Freeman Sees Auburn Need for New Quarterback Next Season
Bobby Freeman returns to Decatur amid a quarterback dilemma for Auburn. Freeman notes several prospects including Campbell Carter and Eisendine, with Dwight Eisendine from Fort Payne expected to help. He predicts more passing in 1966 and cites leadership from Tom Bryan and Scotty Long, Freddie Hyatt, and Danny Fulford, while praising Alabama's recent success and pledging Auburn’s pursuit of similar honors. Don Lewis Day is proclaimed in Decatur honoring the new assistant coach.
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Grindstone
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Lions
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NFL
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Joe Campbell
Loran Carter
Dwight Eisendine
Fort Payne
Sparkplu
Tom Bryan
Bryan
Bobby
Richard Plagge
Jimmy Bouchillon
Carl Hardy
Harrison McCraw
Hank Hall
Freeman
the Airways
Tigers
Morgan County
Alabama
Bill Oliver
Guntersville High School
Oliver
Don Lewis
Wes Thompson
Thompson
Don
Lewis
Wildcats and Hilltoppers set for Mid-East final in Iowa City
The top ranked Kentucky Wildcats will meet Western Kentucky in the Mid-East regional final of the NCAA championship tournament in Iowa City on Saturday night, if all goes as planned.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Wildcats
Dayton
Hilltoppers
Michigan
Chicago Loyola
Kent
Ohio
Kentucky
John Oldham
Adolph Rupp
Oldham
Raleigh
N.C
Duke
St. Joseph’s
Houston
College Park
New York
Temple
Virginia Tech
de Paul
NYU
Evansville
Ind
Orioles Pay 62500 To F Robinson And Wills Holds Talks
Orioles sign Frank Robinson for 62500 after he helped Cincinnati reach the deal. Maury Wills returns to the Dodgers with talks on a 1966 package. Koufax and Drysdale are said to seek a 1 million contract as Cubs prospect Lee Meyers trains in Long Beach. NCAA Roundup notes Iowa City doubleheader and regional games ahead of semifinals.
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Hal Rock
Associated Press
Lee Meyers
Chicago Cubs
Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale
Jim Maloney
Mudcat Grant
Angels
Leo Durocher
Cubs
Meyers
Freddie Fitzsimmons
Frank Robinson
Baltimore Orioles
Robinson
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Orioles
Reds
Maury Wills
Japan
Los Angeles Dodger
Wills
Dodgers
Koufax
Drysdale
Knicks Rally Past Lakers In OT Thriller
Elgin Baylor led the Lakers with 46 points and 17 rebounds amid a knee injury return, but his late pass went astray as the Knicks beat Los Angeles 133-132 in overtime. The loss delays the Lakers from clinching the Western Division as Baltimore overwhelmed San Francisco 130-109.
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Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Lakers
Baltimore
San Francisco
Pearson Favored For Peach Blossom Pole
David Pearson in a Dodge Charger led early practice for the Peach Blossom 590 mile race at North Carolina Motor Speedway. Ford drivers trailed with Dick Hutcherson Marvin Panch and Bobby Isaac posting high speeds. Eight poles remain to be decided with over 50 cars seeking spots. the race starts at 12:30 p.m. Sunday and over 50,000 expected.
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Rokingham
N.C
David Pearson
Pearson
Ford
Dick Hutcherson
Marvin Panch
Bobby Isaac
Cale Yarbrough
Jim Paschal
Plymouth
Darel Dieringer
Richard Petty
Petty
North Carolina Motor’ Speedway
Notable message on Don's upcoming coaching career
A speaker expresses support for Don's future coaching career, noting the intent to visit Michigan and attend his day. The speaker mentions being with Coach Jordan and regards Don as one of the finest young men they've known, hoping to congratulate him in person.
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Michigan
Don
Jordan
Nicklaus Returns Home After South Africa Loss
Jack Nicklaus of Columbus Ohio left Johannesburg Tuesday night returning to the United States. He lost his challenge series with Gary Player the U S Open champion by 14 strokes.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Jack Nicklaus
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Gary Player
Basketball On Ice Invented By Communist China
Communist China announced a new sport basketball on ice. The New China News Agency described it as a blend of speed and precision with skating motion, noting shooting passing and dribbling all on the move to enhance gracefulness.
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Tokyo
China
New China
Wisconsin Still Batting At Braves
Wisconsin officials testified in the antitrust suit against the Braves and the National League that 1964 offers to rewrite the County Stadium lease and curb beer and ticket sales were made to keep the team, while Braves executives denied intent to move. County Executive John Doyne quoted Bartholomay and McHale saying the stadium contract was satisfactory and no decision had been made to move.
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Wisconsin
Braves
Atlanta
Milwaukee County
National League
Elmer W. Roller
John Doyne
William Bartholomay
John McHale
County Stadium
Doyne
Dark Scope wins Worthington Handicap by a nose
Racing round up reports Dark Scope at Pimlico wins the Worthington Handicap by a nose over Red Scarf. Creme Dela Creme at Gulfstream Park takes the feature by a half-length despite a double foul claim. Dangerous Game edges Little Willie at Florida Downs. Bags Eagle narrowly beats Tirifilo at the Fair Grounds. Carol's Witty wins Oaklawn feature. Silk Hat romps at Santa Anita by three lengths.
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Associated Press
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Pimlico
Red Scarf
Miami
Gulfstream Park
Oldsmar
Fla
Florida Downs
Little Willie
New Orleans
Tirifilo
Fair Grounds
Hot Springs
Ark
Carol's
Oaklawn
Arcadia
Calif
Silk Hat
Les Grand Bois
Santa Anita
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