Arkansas State Ranked Eighth in Small Colleges Poll
In the AP small college basketball poll Southern Illinois salukis rose to first as Evansville slipped after an 80-74 loss to Kentucky Wesleyan. Grambling moved to third while Akron and North Dakota held notable positions. Arkansas State ranked eighth with a 3-2-? record reflected in the latest Top Ten through Jan 1.
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Southern Illinois Salkis
Evansville
Salukis
Aces
Kentucky Weseyan
Southern Illinois
Grambling
Southern TL
Cent. State
Ohio
Akron
North Dakota
Youngstown
Ark. State
Mt. St. Mary’s
Northern Mich
Collier Named Bills Head Coach After Nine Years as Assistant
Joel Collier promoted to head coach of the Buffalo Bills by owner Ralph C. Wilson. The 33 year old defensive coach succeeds Lou Saban who resigned to coach at the University of Maryland. Collier had worked as Saban’s assistant at Western Illinois University and with the Boston Patriots and Bills. He signs a two year contract and will lead Bills in the AFL All Stars game in Houston on January 15.
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N.Y
Joel Collier
Buffalo Bills
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Ralph C. Wilson
Lou Saban
University of Maryland
Saban
Western Ilinois University
Boston Patriots
AFL
Wilson
Rock Island
Northwestern
Wildcats
Houston
Line All Set for the Hula Bowl Game
North and South vie tonight in the 20th Hula Bowl in Honolulu. All-America backs Jim Grabowski and Mike Garrett headline star power as squads feature 32 schools, 24,500 in attendance, and a mix of Heisman winner Garrett and other top players from Texas Tech, Nebraska, Michigan State, and more. A fatal Arkansas crash near Dumas adds somber note to the day.
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Honolulu
API
Jim Grabowski
Illinois
Mike Garrett
Southern California
Garrett
Grabowski
San Francisco
Grabowski & Co
Tommy Nobis
Texas
Glen Ray Hines
Arkansas
Walt Barnes
Nebraska
Danny Anderson
Texas Tech
Mason - Dixon
Barnes
Freeman White
Iowa State
Dick Kasperek
Bob Devaney
J. T. King
Jim
Juday
Tommy Wilson
Anderson
Ray Handley
Stanford
Kurt Altenberg
Towa State
White
Honoluhi Stadium
Help Us Dear Helen Distaff Advice Column Fragment
Dear Helen and Mrs N letters discuss personal woes about marriage space time and social expectations. Topics include gift ownership confusion with a bow, renegotiating social life for a busy family, and concerns about husbands needing friends and lifestyle balance.
National Hockey Today’s Games
No NHL games scheduled today. Saturday schedule includes Boston at Montreal, Detroit at Toronto, Chicago at New York.
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Phia
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Hayes Likes to Grab the Passes Too
Bob Hayes, the world sprint champion and Florida A&M star, prepares for the NFL Playoff Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys against the Baltimore Colts in the Orange Bowl. Hayes, rookie end, caught 46 passes for 1,003 yards and 12 touchdowns, aims to prove team value despite Colts’ quarterback absences.
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Will Grimsley
Associated Press
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Bob Hayes
Florida A&m
Dallas Cowboys
Baltimore Colts
CBS
Cowboys
Hayes
Colts
Johnny Unitas
Gary Cuozzo
Tom Matte
Johnson Returns for 10 Round Fight at Madison Square Garden
Harold Johnson, former light heavyweight champion, hasn’t fought in 21 months and travels to New York to meet contender Johnny Person in a 10 rounder at Madison Square Garden. The show will proceed despite the transit strike, with Johnson a 3-1 underdog facing the 7th-ranked challenger. Johnson seeks another title shot after losing to Willie Pastrano years ago. Johnson’s record stands at 72-9 with 32 knockouts while Persol’s is 13-31.
