Colts pick Bubba Smith first in combined NFL AFL draft
A packed first round of the NFL AFL merger draft saw Charles Bubba Smith of Michigan State go first to the Baltimore Colts. Teammates Clint Jones George Webster and Gene Washington also went in the first round. Trades moved veteran players including Lamonica Powell and Mason among others. Spurrier Griese and Farr were among notable picks as 133 players were chosen in the opening five rounds.
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Bubba) Smith
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Basketball scores and matchups from Thursday and quarter finals
National games list shows Rutgers beating New Mexico 65 60 and Marquette edging Providence 81 80. NAIA first round results include St Thomas Minnesota 72 63 Harvey Mudd 63 34 and Westminster Pa 64 Oshkosh 62. College action notes East New Mexico 64 Rock Island 59. Cent. Michigan 71 Albany 62. Tennessee Wesleyan 94 Indiana Central 89 in overtime.
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Marquette Nips Friars in Tourney
In a wild overtime at Madison Square Garden Marquette edged Providence 81 80 to advance to the NIT semifinals as Jimmy Walker’s late 30 footer rimmed out ending his storied college career. Rutgers upset New Mexico to reach the semis as Marquette faces Marshall and Rutgers meets Southern Illinois in Thursday’s games.
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Hockey Wednesday March 15 1967 NHL schedule
No games listed for the National Hockey League on Wednesday March 15 1967. Boston visits Montreal while Detroit faces Toronto and Chicago plays New York. no other games scheduled.
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Pro Playoffs to Start on Schedule
The NBA playoffs will begin next week as planned after a late-night accord between NBA President Walter Kennedy and players' association attorney Larry Fleisher. An adjourned strike was averted as both sides commit to a pension plan review and a June 8 deadline for a satisfactory agreement. The Board of Governors will negotiate details, and changes include no games surrounding the All-Star Game and higher All-Star payments. The players agree to a 2 game regular season increase next year.
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Akron Woman Will Announce First All Female Ring Walk
AKRON Ohio AP rhonda Kay a Grecian born 22 will be the first woman to announce in a boxing ring Wednesday at the Akron Armory. She aims for a long association with the sport and notes women have entered roles once barred. The plan arose after Don Elbaum suggested a crowd draw and Kay volunteered on the spur of the moment amid local radio promotion.
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Hawks Clinch Tie for Second in Western Division Race
The St. Louis Hawks beat the Chicago Bulls 111-98 to assure at least a tie for second in the Western Division. They stand 38-41 with two games left, while the Lakers 35-43 have three to play. If the Lakers lose to Philadelphia, St. Louis would seal second behind the San Francisco Warriors.
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