Notre Dame Is Top National Pick In 1966 Football Poll
Notre Dame claimed the national college football championship with 41 first place votes and 506 points in the final 1966 poll. Michigan State followed with 471 points, Alabama fourth, and Georgia, UCLA, Nebraska, Purdue, Georgia Tech, Miami, Fla., and SMU also in the Top Ten.
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South Bend
Ind
Ara Parseghian
Notre Dame
Chicago
Parseghian
Michigan State
Irish
Purdue
Northwestern
Army
North Carolina
Ohio State
Southern California
Alabama
Georgia
UCLA
Nebraska
Georgia Tech
Miami
Fla
Southern Methodist
Mich. State
Fila
SMU
DeWitt Leaves Post as Reds Owner Chief
William Orville DeWitt steps down as owner president of the Cincinnati Reds. Francis L. Dale buys the club and signs a lease for a new riverfront stadium in Cincinnati. DeWitt will stay on until the deal closes with Dave Bristol and front-office staff remaining. Dale aims to keep the Reds in Cincinnati and attract a professional football team.
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Jaan Kangilaski
Cincinnati Ohio
William Orville DeWitt
Cincinnati Reds
Francis L. Dale
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Eee
Cincinnati
DeWitt
Reds
Janus
Dave Bristol
Dale
Cit
Riverfront Stadium
Orioles
Coe
Die
Crissey
Carl Garrett earns AP Little All-America honors for Highlands
The 19 year old halfback from New Mexico Highlands Las Vegas NM joined Don Hass Don Horn and John Ogies in the first string backfield. Garrett averaged 89 yards per carry and 332 yards on 13 kickoff returns with 9 touchdowns and 158 points.
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Harold Claassen
Associated Press
NEW York
Jim Seymour
Terry Hanratty
Notre Dame
Steve Lindell
Army
Navy
Bill
Super Bill) Bradley
Texas
Carl Garrett
Garrett
New Mexico Highlands
Las Vegas
N.M
Don Hass
Montana State
Don Horn
San Diego State
John Ogies
Austin Peay
Highlands Cowboys
Fred Davis
Doane
David Edmonds
Luis Obispo
Northwest
Louisiana State
Three Arkansans Named to Little All America Team
New York AP dispatch reports three Arkansans honored on the Little All-America team. The selections recognize standout players from smaller colleges and regional programs across Arkansas and neighboring states.
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Arkansans
Burnett Cleared After Game Injury Reportedly Okay
New York AP item notes halfback Bobby Burnett a rookie from Arkansas was reported in condition after an on field injury during the game.
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Burnett
N.Y
Baus
Bobby Burnett
Arkansas
Alcindor Sparks UCLA to AP Top Spot in Ratings
Lew Alcindor’s debut as UCLA center fuels a 105 90 win over USC and vaults the Bruins to the AP national number one. UCLA leads Texas Western by a wide margin as voters kept results through last Saturday night.
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Dick Couch
Associated Press
NEW York
Lew Alcindor
UCLA
Bruins
Southern California
Alcindor
Texas Western
Virginia
Miners
Louisville
Lourville
Georgetown
Duke
Illinois
Ryscevish
Mic
Houston
Boxing Roundup Hits and Misses Across Cities
The report lists bouts with fighters like Bennis Briscoe in Philadelphia and Paul Armatead in Los Angeles, noting outpoints, knockouts, and scores. It mentions Jory Giardello in San Francisco and other bouts with limited details, reflecting a fragmented fight summary from multiple venues.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Bennis Briscoe
George Benton
Ork
Beau Layout
Tokyo
Japan
Paul Armatead
Los Angeles
Ate Collins
San Francisco
Jory Giardello
Fee
SWC Cagers Start Off Second Week With Losses
The Southwest Conference opened its second week by dropping three intersectional games. Rice fell 76-72 to Florida State, Texas A&M lost 66-56 to Memphis State, and Texas A&M again with a late rally. Mississippi edged Texas 82-80 at Oxford. Rice led late but fouled, while Jim Moran scored late free throws for Mississippi.
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Associated Press
Centenary
Waco
Texas Christian
Loyola
New Orleans
Texas
Louisiana State
Baton Rouge
Mississippi
Oxford
Jim Moran
Rebels
Decis Mississsip
Larry Lake
Moran
Rice
Florida State
Seminoles
Tryig
Bill Doty
Texas A&m
Memphis State
Tiger
Ronnie Perez
San Francisco Leads NBA West Division
New York AP reports San Francisco holds a four game lead in the Western Division as the NBA tallies show Rick Barry atop the scoring chart with 931 points. Wilt Chamberlain and Guy Rodgers sit second and fourth, with Chamberlain the former Warrior-turned-Celtic, and Rodgers a former Warrior now with Chicago.
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New York
San Francisco
National Basketball Association
Warriors
NBA Today
Rick Barry
Wilt Chamberlain
Guy Rodgers
Barry
Chamberlain
Sete
Cincinnati
Oscar Robertson
Rodgers
Chicago
NBA
Wilt
Rodfers
Mystery Electrical Oddities Reported in Twerton
Mrs. Dorothy Wilson in Twerton says her home surged with oddities after a recent redecoration. She recalls a cold water tap turning on and a shock of electricity followed by a stopped clock the stove igniting and a heater burping noises suggesting possible crossed wires.
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Twerton
England
UPI
Dorothy Wilson
Retirement honors pour in for Rice football coach Jess Neely
More than a thousand friends gathered at a Houston hotel to honor Jess Neely on his retirement after 27 years at Rice. The program featured a This Is Your Life style tribute and guests from the Southwest Conference, including Frank Howard who recalled Neely’s mentoring and a reunion with his former players. A check was presented to Neely, who praised 1966 as a highlight and named Bo Hagan his successor.
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Houston
Tex
Jess Neely
Rice
Ben Neely
Norman Tassiz
Cleveland
Ohio
Joe Davis
Neely
Southwestern
Memphis
Tenn
Davis
Frank Howard
Clemson
Howard
Jess
Weldon Himble
All-America Guard
Selection Committee
Bo Hagan
Smackover Junior Bucks Rout Emerson At Fairview Tourney
Smackover Junior Bucks defeated Emerson 42 to 20 at the Fairview invitational Monday night. High scorers were Bruce Hutchison Butch Wilkins and David Halligan, with Glen Chillette grabbing 15 rebounds for top effort. Next game set for 6 pm.
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Smackover
Emerson
Bruce Hutchison
Butch Wilkins
David Halligan
Glen Chillette
Aay
Saas
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Syracuse
Tennessee
Virginia Tech
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Joe Peyton
Puget Sound
Herb Slattery
Delaware
Harry Sorrell
Chattanooga
Bill Stringer
Southwest Missouri State
Ries
Huard
Roger Bonk
North Dakota
Ray Vinson
Jacksonville
Mel Thake
Superior
Wis
State
Odegaard
Ron McCall
Weber State
Joe Egresitz
Gettysburg
Ken Qree
Arlington State
Mark DeVilling
Muskin
Peasleys
Stackton
Syke Sanches
Junior Bucks
Eftee Phesed
EL Dorado Answering Service
Pi, Leeet
Gedschaus
Hes
Folger
Se Tai Cae
Heinz
Maryland Club
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