Loyola Tops Marquette In Chicago Stadium Opener
Jim Tillman scored 41 points leading Chicago Loyola to an 85 72 win over Marquette in the Chicago Stadium doubleheader opener. Iowa beat Cincinnati 78 69 ending the Bearcats eight game win streak.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1966
Page
7
Jim Tillman scored 41 points leading Chicago Loyola to an 85 72 win over Marquette in the Chicago Stadium doubleheader opener. Iowa beat Cincinnati 78 69 ending the Bearcats eight game win streak.
Bob Seagren of Los Angeles cleared 17 feet 1 inch to establish an indoor pole vault record at the Knights of Columbus Jubilee Games in Saskatoon Las. He eyed 18 feet next and noted indoor vaults offer faster boards and constant conditions. He also recalled an unofficial 17-4 in Mobile and aimed for 17-7 and the world mark 17-6-4.
Michigan State led by Gene Washington tops the 1966 all-opponent squad with nine selections, followed by Purdue with five. Notre Dame and other programs trail as the list honors players from across major programs including MSU, USC, Pitt, and Army.
Brown University hosted an invitational with Loyola of Montreal defeating Brown 4 to 3 in the championship. Wisconsin beat Providence 5 to 3 in the consolation game.
The Buffalo Bills aim for a third consecutive AFL title against the Kansas City Chiefs in Buffalo. The game offers a path to the Super Bowl with large payoffs, while weather and field conditions at War Memorial Stadium could influence play. Coach Joe Collier notes Kansas City's varied attack offsets Buffalo strengths.
Wilt Chamberlain and teammates led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 137 113 road victory over Detroit in Fort Wayne Indiana. Billy Cunningham and Chet Walker added 23 points each on efficient 11 16 and 10 13 shooting as DeBusschere and Bing led Detroit with 18 apiece. Paul Hornung confirmed engagement to Pat Rod er.
Bowling scores from Pla Mor Lanes and Brunswick Holiday Lanes list teams such as Basement Beauties and Kraus Construction with top series and games. Key individuals include Geo Buschman Vic Snider Eileen Goyette and Judy Leonard, with multiple high scores across leagues and venues.
Michigan State scored 92 points to win the Midlands Wrestling Tournament. Iowa State finished second with 79 points, followed by the Mayor Daley Club of Chicago and Michigan in the standings.
Minnesota survives Oregon State rally to beat the Beavers 60 54 in Portland. Gophers, 4 5 this season, hold late leads with free throws by Presthus Gardner and Kondla. Vince Fritz led OSU with 18 while Gardner scored 14 for Minnesota and Kendla 13. Minnesota finishes non conference play vs Loyola Chicago then opens Big Ten against Ohio State.
Atlanta Braves Inc. reports a 1966 net profit of $991,885 after relocating from Milwaukee with gross income of $7.8 million. The team drew 1,539,801 fans, the highest since 1959, and over 700 members joined Stadium Club as profits rose versus 1965 losses.
In 1966 pro football merged leagues and saw record bonus deals. Donny Anderson earned a $700000 Packers contract, while Joe Namath spoke on the record $400000 deal a year earlier. The year also featured coaching changes, team sales, and notable performances in boxing and golf.
Given Klein of Ontario posted a 614 to lead the Business Men pin loop at Parkview Lanes Cashton Wis in the weekly event.
Kay Staffon rolled a 531 series to top the Strike & Spare League at Spartan Lanes in Sparta Wisconsin. Team totals show Strike & Spare Sparta Cubs 2401 and Colonial Room 862 with a list of high scores by Karen James Julie Lichtenberg Doris Schober Arla Redman Bonnie Benson Carole Ruedy Marlene Crocher Jean Eberly Mary Schroeder.
The University of Maryland awarded Bob Ward a five year contract worth 20000 dollars per year to lead the football program. Ward, a former Maryland All America guard, takes over after Lou Saban left for the Denver Broncos. President Dr Wilson H Elkins praised Ward as the foundational hire to revitalize the team.
Chartchai Choi noi defeated Walter Mc Gowan to win the world flyweight title in Bangkok. The bout gave Choi noi recognition across Europe Britain and parts of the Orient.
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