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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1965
Page
4
MOBILE Alabama AP Joe Namath famed hometown star returns after signing a 400000 dollar rookie contract with the New York Jets filling three years with bonuses and a life pension. He plays his final Alabama Senior Bowl game this Saturday and is hailed by Bear Bryant and Howard Schnellenberger as a standout prospect.
Kansas University meets Iowa State in a gymnastics dual at Robinson Gym at 7 30 Friday night. Seven events plus all around will count. KU relies on Kent Dobbins while ISU features Jerry Fontana as a potential All America.
Kansas University wrestling beat William Jewell 16 to 12 at Liberty. Ken Shumate pinned in 157 and Gary Duff pinned in 167. Chuck Watts defeated Harley Catlin 11 to 3 in heavyweight. KU record 1-3, Jewell 2-1-1. Iowa State has five touchdowns in its last eight games.
Gov George Romney named Chuck Davey a former welterweight contender as chairman of the State Athletic Board of Control. Davey age 39 and a former Michigan State University boxing star succeeds Frank Cacanaug.
Kansas University athletic director Wade Stinson announced about 10 applicants have expressed interest in the sports publicity director post, vacant after the Dec 31 car crash death of Don Pierce who held the job since 1945. He wants the right man and will not rush.
In Jonesboro Georgia a 14 year old boy James Allen Huie and his horse were killed when struck by a car while pursuing Judy Cash 14 who tried to rescue a runaway horse. Charline Starr of Fayetteville swerved to avoid the collision. five occupants in the car were slightly injured.
Four high school coaches are set as speakers for High School Night at the American Football Coaches convention in Chicago on January 12, aligned with the 59th NCAA convention. Phil Clark discusses the multiple power offense, Waine Fillback covers the multiple defense, Pete Adkins explains Jefferson City high school's 57 straight victories and program philosophy, Faize Mahfouz presents the Islet formation wide attack.
Honolulu AP reports Arkansas Razorbacks, 11-0 after an 10-7 Cotton Bowl win over Nebraska, earned the Grantland Rice Award as the nation’s No. 1 team. Coach Frank Broyles calls the honor the proudest moment for players, university, and fans. Notre Dame runner up. Alabama failed to place. Texas and Michigan also receive votes. Broyles arrives to coach the South squad in the Hula Bowl, a North victory streak to defend.
Seven teams will represent Lawrence in a three weekend American Legion bowling tournament starting Saturday at Arkansas City. Virginia Inn No 1 led by Don Wetzel bowls this weekend followed by Bob's Trailer Court Bill Webster Herren and Westerhouse Harold Heren Jan 16 17. Final weekend Jan 23 24 features Brien Plumbing and Heating Lin Brien Virginia Inn No 2 Bob Compton Obers Adie Grover and Rumsey's Leroy Morgison.
Evansville Aces hold first place with a 10 game win streak after beating Butler 79 71. Grambling rises to second while Youngstown and High Point climb three spots to join the Top Ten. High Point defeats Campbell 91 80 and Youngstown edges Muskingum 36 35 in overtime.
Bethel held College of Emporia at bay in the final minutes to win 60-58 as Ken Koehn scored 22, giving Bethel a one game edge atop the Kansas Conference with McPherson and Bethany a full game ahead. In the other game Bethany beat Tabor 77-61 on 52 percent shooting to lift to 7-1.
Pro golfers open the season at the Los Angeles Open headlined by Arnold Palmer and most top players. The event offers a $75 000 purse as the winter circuit's richest yet.
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O Finley testifies in a breach of contract suit brought by ex GM Frank Lane seeking 144166 in unpaid salary from 1961 68. Finley recalls firing Lane over control of player deals and the judge denounces a low settlement offer.
San Francisco 49er quarterback John Brodie fired a 75 Wednesday to finish 54 holes at 231 and win the NFL Golf Tournament at Hollywood California. He claimed the first prize a 1965 Ford Mustang.
Detroit Lions spokesman denies report that Sonny Grandelius, fired as an assistant, would be named head coach. Edwin Anderson says Grandelius is a candidate but not the top choice and a successor to George Wilson will be named soon. Grandelius, vacationing in Hollywood Florida, says he has not discussed the job. Wilson resigned after all five assistants were fired. Grandelius previously coached for the Eagles and was fired by Colorado in 1962 over recruiting disputes.
Coach Wesley Walker trains five boxers for the Kansas City Kansas Golden Gloves next Monday and Tuesday. The squad includes three Kansas University students Tom Walfker Mike Murray and Bert Castle plus two Lawrence boxers Chuck Bowen and Jim Wagoner. They meet daily at 5 30 PM at 735 N H St. , jackets and trunks will be issued. Kiwanis Club donations aid team expenses and merchants donate trophies. Walker is a former Golden Gloves star.
Sophomore Randy Stoll the leading scorer for Washington State University basketball was declared scholastically ineligible for the remainder of the first semester. He had amassed 139 points in the Cougars’ first 10 games.
Eastern games show Boston Cal 79 89 Providence 89, St Francis 65 Temple 65 Delaware 46. Souerersire 95 Lawrence Tech 61 Boston U 87 New Hampshire 72. South apake Forest 107 NC State 73 Virginia 67. Louisville 92 LaSalle 80 West Virginia 87 VMI 79 Georgia Tech 84 Sewanee 71. Midwestern results include Marquette 71 Loyola 69 Bowling Green 43 Toledo 69. Western action Brigham Young 92 Seattle 72 Montana St 68 San Diego 63.
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