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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1965
Page
10
A lengthy profile-era montage paints a famous quarterback as a selfless team player scorned by linesmen while praising a pug and a boxing manager. It sketches a crooked trainer, a flamboyant athlete, and a famed AFL propagandist. It notes gamblers growing cautious as college games tempt bookies with inflated spreads.
A pro football coach confronts a radio reporter he suspects is pressuring owner to sack him and hire another coach. The broadcaster’s ally backs away, and an unnamed big league pitcher seeks a salary advance to no avail, signaling a move to a new team.
A pug who recently fought for a title attacked a stranger in a neighborhood saloon. He ordered six drinks for the stranger, forcing him to swallow them twice until he collapsed. The assailant left, and the injured man was carried out on a stretcher after an ambulance arrived.
Charles A. Finley owner of the Kansas City Athletics voiced a split opinion on Chicago White Sox owner Arthur C. Allen proposals to abolish league presidents and opposed Milwaukee Braves relocation to Atlanta. He called league presidents useless and said the commissioner should run the sport. He criticized Ford Frick as a figurehead.
Palm Springs California a 1961 Palm Springs Golf Classic at Indian Wells Country Club paid golfer Don January $50 000 for a hole in one on the same hole two years later he repeated the feat and received a $100 bonus.
California coach Rene Herrerias and Stanford mentor Howie Dalimar urged UCLA star Keith Erickson be considered for All America after UCLA’s weekend routs. Writers named Huey Thomas of USF and Everett Adams of San Francisco State Co Players of the Week. Adams scored 29 points as San Francisco State led the Far Western Conference race.
The North Las Vegas Recreation Dept will sponsor a timer's clinic for those seeking AAU timer accreditation. Two sessions are planned at Pettitt Pool near Jim Bridger Jr. High, starting January 23 at 9 a.m., with a second session the following Saturday at the same location. Renewals for AAA timer cards will be offered.
New York Knickerbockers rookie Howard Komives talks of learning on the job as he battles for minutes behind veterans. The 6-1 guard from Toledo, Ohio rose from college scoring leader to Knicks starter, facing a team in the Eastern cellar while adjusting to pro pace and travel.
Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals leads the NBA in assists with 11.8 per game and sits among top scorers with 1201 points through Jan 17. Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West top the scoring list while Robertson dominates others in field goal and free throw percentages.
Former heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano said he nearly came out of retirement in 1960 to face Ingemar Johansson and restore the title to the United States. He recalled Johansson as obnoxious and noted a similar attitude in Cassius Clay, though he has no plans to meet Clay in the ring.
The Clark County Basketball League entered its fourth week with standings listed for the league. Teams compete weekly in this countywide basketball circuit, shaping early positions and rivalries.
The Southern Nevada Amateur Athletic Union will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. All members are urged to attend.
In 7th grade Seneca defeated Apache 22 to 16 while Warriors beat Chiefs 28 to 17 with Jones Shaw Gilbert and Scott leading. Big Feet topped Aztec 52 33. Hawks lost 14 1 Troters 27 7. 8th grade Hawks 33 Pistons 30 with Linge Newton Valdez leading. Broncos 22 Jets 17. 9th grade Cobras 20 Mustangs 34 Gutowski Porter Stackhouse pace Cobras. Stingrays 4 Barracudas 26 Sanchez Rivers.
ARCADIA Calif UPI jockey Willie Shoemaker was taken off all mounts at Santa Anita due to a minor illness. He is expected to resume his regular riding schedule today.
Norm Johnson of Los Angeles scored two goals as the Blades beat Portland to take sole possession of first place in the WHL scoring race. Johnson has 58 points on 21 goals and 37 assists, two ahead of Charlie Burns of San Francisco with 56 points.
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