Boyer Becomes Mets Highest Paid Player At 65 000
New York AP Ken Boyer seven time All Star third baseman signed the 1966 contract with the New York Mets. At 35 he becomes the team's top paid player with a salary around 65 000. Mets president George Weiss praised his continued value and unhurried deal. Boyer, coming off a down year with St Louis, aims to boost a club that has finished last in four NL seasons. He joins Cleon Jones and Jerry Hinsley in new signings as Mets rebuild around veteran leadership.
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British Officials Rule Mary Rand Must Stay Home
Mary Rand Olympic gold medalist in the broad jump was barred from the Los Angeles meeting to race against Tatyana Shchelkanova and Willye White. British officials ordered her to compete in the British Women's Indoor Championships on February 12, the same date as the Los Angeles event. Rand accepted the ruling but hopes to join the New York meet on February 15.
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Hellenic Royal wins Swoon's Son Purse at Bowie
Hellenic Royal led early and held off Tranvaal by two lengths in the six furlongs race at Bowie. Timed 1:113-5, odds 9 3.40 2.80. Singing Kathy upset final photo finish at Hialeah, paying 39.40 14 7.40 after Bottle of Rum fouled. Davis II won Hialeah feature in 1:22 2-5 for seven furlongs, paying 14.60 7.80 5.60.
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Victory
Nobis and Retzlaff Receive Maxwell Awards Monday Night
Tommy Nobis of Texas and Pete Retzlaff of the Philadelphia Eagles were named the Maxwell Award winners for 1965. Asa Bushnell received a special tribute for his long service to collegiate sports. Nobis and Retzlaff were unanimous selections as players of the year. Retzlaff has made five All Pro Bowls in 10 Eagles seasons. Nobis joins the Falcons next season after signing a contract reportedly between 200000 and 500000 dollars. Glen Ressler of Penn State was the 1965 college player of the year.
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Johnny Unitas
Glen Ressler
Penn State
West Virginia Names Marshall Taylor Offensive End Coach
Marshall L. Taylor, 33, previously an assistant at Tennessee Tech for four years, is named offensive end and flankerback coach for the West Virginia University Mountaineers. He is a native of Rockwood, Tennessee and becomes the fourth assistant hired by Head Coach Jim Carlen.
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Cardinals president denies mutiny over rookie bonuses
St Louis Cardinals president Charles Bidwill told the St Louis Globe Democrat there was no team mutiny over rookie contracts. He acknowledged veteran unhappiness but said negotiations treated players with respect and that concerns were aired during contract talks. Wally Lemm also denied mutiny rumors.
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Ace Parker Quits Duke Football Staff to Focus on Baseball
Clarence Ace Parker longtime Duke offensive backfield coach resigns from football to devote full time to head baseball coaching at Duke while continuing physical education class instruction. Parker 51 played at Duke, NFL with Brooklyn Dodgers, Hall of Fame 1955, led Duke baseball to ACC titles and 1961 College World Series fifth place. Duke athletic director Eddie Cameron expresses regret but confirms Parker will stay on in other roles.
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Johnny Crawford Shocked By Ouster As Clippers Coach
Baltimore AP Johnny Crawford said he was very shocked by his ouster as coach of the Baltimore Clippers in the AHL. General Manager Terry Reardon will coach until a successor is chosen. Baltimore stood 14-23 in the Eastern Division with a 35-32-5 previous season. Crawford, 49, is a former Bruins defenseman and has coached four ABT teams.
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Skowron Becomes Fifth Sox Player For 1966
Chicago AP Bill Skowron, 35, signed to be the fifth White Sox player for 1966. He played 146 games last year, led the club with 78 RBIs, hit .274 and 19 homers. Also, Tony Cuccinello joined as coach, keeping Stankey’s entire staff under contract.
