Sayers Ties Cox For NFL Scoring Lead In Wake Of Week
Gale Sayers and Fred Cox share the scoring lead after Sayers scores four touchdowns against Minnesota to reach eight touchdowns and 48 points, matching Cox on 18 extra points and 10 field goals. Bart Starr tops Packers in passing metrics while Jim Brown expands rushing edge. Tim Brown leads receivers. New leaders include Hayes in punt returns, Sayers in kickoff returns, Collins in punting, Rasmussen in interceptions.
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NEW York
Gale Sayers
Chicago Bears
Fred Cox
Minnesota Vikings
Sayers
Cox
Bart Starr
Green Bay
Packers
Detroit
Starr
Jim Brown
Cleveland
Tim Brown
Philadelphia
Bob Hayes
Dallas
Gary Collins
Wayne Rasmussen
Ava J. Brown
Cle
Mason
Minn
T. Brown
Phila
Willard
al Gros
Bass
Hoak
Pitt
Frederickson
N.Y
Perkins
Dal
Aea
Chi
Att. Com
Yds. Tos
G Starr
G.B
Bukich
Brodie
S.F
Johnson
Stl
Morrall N.Y
Unitas
Balt
Tarkenton
Snead
Hill
Marison
L.A
Ava
Gain T. Brown
Tos
McDowall
St.l
Groza
Michaels
Villanueva
River Falls Here Falcons Could Sway Title Race
La Crosse State loses to Stout 26 19 dropping to third as Stout’s Dunford and Waters shine. River Falls visits for homecoming with Baier among rushing leaders and Buddenhagen strong in passing as conference standings tighten.
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Norm Klug
Union Grove
la Crosse
Klug
River Falls
la Crosse State University
Stout
Menomonie
Mike Dunford
Henry Waters
Blue Devil
LCU
Dunford
Waters
Falcons
Indians
Floyd Buddenhagen
Greg Zastrow
Eau Claire
Superior
Jim Osborn
Buddenhagen
Schockmel
Grady Steensrud
Ezerins
Whitewater
Baier
Jim Knoblauch
Jim Ganoung
Mele Is Voted AL Manager of the Year
Sam Mele of the Minnesota Twins won the American League Manager of the Year in the AP poll with 328 votes from 331 voters. He led the Twins to a 102-60 record and a seven game margin over the White Sox despite injuries to Harmon Killebrew and Camilo Pascual.
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NEW York
Sam Mele
Minnesota Twins
Associated Press
Mele
Gil Hodges
Washington Senators
Twins
Cookie Lavagetto
Harmon Killebrew
Camilo Pascual
Chicago White Sox
Nicol Ann Lohneis Head Tomah Bowlers
Nicol and Ann Lohneis lead at Vlasek's Lanes in Tomah Blaine Nicol's 580 tops the Federal League. Mueller Realty posted 2574 and 901 with Heilman 547 Krueger 540 Del Marquardt 539 Decorah 531 and Gerst 523. In the Monday League Rasmussen's rolled 2055 and 750.
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Tomah
Wis
Blaine Nicol
Vlasek
Mueller Realty
Jim Heilman
Herb Krueger
del Marquardt
Cal Decorah
John Gerst
al Nienast
Duane Zellmer
Rasmussen
Ann Lohneis
Helen Moskonas
Bev Drew
Frieda Decorah
Sara Sue Eckelberg
Irene Showen
Jean Gasper
Edith Lenz
Chargers Players Arrested After NYC Tavern Fight
Two San Diego Chargers players Walter Sweeney and Edward Zeman were arrested in New York on felonious assault charges after a tavern dispute with off duty and regular firemen. The men posted $500 bail and await a Friday hearing as the team prepared for a Jets game.
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NEW York
San Diego Chargers
American Football League
New York City
Walter Sweeney
Edward R. Zeman
Wisconsin
Chargers
New York Jets
James P. Collins
John J. Powers
Asst. Dist. Atty
Anthony Giaccombe
Collins
Lenox Hill Hospital
John M. Hekker
Criminal Court
Reuben Levy
Mike Garrett Rushing Lead Grows for Trojans
New York AP reports USC star Mike Garrett has 852 rushing yards from scrimmage in five games, leading major college players. He has outgained 82 of 114 major teams and increased his edge to 280 yards over Garrett Ford of West Virginia.
