Namath Slated For Operation
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath faces a second knee operation with the risk of ending his career or restoring him to a capable level. Namath consented to surgery to remove a torn lateral cartilage, hoping for a return to form despite uncertain prognosis.
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Tigers Beaten in Overtime 99-92 in Classic Action
Sun Devil Classic in Phoenix saw Town State dominate Texas by halftime and win 99-92. Kansas State opened Kentucky Invitational with a win. Missouri fell to Santa Clara in double overtime 99-91 as Coleman's 35-footer forced OT. Colorado dropped 77-72 at Drake as Kermit McMurry surged with a season high 24 points. Missouri’s five starters fouled out, while Louisville beat St. Louis 75-68 to stretch its unbeaten record to seven.
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Alcindor Leads Nation In Scoring Margin At UCLA
UCLA star Lew Alcindor holds the nations largest scoring margin over the next best, with a 7.8 point per game lead based on NCAA Bureau figures through December 17. He is averaging 37.7 points to 29.9 for Rutgers senior Bob Lloyd, while other games include Tulsa beating Utah State 67 52 and Drake ending a four game skid with a 77 72 win over Colorado.
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Fatima Edges Crusaders 46 44 In OT
Fatima of Westphalia defeated Hellas by 46 to 44 in overtime before 1600 spectators. McCarren hit a late 25-foot jumper to force extras, then Fatima pulled away as Helias fouled out five men. McCarren led Fatima with 20 points while Schaefer contributed key rebounds and scoring.
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Nance earns top AFL honor for 1966 season
New York AP reports Boston fullback Jim Nance named AFL Most Valuable Player as he set the league rushing record with 1,438 yards. Kansas City QB Len Dawson and teammate Nick Buoniconti split votes, with Dawson second and Buoniconti third. Nance trimmed to 235 pounds, reflecting a dramatic weight loss and renewed drive after a lean rookie year.
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Linn Tech Thumbs Central Trust 113 75 in rout
Linn Tech improved to 2-0 with a 113 to 75 victory over Central Trust of Jefferson City. Dennis Greeves and Ray Jones led Linn Tech with 23 points each, Richard Dickenson added 20, while Frank Sounier led Central Trust with 19 and Roger Scrivner and Jerry Bunch each had 16.
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K State Coach to Name First Assistants Today
K State coach Vince Gibson will name the first of seven assistants today and another Sunday as he builds a winning program. Reported candidates include Bobby Proctor of Mississippi State and Vince Carilot of Michigan State. Gibson vows lean teams and vows to recruit hard, with a new stadium and athletic dormitory promised by President James A. McCain.
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Postseason workouts begin for Shrine East West game
San Francisco AP report details players and All-Americans debating NFL AFL merger and salaries as 52 players arrive to start Shrine game practice in Pasadena California. Purdue Rose Bowl team photo day in Pasadena, Disneyland visit noted. rivalry with USC highlighted.
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Bulls win fifth straight as Rodgers shines
Chicago Bulls clinch a playoff push with a 110 107 victory over the New York Knickerbockers. Guy Rodgers handed out 24 assists leading the way as the Bulls withstood a late Knicks push. Staging was 95 7 early in the fourth before Willis Reed and Howard Komives rallied New York.
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