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Harold Johnson
Johnny Person
Madison Square Garden
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Johnson
Willie Pastrano
Persol
Typed messages inside letters to the Post question
A reader asks if typed messages inside letters are allowed by the Post while noting a personal note issue. Helen Bates offers to help families via a column in Hope Star, inviting readers to share humorous experiences and family troubles for inclusion.
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Helen
Helen Bates
Hope Star
King Features Syndicate
Senior Bowl to Showcase Bowl Heroes in Mobile
The 17th annual Senior Bowl in Mobile features top bowl veterans and small college standout Randy Johnson of Texas A&I leading the South quarterbacking. North stars include Gary Lane, Tony Jeter, Howard Twilley, Bill Anderson, Butch Allison, Francis Peay, and Karl Singer. Steve Sloan of Alabama battles rib injuries while Florida’s Charles Casey and Kentucky’s Sam Ball anchor the South’s end and tackle spots.
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Associated Press Sports Wester Mobile
Ala
NBC
Gary Lane
Missouri
Tony Jeter
Nebraska
Howard Twilley
Tulsa
Bill Anderson
Butch Allison
Francis Peay
Kar Singer
Purdue
South
Charles Casey
Florida
Steve Sloan
Alabama
Steve Bowman
Abama
Sam Ball
Kentucky
Randy Johnson
Texas A&i
Prairie
Sloan
Rib Iniries
College Basketball Scores From Various Divisions and Matches
Readable lines show multiple college and pro scores across divisions and regions. Notable results include Calico Rock 68 Grubbs 53 in Division B quarterfinals and Stanford 46 in overtime over Valley View 48. Also listed are Providence 87 Mass 73 and NYU 104 West Virginia 91 among other late season and conference results.
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Jonesboro
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Palestine
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Fights Last Night Ends In A Draw And City Showdowns
In Tokyo Katsuoyoshi Takama and Speedy Hayase each at 111 percent fought to a 10 draw. In Los Angeles George Johnson of Oklahoma City and Chuck Leslie of New Orleans, plus Landrew, were listed with numbers 212 and 176 percent respectively.
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Japan
Speedy Hayase
Los Angeles
George
Serapiron) Johnson
Oklahoma City
Chuck Leslie
New Orleans
Landrew
Sandy Koufax to Be Honored by baseball group
In Houston Texas the Baseball Welter Association diner at the Astro domé on January 25 will honor Sandy Koufax with the Dickie Kerr Award for being selected as the major league pitcher of 1948.
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Larih
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Dickie Kerr
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Dinig
Shadowed Open Sets Mark Los Angeles Golf Lead
Calmer field at the Los Angeles Open sees Dave Ragan and Steve Oppermann posting 67s to pull near the lead as Bill Casper Jr. Arnold Palmer trail with 70 and 72 respectively, while 29 pros break par by dusk and several notables chase the round’s top. The day’s action shifts to a wider sports and entertainment mix as Jackie Gleason faces competition from NBC’s Flipper, planning new musical formats and reviving Honeymooners ties with Art Carney and Audrey Meadows.
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Associated Press
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Bill Casper Jr
Arnold Palmer
Raricho Municipal
Dave Ragan
Orlando
Fla
Oppe
Steve Oppermann
San Francisco
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Oppermann
Dave Marr
Gay Brewer
Chuck Courtney
Brewer
Courtney
Marr
Casper
Palmer
Arnie
Doug Sanders
Paul Harney
Sen
Open Lee
U.S
Y Venturi
Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
Jackie Gleason
CBS
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Jackie
Gleason
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Art Carney
Audrey Meadows
Lyn Duddy
Jerry Bresler
Robert Goulet
Kate Smith
the MacRaes
Steve Lawrence
Eydie Gorme
Florida
Hog Bet Follies: Royal Red Boy No 1 Returns to Wild
Arkansas Attorney General Bruce Bennett recounts the wager over the Cotton Bowl result with Louisiana AG Jack Gremillion. Royal Red Boy No 1, the Razorback hog, reverted to the wild, was not claimed in Texas, and Bennett plans to return toward Arkansas. Gremillion disputes the escape, says he will seek official enforcement via governor and legislature.
