Blue Devils Hold Slim Lead For First Position
The unbeaten Kentucky Wildcats close to within three points of Duke in the AP poll after Duke’s 14 wins, 24 first place votes, and 388 points. Kentucky had 17 first place votes and 385 points as St Joseph's, Providence, Vanderbilt and Kansas follow. Duke beat Clemson Maryland and Wake Forest. Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt and Georgia in two overtimes. Mid-season exams pause both Duke and Kentucky. Duke faces North Carolina State January 29 and Kentucky plays LSU January 24.
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Red Auerbach to retire as Celtics coach end of season
Boston AP General Manager Coach Red Auerbach announces he will not coach next season and confirms retirement from coaching. He notes Frank Ramsey declined permanent successor duties, and Bob Cousy is unlikely as a replacement amid his Boston College schedule.
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Buoniconti Seeks Raise After AFL Star Moves
Boston Patriots linebacker Nick Buoniconti says he will play out his option next year unless he gets a substantial raise. He notes Ernie Ladd and Earl Faison recent moves to the Oilers set a precedent and that many AFL stars plan similarly.
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Kaat Signs Twins Contract and Gets Raise in 1966
Southpaw Jim Kaat, 18 game winner in 1965, signed his 1966 Twins contract on Monday with a moderate raise estimated at 33 000. President Calvin Griffith confirmed the raise while Kaat expressed satisfaction. Also signed were rookies Ted Uhlaender and Jim Jenkins.
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Cassius Clay Misses Court Hearing. Case Postponed
Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay failed to appear in traffic court on a disorderly conduct charge and the case was postponed to February 21. He was arrested December 14 in a car stopped for no license plates, and police said he challenged officers to hit him so he could curse the city.
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Dolphins expand roster with Roberson Neighbors and more
The Miami Dolphins selected Bo Roberson and Billy Neighbors from Buffalo and Boston in the expansion draft, adding Ernie Park Willie West Alphonse Dotson Norman Evans John McGeever Rich Zecher and others. Oakland traded Arch Matson for Hewritt Dixon as part of roster moves. Joe Foss denied removal rumors and outlined schedule talks as league meetings continued.
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Pappas Admits Arm Trouble as Reds Sign Four
Cincinnati Reds announce the 1966 signings of Milt Pappas and three rookies Darrell Olsen Tom Frondorf and Len Boehmer Pappas reveals a sore arm from the 1965 season warmer up for the All Star game he hurt his shoulder and plans early spring training to loosen up the joint He says a trainer and manager knew the injury and he underwent heat treatments while awaiting a full recovery.
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Five American Girls Swim New Zealand Tour
Five American girl swimmers will leave Saturday for New Zealand for four weeks of competition and exhibitions. The Amateur Athletic Union announced the squad including Cynthia Goyette Detroit Lady Hamburger Fort Wayne Jane Barkman Wayne and Mary Ellen Clease Aldan Dolores Pfeiffer Rosemead California.
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Steady Improvement for Fredonia High Star McCormick
George McCormick of Fredonia High shows rising scoring totals from 14.7 as a freshman to 31.4 this season. The six foot guard set an Arizona high school scoring record with 75 points in Fredonia’s win over Salome.
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Question Raised Monday If Braves Move Defies Wisconsin Order
Milwaukee court debated whether the National League must obey a Wisconsin court order blocking the Braves from leaving Milwaukee for Atlanta. Braves attorney argued jurisdiction rests outside Wisconsin, while state counsel urged local impact and potential expansion or return.
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NCAA Rules Committee Ends Annual Meet in New Orleans
The NCAA Football Rules Committee closed its meeting with a mandatory Jersey numbering rule for players 50 to 79 at offensive line positions and designated a captain to identify linemen on request. It also banned backward passes out of bounds to conserve time, outlawed pre-snap pyramid blocking, and eased one out of bounds rule regarding officials. A subcommittee was formed to study electronic video aids in games.
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Jack Faulkner to join Rams as college scout
Los Angeles Rams announce former Vikings aide Jack Faulkner will become a Rams college scout citing his 3 year old son Jon’s health. Faulkner said the boy’s allergy problems and cold Minneapolis weather influenced the move. He has 17 years coaching, including time with Sid Gillman at Miami University and stints with the Rams and Chargers.
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Oilers Sign Ace Fuller as Free Agent Defender
Houston Oilers announce the signing of Ace Fuller a 6 5 307 pound defensive lineman. Fuller a Southwest Texas State College alumnus and former CFL Edmonton player joins the AFL team as a free agent.
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Namath Knee Won't Require Further Surgery
Jets rookie Joe Namath had his right knee examined by Dr. James Nicholas who found inflammation and strain but said no second operation is needed. Namath said movement changes caused stiffness and he remains optimistic about recovery.
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New Monticello Coach Named at Arkansas A&M College
James Caloway, former Greentown Indiana high school coach with a 55-5 record over six years, is named head coach at Arkansas A&M College. The 40 year old A&M graduate replaces Jimmy Red Parker, who leaves to coach at The Citadel.
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Harp Accepts Duke Football Post After Cornell Run
Duke announces Tom Harp, former Cornell coach, will head Duke football and bring可能 three Cornell assistants. Harp says Duke will manage assistant staff, emphasize talent, start spring drills Feb 12 or 14, and vows no wholesale changes while focusing on a stronger ACC program.
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Crothers to Face Kipchoge at Millrose Games
New York reports Crothers will challenge Kenya’s Keino Kipchoge in the Millrose mile on Jan 27. Field also includes Odlozil Day Forman and Leps with Keino aiming to add the mile crown to his recent world two mile record and fast 3:54.2 mile.
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Russell Hurt Sprain May Suit Up For Celtics Next Game
Boston Celtics officials said Bill Russell likely has only a muscle sprain from a collision with Mel Counts during the Celtics 76ers game. He sat out Monday and probably will play Tuesday night against Detroit in Philadelphia.
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Frazier to Manage Astros Cocoa Florida State League Club
Joe L Frazier a Houston Astro scout will manage the Cocoa Florida State League team in 1966. At 43 he has guided the Braves Denton Florida Rookie League club last summer and played in the majors three years with the Cardinals and Reds for a total professional baseball career since 1941.
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