Siebern

Bob Lewis Leads ACC Scoring Race in Conference Action

North Carolina junior Bob Lewis maintained a sizeable lead in the ACC scoring race with a 30.2 point average despite a 1.6 dip last week. Duke’s Mike Lewis posted the top shooting percentage at 62 percent, while Duke guard Jack Marin and NC State’s Pete Coker, South Carolina’s Frank Standard led in other categories.

ACC Service Bureau Pete Coker N.C. State Frank Standard South Carolina Long Jack Marin Duke

Sid Gillman Likes AFL All Star Squad

Sid Gillman praises the AFL All Star team meeting Buffalo Bills in a postseason game. He notes strong quarterbacks John Hadl and Joe Namath plus diverse backs and receivers. Buffalo coach Joel Collier expects added excitement from the new 4.3 defense rule aiding offenses. Lance Alworth continues to recover from a hairline rib fracture.

Houston Tex Sid Gillman Gillman San Diego Chargers Buffalo Bills T'va San Diego John Hadi Joe Namath New York Jet Hadi Namath Willie Frazier Fred Arba Das Frank Jackson Kansas City Gino Cappelletti Boston Bob Gillman Joel Collier Buffalo Collier Lance Alworth

Duke Keeps Lead As AP Poll Picks Top Ten In College Hoops

The Associated Press ranks Duke 1st with 32 first place votes, Kentucky and Vanderbilt close behind. Iowa falls from seventh, Kansas returns at No 10, while Brigham Young and Texas Western move up. Results reflect Monday games and recent upsets, with UCLA and Kansas among unbeatens.

Associated Press Dixie Duke Kentucky Vanderbilt Blue Devils Iowa Kansas St. Joseph's Pennsylvania Bradley Providence Brisham Young Texas Western UCLA Georgia Vanderbilt i Mississippi Oklahoma Wildcats Dayton Entucky New Mexico North Carolina State Princeton South Carolina Syracuse Tulsa Virginia Western Kentucky

Ford to Provide Pace Car for Indy 500 50th

Ford Motor Co was chosen to provide the pace car for the 50th Indianapolis 500 mile race on May 30 in Indianapolis. The pace car will be a Comet Cyclone GT convertible powered by a 390 cubic inch V eight and a four barrel carburetor.

Indianapolis Ind Ford Motor Co Jimmy Clark Lotus

NBA All Star Game Moves to San Francisco Next Year

Walter Kennedy, commissioner of the NBA, announced that the league's East-West All-Star game next year will be played in San Francisco. The 1967 event shifts from Cincinnati, Ohio, to the West Coast city, signaling a major venue change for the classic exhibition.

Cincinnati Ohio Walter Kennedy National Basketball Association San Francisco

Championship game prep for All-Stars with Alworth cleared

Alworth received medical clearance Monday to join the All-Stars for the championship game against Buffalo. Gillman said they will tape him up and add extra padding to protect him during the matchup.

Buffalo Alworth All-Stars Gillman

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