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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1966
Page
22
The change blocks pro signings until players are 21 unless hardship or dismissal applies, a move Kansas coach Floyd Temple says will boost two to three year college development. Big Eight seeks weekend games and speedier play with helmet rules and an intentional pass.
Houston’s youth league Oilers face the Boston Patriots as a pivotal AFL East clash. Boston carries a slim lead over Buffalo with a win extending its edge. a loss could let Buffalo seize the title race by week 14. Kansas City, New York, Miami, San Diego, Denver, and Oakland also pursue late-season positioning.
The Central Junior High basketball team lost to Leavenworth 37 to 23 at Leavenworth. Emerson Gordon led Leavenworth with 15 points while Marc Harris scored 9 for Central. Coach Dan Jaimes blamed free throw struggles and cold shooting for the setback. The Central eighth grade team won 38 to 3.
Lee MacPhail reshapes the Yankees by sending Roger Maris and his 75000 salary to St Louis for third baseman Charley Smith. Maris, once a 61 homer pace setter, had slipped with injuries and reduced production in recent seasons.
Lawrence High gymnastics, defending state champions, travel to the Wichita East Invitational for a true strength test at 10 a.m. The Lions seek a strong showing against top Kansas programs, led by coach Bob Manning and featuring returning champions Ken Snow and Roger Hemphill. Wichita East topped last year’s field with Lawrence second.
James Cain, a Seattle insurance man, retires after 30 years officiating football. He will referee the Shrine East West game for the ninth time, having previously officiated in the Rose Bowl twice and played at Washington in 1937.
Green Bay seeks a fifth straight win over Baltimore as Bart Starr shines and John Unitas nurses a shoulder injury. The rematch airs Saturday at 2 15 p.m. CST on CBS with Green Bay holding a two game lead in the West.
Creighton defeated Wichita 91-88 in Wichita's home opener as Memphis State beat Rice 63-54. The Missouri Valley Conference noted 15-6 record against non league opponents with two more games on tap: Tulsa at Wyoming and USC at Bradley.
Forward Don Whitehead came off the bench to score seven of West’s final two quarters as the Warhawks rallied past Ottawa 30 23. Dirk Wedd led West with 8 points, while Steve Mitchell had 6 and Butch Jeltz 4.
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