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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1966

Page

15

Army To Aim At Cougars In NIT Meet

New York AP Army, the surprise team of the tourney, faces favored Brigham Young in the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Villanova and NYU meet in the other semi as Army seeks a title rematch and revenge after two straight NIT semifinal losses.

NEW York Army Brigham Young Cougars Villanova NYU Madison Square Garden CBS West Point Cadets Mike Silliman Bill Helkie South Bend Ind Black Knights Hudson Manhattan San Francisco Helkie The Dons

Westrum and Mets Aim for First With 1965 Outlook

Journalistic preview from St. Petersburg outlines Wes Westrum's plans to lift the Mets from 10th to a first division finish. Key figures include Dick Stuart Kenny Boyer Ed Kranepool Swoboda Hickman Cleon Jones Ron Hunt Roy McMillan Johnny Lewis and pitchers Jack Fisher Dick Selma and Jack Hamilton as they rebuild the roster after a 50 112 record.

Flushing Bay Mets Florida Stengel Kenny Bower Dick Stuart Westrum Wes Houston Chicago St. Louis Stuart Boyer Ed Kranepool Ron Swoboda Jim Hickman Lauderdale Stonefingers Phils Ron Hunt Roy McMillan Kenny Dyer Kranepool Swoboda Hickman Johnny Lewis Cleon Jones Buffalo al Jackson Jack Fisher Jack Hamilton Syracuse Detroit Dick Selma Braves

Italy and Bulgaria Tie 2-2 in Exhibition Hockey

In Milan, Italy and Bulgaria played to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night in an international exhibition hockey clash. Both teams produced goals from multiple players as the match ended even.

Milan Italy Bulgaria

Baltimore Bullets clinch playoff berth in injury plagued win

The Bullets beat the Knicks 118-113 to secure an NBA playoff spot as Don Ohl led with 39 points despite a fractured cheekbone, while bench players Gus Johnson and Kevin Loughery watched. Coach Paul Seymour praised a season of constant adversity and 13 different starters.

Baltimore Baltimore Bullets National Basketball Association Bullets Paul Seymour Don Ohl Knicks Gus Johnson Kevin Loughery Bob Ferry Johnny Egan Jerry Sloan Seymour Kevin Gus John Kerr Ferry

Clay To Protest Draft Board Before He Appears

Louisville AP report notes heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali plans to protest his 1-A draft classification today. Ali, a conscientious objector citing religious beliefs as a member of the Black Muslims, will discuss the issue with his attorney. Local draft board chair J Allen Sherman suggested Ali might claim dependency for his eligibility.

Louisville Clay J. Allen Sherman

JSU inks Ga. forward Woody James basketball signee

Jacksonville State College signed 6-6 forward Woody James from East Rome High School in Rome Georgia. James helped East Rome post a 28-2 record this season and averaged 15 rebounds per game. Coach Tom Roberson traveled to James home for the signing.

Jacksonville Ala Jacksonville State College Woody James East Rome High School Rome James East Rome Jacksonville State Tom Roberson

Sorrell Named Captain Of Chattanooga 1966 Football Team

Henry Sorrell a 6-1 210 pound linebacker from Talladega Alabama was named captain of the 1966 University of Chattanooga football team Don Shaver a 8 160 pound quarterback from Jackson Tennessee was elected co captain

Lotus Whiz Enters Indy 500 Entries add to field of 22 cars

Indianapolis AP Colin Chapman of London entered three Lotus cars for the 50th Indianapolis 500 on May 30. Dave Lazenby will be chief mechanic. The plan keeps Jim Stark’s possible return open, with Ford engine support unclear. Field likely grows to 33 starters after April 15 deadline.

Indianapolis Colin Chapman London Frace Jim —Stark Scotland Lotus Ford Ford Motor Co Chapman Dave Lazenby Clark Bobby Johns Miami

Cowboy Coach Picks Cats Over Duke

Oklahoma State's Henry Iba weighs Kentucky and Duke semifinal clash. He praises Adolph Rupp's shooting and notes the challenge of picking the lone remaining contenders. Kentucky faces Duke as Texas Western meets Utah. injuries loom for many players.

Cats Duke U College.park Henry Iba Kentucky Oklahoma State Adolph Rupp Duke

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