Closing seconds lift college hoops to dramatic finishes
The season yields many last shot heroes including Dennis Kloke Washington State and Rick Whelan Oregon State who beat UCLA and Stanford respectively. Duke revives with two late free throws to top NC State, while Texas Western needed overtime to beat Arizona 81 72. St Louis defeats Tulsa 69 63 and Cincinnati Bradley win to lead MVC race as Duke and Texas Western showcase late heroics.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
Dennis Kloke
Washington State
UCLA
Rick Whelan
Oregon State
Stanford
Corky Bell
Chicago
Loyola
Marquette
John Howard
Cincinnati
Louisville
Dick Nemelka
Brigham Young
Utah
Duke
Jack Marin
Blue Devils
North Carolina State
Texas Western
Arizona
Harvey Fox
Surprise Choice Charley Winner Named Cardinals Coach
ST LOUIS AP Charley Winner was named head coach of the St Louis Cardinals after a 59 record last season. The 41 year old former Baltimore Colts assistant said hard work would define his program and that players must be ready when camp opens. Winner, a former NFL halfback at Washington University, signed a two year deal and hopes to keep defensive coach Chuck Drulis and assistants Ray Prochaska and Frag Polsfoot.
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ST. Louis
Charley Winner
St. Louis Cardinals
Winner
Charles
William Bidwill
Cardinals
Baltimore Colts
Colts
Baltimore
Washington University of St. Louis
Weeb Ewbank
Chuck Drulis
Ray Prochaska
Frag Polsfoot
Draft Reclassification May Allow Clay Draft Call
Miami AP reports Cassius Clay, the famous draft holdout, may enter military service after a Louisville draft board chair says new Army standards could make him eligible. Clay, 24, trained for a March 29 title bout with Ernie Terrell in Chicago and noted confusion over the new ruling.
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Miami
Fla
Cassius Clay
Clay
Louisville
Ernie Terrell
Chicago
J. Allen Sherman
Army
Sherman
Viet Nam
Selective Service
Terrell
Meet Jim Ryan Promises Big Night At USTFF Meet
New York AP report previews the USTFF invitation with Jim Ryan as the headline attraction. The 19 year old Kansas freshman is tipped as a future sub four minute miler as he chases indoor records while facing rivals Bob Delaney John Damien and Ergas Leps. Gerry Lindgren Tom Laris and Eamon O Reilly are noted as other contenders in distance events.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Chick Werner
U.S. Track and Field Federation
USTFF
Werner
Jim Ryan
Peter Sneil
Kansas
Track and Field
Canadalns
Parkers Sign 6 More Players in Pre-enrollment
Arkansas signed six Arkansans and two Texas football players to pre-enrollment applications. Assistant Coach Wilson Matthews led the signings, naming J. B. Pendergraft, Rick Kersey, Dewey Crow, Harry Sylar, Preston Hamilton, Dennis Berner, and two Texans Mike Pad dock and Mike Campbell from Permian High of Odessa.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Arkansas
Arkansans
Texas
Thugacey
Wilson Matthews
J. B. Pendergraft
Rick Kersey
Conway
Dewey Crow
Harry Sylar
Holly Grove
Preston Hamilton
Lonoke
Dennis Berner
Little Rochall
Mike Paddock
Mike Campbell
Permian High
Odessa
College Basketball Results Across The Nation
Syracuse defeated Niagara 103 to 76 while Pitt edged Carnegie Tech 68 to 62 and Bucknell beat Colgsbars 69 to 58. Boston University topped Tufts 66 to 60 as Hunter beat Yeshiva 63 to 5. Duke triumphed 78 74 over N C State. Centenary 99 beat South Mississippi 84. Miami 80 over Virginia 75. Virginia Tech 110 Wake Forest 85. Clemson 108 Furman 86. St Louis 69 Tulsa 63. Cincinnati 93 Wichita 76. Louisville 57 Drake 53. Southern No 92 Puerto Rico Olympians 64. North Michigan 111 North Illinois 90. Bradley 102 North Texas 90. Texas West 61 Arizona 72 New Mexico 74 N M State 61. Gonzaga 79 British Columbia 66.
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Eddie Biedenbach
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Marin
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Bobby Joe Hill
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Miners
Ted Pickett
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THE
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Carnegie Tech
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Miss
Miami
Virginia
Va. Tech
Wake Forest
Clemson
Furman
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Southern
Puerto Rico
Mich
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Far West
Tex
West
New Mex
N.M
Good Baseball Outfielders Get 52 000
Five star outfielders Roberto Clemente Hank Aaron Vada Pinson Rocky Calavito and Tony Conigliaro were estimated to earn about 52000 for 1966 based on 1965 stats. Clemente won NL batting title, Aaron led NL in doubles and hit 32 homers, Pinson had a 27 game streak and 94 RBIs, Colavito led AL with 108 RBIs, Conigliaro led AL in homers at 32. Williams also signed with 34 homers and 108 RBIs. Other notables include Wally Bunker Sam Bowens and Dick Radatz with varying declines from prior years.
