Yale Also Ineligible Refuse New Rule Fallout
The NCAA ruled Yale ineligible for championship events and declined Pennsylvanias bid, citing noncompliance with the 1.6 academic legislation. Walter Byers noted telegraphs from Yale and Penn presidents confirming athletic directors had not authorized the earlier notices, prompting a reversal of Penns eligibility and shifting Syracuse into a first round bye for the NCAA tournament.
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Kansas City
Pennsylvania
NCAA
Yale
Walter Byers
Gaylord P. Hartwell
Kingman Brewster Jr
Jeremiah Ford
Delaney Kiphuth
Penn
Byers
Bernie A. Shively
Syracuse University
Raleigh
N.C
Syracuse
Blacksburg
Princeton
Robert F. Goheen
Ivy Group
Everett D
Eppy) Barnes
Penn-Yale
Barnes-Goheen
Barnes
Dr. Goheen
Brewster
Harnwell
Casey Stengel Visits Mets Drills in Florida
Casey Stengel appeared at Huggins-Stengel Field in St. Petersburg to watch New York during drills. He praised rookie catcher Greg Goossen and pitchers Darrell Sutherland Dick Selma and Tug McGraw. Stengel called Goossen the Dodgers' best prospect and noted he may become the Mets' first string receiver, planning to stay about a month.
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ST. Petersburgh
Fla
Casey Stengel
New York Met
Huggins-Stenzel Field
Met
Greg Goossen
Darrell Sutherland
Dick Selma
Tug McGraw
Goossen
Stengel
Dodgers
Wes Westrum
Mets
Whitey Ford to Start Yanks Intra Squad Game
Veteran Whitey Ford will start the New York Yankees first nine inning intra squad game in Fort Lauderdale Florida Sunday and work three innings. Ford asked for the assignment and will be the only veteran among six pitchers. None of the regulars will play.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Whitey Ford
New York Yankees
Johnny Keane
Ford
Jack Cullen
Gil Blanco
Gil Downs
Mike Jurewicz
Jim Brenneman
Mann Voted Service to Sports Award by Writers
Raleigh AP Glenn E. Ted Mann former Duke sports publicist ends 36 year Duke career in January and receives the Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association Service to Sports award at the group's annual meeting Herman Helms re elected president. New officers include Charlie Harville Les Timms Bill Brill Bob Stewart and Dick Herbert re elected executive secretary Woody Durham Ed Higgins John Martin and George Minot join the board.
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Raleigh
Glenn E
Ted) Mann
Duke University
Atlantic Coast Sports Writers’ Association
Herman Helms
Columbia
S. C
Mann
Duke
Everett Case
North Carolina State
Navy
North Carolina
Charlie Harville
WGHP
High Point
South Carolina
Les Timms
The
Greenville News
Virginia
Bill Brill
Roanoke Times
Maryland
Bob Stewart
Baltimore Sun
Dick Herbert
Raleigh News and Observer
Herbert
Helms
Association
Woody Durham
WFMY
Greensboro
Ed Higgins
WDNC
Durham
John Martin
Anderson Independent
George Minot
Washington Post
Pisa Court Acquits Sandro Mazzinghi of Manslaughter
A Pisa court acquitted former junior middleweight champion Sandro Mazzinghi of manslaughter in the death of his bride Vera Maffei, who died in a car crash on February 12 1964. The couple had been married 100 days. Police had charged Mazzinghi with causing her death by driving too fast. Mazzinghi held the world junior middleweight title in 1963. He later lost the crown to Nino Benvenuti.
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Pisa
Italy
Sandro Mazzinghi
Mazzinghi
Vera Maffei
Ralph Dupas
New Orleans
Nino Benvenuti
Judge Edges Toward End of Wisconsin Antitrust Trial
Wisconsin antitrust suit against baseball recessed for weekend as judge pressures faster testimony. University of Wisconsin economist Ralph Andreano testified the sport is a self regulated monopoly noting franchise prices and territorial control, while defense challenged his sources and qualifications.