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New York
Mike Garrett
Southern California
Trojans
Garrett
Lakers Battle Celts For The First Time
The unbeaten Los Angeles Lakers face the Boston Celtics in Boston for their first major test. The Lakers beat San Francisco and St. Louis while the Celtics beat Cincinnati 102-98 in their sole game so far. Paul Neumann hit a 20 foot field goal with 10 seconds left to seal San Francisco's win.
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Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Boston
Boston Celtics
Lakers
Celtics
San Francisco
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Paul Neumann
Cports Bield od La Crosse Criborne
A local sports brief notes events from La Crosse Criborne delivered to RFO on October 21. The short item records a Wednesday update dated October 20, 1965.
Tiger Hungry for Giardello Title Rematch in Madison Square Garden
Nigerian challenger Dick Tiger declares intent to win as he and middleweight champion Joey Giardello prepare for a 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden. Both fighters express confidence on the eve of the Thursday night fight in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Joey Giardello
Dick Tiger
Giardello
Madison Square Garden Ring
Atlantic City
N.J
Herold Leads With 644 In Sparta Bowling Classic
Ron Herold rolled a 644 series at Spartan Lanes in Sparta Wisconsin as Dave Hering added 616. Zimmerman's total 2720 and Henningsen 942 highlighted the Classic League standings with Gib Herold 586 and other scores listed.
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Sparta
Wis
Ron Herold
Dave Hering
Zimmerman
Henningsen
Gib Herold
John Zimmerman
Don Hansen
Dean Benedict
Vern Meyer
Earl Nelson
Herb Kuehn
Wendorf
State's Hunting Fishing Featured In Magazine
Northwestern Wisconsin hunting and fishing opportunities gain national attention in Field & Stream. Mel Ellis describes mixed bag hunting along Bois Brule River in Douglas County and steelhead, ducks, ruffed grouse, and woodcock. Next month Harold Titus writes Big Fishing Hole about Lake Superior lake trout comeback aided by stocking programs.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Field & Stream
Mel Ellis
Bois Brule
Douglas County
Lake Superior
Harold Titus
Apostle Islands
Bayfield
Ashland Counties
Ontario
Howe Leads All Stars Against Canadiens in All Star Game
Gordie Howe starts his 20th NHL season and captains a lineup of All Stars against the Montreal Canadiens in the league’s 19th annual All Star game. Howe tops scoring with 12 points from seven goals and five assists, two more than Ted Lindsay.
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Montreal
Gordie Howe
Montreal Canadiens
Howe
Ted Lindsay
Football picks by Harold Claassen and Jerry Liska
Harold Claassen favors Notre Dame over USC Michigan State over Purdue Nebraska over Colorado Arkansas over North Texas Texas over Rice LSU over South Carolina Kentucky over Georgia Dartmouth over Harvard Alabama over Florida State Minnesota over Michigan UCLA over California Liska lists score predictions Notre Dame 18 USC 14 Michigan State 20 Purdue 14 Ohio State 14 Wisconsin 7 Minnesota 14 Michigan 13 Iowa 18 Northwestern 13 Illinois 19 Duke 13 Washington State 13 Indiana 12
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Notre Dame
USC
Michigan State
Purdue
Nebraska
Colorado
Arkansas
North Texas
Texas
Rice
LSU
South Carolina
Kentucky
Georgia
Dartmouth
Harvard
Alabama
Florida State
Minnesota
Michigan
UCLA
California
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Iowa
Northwestern
Illinois
Duke
Washington State
Indiana
Injuries Haunt Michigan Football Ahead of Minnesota Clash
Michigan 2-3 as key players miss time and quarterback woes linger. Bill Keating is out for the year with a knee injury, Jim Detwiler also sidelined by knee problems, and Dick Vidmer and Wally Gabler exchange snaps as the team struggles to sustain drives. Jack Clancy emerges as a top target, Yearby anchors the line, Cecchini leads defense, Johnson makes a key Cal steal, while Sugar and Kemp handle kicking and punting duties amid personnel gaps.
