Defore Leads SEC Scoring With Auburn Top at 24.75 PPG
SEC stats show Auburn’s Lee DeFore holding first in scoring at 24.75 points per game over 12 games. Vanderbilt’s Clyde Lee closes in, while Lou Dampier moves ahead of Pat Riley into third. rebounding leader is Lee with 250 rebounds at 16.7 per game.
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Ala
Lee DeFore
Auburn
SEC
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Vanderbilt
Clyde Lee
DeFore
Lou Dampier
Kentucky
Pat Riley
Riley
Lee
Gary Keller
Florida
Alabama
Harry Hammonds
Bobby Buisson
Dick McIntosh
Georgia
Bears star Doug Atkins retires from football
Chicago owner coach George Halas confirmed veteran defensive end Doug Atkins will retire. The 35 year old cited the George Allen case as a factor and will not be counted on for 1966. Atkins had contemplated retirement after 1965 and may pursue a tourist camping business near Knoxville. Halas praised Atkins but noted his late start hurt the Bears, who lost the 1965 season opener.
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George Halas
Chicago Bears
Doug Atkins
George Allen
Atkins
Halas
Los Angeles
Allen
Los Angeles Rams
Bears
Bill Gleason
Doug
Knoxville
George Seals
eBars
Dick Evey
Ed O’bredovyich
Frank Cornish
Frank McRae
Auburn Hosts Vols In SEC Tilt Monday Night
Auburn aims to rebound in SEC play hosting Tennessee after back to back road wins over LSU and Tulane. Lee DeFore leads scoring while Montgomery Buisson Quick Faircloth and Widbey star for Tennessee as both teams seek a conference victory.
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Vols
Tennessee
LSU
Tulane
Tigers
Bill Lynn
Louisiana
Lee DeFore
Jimmy Montgomery
Bobby Buisson
Tee Faircloth
Ronnie Quick
DeFore
Montgomery
Buisson
al Andrews
Quick
Green Wave
Faircloth
Vanderbilt
Commodores
Nashville
Ron Widbey
Eva Eagles Rout Union Hill in 85 64 Victory
Eva High School powered to an 85 64 win over Union Hill fueled by a 52 point second half. Hyland Drinkard and Johnny Bryant led with 18 points each, Bill Nelson added 17, and Ronnie Ryan 12 while Eddie McAnnally 11. Union Hill's Jerry Clark topped the visitors with 21. Eva juniors won 44 34 in the preliminary.
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Bury
Union Hill
Eagles
Mighty Priceville
Associated Press
Hyland Drinkard
Johnny Bryant
Bill Nelson
Ronnie Ryan
Eddie McAnnally
Jerry Clark
Larry Owen
Terry Walker
Mickey Slate
Larry Moss
Davalillo Signs 1966 Contract With Indians
Vic Davalillo inked a 1966 contract with the Cleveland Indians. The Venezuelan native hit .301 in 142 games last season, ranking third among American League batters. This will be his fourth year with Cleveland.
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Vic Davalillo
Cleveland Indians
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Indians
AFL Eyes Movement Into NFL Territory At Winter Meeting
AFL begins four day winter session with aims to add a 10th franchise for 1967 and to adopt a central scouting system to rival the NFL babysitting program. Expansion candidates include Chicago Los Angeles Anaheim Washington New Orleans Milwaukee Seattle and Phoenix.
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NFL Land
Mike Rathet
Associated Press
Houston, Tex
American Football League
NFL
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Ted
Chicago
Los Angeles
Anaheim
Calif
Washington
D.C
New Orleans
Milwaukee
Seattle
Phoenix
Ariz
Philadelphia
Lamar Hunt
Kansas City Chiefs
California
Dodgers
Angels
Oilers acquire Ladd and Faison in big AFL trade
Houston Oilers obtain defensive tackle Ernie Ladd and defensive end Earl Faison from the San Diego Chargers for linebacker Johnny Baker defensive end Gary Cutsinger and cornerback Pete Jacquess. The deal, announced during the All Star Bowl, gives Houston two elite linemen and follows tension between Ladd Faison and Chargers management.
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Houston Oilers
Ernie Ladd
Earl Faison
San Diego Chargers
Johnny Baker
Gary Cutsinger
Pete Jacquess
Ladd
Faison
Gillman accuses Adams of tampering in Oilers Chargers trade
Sid Gillman denounces Bud Adams for press comments he calls tampering as Houston acquires Ernie Ladd and Earl Faison from San Diego in exchange for Johnny Baker Gary Cutsinger and Pete Jaquess. Adams says he discussed trades before the game and denies tampering while Ladd and Faison consider their options.
Rangers Force 4-4 Tie With Red Wings In Detroit
Jean ratelle scored with 54 seconds left to lift the New York Rangers to a 4-4 draw against the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit led since early in the second period as Gadsby, Ullman, Henderson, and Howe contributed. Fleming tied it late with a power play goal. Gordie Howe earned an assist for his 1,400th NHL regular season point.
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Bernie Kennedy
Associated Press
Detroit
Jean Ratelle
New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings
Rangers
Red Wings
Cesare Maniago
Paul Henderson
Norma Ullman
Bill Gadsby
Reg Fleming
New York
Fleming
Roger Crozier
Harry Howell
Doug Robinson
Crozier
Gadsby
Gordie Howe
Howell
Maniago
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Dolphins
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Patriots
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Lou Rymkus
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Sid Gillman
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Bud) Adams
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