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Robert O’meara
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Ralph L. Andreano
National League
Braves
Atlanta
Andreano
The
University of Wisconsin
Elmer W. Roller
Ford C. Frick
Willard Stafford
Bowie Kuhn
Ray E. McCann
Baseball commission brushes on players future plans briefed
Miami AP report says Commissioner Eckert and the sports executive council heard a thorough briefing Friday on a proposed liaison officer to handle player issues. Players from 20 clubs will meet Saturday to choose a candidate. no names were given. The role would address pensions, post retirement employment, contracts, and tax relief.
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Commissioner of Baseball
Miami
William D. Eckert
Sports Executive Council
Robert Cannon
Milwaukee
Cannon
New York
Johnny Edwards
National League
Cincinnati
Bob Allison
Minnesota
American League
Jim Bunning
Philadelphia
Bob Friend
New York Yankees
Bob Rodgers
Los Angeles Angels
Robin Roberts
Houston Astros
Warren Giles
Joe Cronin
Gabe Paul
Cleveland
Walter O'Malley
Los Angeles Dodgers
John Galbreath
Pittsburgh
Calvin Griffith
Arthur Allyn
Chicago White Sox
Don Grant
New York Mets
Eckert
Lee McPhail
Charlie Segar
Joe Reichler
Allison
Segar
Braves
Atlanta
Ford Frick
William and Mary Favored in Southern Conference Meet
William and Mary Indians enter as slim favorites for the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships at VMI fieldhouse. Furman and West Virginia pose threats in distances and field events, with defending champs from Virginia not ruling out, as 1965 saw many records and VMI’s strong showing fade this year.
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Lexington
William and Mary's Indians
Furman
West Virginia
Harry Graves
Indians
VMI
Jack Carter
William and Mary
Jim Johnson
W&m
Rodger Bates
Manager Walker Names Pitchers For Squad Games
In Fort Myers Florida AP reports Pirates manager Harry Walker named pitchers for the first intra squad game. Vernon Law Al McBean Tom Sisk and Pete Mikkelsen will pitch for Coach Alex Grammas team. Bob Veale Steve Blass Don Cardwell and Don Schwall will pitch for Johnny Pesky's squad. The team practiced in 8 degree weather focusing on fielding and batting drills.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Harry Walker
Pittsburgh Pirates
Vernon Law
al McBean
Tom ‘Sisk
Pete Mikkelsen
Alex Grammas
Bob Veale
Steve Blass
Don Cardwell
Don Schwall
Johnny Pesky
100 Mile Race At Spartanburg Postponed Friday
SPARTANBURG AP The 100 mile NASCAR Grand National race at Spartanburg Fairgrounds was postponed due to recent rain making the half mile dirt track unusable Promoter Joe Littlejohn said the event would be run at a later date with no date set The postponement shifts focus to the inaugural Fireball 300 at Asheville Weaverville Speedway where practice rains will be held Saturday afternoon and the race moved to Sunday on the half mile asphalt track.
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Spartanburg
Spartanburg Fairgrounds
Joe Littlejohn
Littlejohn
Asheville-Weaverville Speedway
Hugh Taylor settles feud with Oilers in Houston
In Houston the Oilers and former head coach Hugh Bones Taylor said they settled disputes over his contract termination. Taylor, whose deal expired January 31, had his position not renewed two weeks earlier. Terms were not disclosed. Taylor expressed no animosity and noted improved public reaction as Don Klosterman echoed a focus on returning winning football to Houston.
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Houston
Houston Oilers
Hugh
Bones) Taylor
Taylor
Don Klosterman
Wally Lemm
Oilers
Klosterman
Celtics Beat Hawks 132 112 in Boston rout
St Louis used a zone press to trouble Boston, racing to a 132 112 NBA win in Providence. Rod Thorn led St Louis with 28 points, Joe Caldwell 27, while Sam Jones topped Boston with 31 and John Havlicek added 25 as the Hawks built quick leads before the Celtics pulled away.