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Murray Chass
Associated Press
Pirates
Braves
Reds
Indians
Red OS
Roberto Clemente
Hank Aaron
Vada Pinson
Rocky Calavito
Tony Conigliaro
RBI
Clemente
Aaron
Pinson
Colavito
Conigliaro
Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Billy Williams
Williams
Baltimore
Wally Bunker
Sam Bowens
Bunker
Bowens
Dick Radatz
Boston
Fights Last Night Highlights from Los Angeles and Portland
Boxing results recap fights held Thursday night with Jimmy Fields of Los Angeles losing a decision to Al Grant of Santa Monica while Beau Jaynes of Lowell outscores Tommy Haden of Providence. The text notes the first US homestead grant awarded to Daniel Fryeman on January 1, 1863 near Beatrice Nebraska and mentions a national monument in LY86.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Jimmy Fields
al Grant
Santa Monica
Drew
Portland
Maine
Beau Jaynes
Lowell
Mass
Tommy Haden
Providence
Daniel Fryeman
Beatrice
Neb
Bobcats Aim to Move Up With Weekend Wins
Hope Star reports the Hope Bobcats travel to Smackover for a 4AA district clash, then host Magnolia, with a win likely lifting them into a tie for second. Ronnie Ingram leads district scoring, Dennis Ramsey close behind, while Crossett and Smackover hold top two spots and several teams chase.
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Larry Don Wright Hope
Hope Bobcats
Smackover
Buckaroos
Magnolia Panthers
Jones Field House
Cats
Crossett
Bobcats
Hope
Arkadelphia
Warren
Bucks
Smackover Boys
Fairview
Magnolia
Panthers
Ronnie Ingram
Dennis Ramsey
Ronnie
Barry McMahon
Arkadelphia Ag Warren
Malvern
Jack Hand
Camden
Associated Press Sports Writer
NEW York (Ap
Nino Benvehuti
Joey Archer
Jose Gonzalez
Don Fullmer
Emile Griffith
Chama
Dick Tiger
Tiger-Griffith
Madison Square Garden
Archer
Gene
Boston
Benvenuti
Fullmer
Rome
Teddy Brenner
Garden
Joey
Griffith
Cassius Clay
Ernie Terrell
New York State Athletic Commission
Terrell
Chicago
Lew Burston
Tiger
Italy
Indoor Games Open Will Rogers Meet Tallies Star Cast
Will Rogers Indoor Games at Will Rogers Coliseum opens Texas track season with five Olympians and top collegians. Georgia Aldridge of Dallas, now OU freshman, challenges five rivals in 30 yard dash. Rambo and Thomas headline field in high jump and sprint events. Jim Grelle leads the mile with Charles Christmas and John Pennel pursuing record marks.
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Mike Cochran
Worth
Tex
Will Rogers
Texas
Elay
Giorga Aldridge
Dallas
University of Oklahoma
Aldridge
John Therma
Colt Rambo
Will Rogers Coliseum
Rambo
Los Angeles
Thomas
Jim Grelle
John Pennel
Abilene Christian
Charles Christmas
Grelle
Seattle
Pennel
Union Extension Ros Makers Club Meeting Report
Mrs. Emmet Cannon hosted the February meeting with devotion by Mrs. Johnnie ten drix. Members shared first credit buying stories, and Mrs. Pierce Brown taught the lesson. Next meet at Mrs. Sam Hendrix home. Funeral services for Mr. M. C. Stuart of McNab set for February 15 at Macedonia Baptist Church with interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Hicks Funeral Home in charge.
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Emmet Cannon
Union Extension Rosmakers Club
Johnnie Tendrix
Ros
Henry Madison
Ned Burnson
Pierce Brown
Sam Hendrix
A. T. Williams
Johnnie Hendrix
M. C. Stuart
McNab
Hope Hospital
Macedonia Baptist Church
Macedonia Cemetery
Hicks Funeral Home, Inc
Dapper Dan Found Lame Ahead of Widener Handicap
Miami AP reports Dapper Dan, runner up in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness last year, has been found lame in his stall. He appeared the favorite for the $100,000-added Widener Handicap after Roman Brother’s injury.
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Miami
Fla
Dapper Dan
Roman Brother
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