East West Shrine players oppose merger salaries
Fifty two players arrived to begin practice for the 42nd East West Shrine game at Kezar Stadium as they questioned NFL AFL merger effects on salaries. UCLA star Mel Farr warned bids may not rise first year while Michigan State’s Clint Jones resisted agents.
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Wyoming Kicking Specialist Poised for Sun Bowl Role
Wyoming’s DePoyster, key scorer on the 9 1 Western Athletic Conference champion Cowboys, is expected to play in the Sun Bowl against Florida State. He produced 13 field goals and 32 extra points for 71 points this season, including three 54 yarders and a 52 yarder, while also handling punting with a 40 yard average.
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Alabama secondary shines in 1966 undefeated season
The 1966 Alabama defensive backfield led by Johns and Thompson anchored an undefeated run. Thompson and Johns each intercepted four passes, Mosley and Sasser added two, with eight players seeing significant action and the unit helping limit opponents to 41 percent passing.
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All-Star Blue-Gray Coaches Praise Confident Squads
South coach John Bridgers of Baylor and North coach Glenn Dobbs of Tulsa express confidence ahead of the Blue Gray game in Montgomery. They laud their players, especially Baylor’s Terry Southall and Auburn’s Tom Bryan, and report minimal injuries while planning light Friday workouts.
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Missouri
UCLA Star Lew Alcindor Tops College Scorers List
New York AP UCLA sophomore Lew Alcindor leads NCAA scoring with 37.7 points per game through Dec 17, a margin of 7.8 points over Rutgers' Bob Lloyd. Alcindor, 7 foot 1 inch, returns from an 11 day break to face Colorado State University.
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Kaline Signs Pact With Detroit Tigers In 1967
Veteran outfielder Al Kaline ages 32 signed his 1967 contract with the Detroit Tigers. General Manager James Campbell announced the agreement today.
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Negro Quarterback To Lead South Team In Orange Bowl
Hank Washington a 6 foot 3 inch 205 pound West Texas State standout will direct the South attack in the 19th North South game in Miami as the first black quarterback to lead the team. Washington who led national total offense earlier the year had arm trouble late and had not thrown in a month. South coach Darrell Royal will open with Bo Burris but Washington to see action. Receivers Duna way and Rowe combined for 1185 yards on 90 catches.
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Super Bowl Ticket Demand Tops 21000 Orders
Los Angeles AP report shows 21000 or more orders for tickets in two days for the Super Bowl at the 92000 seat Memorial Coliseum on January 15. A spokesman called the demand the heaviest in Coliseum history during a brief selling surge.
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Vanderbilt Tops Northwestern In 1966 Slugfest
Kenny Campbell scored 38 points to lift 10th ranked Vanderbilt over Northwestern 116-92 in Nashville. The Oak Ridge native hit 17 of 26, nearing a Vandy scoring record as UCLA and Lew Alcindor prepared for their return, while several other top programs won on a night of cross conference play.
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Dallas Front Four Dominates Packers Prep
The Dallas Cowboys front four of Andrie Townes Lilly Colvin anchor the pass rush ahead of the January 1 title game. They set an NFL record with 60 QB traps this season, three more than the 1964 record, including 12 sacks in a single game against Pittsburgh.
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Purdue Arrives in Pasadena for Rose Bowl Week
Purdue arrives in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl at Disneyland and receives the Tournament of Roses welcome. Southern California, Purdue's rival, also visits Pasadena ahead of the January 2 showdown.
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