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Providence
R.I
St. Louis
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
Hawks
Celtics
Rod Thorn
Joe Caldwell
Sam Jones
John Havlicek
ST. Louis Boston GT
TY Bowell
Sanders
Bridges
Naulls
Beaty
Russell
Thron
RS Jones
Wilk’ng
Ws.jones
Boston
Alfendance
Maryland Clinches Coast Wrestling Title At College Park
Maryland captured its 13th Atlantic Coast Conference wrestling title by leading in the semi finals and placing ten in the finals. The Terrapins scored 89 to 46 for North Carolina, followed by North Carolina State 33, Virginia 28, and Duke 12.
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ACC Wrestling
College Park
Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell Title Bout On Move Again
Montreal AP reports the heavyweight title bout between Cassius Clay and Ernie Terrell is moving to new venues after Verdun council rejected hosting it. Promoters eyed Sorel and Edmonton, with Montreal Forum already declining. University and boxing officials discuss venue terms and a five percent commission to the Montreal Athletic Commission on a $4 million promotion.
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Cassius Clay
Ernie Terrell
Montreal
Verdun
Sorel
Edmonton
Alberta
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Maine
George O'Reilly
Robert Arum
Maine Bout, Inc
Loren Mene
All-Canada Sports, Id
Gerald Pelletier
Arum
Cassina
Pelletier
J.J. Pelisquin
Florida
Beefore
Nick Zubray
Regina
Clay
Forum
Montreal Athletic Commission
Brooks Robinson Agrees To Terms With Baltimore
The article reports on Brooks Robinson agreeing to terms with the Baltimore club. It also covers multiple horse racing results from Gulfstream Park, Lincoln Downs, Florida Downs, Pimlico, and New Orleans Fair Grounds, noting winners Pollux Dark King Beaupy Ida's Charger Lucayan Light and James A. P with respective payouts and race details.
Orioles Reach 55 Thousand Dollar Pact With Brooks Robinson
AP reports Orioles star Brooks Robinson signed a 1966 contract for about 55 thousand dollars, up from roughly 50 thousand last year. The deal comes after two hours of talks with Harry Dalton, adds him to spring training, and leaves Frank Robinson and Jerry Adair as the remaining holdouts.
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Miami
Brooks Robinson
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore
Orioles
Robinson
Harry Dalton
Frank Robinson
Cincinnati Reds
Jerry Adair
Cincinnati
Zoilo Veralles
Tony Oliva
Clifton Forge Beats Campbell 62 59 in Tourney Clash
Clifton Forge upset William Campbell 62 to 59 in the Western Region Group II Basketball Tournament at the VMI Fieldhouse before 3,000. Tony Simpson led with 15 points, Wayne Humphries 14, Norman Thomas 14, Walker Banks 13. Carol Clark scored 22 for Campbell, with Randy Minix 18 and Bruce Guthrie 13. Clifton Forge advances to the Group II finals in Blacksburg next week.
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Lexington
Clifton
Big Walker Banks
William Campbell Carol Clark
Randy Minix
Bruce Guthrie
New Department Aids Illinois Horse Racing
The Illinois Racing Board announced creation of a Department of Veterinary Medicine under co directors to supervise and aid thoroughbred and harness racing in Illinois. The move aims to standardize care, bolster safety, and improve industry oversight across racing pursuits.
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Chicago
Illinois
Illinois Racing Board
Gypsy Ben Dominates Oaklawn Feature for Perfect 3-Year-Old Record
Gypsy Ben led gate to wire in Oaklawn Park's Friday feature, defeating Lin Lomond by a neck to remain unbeaten at three. The 11-horse field clocked 1:04 2-5 over a fast track, returning $7.40, $3.60, and $3. Lin Lomond paid $3.80 and $3.40, with Antidote at $3.60.
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Salt Spray
Chuck Baltazar
Glyndon
Pimlico
Milton Erlanger
Lucayan Light
William Hackman
Crying Towel
James A. P
New Orleans Fair ‘Grounds
Gypsy Ben
Oaklawn Park
Lin Lomond
Antidote
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McCann
Roller
Kuhn
Stafford
American Association
Union Association
W.&m. Light
Walker
Hugh Taylor
Gene Plowden
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Charles F. Parker
Pollux
Gulfstream Park
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Ornamento
Ray Broussard
Baeza
Chance Date
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Lincoln Downs
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Ida's Charger
Florida Downs
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Floral Clock
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