Hall Sasser Giffin Named To All SEC Sophomore Team
The Associated Press named the 1966 SEC Sophomore Team led by running back Larry Smith of Florida and linebacker George Bevan of LSU. Other selections include backs Brad Johnson and Richmond Flowers Jr, ends Billy Payne and Jeff Van Note, and defenders such as Al Giffin and Mike Hall, with notable picks from Georgia and Kentucky.
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Hall, Sasser
Giffin
Ron Speer
Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Larry Smith
Florida
Steve Spurrier
Smith
George Bevan
Louisiana State
Bevan
Jeff van Note
Kentucky
al Giffin
Bill Stanfill
Georgia
Ang George
Billy Payne
Richard Eaton
Mississippi State
Leonard Rush
Hilton Pittman
Charles Rosenfelder
Tennessee
Guy Dennis
Jerry Jackson
Seeathe
Freddie Haynes
Louisiana Ate
Brad Johnson
Richmond Flowers Jr
Auburn
George Katzenbach
Happy Dicks
Chip Healy
Vanderbilt
Mike Hall
Alabama
Dicky Lyons
Larry Rentz
Mike, Sasser
SEC
Chip~Healy
Vander ‘Bill
Lneen
Sicky
Ats Spicy
Mike Sasser
Alahama
NFL Owners Realign Conference Members
NFL owners realigned conferences placing New Orleans in the East and Atlanta in the West. Eight clubs per conference split into two divisions with Cleveland Pittsburgh New York and St Louis in the East Federal Division. Green Bay Chicago Minnesota and Detroit in the West Central Division.
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NFL
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Eas
Atlanta Falcons
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Capitol
Dallas
Philadelphia
Washington
New Orleans
Giants
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Bears
Minnesota Vikings
Detroit
NCAA Champions Open New Season
Texas Western opens the 1967 season at home in El Paso against Sam Houston State after winning the 1966 title. Coach Don Haskins restocks stars and aims for a 29th win in 30 games, amid AP poll chatter surrounding UCLA and Kentucky.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
Texas Western Miners
el Paso
Sam Houston State
Don Haskins
Texas Western
Bobby Joe Hill
Willie Cager
Nevil Shed
David Lattin
Willie Worsley
Sam Houston
Miners
Addiiion
Virginia Tech
Charlotte
UCLA
Southern California
Kentucky
Virginia
Louisville
Georgetown
Rice Names New Coach With Selection of Hagan
Harold Bo Hagan, 41, Rice University's new head football coach, replaces Jess Neely who retires after 40 years as a head coach. Hagan, a Rice backfield coach, spoke at a news conference saying state that games hinge on personnel and execution and that there are no secrets in college football. Neely coached 400th and final game last Saturday as the Owls lost 24 14 to for with a 40 year record of 266 24 10.
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Houston
Harold
Bo) Hagan
Rice University
Hagan
Rice
Jess Neely
Neely
Newsmen
Owls
For
Eddie Mathews Fights for Milwaukee Third Base Job
Eddie Mathews says he will keep the Braves third base job unless Clete Boyer proves otherwise. He notes Boyer was acquired for platooning against lefties and claims he has greater ability, planning to prove himself in spring training and resist any challenge. Mathews, 35, expects several more major league years and says pitchers will judge his hitting and fielding.
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Milwaukee
Eddie Mathews
Braves
Clete Boyer
Boyer
New York Yankees
Mathews
Brookfield
Lou Chapman
Milwaukee Sea
Tinel
Beyer
Yankees
New York Press
Missouri
Costly Tuna Catch Off Point Judith Hoax
A 606 pound tuna was hauled by Hank Haab of Patchogue while fishing off Point Judith. The catch raised questions about handling and permit procedures as local officials reviewed the incident.
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Judith
R. I
Hank Haab
Patchogue
N. Y
Haab
United States
Former Champion In Fight For Life Benefit in New York
Former world lightweight and welterweight champion Barney Ross received support at a Sunny Side Garden benefit in Queens. The event raised 10 800 for Ross cancer treatment, with 100 tickets at 100 each driving most proceeds. Attendees included Floyd Patterson James Braddock Mickey Walker Rocky Graziano Emile Griffith Carlos Ortiz and others with Father Gehring presenting funds from Guadalcanal days and Spore Braulio Baeza and Eston Howard of the Yankees also on hand.
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New York
Sunnyside Garden
Barney Ross
East River
Queens
Ross
Chicago
Veterans’ Researchcenter
Frederick P. Gehring
Guadalcanal
Floyd Patterson
James Braddock
Mickey Walker
Rocky Graziano
Emile Griffith
King
Carlos Or
Spartans Favored In Soccer Meet
BERKELEY Calif. AP Michigan State Spartans favored at opening of the soccer championships at Memorial Stadium. Michigan State faces Long Island University in one semifinal while the University of San Francisco faces Army in the other. The winners meet Saturday for the title.
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Michigan State
Spartans
California
Memorial Stadium
Long Island University
University of San Francisco
Army
Bramlett Earns AP Defensive Player of the Week in AFL
John Bramlett blocked a San Diego field goal attempt and then returned it 86 yards for a touchdown as Denver eliminated the Chargers from the Western Division race. The AP named him AFL Defensive Player of the Week for the performance.
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New York
John Bramlett
Denver
San Diego
Associated Press
Knicks End Cincinnati Jinx In Narrow Win
The New York Knicks defeated Cincinnati 119 115 to snap a drought dating back to November 1962. Walt Bellamy led with 32 points as he and teammates secured the late edge after a rally by the Royals. Robertson and Robinson paced Cincinnati with 19 of the last 20 Royal points. Other NBA results: Philadelphia over Detroit 128 119 and Los Angeles over Baltimore 126 111.
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Associated Press
Oscar Robertson
Flynn Robinson
New York Knicks
Cincinnati
Knicks
Walt’ Bellamy
Royals
Robertson
Robinson
Bellamy
Philadelphia
Detroit
Los Angeles
Baltimore
Belgrade Report On Yugoslav Basketball Tour
In Belgrade the Yugoslav national basketball team showcased its play as visitors observed a tour game. Star players impressed with strong offense and tight defense.
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Belgrade
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