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Associated Press
Ann Arbor
Mich
Bump Elliott
Michigan
Wolverines
Minnesota
Bill Keating
Jim Detwiler
Elliott
Michigan State
Dick Vidmer
Wally Gabler
Gabler
MSU
Purdue
Boilermarkers
Vidmer
Jack Clancy
Clancy
Widmer
Bill Yearby
Yearby
California
Cal
Bears
Bob Timberlake
Rick Sugar
Stan Kemp
Local Ten Pin League Scores Roll Off at Siebecker Zirk Lanes
Kendall Wisconsin Mary Collins rolled a 522 series Monday night in the Ten Pin League at Siebecker Zirk Lanes. Lois Eberhardt 515 Sherry Neitzel 475 Corona Seekert 465 Shirley Zirk 455.
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Kendall
Wis
Mary Collins
Siebecker-Zirk Lanes
Lois Eberhardt
Sherry Neitzel
Corona Seekert
Shirley Zirk
Boxing Results From London New York Ring Cards
London bouts show Amos Johnson outpoint Henry Cooper and Johnny Prescott stopping Chip Johnson in Naples. In New York Mike Cortez outpointed Luke Ervine while Steve Freeman defeated Juan Perales in Houston. Lightweights feature across bouts.
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London
Amos Johnson
Medina
Ohio
Henry Cooper
England
Johnny Prescott
Chip Johnson
Naples
Fla
Eduardo Corletti
Argentina
Billy Walker
New York
Mike Cortez
Luke Ervine
Bayonne
N.J
Houston
Tex
Steve Freeman
Juan Perales
Monterrey
Mex
Gale Sayers Sees Tougher NFL For Him After Big Day
Chicago rookie Gale Sayers, AP Offensive Player of the Week, scored four touchdowns in a 45-37 win over Minnesota. He tallied 64 rushing, 63 receiving, 170 kickoff yards, plus a 96 yard return and a left handed 27 yard pass. Sayers warned the league his next games may be tougher as the Bears prepare to face Detroit.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Gale Sayers
Chicago Bears
Sayers
Bears
Minnesota Vikings
University of Kansas
Minnesota
Jon Arnett
Vikings
George Halas
Kansas Thunderbolt
Red Grange
George McAfee
Halas
Detroit Lions
Twin Cities Likely Site For New NHL Franchise
Montreal AP reports Baltimore and Minneapolis Saint Paul as favorites to join the NHL second division set to start play in 1967. San Francisco Oakland and Vancouver were approved as new cities. bids from Baltimore Clippers owners Jake Embry and Lanny Krieger and St Paul broadcaster Bob Ridder group compete for remaining berths.
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Montreal
Baltimore
Minneapolis-St. Paul
National Hockey League
San Francisco-Oakland
Vancouver
NHL
League
Board of Governors
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Clarence Campbell
San Francisco- Oakland
Campbell
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Twin Cities
Clippers
Jake Embry
Lanny Krieger
Bob Ridder
St. Paul
San Francisco
Oakland
Oakland Alameda Arena
Pacific National Exhibition Grounds
British Columbia
Braase Named Top Defensive Player In NFL
Ordell Braase of the Baltimore Colts earned the Associated Press Defensive Player of the Week after a standout performance against the Washington Redskins. The 6 foot 4 inch 242 pound defensive end disrupted plays including tipping a screen pass to trigger a Colts touchdown and was praised by coach Don Shula for his consistent play this season.
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NEW York
NFL
Ordell Braase
Baltimore Colts
Washington Redskins
Associated Press
National Football League
Braase
Sonny Jurgensen
Billy Ray Smith
Redskins
Don Shula
South Dakota
Colts
Wisconsin Buckeyes loom as Homecoming wreckers
After two weeks on the road Wisconsin returns to Camp Randall to face Ohio State the Buckeyes who have long haunted the Badgers. OSU has dominated in recent years and Wisconsin has not beaten Ohio State since 1959 with a 1946 win the last earlier Badger victory.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Camp Randall
Buckeyes
Ohio State
OSU
Woody Hayes
Badger
Bruhn
Badgers
Gary Bander
Dennis Lager
Chuck Burt
Long Starts At Top as Packers' Star Surges
GREEN BAY AP Bob Long, a 24 year old Wichita product who missed high school football, starts at top for the Green Bay Packers and shines with four receptions for 106 yards including a 62 yard TD in a 31-21 victory over Detroit. Starr credits Long's speed and route running while Long credits teammates and coaching staff for his rapid development.
