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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
4
Boston AP reports Dick Fell, 30, defensive back for the Patriots, retires after seven years in the American Football League.
At Madison Square Garden a tense press conference between heavyweight rivals Cassius Clay and Sonny Terrell nearly turned into a brawl. Clay called Terrell an Uncle Tom and challenged him to fight, as security struggled to separate them. The exchange occurred during publicity for their upcoming bout at the Houston Astrodome.
Houston ranked No. 6 and Arkansas State opened with a win over Virginia Military Institute 91-71 as Elvin Hayes and Don Chaney sparked a 44 point Houston effort. Kent State fought hard but fell 85-73 while Arkansas State edged VMI late. Jay Dickson led ASU with 22 points and Milton Sullivan added 17. Ralph Wright paced VMI with 17 points. Pro golfer notes follow briefy.
The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens played to a 1-1 tie in a lone NHL game on Wednesday night. It was Boston’s fourth deadlock in 16 games, with Wayne Connelly tying the score at 17:07 of the final period after Jim Roberts put Montreal ahead at 12:37 of the second period.
Henderson led late but Hubert Langley drove 94 feet for the game winner as Sam Houston edged Henderson 87-86 in the AIC tournament. Jimmy Pepper scored 27 for Henderson, Bill Mehrins aided Sam Houston with key shooting, and Larry Ducksworth missed most of the game with foul trouble. Southern State crushed Ozarks 101-63, Northeast Louisiana State College beat Arkansas State Teachers 88-81, and Ouachita defeated Arkansas College 80-71.
WILson BY NEW ORLEANS AP It's bad news for Alabama rivals Coach Paul Bear Bryant isn't considering quitting his post or switching to politics or an athletic director's chair He plans to keep coaching as long as he can work and earn a living Bryant 53 has a 21 year coaching record at Alabama including three national titles and eight straight bowl appearances The other item notes Pimlico Race Course will preserve the weathervane atop the clubhouse rebuilt after a fire keeping Kauai King's Preakness colors visible.
In Amherst New York AP reports No 154 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, all 24 members are deaf. Flight commander JH Wells uses hand signals to direct drills from 32 steps left so every cadet can see. The approach started as an experiment at the Interprovincial School for the Education of the Deaf and may become permanent.
UCLA, led by Alcindor with 24 points and 16 rebounds, crushed Wisconsin 100-56 in the Los Angeles Classic. In Lexington, Adolph Rupp’s Kentucky Wildcats lost 92-77 to Cornell, their fourth home defeat, keeping their season groping toward consistency amid a 44-win total last season.
A representative of the Mexican wine and liquor industry suggested that athletes in the 1968 Olympics worried about Mexican water should drink wine instead.
AP report from Jacksonville details divergent coaching philosophies as Syracuse and Tennessee prepare for the Gator Bowl. Syracuse enforces secrecy around practice while Tennessee practices with public spectators nearby. Coaches Schwartzwalder and Dickey acknowledge new wrinkles and scouting concerns. Reporters must obtain clearance to view workouts under press restrictions.
Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay proposed a June title fight in Washington with several challengers named including Sonny Liston Patterson Thad Spencer Joe Fraser Zora Folley Buster Mathis. He also floated a three 15 round bout night and a possible retirement after the event.
Florida coach Ray Graves previews the Orange Bowl clash with Georgia Tech noting a slight edge to Tech on defense and Florida on offense. He cites Steve Spurrier as Florida's key player while guard George Grandy misses Miami workouts with a virus. Georgia Tech reports injuries to linebacker Billy Schroer, end Tommy Carlisle and tailback Jimmy Brown as doubtful for Monday’s game.
Cunningham co captain for West along with John Richardson as Arkansas and UCLA players chosen to lead the West squad for Saturday's East–West game in San Francisco. Loyd Phillips starts at defensive end as ARK, UCLA talent highlighted by coach John Ralston. REFRESHING THE DOCTORS details Vermont doctors program and Expo 67 note on Canada's military tattoo with 2,000 troops.
Day Reeves of Georgia leads Dallas Cowboys against Green Bay in the NFL title game at the Cotton Bowl. Reeves, a former quarterback turned receiver, has 41 catches and 757 rushing yards this season, aiming to overcome Jim Taylor’s 705 yards by the Packers. Don Meredith relies on Reeves to free Bob Hayes in spread coverage while Reeves negotiates a winning share and potential bonus.
Hayden Fry, coach of Southern Methodist, scheduled the toughest Thursday practice to sharpen timing and execution for Saturday's Cotton Bowl against Georgia. Cold weather and a long trip to Dallas hindered passing and ball handling as the Mustangs labored through a lengthy session. Fry said the team must go all out and may still be adjusting after limited full-scale work since December 10.
UCLA routed Wisconsin Badgers 74 to 54 in the Los Angeles Basketball Classic as Lew Alcindor scored 11 points and grabbed 16 rebounds. The Bruins built a 13-13 tie into a 44-27 halftime lead and never trailed, using a zone defense that frustrated the Badgers.
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