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Haller Davenport Sign 1966 Giants Contracts First
San Francisco up catcher Tom Haller and infielder Jimmy Davenport became the first 1966 signers of the Giants Monday. Haller, entering his sixth season, played 134 games last year with a .251 average, 16 homers and 49 RBI. Davenport, a utility infielder, appeared in 106 games last season, hitting .251 with four homers and 31 RBI.
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Eckert plays down pro football surge, backs baseball
William Eckert, newly elected baseball commissioner, says baseball must do PR work but isn’t scared by rising football popularity. He sees baseball’s appeal in personal skill, notes expansion, public relations, and authority issues as key problems, and mentions interleague play as a front burner topic.
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Red Sox Focus on Youth in Spring Camp
Boston manager Billy Herman announced the 1966 Red Sox will emphasize youth during spring training in Winter Haven Florida. Up to 44 players will report with several jobs unsettled as the club aims to improve pitching and defense while building around a young lineup led by Karl Yastrzemski and Tony Conigliaro.
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Dolphins seek public hearing on Orange Bowl use
A Miami hearing request was filed by University of Miami president Henry Stanford and Orange Bowl Committee president Robert Hector to review a proposed Miami Dolphins AFL contract for use of the Orange Bowl stadium. Mayor Robert King High pledged a hearing by February 2 to ensure the university and festival are protected. The Dolphins had previously operated under a letter of intent from City Manager Melvin Reese confirming stadium access with conditions.
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Camilo Pascual Signs With Twins for 1966 Deal
St Paul Minnesota Camilo Pascual signed his 1966 contract with the Minnesota Twins on Monday for about 44 000. The right hander noted the deal included a slight cut after a 1965 season shortened by arm trouble and surgery. He earned a reported 46 500 last season with nine wins and three losses and a 3 35 ERA.
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A's to Uniform Outfield Fences Changes Listed
Kansas City Athletics announce steps to standardize fences by removing the right field pennant porch and raising the right field fence from 10 to about 25 feet. Left field remains 25 feet high and distances stay 338 feet down the right line and 370 feet down the left line.
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Koufax And Mays Honored Guests At Dinner Tonight
Los Angeles pitcher Sandy Koufax and San Francisco outfielder Willie Mays headlined the Houston Baseball Writers annual dinner. Koufax to receive the Dickie Kerr Award as top pitcher, Mays to get the Tris Speaker Award for career contributions. Also honored were Walt Alston, Harry Walker, Augie Donatelli, Jim Wynn, and Ray Johnson.
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Venturi Wins Golf Writers Ben Hogan Trophy
Venturi who won the 1964 U S Open has been voted the Ben Hogan Trophy by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association to be presented February 22. Arnold Palmer receives the Golf Tee Award for his contribution to the game.
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Cubs sign Santo for 1966 season
Third baseman Ron Santo signed with the Chicago Cubs for 1966, his sixth season. The 25 year old batted .285 in 173 hits with 30 doubles four triples and 101 RBIs after breaking his own 1965 Cubs record with 33 home runs.
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Sal Maglie returns as Red Sox pitching coach in 1965
Sal Maglie signs a two year contract to be Boston’s pitching coach, leaving his deputy athletic commissioner post in New York. The former star pitcher, who began in 1938 and played for Giants Indians Dodgers Yankees Cardinals, will work with Earl Wilson and Dick Radatz and will join manager Billy Herman after missing a snowbound news conference.
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Various College and Pro Basketball Scores Reported
A wide range of basketball results are listed including Cincinnati 135 over San Francisco 112 and Philadelphia 110 over St. Louis 197. Other college scores feature Kentucky 111 over LSU 85 and Iowa 98 over Ohio State 89 with numerous additional games across teams and regions.
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Apollos Trade For Barker From Reds
The Houston Apollos announced a trade sending defenseman Keith Walsh and right wing Bill Staub to the Providence Reds in exchange for defenseman Bob Barker. Barker is property of the Montreal Canadiens and trained with Houston last fall.
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