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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1965

Page

9

Rebels Seek New Winning Streak on California Trip

Nevada Southern aims to start a new two game road streak with games against Cal Lutheran and UC Riverside. The 8-3 Rebels, who just saw their three game win streak end at 86-78 in Reno, face injuries to Bill Davis and Ron Wielochowski. Stepp needs eight points to become NSU's all-time leading scorer as Davis may sit out or come off bench.

Southern California Rebels Cal Lutheran University of California At Riverside Nevada Southern Skein University of Nevada Reno NSU Ed Gregory Gregory Bill Davis Ron Wielochowski Wielochowski Davis Jerry Dick All Rights Silas Stepp Bernie Fumagalli Stepp

Gillmer Named New Lion Pilot

Gillmer, 38, former Alabama quarterback and current Vikings assistant coach, is named head coach of the Detroit Lions by owner William Clay Ford. He signs a three year contract at 25000 per year, joining GM Edwin J. Anderson and personnel director Russ Thomas in selecting aides from 25 applicants. Gilmer’s press conference is slated for Friday.

Detroit UPI Harry Gilmer Ala Alabama Minnesota Vikings Detroit Lions William Clay Ford Gilmer Ford George Wilson Washington Pittsburgh Erle Parker Norm van Brocklin Minnesota Edwin J. Anderson Russ Thomas Crimson Tide Duke Tide Southern California Texas

Lane Suit Testimony Deferred in Kansas City Breach Case

In federal court Judge James B. Parsons postponed testimony in the Frank Lane versus Charles C. Finley breach of contract suit over an eight year agreement with the Kansas City Athletics. A private conference with attorneys followed, with settlement discussions likely and the jury idle in their room.

Chicago UPI Frank Lane Charles C. Finley James B. Parsons Lane Finley Kansas City Athletics Parsons Charles Stein Thomas A. Reynolds Jr Chambers Reynolds

Ycaza Replaces Injured Blum at Santa Anita

Jockey Manuel Ycaza, one of the nation's top riders, was signed by trainer Ed Royce to ride Gun Bow this winter at Santa Anita, replacing the injured Welter Blum who fractured a vertebra in a riding mishap last week. Gun Bow is the future book favorite for the $145,000 Santa Anita Handicap. Neley visited Blum at Arcadia Methodist Hospital to explain the decision to secure another top rider.

Arcadia Calif UPI Manuel Ycaza Ed R Oy Welter Blum Gun Bow Santa Anita Blum Neley Arcadia Methodist Hospital

Hall of Fame to Pick Nine From 68 Nominees

The Football Foundation honors committee will select nine former college players from 68 nominees this weekend for consideration for the National Football Hall of Fame. To be eligible a player must have been out of college for at least 10 years.

New Brunswick N. J

First Athletic Director Resigns Cubs Post

Cubs general manager John Holland announced that Bob Whitlow, athletic director since January 1963, resigned effective January 31. Owner Phil Wrigley said Whitlow was ahead of his time and criticized salary concerns, noting baseball may accept the role in the future. The club revealed the departure at the annual preview before the baseball writers banquet. New signings include Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Ernie Banks, Bob Buhl, and Larry Jackson. Whitlow, 45, had been hired as liaison between front office and coaches with broad authority to hire staff.

Cubs John Holland Bob Whitlow Phil Wrigley Whitlow Wrigley Baseball Cub Ron Santo Billy Williams Ernie Banks Bob Buhl Larry Jackson Army Air Force Academy

Las Vegas bids for 1967 NCAA coaches convention

Fred Glass of the Las Vegas Convention Bureau and Jack Walsh of the Desert Inn travel to Chicago for a weekend bid to bring the 1967 NCAA American Football Coaches Association joint convention to Las Vegas. They say NCAA officials and coaches support the effort and the event would be held in Las Vegas for the first time. They return Monday.

Las Vegas Chicago Fred Glass

Butler nets Medal of Honors in wind swept Desert Inn golf

Betty Butler carded 95 17 78 to win Medal of Honors in a wind swept round at the Desert Inn course among Desert Inn Women's Golf Association members.

Betty Butler Desert Inn Women's Golf Association

Shula Questions Pro Bowl Odds After 27-0 Collapse

Don Shula the West coach at the Pro Bowl lunch says odds favoring the West over the East are not reliable recalling the Colts’ 27-0 loss to the Browns in the NFL title game. He notes the bus driver mixup and ribbing from Blanton Collier as he teased the odds. Johnny Unitas receives Player of the Game trophy. Gino Marchetti wins Lineman of the Game and jokes about retirement.

Los Angeles UPI Don Shula Shula Baltimore Colts Cleveland Browns Miami Colt Biltmore Blanton Collier Browns Collier University of Kentucky West Blanton Johnny Unitas Gino Marchetti Marchetti

College Basketball Scores From Various Games

A list of numerous 1960s style college basketball results shows teams such as Duquesne Miami (Fla.) Jacksonville Adelphi Rhode Island Holy Cross and Georgia posting wins. The formatted scores include districts like Connecticut and Ohio institutions with mixed outcomes and several overtime notes.

