Bradley Star Left Princeton Faces Tough Remainder
The Tigers, missing two-time All-America Bill Bradley, saw a 13 game Rutgers winning streak end 68-66 as Bob Lloyd scored 30 points in a late rally. Arkansas guard Ricky Sugg set a 25 year school record with 41 against Centenary, while Canisius’ John Morrison matched 34 in 18 minutes. Vanderbilt’s Clyde Lee and Boston College’s John Austin paced their teams in late-season action.
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Royal Refuses Oklahoma Bid and Dooley Sought
Norman Oklahoma University reopened its search for a new football coach after Tex Darrell Royal declined the job. Gomer Jones resigns as coach and stays as athletic director. Vince Dooley and others were considered, with OU offering terms near Royals.
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Final Tribute Is Paid Rickey In St Louis Funeral
Branch Rickey received a final tribute at Grace Methodist Church with about 500 people in attendance. The 83 year old baseball innovator who created the minor league farm system and opened doors for Negro players was buried in Lucasville, Ohio. Notables including George Sisler Stan Musial and Jackie Robinson listened to Dr Ralph Lockman praise his courage and vision and lifelong impact on the game.
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Pre-Olympic Stamps Set From Mexico’s Oldest Sport
Mexico issues a pre-Olympic stamp series featuring scenes from the country’s oldest sport activities. A post office ceremony marks the release as Mexico prepares to host the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.
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Nobis to sign with Atlanta Falcons
Dallas AP report states Tommy Nobis, Texas All-America linebacker, will sign with the Atlanta Falcons today. Nobis chose Atlanta over the Houston Oilers, who offered about $250,000, with Atlanta rumored around $225,000, but prestige and pensions influenced the decision.
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Bethel Threshers Top McPherson 78 57 In KC Conference
Bethel's Threshers shot 52 percent to defeat McPherson 78-57, boosting their league record to 2-1 while McPherson fell to 1-2 as they shot 32 percent. Pittsburg State beat Southwest Baptist 85-74 led by Jim Croust with 23 points and 15 rebounds. Northwest Oklahoma State edged Emporia State 66-64 at Alva. Four KC Conference games on tap tonight. Washburn to play Maryville State in Missouri.
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Pro Cage Monday’s Results and Schedule
No games scheduled. Today’s games list Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Baltimore at Detroit, and New Orleans at San Francisco or New York.
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Gale Sayers Named Rookie Of The Year Contender
Chicago Bears star Gale Sayers exploded for six rushing and receiving touchdowns in a 61-20 win over San Francisco, tying the NFL single game record and setting season marks with 21 TDs and 336 total yards. His earlier 35-14 win over the Giants helped fuel talk he will be the 1965 Rookie of the Year, despite praise. Sayers says there is room for improvement as he heads toward Minnesota.
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Title Race in NFL Goes to the Wire on Sunday
Green Bay can clinch the Western title by beating San Francisco while Baltimore must win or tie at Los Angeles and Green Bay lose. Chicago could join the tie only if both top teams lose. Miami Playoff Bowl payouts and Eastern and Western race details follow.
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Nebraska Stadium May Be as Big As 62000 Very Soon
Nebraska University plans a third Memorial Stadium expansion, potentially adding up to 10,000 seats to reach about 62,000, tying with Oklahoma for the Big Eight’s largest seating capacity. Regents also approve the Orange Bowl contract with estimated gross of 649000 and about 433409 to be shared by Nebraska and Alabama after expenses.
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Cage Scores From Across Colleges Revealing Weekend Results
A compilation of college basketball scores shows Kansas State beating Indiana 103 to 76, Syracuse defeating Bowling Green 106 to 80, and Utah State toppling Arizona State 81 to 1. Other notable results include Canisius 109 over Western Ontario 38 and Penn 88 over Delaware 57. Multiple conferences feature mismatches and close games across Midwest, South, Southwest, Far West, and Northwest regions.
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Deer Meat Costs High In Upper Peninsula Hunt
In Michigan's Upper Peninsula a successful deer hunter paid about 420 a pound for the trophy. A Michigan Tech study found the average hunter spent roughly 219 on food equipment and miscellaneous items during the season.
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Lions Face Five Day Stretch Against Highland Park Junction City Leavenworth
Lawrence High prepares for a brutal five game span in five days starting with Highland Park Topeka Friday night. The Lions are 2-1 under coach Max Rife and rely on a stout man to man press as they seek to survive the tough stretch and push toward better form. Steve Simpson is the lone returning letterman from last year’s Scotties.
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Nebraska Aims to Stop Sloan in Orange Bowl Clash
Nebraska coach George Kelly outlines plans to pressure Alabama star Steve Sloan to prevent a breakout in the Orange Bowl. The Huskers, led by Bob Devaney, focus on middle containment behind All America tackle Walt Barnes as they prepare 57 players to travel.
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Corum Resigns as Mountaineer Coach
Gene Corum, 44, resigns as West Virginia University head football coach in Morgantown citing fatigue and dissatisfaction with results. He leaves after five seasons with a 29-30-2 record, saying a change would be better for everyone.
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Cats Tigers Snap Slumps In Monday NCA A Action
Kansas State crushed Indiana 103-76 in Bloomington as Nick Pino led the Wildcats with 27 points and 23 rebounds. Ron Coleman scored 34 points for Missouri, going 14-for-14 at the line in a 96-87 win over Rice. Charlie Rudd added 21 for Missouri. Iowa State beat State College of Iowa 73-54, while Oklahoma State fell to Texas 56-51.
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Nevers hopes Sayers breaks his single game mark
Hall of Famer Ernie Nevers urged Gale Sayers to score seven touchdowns to topple the 1929 NFL scoring record of 40 points. Sayers did not play as the Bears routed the 49ers 60 to 21. Nevers recalled his 1929 record set with the Chicago Cardinals against the Bears, noting his four successful conversions.
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Matte to Direct Colts in Do or Die Battle
Tom Matte will direct the Baltimore Colts in their do or die battle against the Los Angeles Rams. Matte, a former Ohio State quarterback, takes over as Baltimore's No 1 quarterback after injuries crippled John Unitas and Gary Cuozzo.
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