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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1966

Page

4

Bears Coach Halas frees Allen to head Rams

Chicago owner George Halas released assistant George Allen after Judge Harrington ruled the contract with the Bears valid. Allen, named Rams head coach Jan 10, said he would sign with Los Angeles after the release. Rams president Dan Reeves and NFL Commissioner Rozelle expressed relief at the outcome.

Chicago George Halas Chicago Bears George Allen Cornelius Harrington Allen Bears Halas Los Angeles Rams Harrington National Football League Los Angeles Dan Reeves Rams Pete Rozelle New York Ram George Bear EPI Charles F. Short Albert Jenner

Dolphins Add Fight Players To Draft List

In Houston, the Miami Dolphins expanded their draft by adding eight players. among them were Kan sas City flanker Frank Jackson, Houston fullback Jack Spikes and Buffalo tackle Jim Davidson. The Dolphins also selected Russ O’Hanley Dick Westmoreland Ken Rice Mike Madock Tom Erlandson and others, totaling 24 of 32 picks. Earlier named selections included Bo Robertson Billy Joe Boston Billy Neighbors Eddie Wilson Wahoo McDaniel Willie West Norman Evans Tom Goode Dave Kocourek Ernie Park Rich Zechter Dick Wood Ed Cooke John McGeever Mel Branch Alphonse Dotsen.

Houston Miami Dolphins American Football League Kansas City Frank Jackson Denver Ed Cooke John McGeever Mel Branch Alphonse Dotsen

Jasmine Stakes at Hialeah Park Divides Fillies Race

Eighteen 3-year-old fillies named for Hialeah Park Jasmine Stakes at six furlongs run in two divisions Wednesday with nine in each. Lady Pitt heads division one while Native Street leads division two with full fields featuring Indian Sunrite Ambitious Lady and Champagne Woman among others. Awards total purse set at fifteen thousand per division with winners earning eleven thousand five hundred seventy. Jasmine tuneup for Mimosa on February 9.

Miami Fla Hialeah Golden Triangle Stable Lady Pitt Diplomat Star Garter McCoy Query Ruth Abraham I. Savin Champagne Chalina Stealaway Destro Sport Queen Lovely Gypsy L. P. Sasso Thomas Eazor Garden Triangle Native Street Savin Hartford

Bing Crosby Golf Tourney Attracts Top Celebrities

Pebble Beach California hosts the 25th Bing Crosby Golf Tournament with 500 in prizes. Celebrities from entertainment and sports practice on Cypress Point and other courses as Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Tony Lema and Jack Nicklaus arrive. Nicklaus jokes about early year form while shooting 74 in the Warmup round and borrows Jackie Burke Jr. putter to sink three straight from 15 feet.

Pebble Beach Calif Ocean Kids Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Tony Lema Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Nick Jaus Cypress Point Jackie Burke Jr Burke

AFL Expands to Two More Teams by 1967 Season

AFL plans adding two franchises for 1967 with nine cities under review Portland Los Angeles Anaheim Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati Philadelphia Washington New Orleans. Commissioner Foss says expansion will be decided later and a 12th team may debut in 1968 or 1969. Foss enforces a tougher stance on player and owner conduct amid tampering disputes.

Houston U American Football League Joe Foss Portland Ore Los Angeles Anaheim Calif Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati Philadelphia Washington D.C New Orleans Foss AFL Boston Nick Buoniconti Buoniconti San Diego Ernie Ladd Earl Faison New York

High School All-America Grid Team picks 1965 players

Pennsylvania, Ohio and California lead with 22 players on Scholastic Magazine's 95 man high school All-America squad. Don McGhee tops at 278 pounds from Northwestern High Flint among 8 Pennsylvanians. The roster lists ends, tackles, guards, centers, quarterbacks and backs with numerous named players from across the nation.

New York Pennsylvania Ohio California Scholastic Magazine Don McGhee I Northwestern High Flint Mich Rick Thurow North Little Rock Ark al Baleski Woodbridge Ron Miller Akron Don Law Brownsville Rich Saul Butler Paul Goodrich Dallas Mike Ballou Los Angeles Calif Chuck Kennedy Wilmington Del Jerry Gulledge Avondale Vitocanelli Chicago Bill Bevill Cedar Rapids Iowa Pat_Lindetow Bethel Kan Arthur Davis Sulphur Murray Williams Greenville Miss Jay Ziznewski Perth Amboy N.J Dave Schweinfurth Santusky Tom Scott Canton Mike McCoy Eric Pat Lynn Cox Memphis Tenn John Meeks Charleston John Albanese San Jose Catt Reginald Lowe Sam Singletary Washington, D.C Dan Agard Prospect Neil Foley Orland Park Walter Cullen Peabody Mass James Pahula Buhl Minn Derrick McCord Kansas City Kim Michalek John Dethman Hood River Ore Dave Mancuso Monongahela Pan Greeley Annanda Scott Hunter Prichard Ala North Little Rock Ark Pete Sanchez Santa Ana Jack Eckdahl Gainesville Fila Paul Gilbert Athens Glenn Davis Valéosta Gai Ray Groth Idaho Falls Mike Phipps Columbus Ind John Mosier Wichita Kan Jim de Arrieta Winnemucca Nev John Rippetce Johnson City Charles Burkhard Montour Pa Lew Ritcherson Waco Tex Phil Hacen Eau Claire Wis Greg Jones South San Francisco Mickey Cureton Compton Rob Anderson Boulder Colo Tony Stewart New Britain Conn Clyde Kuehn Belleville Pete Aoare Hopkinsville Ross” Brupbacher Lafayette Lazsim Carter Cazenovia N.Y Rocer Gann Fayetteville N.C Steve Kenemore Lee's Summit Dave Brungard Younastown Paul Hult Dover Ohio Roosevelt Robinson Ashlans Steve Owens Miami Jerry Rettig Pal Foel Whitset Clinton D.C Buddy Lawhorn Whitenaven Bob Peerinwater Wichita Falls Pat Sheehan San Antonio Fee Jey Koch Marshfield Wisale Ceredo-Kenova Vas

