Mike Garrett Wins Heisman Trophy in 1965
USC star Mike Garrett receives the Heisman Trophy as the year’s top college football player. Coach John McKay touts Garrett’s value to Los Angeles, while Garrett defers his decision on pro teams, noting offers from Rams Chiefs Raiders and Pirates. Garrett hints at a strong pro bid, with Raiders reportedly willing to pay $300,000 for his rights.
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Southern Cal Star
Kansas City
Shotman Impresses In A&M Basketball Debut
College Station Texas AP Randy Matson famed shot put record holder became a college basketball player for Texas A&M. He scored 15 points and led rebound effort with 18 in a 79 70 win over Trinity University. Coach Shelby Metcalf said Matson has the know how and needs game experience.
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Priceville Tops Hartselle 47-45 in overtime thriller
Priceville improved to 7-0 last night at Hart Selle by beating Hartselle 47-45 in overtime. Farrell Maples and Ken Speigle each scored 13 for Priceville while Mike Hampton led Hartselle with 15 points.
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Virginia Tech Clips Purdue In OT Thriller
Virginia Tech defeated Purdue 94-88 in overtime as Little 5 standout Buddy Martin sparked a late surge with eight points in the extra period. Bob King led the Gobblers with 36, while Dave Schellhase scored 38 for Purdue in Lafayette Indiana.
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Auburn Pair on Red Team
Auburn defensive stars Ronnie Baines and John Cochran have joined the South's Blue-Gray roster for Christmas Day. Baines is 6-2 and 220 pounds, Cochran 6-0 and 210.
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College basketball results from The Associated Press
St Bonaventure defeated Detroit College 105 to 79 while Villanova beat Scranton 93 to 55. Iowa routed Pepperdine 111 to 50 and Winston-Salem State beat Stillman 122 to 95. Other scores included Texas A&M 79 Trinity 70 and Utah 121 Montana State 71.
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Trading Black Reds To Trade Frank Robinson
Cincinnati seeks to move Frank Robinson to acquire young players for 1966 NL pennant push. Braves manager Bob Bragan calls it the week’s biggest baseball news as Cincinnati explores deals with Baltimore and Houston. Thursday trades include Lindy McDaniel to San Francisco and Norm Siebern to the Angels. Robinson’s status remains unsettled.
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Moulton 75 Austin 52 in high school basketball romp
Don Austin scored 32 as Moulton breezed past winless Austin High 75 to 52 at Moulton High. Art Slayton led Moulton with 13, Ronnie Caspers 12, while Austin added 32 points on 13 field goals and six foul shots. Bears top scorers included Phil McDonald 11 and John Waller 10. Austin’s Buddy Martin contributed 14 in a losing effort. Bruins host Falkville next. Moulton faces Mt Hope at home.
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Tigers surge past Rice as DeFore nets 35 in SEC opener
Auburn dominates Rice 91-75 to start the 1965-66 SEC season. Lee DeFore scores 35, grabs 16 rebounds, hitting 13 field goals and all nine free throws. Jimmy Montgomery adds 20 for Auburn while Rice’s Doug McKendrick leads with 24. Mississippi and Mississippi State edge small colleges in other conference games.
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