SMU Coach Fry lamentsunprepared for Georgia Cotton Bowl loss
SMU fell 24 to 9 to Georgia as Hayden Fry blamed poor prep and sloppy play. He acknowledged the Bulldogs overwhelmed both sides of the ball and praised Georgia’s power, noting weather hampered SMU’s preparation. Georgia’s Patton and Lawrence earned top honors in a standout performance.
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Dallas
Southern Methodist
Hayden Fry
Mustangs
Georgia
Fry
SMU
Wilkinson to Speak at CPGA Seminar in Burlington
Former Oklahoma football coach Bud Wilkinson will address the CPGA seminar in Burlington from February 27 to March 1 at the Holiday Inn. CPGA secretary John Johnston said some banquet tickets will be public. PGA President Max Elbin may attend. the Brook Valley CC in Greenville hosts the North Carolina Open later this year.
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Oklahoma
Bud Wilkinson
CPGA
Burlington
John Johnston
Blair Park Golf Club
Wilkinson
Palm Beach Gardens
Fla
Johnston
PGA
Max Elbin
Holiday Inn
Brook Valley
Promises and Promises as New Year Looms in Sports and Life
PHILLIPS scores without fail and coaches rely on his bench while boxing promos promise support but fail to deliver. Stock car rivals Lorenzen and Petty are debated as Daytona crowds impress. Wildlife officials tout abundance as hunters continue their steady haul. Ingemar Stoudt and Arnold Palmer spark chatter about distances and putters as all ages advance into another year.
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High Point
Freddie Lorenzen
Richard Petty
Bill France
Daytona Grandstand
Ingemar Stoudt
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Braves Trade Mathews Shocks Veteran Star
Eddie Mathews learns he is traded from Milwaukee to the Braves and says he is shocked by the handling. The deal sends Nicholson to Richmond as Mathews contemplates the impact on his family and career after 18 years with the team. The Braves acknowledge pitching weakness and hope new lineup power can compensate.
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Bruce
Astros
Mathews
Braves
Henry Aaron
Rico Carty
Felipe Alou
Joe Torre
Clete Boyer
New York Yankees
Kan Johnson
Nicholson
Brookfield
Wis
Houston Club
Tennessee tops Syracuse in Gator Bowl rout on record crowd
Tennessee beat Syracuse 20 to 6 in the Gator Bowl as Wright scored from 36 and 38 yards and Warren connected on a 29 yard TD to Mills nullified by a penalty. Syracuse failed to threaten early but Little’s 54 yard run sparked a late drive. Warren's 244 yard passing led Tennessee with 17 receptions. Mills 86, Denny 78, Flowers 80 receiving totals boosted the Volunteers in a dominant post season showing.
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Warren
Tennessee
Mills
Syracuse
Orangemen
Denney
Flowers
East Triumphs Over West in Shrine Game 45-22 at Kezar
East coach Duffy Daugherty praised his All America squad after a dominant 45-22 victory over a lighter West team in the 42nd East-West Shrine Game at Kezar Stadium. Danny Talbott threw 18 of 24 for 211 yards and 3 TDs, while Dick Kenney added six conversions.
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Duffy Daugherty
Daugherty
Kezar Stadium
Talbott
Danny Talbott
North Carolina
Russell
Michigan State
Dick Kenney
Kenney
All America
Clint Jones
Ugherty
Swift Jones
Georgia and SMU to share Cotton Bowl payouts
Georgia will receive about 125000 and Southern Methodist about 116000 for playing in the Cotton Bowl. Georgia will keep 115000 of the 230000 total and distribute the rest among Southeastern Conference members. SMU keeps 100000 with the remaining 130000 shared by eight members. Georgia's Kent Lawrence won the outstanding back trophy and George Patton was named outstanding lineman at the awards dinner.
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Georgia
Patton
Vince Doolery
Kent Lawrence
Bulldogs
Dallas
Tex
Southern Methodist
SMU
Mustangs
George Patton
Cowboys Sign Denney From Tennessee
The Dallas Cowboys announced on Saturday the signing of Austin Denney, a 230 pound end from Tennessee, joining the National Football League roster.
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Owboys
National Foot Cowboys
Austin Denney
Tennessee
NAIA All-Star Football Team Named For 1966
Sophomore back Carl Garrett of New Mexico Highlands headlines a deep NAIA backfield named to the 1966 first team. The 22-man squad features players from Georgetown Ky to North Carolina A and T and includes end George Elliott Whiteworth and Leonard Scheufler Ottawa Kansas, guards Joel Sheldon Occidental and Walt Looney Willamette, center Richard Jaeger Gustavus Adolphus, and other notable backs and linemen.
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Kansas City
Carl Garrett
New Mexico Highlands
Naia Football Coaches Association
Tom Seals
Georgetown
Garrett
George Elliott
Whiteworth
Wash
Leonard Scheufler
Ottawa
Richard Jaeger
Gustavus Adolphus, Minn
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