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Brucé Bennett
Arkansas Attorney General
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Haley
Thei J Re * Yorback
Dallas
Louisiana
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Roger Maris Hopes for Yankee Comeback
New York AP Roger Maris aims to rebound from a 1985 season troubled by injuries. He agreed to terms with the Yankees at a $70,000 salary, receiving a vote of confidence from GM Ralph Houk. The 31 year old slugger, who set the 1961 record with 61 home runs, had bone chip surgery on his right hand last Sept. He played only four games after June 28 and batted .239. Maris said his hand feels good and he has golfed without issue, hoping to swing a bat this spring.
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Roger Maris
New York Yankee
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Ralph Houk
Sale of Station Is Approved
Washington AP report says the Communications Commission approves the sale of Radio Station KTHS at Berryville Arkansas to KTHS Inc for 50000 dollars. Maurice Dunne Jr listed as president of KTHS Inc in the approval notice.
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KTHS
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Braves Shortstop Signs Contract
Atlanta Braves announce the signing of the team shortstop, believed to be the first player to commit for the 1966 season, amid standard club contract discussions and inquiries from the press.
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Atlanta Brave
Bearcats Rally Back To Win On The Road
The 1961 and 1962 national champions Cincinnati Bearcats surge back with a 75-62 win at Denton over North Texas to move to 9-1 on the season. Don Rolfes led North Texas with 30 points in last year’s meeting. Other top teams posted wins including Texas Western, Providence, Bradley, and Georgia Tech.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
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Denton
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Bearcats
Don Rolfes
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Cincinnati
Tulsa
Hurricane
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Mass
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Eddie Jackson
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Jim Walker
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Gary Gray
Oklahoma City
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Obituary: Mrs Dora Tomlin dies in California at 79
Mrs Dora Tomlin aged 79 died Tuesday in California. Survived by son Garre Tomlin of California and daughters Mrs Roger Williams of Houston and Mrs Melvin Dorman of California. Services set for 2 PM Saturday at Mt Morriah with Rev Z W Swafford officiating. Burial Mt Morriah Cemetery under Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.
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Dora Tomlin
California
Garre Tormlin
Roger Willaams
Houston
Melvin Dorman
Mt. Morriah
Z. W. Swafford
Smith Funeral Home of Stamps
Win at Bridge Opponent Tricks Melt Away Fast
Vanderbilt Cup winners triumph as opponents’ deceptive plays crumble quickly. Jacoby and Son report a swift, decisive bridge victory, highlighting strong defense and accurate play that overwhelmed rival strategies.
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Jacoby & Son
Asani
Mirror Trick Seals Contract In Toledo Regional Card Play
In a 1965 Detroit bid challenge at the Toledo Regional, Chuck Berger faced a four heart doubled and redoubled contract. A dramatic misdeal by West turned a loss into a win for Berger as clever ruffs and precise discards exhausted West’s trump and club threats, yielding Chuck the aces and queens of trumps.
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Chuck Berger
Detroit
Mich
Toledo
Chuck
West
Ren
South
Dummy
Bridge bidding challenge in three hearts response
In a card game puzzle, South opened and South held AEKI1093 YAR32 OK5. West North East South auction shows Pass 2 and you. You propose A-Bid three hearts, partner later bids four spades. Determine the next action and await the solution tomorrow.
Grant Approved for Infirmary Expansion in Arkansas
Sen John L McClellan announced Thursday that the Health Education and Welfare Department approved a 750000 grant for St Vincent s Infirmary in Little Rock Arkansas to finance a 120 bed addition to the hospital facility.
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Health, Education and Welfare, Department
St. Vincent's
Little Rock
Ark
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
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