Dodgers Officials Predict Repeat as World Champs in 1966

Los Angeles executives E J Bavasi and Fresco Thompson said the Dodgers are good enough to become the NL's first back to back champions since 1957 58. They cited a stronger bench more open roster spots and potential pitching depth as key factors while noting the opposition will be tougher.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger E J Buzzie) Bavasi Fresco Thompson Milwaukee Braves Bavasi Thompson Dodgers Wes Parker Jim Lefebvre Tommy Davis al Ferrara Nate Oliver Walt Alston Sandy Koufax Alston Mike Kekich John Purdin Willie Crawford Koufax Don) Drysdale Claude) Osteen Johnny Podres Bob Miller Bill Singer Don Sutton Detroit Thad Tillotson

Morris Claims Bears Agreed To Trade Him

Veteran linebacker Larry Morris said he would join the Atlanta Falcons if he plays next season and that a verbal deal existed with Chicago Bears owner-coach George Halas. Halas denied knowledge of any talks and called reports of a trade to Atlanta untrue.

Atlanta, Ga Larry Morris Chicago Bears Atlanta Falcons Morris National Football League Bears George Halas Chicago Falcons Halas Atlanta Falcon Rankin Smith

Duke Coach Keeps Focus During Idle Break

Vic Bubas of Duke, No. 1, plans to catch up on correspondence and recruiting during a mid year layoff as unbeaten Kentucky narrows the margin in the AP poll. Duke, 14-4, relies on rebounding and seniors like Jack Marin while awaiting three new sophomores and Tony Barone to reinforce for the NC State game.

Durham N.C Vic Bubas Duke Kentucky Blue Devils Associated Press UCLA Bubas Mike Lewis Sousa Marin Wake Forest Bob Verga Bob Riedy Steve Vacendak North Carolina State Joe Kennedy Tim Kolodziej Tony Barone Bu ‘Bas

Twins Sign Siebler To 1966 Baseball Deal

Pitcher Dwight Siebler signed his 1966 contract with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday in St Paul Minneapolis. He joins the pitching staff as the club renews its roster for the season with verified terms and the signing announced by team officials.

TWINS ST. Paul-Minneapolis Dwight Siebler Minnesota iTwins

Morris Aims for Fair Trade Amid Uncertain Future

Morris, owner of an Atlanta insurance business, said he has not spoken with Chicago and hopes the deal works out. He worries Atlanta may overpay because he is unsure how many years he has left.

Morris Atlanta

Graustark Extends Unbeaten Run in Grenada Purse Victory

Graustark, ridden by Braulio Baez, won the Grenada Purse at Hialeah by five lengths, six furlongs in 1 10 3 5, carrying 122 pounds as the 1-5 favorite. Arabian Spy finished second with Fleet Admiral third. total crowd 16,780 and over 120000 bet, Graustark earning 3900 and owner John W. Galbreath 45775 across four races.

Miami Fla Graustark Grenada Hialeah Fleet Admiral Swoonland the Cheat Fearless War Horn Graystark Arabian Spy Braulio Baeza Arlington Park John W. Galbreath Ribot Flower Bowl Alibhai Kentucky Baeza

Indians Sign McDowell To 1966 Contract

Left-hander Sam McDowell signed his 1966 contract with the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. McDowell, who led the American League in strikeouts with 1325 and had the league's best ERA of 2.18 in 1965, met briefly with Indians president Gabe Paul. Terms were not disclosed.

Indians McDowell Cleveland Ohio Sam McDowell theCleveland Indians Gabe Paul

Dodgers named 1965 Team of the Year in AP poll

Los Angeles Dodgers win 13 straight late-season surge to claim NL pennant and World Series title. Michigan State takes second, UCLA third. Celtics and Twins also high in AP vote tally. Memorial dinner for Jack Adams set for Feb 7 in New York announced by NHL.

Ben Olan Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Michigan State Ucla Bruins Boston Celtics San Francisco Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Maury Wills Lou Johnson Minnesota Twins Spartans UCLA Bruins Athletic Association of Western Universities Celtics Philadelphia Los Ans Seles Lakers Twins Jwere Arkansas Razorbacks Green Bay Packers Cleveland Brons Chicago Bears LA Dodgers Noene Crkansas Cleveland Browns Spain NEW York AP Jack Adams National Hockey League

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