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Green Bay
Bob Long
Wichita
Green Bay Packers
Packer
Vince Lombardi
Long
Bart Starr
Starr
Bob
Amos Johnson Seeks Clay Rematch After Cooper Victory
Amos Johnson of Medina Ohio says he beat Cassius Clay before and can do it again He scored a 10 round decision over British heavyweight champion Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium Johnson 26 weighed 196 pounds and plans to travel to Las Vegas for the Patterson Clay title bout and then challenge the winner
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London
Amos Johnson
Cassius Clay
Johnson
Medina
Ohio
Henry Cooper
Wembley Stadium
Clay
Cooper
Las Vegas
E. Monroe Gun Club Releases Pheasants
The Eastern Monroe County Red and Gun Club released 700 pheasants for the season starting Saturday. Birds were released in groups of 30 at multiple county points. Veterans Administration Hospital patients raised the birds under the program. Club officers include Marvin Brady president Bob SeSlak vice president Tom Kadlac secretary and Mrs Frank Stein treasurer.
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Tomah
Monroe County
Veterans Administration Hospital
Marvin Brady
Bob Seslak
Tom Kadlac
Frank Stein
Irish lose Wadsworth for season with knee injury
Notre Dame senior defensive tackle Mike Wadsworth will miss the rest of the season due to a recurring knee injury. The setback affects the Irish' defensive front as they navigate remaining games.
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Mike Wadsworth
Notre Dame
Wisconsin Halfback Hackbart Out for Season
Dr Allan J Ryan Wisconsin team physician announced that Jerry Hackbart senior halfback Waunakee is lost for the season for health reasons after tests by neurosurgeons. He was released from University Hospitals Tuesday and had no residual problems. Hackbart checked in after the Iowa game.
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Madison
Allan J. Ryan
Wisconsin
Jerry Hackbart
Waunakee
Ryan
Hackbart
Iowa
Hearing Set For Nov 9 In Milwaukee Braves Case
A hearing is set for November 9 on returning the antitrust suit against the Atlanta Braves to Milwaukee from federal court. Judge Robert E. Tehan will hear arguments as Braves records are to be produced in Atlanta. The state and county suits seek to compel Braves to stay in Milwaukee or NL to grant another franchise.
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Milwaukee
Atlanta Braves
U.S
Robert E. Tehan
Braves
Earl Jinkinson
Chicago
Milwaukee County
Jinkinson
Atlanta
National League
The Fisher Outpaces Forest Rivals In Ground Run
The fisher is described as the fastest tree traveling mammal capable of outrunning red squirrels and martens on land and even outrunning a snowshoe hare. The account highlights its speed on the forest floor and its skill in navigating both arboreal and terrestrial environments.
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Falcon
Ken Blanchard
la Crosse Tribune
Confer
Ence
Jim Baier
Vilnis Ezerins
Barry Schockmel
Warren Bear
la Crose
Bear
la Crosse Logan
Harold
Nook) Blank Jr
Blank
Zastrow
Steensrud
Bob Berezowitz
Tom Carroll
Nicol
Trojan
Anderson
Stevens
Bob Griese
The
Bield
Tiger Hungry
By Murray Rose
Canadiens
Harold Claassen
Jerry Liska
Sam
Connie
Quincy
Mass
Meles
UPI
By Bernie Kennedy
Tom Cecchini
Frank Nunley
Paul Johnson
By Jerry Liska
Milt Bruhn
Tom Schinke
Dick Schumach
Jesse Kaye
Phil Peterson
Leon Chickerneo
Dave Aulik
Wayne Kostka
Gale Bucciarelli
E. Monroe Gun Club
Wadsworth
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