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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1967
Page
23
Jack Smith mentors local youths at the Red Shield Boys Club boxing room in High Point. He coordinates rounds for under 12s and older youths while amateur star Jerry Anders spars with a teen entrant, highlighting community boxing support and challenges in retaining new participants.
James H. Foster a veteran auto racing writer and publicist was named assistant to the president and director of public relations for NASCAR. The 39 year old Foster will leave Dodge Division's Southern News Bureau to take over from Gregory Favre who resigned to join the Dayton Daily News as assistant managing editor.
The piece outlines Pete Maravich joining LSU under coach Press, with Gov. McKeithen attending games and praising Pete. It notes Pete’s early record of 40 points per game for LSU freshmen, his potential to reshape college basketball, and the father-son coaching dynamic that will culminate as Pete follows his father to LSU within two years.
Frank Robinson signed a $100,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles ending a brief negotiation with Harry Dalton. The 31 year old slugger, MVP and 1966 World Series hero, stated he aimed to match or exceed Dalton’s offer and reflected on his bargaining approach after the talks.
Rabbi Israel Gerber of Charlotte argues golf is a religious game in Temple Beth El newsletter. He notes the sport's focus on self improvement, not defeating others, and proposes indoor variations like ethical golf emphasizing honesty and sensitivity.
Marcus L. Plant, new NCAA president, backs expanding intercollegiate athletics to include women. He says there should be no discrimination, more championship events, and a stronger physical education program. He notes funding and academic standards as issues to adjust.
Senator Everett M. Dirksen received the Washington Touchdown Club’s 1966 award recognizing the government official who contributed most to sports. The award highlighted his push to exempt professional football from antitrust laws as part of a tax bill, with the ceremony noting other 1966 honors for players, coaches, and teams across the NFL AFL and college ranks.
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