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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1967
Page
5
Alabama overwhelmed Nebraska 34-7 in the Sugar Bowl to finish 11-0 and claim national power status. Purdue edged Southern California 14-13 in the Rose Bowl, while Florida defeated Georgia Tech 27-12 in the Orange Bowl with Steve Spurrier earning MVP honors.
Purdue edged USC 14 13 in Pasadena as Bob Griese led a late Purdue drive but USC failed on a two point try with 2:28 left. Don McCall scored USC’s touchdown and Troy Winslow connected on a late pass before George Catavolos sealed the win with an interception.
Richie Guerin scored 41 as the St. Louis Hawks edged the Detroit Pistons 122-120 in Memphis with 13 seconds left. Bill Bridges added 32 for St. Louis while Dave DeBusschere and Eddie Miles paced Detroit with 22 each before dropping three games behind the Hawks in the Western Division.
Georgia earns about 125000 for Cotton Bowl appearance after beating SMU 249. The SEC divides 115000 of the 230000 payout to the conference and about 95000 to be shared among its 10 member schools. SMU receives 10000 with the remaining 93000 split among eight conference members, roughly 16000 each.
Val ery Kaplan of Russia captured the overall title at an international speed skating meet in Oslo, finishing the two day program with 179 227 points. Teammate Edouard Matusevich came in second with 170 963 points after a fifth race finish in the 10 000 meter event.
Pratt Kansas Forest and Fish and Game Commission warns hunters a new state license is needed after today. An extended season for quail and pheasants requires a 1967 Upland Game Bird Stamp. Duck hunters are reminded their current duck stamp remains valid for the last two days of the season as it crosses into the new year.
Gale Sayers, 1965 NFL Rookie of the Year and 1966 rushing champion, leaves football for a Globetrotters appearance. He will join the Harlem Globetrotters in Kansas City next Friday for a game against the New York Nationals at Municipal Auditorium and perform a football baseball comedy routine at halftime.
Don Scholander of Santa Clara California set an Irish 400 meter freestyle record in 4 29.7 at an international meet on Monday. He broke the previous mark by 16.1 seconds and beat Alan Kimber of England by two yards.
Australian distance great Ron Clarke, world record holder for 5,000 and 10,000 meters, entered the Cinquio Mulini cross-country event in San Vittore Olona near Milan on January 22.
Heavy snow in Kansas improves hunting prospects as moisture ends a dry spell. The Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission says pheasant season runs through January 8 and quail until January 15, with better rabbit hunting as rabbits become more active in daytime thaws.
Bill Mazeroski of the Pirates Leo Cardenas of the Reds and Billy Williams of the Cubs each appeared in every game for their teams during the prior season reflecting durability and consistent lineup presence.
Alabama end Ray Perkins exploded for 178 yards and seven receptions as No. 3 Alabama crushed Nebraska 34-7 in the Sugar Bowl. Quarterback Kenny Stabler threw for 218 yards, earned MVP honors, while Perkins and Bryant showcased a dominant offense and stifling defense that overwhelmed Devaney’s Cornhuskers.
Thayne Smith explains common misunderstandings in Kansas hunting and trespass rules. Landowner permission is needed to hunt on roadsides and railroad rights of way, and ponds stocked by the commission remain under owner control. Farmers should file trespass complaints to curb violations. Reading the Fish and Game Laws of Kansas helps answer frequent questions.
The article stresses balance as essential in every bowling move. It highlights the release and finish as the acid test and notes a key checkpoint: the left foot should be centered directly under the body.
Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals paced the National League in stolen bases last season with 74. Maury Wills had led the six previous seasons.
Saturday results include Auburn 64 over Vanderbilt 49 and Kentucky 96 over Notre Dame 85. Mississippi State 93 beat Georgia 71 and Florida 79 over Mississippi by Ball. Ivansville 87 in overtime over Memphis State.
A sequence of scores shows New York 107 over Cinal hall 103 while Sunday results include Los Angeles 411 over Boston 110 and St. Louis 128 over New York 105. Other scores list St. Louis 122 to Detroit 120 and Baltimore to Detroit at New York and Philadelphia at New Yorks.
Florida beats Georgia Tech 27 12 in the Orange Bowl to finish 9 2 on the season. Sophomore halfback Larry Smith rushed for 187 yards and a 94 yard TD run, while Ray Graves lauds Florida as a big time program. The Gators’ defense forced four interceptions as Spurrier’s successor hopes rise.
The ninth ranked Kansas University team, opener vs Oklahoma, awaits news on Rodger Bohnenstiehl who is at KU Medical Center with a knee vein issue. He is doubtful to play this Saturday with possible return if treated, or season ending if operation is needed. The Jayhawks carry a 9-2 record after a 3-0 surge and prepare to face the Sooners’ trio Sidle Rogers Johnson.
Leading scorers include Frank Dow dell with 19.38 for Co op and Tom Black and Duane Schwada for Haverty Hedges. In High School Church League Plymouth Aarne RLDS WES lead Oliver Trinity Lutheran with 21.0 and Richard Ray Assembly with 20.3 as top scorers.
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