All-SEC tackle and backs join Blue-Gray South roster
Montgomery Alabama AP reports Georgia quarterback Preston Ridlehuber and Auburn tackle Jack Thornton have joined the Blue-Gray South team for Christmas Day. Also invited are Ole Miss stars Stan Hindman Mike Dennis Jim Harvey, with Doug McFalls and Ridlehuber noted for versatility and draft interest.
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Mike Dennis
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Bob Taylor
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Opening night lights up college basketball slate
The Associated Press reports the season opens with a slate of major games led by Tennessee at Michigan. Michigan features All-America center Cazzie Russell as the national poll favorite UCLA starts later. Top ten teams like Duke, St Joseph’s, Vanderbilt, Minnesota, Kansas, Arkansas, Bradley, Kansas State and Providence are set for early showdowns with varied opponents.
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Gators To Visit Tide Swimmers
The Southeastern Conference swimming season opens with Florida visiting Alabama. Florida star Tom Dioguardi holds two SEC records and is a potential All American. Alabama coach John Foster says the Tide are in good condition and ready for the meet.
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Eckert Won't Become Puppet As Baseball Chief
General William Eckert promises independence as new baseball commissioner in Miami addressing fears of control. He vows hard decisions, plans to engage with players and minors, and aims to broaden the sport’s appeal while noting no immediate remedies, amid ongoing trades and signings by Angels Crandall and Malzone and Mets Bresoud trade.
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Joe Christopher
Boston
Eddie Bressoud
Virdon Named Manager Of EL Team In Williamsport
Bill Virdon, 34, former National League outfielder, was named by the New York Mets to manage the Class AA Eastern League team at Williamsport. He retired as an active player recently after 11 major league seasons, starting with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1955 and spending the last nine years with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Fla
Bill Virdon
New York Mets
Williamsport
Virdon
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Branch Rickey in coma after heart attack in Missouri
Former baseball executive Branch Rickey, 83, remains in a coma at Boone County Hospital Columbia after suffering a heart attack at a Missouri Sports Hall of Fame dinner in his honor on November 13.
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Roman Brother Wins 1965 Handicap Championship
In San Francisco AP reports that Roman Brother, though small, was the most durable and secured 29 of 62 votes from the Thoroughbred Racing Associations Board of Selection to win the handicap division championship.
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Thoroughbred Racing Associations Board of Selection
Hardpad disease and canine distemper vaccine uncertainty
A reader asks if lack of a distemper booster worsened a two year old Basset Hound’s death from hardpad disease. The reply says hardpad disease, known since 1948, may be a form of distemper but distemper vaccination does not protect against it. A vaccine exists but has limited success and is not yet available in the United States.
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Syracuse, N.Y
A. Hardpad
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Garrett to Get Heisman Award On TV
Los Angeles AP report notes USC halfback Mike Garrett will appear on television as he receives the Heisman Memorial Trophy at a New York banquet. He may delay NFL decision after winter term. His No. 20 jersey is to be retired and sent to the Trojan trophy case.
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Stokley Named SEC Sophomore of Year at LSU
LSU quarterback Nel son Stokley, from Crowley La, is named the SEC Sophomore of the Year by the Jacksonville Journal. The 5-11 170 pounder led LSU in total offense despite missing games, totaling 32 of 50 passes for 468 yards and 449 rushing yards in six full games.
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Mississippi
Jim Urbanek
Tennessee
Charlie Fulton
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Alabama
Dennis Homan
Terry Beadles
Kentucky
Bobby Wade
Don Saget
Mississippi State
Dwight Lewis
Bobby Duhton
Tulane
Kirby Moore
Georgia
John Boynton
Jimmy Keyes
Ole Miss
Cincy Slugs LA 126 120 in NBA clash
Oscar Robertson led the Cincinnati Royals to a 126 120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers marking the fourth straight victory. Robertson scored 41 with 14 assists as Cincinnati pulls even with Boston for the division lead by percentage. Baltimore routed Philadelphia 129 108 and New York beat St Louis 138 119 in New York doubleheader. Dick McGuire’s Knicks coaching debut featured a 77 point first half and strong Keller play from Barnett and Van Arsdale.
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Hull Poised to Return for Hawks Against Bruins
Chicago star Bobby Hull the Golden Jet is expected to return tonight as the Black Hawks host Boston Bruins. He has missed four games with a knee injury and has been skating and practicing this week to regain form.
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United States and Canada Launch Food Irradiation Research
The United States and Canada have started a joint program to study food irradiation. Researchers from both nations will test irradiation methods to extend shelf life and improve safety of food supplies, sharing data and advancing this collaboration across laboratories and institutions.
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Canada
SEC Tide Steves Win Rushing Pass Crowns
Florida Gators finish 1965 season atop SEC stats while faltering in conference title bid. Spurrier leads Gators in offensive yards. Alabama’s Sloan passes records. LSU tops rushing. Vanderbilt strong in pass defense. Bowman tops rushing. McGraw punting champ. Rhoden punt returns leader.
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Birmingham
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Florida State
Gators
Alabama
Steve Sloan
LSU
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Steve Bowman
Rodger Bird
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Richard McGraw
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Marcus Rhoden
49ers Lead NFL Total Rushing List
New York reports San Francisco tops NFL rushing with 4191 yards in total offense. Philadelphia is second, but sits at 4-7 after scoring 269 points while allowing 290. Joe Kuharich notes offense productive yet not enough points. Jim Brown leads rushing with 1309 yards for Cleveland. Lions lead in total defense.
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Packers Hold Strong In Pass Defense Amid Offense Slump
The report notes Baltimore’s stout run defense at 2.833 yards per carry while Baltimore has been hardest to run against at 1.080 yards for the opposition. The Packers, despite a faltering offense, lead pass defense allowing 1.413 yards per pass to opponents.
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Braves Set Site For Spring Training in West Palm Beach
Braves will open spring training February 22 in West Palm Beach Florida, announced by President John McHale. The move prepares Atlanta for the upcoming season with workouts at the Fort Lauderdale area facility.
Eagles Triumph Over Cotaco In 71 59 Victory
In a surrounding scoreboard line Cotaco posted 71 while Cotaco led by Robert Dudley with 20 and Thomas Fowler 17 and Roy Dunaway 8. Ryan added 59 with Leon Mooney leading Ryan with 13. Bus by 11 and Flack 11 supported the scoring for Ryan.
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Ronnie Murphree
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