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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1966
Page
21
In New York Jimmy Namath downplays alcohol rumors and defends his team after a 24-0 defeat to Houston. He says critics misjudge their attitude and vows a quick return, insisting he handles football and personal life with discipline and focus.
Valley faces Western at Warrior Stadium and Clark meets Rancho at Butcher Field in two Southern Nevada high school intracity games. Western undefeated and unscored on its four games leads the double bill.
Jets quarterback Joe Namath seeks rebound as New York visits Oakland in a matchup with the AFL’s top defense. Namath was limited to 137 passing yards and four interceptions in a 24–0 loss to Houston, dropping the Jets to 4-1-1 while Raiders quarterbacks Flores and Davidson carry 1,377 passing yards and a stout defense.
Gabe Manuel scored two touchdowns and two extra points to lead the Gorman High School junior varsity to a 32-6 win over Boulder City. The victory improves Gorman jayvees to 4-1-1 on the season. Mike Quinn connected on a five yard pass from Joe Gallia and Gallia added a 20 yard run with a point after attempt.
Kel Nagle of Australia and Roberto de Vicenzo led the first round with 69s at the Wills Masters in Melbourne as Billy Casper battled putting woes. Casper posted a 78 after three putts on four greens, blaming an uncooperative wand for the high score amid wind and rain.
Zelmo Beaty scored 31 points to lead the St. Louis Hawks past the Detroit Pistons 113-105 in their NBA season opener. Beaty opened with six points, St. Louis led 25-21 after one quarter, and Len Wilkins added 18 in the second half along with Lou Hudson's 24.
New York report notes Lawson Little becomes the first golfer to win both the British and United States amateur championships in consecutive years. He achieves back to back titles marking a historic feat in amateur golf.
International promoter George Parnassus plans a 15 round title bout in Caesars Palace if the Ortiz Ramos winner meets featherweight champion Vicente Saldivar. The event would follow Mexico City action and could draw a $150000 live gate with $100 and $50 tickets.
Tony Longoria 191, a Western High School student, secured a sixth round KO over Charley Hall 177, after dominating early in the round. Questions linger whether the pace could have continued had the referee not stopped the fight. The SUN score had Longoria ahead by one entering the final round.
In the Baseball Celebrities Golf Classic at Canyon Country Club Harry Lowrey posted a 70 to widen his two day total to 143 and lead Albie Pearson by eight strokes. Pearson shot 77 with two out of bounds penalties on holes five and six.
The Los Angeles Dodgers land in Tokyo without stars Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale to begin an 18 game goodwill series against Japanese teams. Manager Walter Alston and commissioner William Eckert stress ambassador role while players receive bouquets from Shochiku dancers. last trip saw 14 wins, four losses, one tie.
Tommy Bolt and Jo Ann Prentice shot a four under par 68 to lead the Haig Scotch Mixed Championships at La Costa. They posted six birdies and only two errant approaches. Sandra Spuzich Jack Rule Donna Caponi Dony Cher ry and Sandra Haynie Tommy Jacobs tied for second at 69. Sam Snead Shirley Englehorn duo tied at 70 after an eagle on the third hole. Mickey Wright Gene Littler led with a par 72.
The Basic High School junior varsity football team extended its winning streak to five with a 26 0 victory over Las Vegas JVs at Butcher Field. The Wolves JVs have also defeated Western Valley Rancho Spring Mountain and Las Vegas in the run.
Strong winds and huge waves on Lake Tahoe kept two top hydroplanes from testing for the world water speed record bid. Mira Slovak in Tahoe Miss and Bill Brow in Miss Budweiser skipped the session as forecasters predicted continued blustery weather through this morning when the APBA opens the course.
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