Ecstasy and agony mark Minnesota sports in 1965
In 1965 Minnesota teams provided highs and lows across pro and college sports. The Twins surged to the World Series with Zoilo Versalles VBP and Tony Oliva batting titles while Jim Grant topped pitchers. the Vikings faltered and coach Norm Van Brocklin resigned briefly before returning. the Gophers challenged for the Big Ten title and several players signed pro contracts. North Dakota State claimed a mythical small college crown as the Dakotas yearned for more 1966 glory.
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Lew Ferguson
Associated Press
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Vikings
Gophers
North Dakota
North Dakota State
St. John’s
Minnesota
The
Dakotas
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
A.L
Tony Oliva
Jim Grant
Sam Mele
Los Angeles
Bemidji
Tommy Mason
Bill Brown
Viking
Norm van Brocklin
van Brocklin
Ohio State
Columbus
Ohio
Gopher
John Hankinson
Aaron Brown
Kansas City Chiefs
Kent Kramer
San Francisco 49Ers
Bob Bruggers
Miami Dolphins
Gale Gillingham
Green Bay Packers
Jim Fulgham
New York Giants
Randy Staten
Giants
Brown
Packers Ride Magic Carpet To Western Conference Title
The Green Bay Packers clinched the NFL Western Conference title under Vince Lombardi through a stingy defense and pivotal breaks. Don Chandler provided reliable kicking and booming punts while stars Willie Davis Henry Jordan Ron Kostelnik Willie Wood and Herb Adderley anchored the defense as Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung faced injury and low offensive output yet delivered key performances including five TDs by Hornung against the Colts.
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Houston
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Green Bay
Vince Lombardi
Packers
Texas Tech
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Anderson
Houston Post
Houston Oilers
Ken Hartnett
Associated Press
Green Bay Packers
Lombardi
Don Chandler
New York Giants
Chandler
Willie Davis
Henry Jordan
Ron Kostelnik
Willie Wood
Herb Adderley
NFL
Jim Taylor
Paul Hornung
Dallas
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Bears
Halas
Baltimore Colts
Johnny Unitas
Colts
Vikings
Viking
Unitas
Packer
Baltimore
Hornung
Colt
Golden Boy
FWS Urges Protection Of Eagles From Hunters
The Department of the Interior appeals to hunters to avoid shooting eagles or large hawk like birds. Bald eagles are a national emblem and increasingly rare. Both bald and golden eagles have federal protection. bald eagle protection dates to 1940 and golden eagles to 1962.
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Department of the Interior
United States
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Klondike Derby Set In Arcadia January 30
Whitehall Wis The Buffalo Decorah District Klondike Derby will be in Arcadia January 30 from 2 to 5 PM if there is snow. The event features sled races track identification ice and snow rescue winter first aid and fire building. Roman Feltes of Arcadia heads the committee.
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Whitehall
Wis
Buffalo-Decorah
Arcadia
Roman Feltes
Reds Sign Australian Pitcher Neil Page
The Cincinnati Reds signed 21-year-old Australian pitcher Neil Page on Monday, making him the first player from Australia to receive a professional contract. The report notes that more than 400 people in the United States are killed or injured by lightning annually.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Neil Page
Australia
United States
Mittens Saver Yanks Mittens Off For Better Gun Handling
Sportsmans Digest advises players to secure mittens to a neck cord to prevent loss while shooting. This tip focuses on improving grip and control during handling and shooting sessions.
Minnesota sports recap highlights 1965 season
The year saw North Dakota and St John’s claim bowls and titles, NDSU and Augsburg excellent in college play, Minnetonka and Macalester seizing state crowns, Hudson’s era ending with Minnesota, and Ray Floyd winning the St Paul Open as big pro names returned to Minnesota for the first time in years.
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Minnesota
Minnetonka
Faribault
Augsburg
St. Cloud State
Auggies
Huskies
Macalester
Ray Floyd
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Lubbock, Tex
H. J
Doe) Blanchard
Jacksonville
Fla
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Bud) Adams
Blanchard
Adams
Texas
Tommy Nobis
Georgia Tech
Ers
Sandy Koufax
Dodgers
Junior Gilliam
Versalles
Gilliam
Koufax
Calvin Griffith
Florida
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco
Ars
F&ws
Cargill
Dial
REDS
Sportsmans Digest
Samuel P. Gann
Janna Sinclair
Rose ST
Lacrosse, Wis
Pionship
Grambling
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Bisons
North Dakota University
NDSU
Northern Illinois
St. John’s University of Collegeville
Minn
Linfield
Oregon
Johnnies
Lou Hudson
University of Minnesota
John Kundla
Hudson
la Crosse Tribune
RFC
Toro Mfg. Corp
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Doerre Hardware
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la Crosse
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