Steelers Face Quarterback Dilemma vs Braves in Key Clash
Steelers split time between rookie Tommy Wade and veteran Ed Brown as they clash with the Braves while Cleveland weighs a title clinching path. Nelson is out with injury and the showdown shapes the Eastern Division race with New York, St. Louis, Chicago, and Philadelphia also in action.
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Bruins Again Are the Class of West Coast Cage Clubs
UCLA Bruins, defending national champions, open the season at home vs Ohio State and are favored to win a fifth straight AAWU title and contend for the NCAA crown. Key losses include Gail Goodrich and Keith Erickson, while five veterans return under Coach Johnny Wooden.
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Seattle
Big KU Center Injury Clouds Opener With Arkansas
Kansas University faces a prompt test as 6-11 All America candidate Walter Wesley battles ankle and prior injuries ahead of the 1965-66 opener against Arkansas. If Wesley can’t play, Bohnenstiehl may start at center as KU relies on senior guard duo Lewis and Lopes and a deep front line to counter Arkansas’ veteran lineup.
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J. D. McConnell
Ricky Sugg
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Fred Rice
Ron Cooper
David Self
Fayetteville
Rickey Remains Comatose After Heart Attack
Branch Rickey, 83, is in a coma and critical condition at Boone County Hospital in Columbia two weeks after a heart attack. He suffered the attack while accepting membership in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame at a banquet on November 13.
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Lefties Duel for National Bowling Title in Detroit
Jerry McCoy of Fort Worth and Dave Davis of Phoenix reached the NBC televised final after topping 22 rivals in match play at Continental Lanes. Foremsky finished third earning 3,000 dollars while Tuttle and Collatos took fourth and fifth with 2,000 and 1,800 dollars respectively.
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Four Ball Finals Set In World Amateur Seniors Golf
In Pinehurst North Carolina David Spec Goldman and Curtis Person reach the finals of the World Amateur Seniors Four Ball Championship by defeating W L Bender and Cliff Eley 6 and 5 in the semifinals. J R Jacob and A C McManus advance by beating the defending champions Dexter Daniels and Dr John Mercer.
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Winter Haven
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Sarasota
Lion First Team Wins 82 30 Over Squad Battle
Lawrence High varsity defeats the reserves 82 to 30 in a pre season scrimmage at the Lion gym. Coach Max Rife plans a tough two game opening set next Friday and Saturday against Topeka Hayden and Shawnee Mission East. Key scorers were Harding 23 Floro 12 Miller 12 Dupree 11 and Allen 10.
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Tom Miller
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Mickey Allen
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Allen
Chip Maxwell
Terry Benson
Bob Harris
Oilers place Blanks Kinney Elkins on reserve list
The Houston Oilers announced Sid Blanks George Kinney and Lawrence Elkins placed on the reserve list meaning they cannot play again this season. Defensive end Ray Strahan and end Bob Evans and fullback B. W. Cheeks were activated from Mobile Tarpons in the North American League.
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George Kinney
Lawrence Elkins
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Wisconsin takes early lead in Frostbite Dinghy Sailing
Wisconsin builds a 60 point lead on day one of the Intercollegiate Frostbite Dinghy Sailing Championships in Chicago. Coast Guard Academy sits second with 56 points, Drexel and Kent State tied for third at 38, while Florida State and Purdue each have 36.
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Pro Grid Draft II Under Way Sees Big Name Holdouts
The NFL and AFL drafts kick off with top college talent, many redshirts from 1964. Donny Anderson, Bill Anderson, and Roland lead a list of players eligible for signing. Teams including Houston, Green Bay, and New York Jets race to secure rights amid rival bids and cross-league competitions.
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Tulsa's Twilley Unanimous Pick As Valley Star
AP selects 1965 All Missouri Valley team led by Tulsa passer Howard Twilley, the lone unanimous choice. Tulsa stars Townes Buffone Sobolewski Edwards Were among the top picks with Louisville and Cincinnati players named across offense and defense.
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al MacFarlane
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Bill Bailey
Rich Lucka
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Dick Fugere
Dick Tyson
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Tom Sobolewski
Jim Waskiewicz
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Buffone
Darrell Wolff
Tony Mahoney
Louisvile
Howard Starks
Edwards
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Wayne Patrick
Gene Lakusiak
Nicklaus Maintains Lead Amid Ailing Form In Cajun Classic
Nicklaus a top professional golfer admits his game has deteriorated yet holds a one stroke lead entering the third round of the Cajun Classic in Lafayette over Bert Weaver and Babe Heskey. Two strokes behind are Miller Barber and Rex Baxter, with Nicklaus noted as Masters Champion from Ohio while Barber seeks another title.
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Big Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Bert Weaver
Babe Hiskey
Miller Barber
Rex Baxter
Ohio
Five Under Par Leads PGA Tour Event After Round Two
Five under 67 Friday gives a 36 hole total of 136 eight under par at Oakbourne Country Club. Barber Baxter both shot 66 to join leaders. Jim Ferree matched 66 for best round. Hebert and Lionel Hebert sit among contenders as Nicklaus vows winter work and a rest.
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Finals Set as Trenton and Earlham Clash for Soccer Title
Trenton State and Earlham College of Indiana reach the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Soccer Tournament final in Kansas City. Friday results saw Trenton State crush Quinnipiac 5 0 and Earlham beat Lincoln 2 0.
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Kansas City
Quail Season Looms As Outstanding One
THAYNE SMITH recalls a premier quail hunt with Paul States and his brother Joe near Toronto. Randall States, 15, joins the trio in a plentiful season opener with Speck the Brittany guiding birds. The group nets multiple coveys and recalls a memorable day of fast shooting and friendly banter.
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Cameron, Dallas Meet For Juco Cage Action
In Garden City Kansas the Juco basketball finals pit Cameron Oklahoma against Dallas Baptist College. Semis saw Cameron 76 Sterling 65 and Dallas 78 Big Spring 62. Losers bracket results included Thatcher 66 Garden City 67 and Highland 74 Dodge City 70.
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Coach Holovak Sees Bellino Fight For AFL Berth At 27
Coach Mike Holovak of the Boston Patriots draws a parallel with halfback Joe Bellino as he seeks an AFL roster spot at age 27. Holovak, a 1942 All-American at Boston College who served in the Navy, later played for the Chicago Bears. Bellino, an All-American Navy in 1960, has just been released as a Naval officer.
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Holovak
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