Tufts Trinity (Conn Akron Hiram Loyola (Md Baltimore Clark U Brandeis Marietta Denison Wooster Capital Steubenville Alliance Maryland Clemson Davidson New York U Missouri St Rockhurst Elizabethtown Wilkes West Chester St Millersville St Centenary East Texas Baptist Utah St

Bruins top Red Wings 5-2 in only Thursday NHL game

Boston Bruins defeated Detroit Red Wings 5 to 2 in the sole NHL matchup of the day.

Boston Detroit

Five Year Contract For Ara Parseghian At Notre Dame

Notre Dame signed Ara Parseghian to a new five year contract replacing his previous four year deal. Athletic director Ed Krause announced the signing but would not disclose terms. Parseghian led a near undefeated season finishing 9 1 but upset by Southern California. His team was named National Champion by the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame and earned Coach of the Year by the Football Writers of America.

South Bend Ind UPI Notre Dame Ara Parseghian Ed Krause Parseghian Fighting Irish Southern California National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Football Writers of America

Hula Bowl Starters Undecided

Forty nine top college seniors were ready for the Hula Bowl in Honolulu with two key ineligible players, Ralph Neely and Jim Grisham, potentially missing for rule bans on post season play. South leader Craig Morton and Larry Zeno expected to spark the attack while North eyes Jerry Rhome and Bob Berry at quarterback.

Honolulu UPI Oklahoma Ralph Neeley Jim Grisham National Collegiate Athletic Association Frank Broyles Arkansas Wayne Hardin Navy Len Casanova University of Oregon California Craig Morton UCLA Larry Zeno Tulsa Jerry Rhome Oregon Bob Berry Dallas Cowboys National Football League Morton Ernie Kay Texas Larry Elkins Baylor Ron Heller Southern California Hal Philipp Mike Hoffner Gale Sayers Kansas Dick Granier LSU Ron Caveness Bill Fisk USC John Chapple Stanford Ken Henson TCU Malcolm Walker Rice Ray Rissmiller Georgia Kent Francisco Bob Nichols Pat Donnelly Glenn Ressler Penn State Joan Berrington Iowa State John Hohma Wisconsin Dick Redman Washington Dick Butkus Illinois Joe Cerne Northwestern Jim Garcia Purdue Lowell Dean Archie Sutton Rich Koeper Oregon State Tony Giacobazzi Iowa Harold Wells John Henderson Michigan Milt Clegg West Virginia Jim Jones

Western Gorman Clash Highlights Weekend Action in Southern Conference

Gorman and Western collide in Southern Conference play with two games on tap. Las Vegas hosts Rancho, a rematch of last week's Holiday Classic final won by Las Vegas 65-51, as Ram guard Boochie Carter may miss tonight with a leg injury. Western, led by tall forwards and guards, seeks to counter Gorman's defense after a holiday layoff.

Las Vegas Rancho Western Gorman Harry Rajsky Rams Wooster Sparks Basic Boochie Carter Truman Randho Buzz Shafer Darrell Spencer Horace Smith Jimmy Miller Craig Rollins Warriors Pat McGroarty Emmett Molsee Cliff Findlay Bill Harris Bill Scoble Scoble Gaels Art McGroarty Mike Courtney Ron Stanfill Dennis Borla Mike Morissey

Golf Kings Tee Off In LA Open

The Los Angeles Open opens at Rancho with Arnold Palmer Ken Venturi and Tony Lema leading a star field racing for 12 000 first prize in the 70 000 event on the beginning of a 3 000 000 1965 tour Palmer the Masters champion and 1963 winner here is the favorite along with Venturi Lema and other notables including Bobby Nichols Mike Souchak and Dick Sikes the event will be telecast nationwide Saturday Sunday and Monday.

Los Angeles UPI Arnold Palmer Ken Venturi Tony Lema Rancho Paul Harney Worcester Mass Palmer Venturi Lema Bobby Nichols Mike Souchak Dave Marr Tommy Jacobs Doug Sanders al Geiberger Gene Littler Julius Boros Don Finsterwald Sikes Chuck Courtney George Archer Nicklaus Gary Player

Foss Rozelle Clash Over Draft Problem Amid Split Leagues

AFL commissioner Joe Foss pushes for a common draft with the NFL at the NCAA meeting in Chicago. NFL chief Pete Rozelle dismisses the idea, saying no common draft, with private talks to follow after the NCAA convention. The NFL plans its own review after Oklahoma players signed by Minnesota before the Orange Bowl.

Joe Foss American Football League United Press International National Collegiate Athletic Association Chicago Pete Rozelle Foss National Football League Rozelle NFL N.F.L N.C.A.A Oklahoma Minnesota Vikings Sooners

Muni Cage Results Highlight Local Matchups

The scoreboard lists players such as Chet Hildebrandt Clem Braggs Larry Miller Dave Shay Gerry Earl Grant Cox Chris Kelly Williams Mirabelli Conlon and Kenneley across teams WARTHEN BUICK CLARK VENDING HOWLETT OLSEN BROKERS TITLE and MAVERICKS with scores and top scorers. Readouts show individual tallies including 20s and double digits across squads in a compact league results page.

Sa Een Snr Chet Hildebrandt Clem Braggs Larry Miller Dave Shay Howlett-Olsen Egg

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