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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1966

Page

3

Lopez vs Pruitt in 10 round Silver Slipper main event

Former world No.2 junior welterweight Adolph Pruitt makes a comeback tonight after a shoulder injury to face Ernie Indian Red Lopez, ranking No.6 welterweight. Pruitt has 16-4-2 record and recent wins include Davy Patterson and a decision over Brooks.

Adolph Pruitt Popu Lar Ernie Aration Lopez Ring Magazine Nevada Johnny Brooks Brooks Orem Utah Los Angeles Frank Jennings Frank Crawford Jerry Quarry Joe Orbillo Pruitt Davey Patterson Luis Molina Molina San Indian Red

Parilli and Nance spark 38 14 Patriots win

Babe Parilli passed precisely and Jim Nance ran wild as Boston beat Houston 38 to 14. Parilli threw two long touchdowns and 256 yards while Nance rushed for 146 yards on 17 carries. Patriots improve to 8-3-2 and lead the Bills in the East with one game left.

Houston UPI Babe Parilli Jim Nance Boston Patriots Houston Oilers Parilli Patriots Nance Larry Garron Jim Whalen Boston Buffalo Bills New York Bills Denver Buffalo Oilers Miami

Vikings Rally Past Lions In Narrow Mix of Touchdowns

The Vikings improved to four wins, eight losses and a tie as Tarkenton powered the offense with three first half TDs. Detroit managed only two field goals before rookie Karl Sweetan capped a late drive with a 15 yard TD run. Final score details include Phillips 29 yard TD catch and Yepremian field goals for Detroit.

Vikings Lions Minnesota Tarkenton Detroit Karl Sweetan Dave Osborn Jim Phillips

SUN names Rod Miles first Las Vegas prep Player of the Week

Rod Miles, a 6 1 senior guard for Gorman High School, earns the inaugural Las Vegas SUN Southern Nevada Prep Basketball Player of the Week after two strong games against Basic and Western. He tallied 19 points against Western and 10 against Basic, while carrying a 3.2 GPA and planning college at Notre Dame or San Francisco.

Rod Miles Gorman High School Las Vegas Sun Southern Nevada Miles Basic Western Gael Rod University of San Francisco Notre Dame South Bend Ind Richard Caesars Palace Rose Desert Inn Golden Arrow Drive Royce Feour

Chiefs Edge Dolphins 19-18 In Tight AFL Clash

Kansas City survives a stubborn Miami defense as Len Dawson connects with Chris Burford for a 25 yard scoring pass with under three minutes left. Mike Mercer and Curtis McClinton run in early scores, Miami leads 11-4 at halftime before Wood’s seven yard TD brings the Dolphins back.

Len Dawson Miami Chris Burford Chiefs Kansas City Boston Buffalo Mike Mercer Curtis McClinton Dick Westmoreland Dawkson Gene Mingo Sete Mercer Mia Mingo Westmoreland Wilson Kc—Macclinton Mia—Wood Minno Kc—Burford Dewson Fumbies

San Diego Chargers Stop Jets In AFL Showdown

John Hadl threw for 240 yards with two touchdowns and scored another as the Chargers defeated the Jets 42 to 27 in San Diego. Paul Lowe added two rushing scores and 126 rushing yards on 14 carries, while San Diego kept slim hopes to share second place in the division. The Jets, undefeated through six games, dropped to third in the Eastern Division and have never won in San Diego.

San Diego Calif UPI John Hadl Paul Lowe San Diego Chargers New York Jets Hadl Lowe Chargers Oakland Jets

Steelers overpower Giants for record 47 28 win

Pittsburgh Steelers crushed the New York Giants 47 to 28 as Willie Asbury scored twice in a 93 second span of the third quarter. Bill Nelson connected on a 13 yard pass to Amos Bullocks and a 66 yard strike to Jim Butler, with Dick Leftridge adding two rushing TDs. Giants suffer seventh straight defeat and allow 484 points this season.

NEW York UPI Pittsburgh Steelers Willie Asbury New York Giants Giants Baltimore Colts Steelers Bill Nelson Nelson Amos Bullocks Jim Butler Dick Leftridge Asbury Mike Clarke Spider Lockhart Pittsburgh PITT Lockhert FG Clarke Bullocks Clarke NY — Thomas Kennedy Gogolak Leftridge Ny—Jones Thomas Butler Neilsen Russell Hook Crespine Goggolok

Powell makes AFL history with 1000-yard seasons

Oakland Raiders star Art Powell became the first AFL player to reach 1000 rushing yards in five seasons as he caught four passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-10 win over the Denver Broncos. Tom Flores connected on 46 and 45 yard TD passes, Powell finished with 1002 yards and 11 TDs, while Clem Daniels added a three-yard TD run. The Raiders ended the season 8-5-1. Denver slipped to nine losses.

Oakland, Calif UPI Art Powell Oakland Raiders Denver Broncos Powell Tom Flores Tions. Flores Hewritt Dixon Broncos ALL Dan Birdwell Max Choboian Deenver Daniels Pone Denver Aema Pone Oak — Powell Flores Eischeid Oak—Daniels Den FG Kroner Oak—Dixon Oak— Powell den — Taylor Glocken Kroner Oak den Dowrs

Wainwright Sets New World Record in 400 Meters Freestyle

Kathy Wainwright of Australia broke her own world record in the women's 400 meters freestyle at the New South Wales time trials held at Drummoyne Pool in Sydney.

Sydney Australia UPI Kathy Wainwright New South Wales Drummoyne Pool

A Joyous Gift You Can Bank On for Drinks

The passage touts a gift that guarantees smiles with Canadian Club at home and in social gatherings. It highlights the reliability and appeal of this beverage for joyous occasions and everyday enjoyment.

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