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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1965
Page
10
Carlisle Pa AP Charley Taylor hailed as top young halfback may miss a month with an injured left ankle. Washington Redskins announced Monday that the injury could keep him out of action for several games.
Raiders Taylor, 1964 NFL rookie of the year, suffered a right ankle hip fracture in a 37 0 exhibition win over Philadelphia. If out past Sept 19 opener vs Cleveland Browns, Washington's Eastern Division title chances dim. Taylor faces 2 4 weeks in a cast before return to camp.
Forty four boys from Texas and Oklahoma opened practice Monday for the 16th Greenbelt Bowl game to be played Saturday night in Childress. They will form East and West squads with West coached by Max Bumgardner of San Angelo College and East by Grant Teaff of McMurry.
Britain plans to boost military presence in Malaysia, signaling a larger deployment in the region to reinforce security amid ongoing tensions and regional concerns.
Detroit Lions coach Harry Gilmer will decide today whether Milt Plum or Earl Morrall starts the season opener against Philadelphia. Morrall corrects a ducktail passing flaw after coaching emphasis. Four players were cut to 53, and Sam Williams agreed to a two year deal around $18,000.
Billie Jean Moffitt of Long Beach wins the singles to clinch the Wightman Cup for the United States, 6-3 6-2 over Elizabeth Starkie of Yorkshire, giving the U S a 5 year hold on the trophy as Britain trails 4-2 with doubles to play. Ann Haydon Jones defeats Nancy Richey for Britain’s other win.
The Pittsburgh Steelers cut three rookies Dave Mathieson Bill Kickel and Bruce Smith and placed Whit Canale on injured reserve. With 53 players on the roster six more must depart before September 1.
In Kitzbuehel, Austria, British Davis Cup players Mike Sangster and Billy Knight opened with singles wins. Sangster toppled Franz Treu 6 1 6 2, while Knight defeated Franz Stich 6 1 6 1.
Braves stockholders in Atlanta vote to rename the club Atlanta Braves Inc to begin work on a new 18 million stadium. Milwaukee remains Milwaukee Braves in Wisconsin, while the rest of the country uses Atlanta Braves. Bartholomay cites $1.5 million potential loss and says the team seeks pennant success as legal and corporate changes unfold. Exhibition games with the Yankees are set for April in Atlanta.
Madison Square Garden announced three 10 round boxing bouts for Aug 24 led by a main event between New York light heavyweights Jimmy Dupree and Johnny Persol. Also on the card are welterweights Billy Collina and Pete Toro and middleweights Bobby Cassidy and Ossie Navarro. Rioters damaged parts of the Garden after Elorde edged Narvaez in a recent split decision.
Fairfield Connecticut April AP Four New York Giants join the club at training camp after last Friday's All Star game in Chicago. Fullback Chuck Mercein Yale halfback Tucker Frederickson Auburn punter Frank Lambert Mississippi quarterback Rob Timberslake Michigan participated in drills Timberlake absent due to an arm injury from the All Star clash with the Browns.
NFL commissioner Rozelle said a second Atlanta team is very remote for 1966 and that Houston or another city could join later. Hofheinz, owner of the Houston Sports Association, questioned but said he might host a team as landlord. Potential cities include Toronto Montreal Boston Miami New Orleans Houston Seattle Portland Phoenix Cincinnati.
Kansas City A's, buoyed by a young, speedy lineup, climb near .500 after the All-Star break with 15 wins in 29 games. Manager Hayward Sullivan cites improved defense from Campaneris and Causey, plus contributions from Harrelson Green Laddis Tartabull and five young starters, while noting a need for two left handed pitchers and a power lefty stick.
Minnesota outfielder Rod Carew? No. Tony Oliva blossoms as he climbs to .307, tied with Jimmy Hall and Brooks Robinson for third in AL batting behind leader Carl Yastrzemski, as Harmon Killebrew's elbow injury constrains the Twins. The AL leader board features Mantilla at .310, and Orioles Robinson rising with 13 hits in 4 games. In the NL, Willie Mays surges to .328 with 14 hits in 3 games, while Clemente hits .343 for Pittsburgh and Rose climbs to fourth at .321. Colavito tops AL RBI with 78 as Johnson leads NL runs batted in with 92.
Jack Nicklaus has official PGA earnings of 114000, nearly double the next man. With four wins and 13 top five finishes in 16 events, his total including unofficial money rises to 125188. Tony Lema and Gary Player follow, with standings and totals listed for the top money makers.
The San Francisco 49ers placed veteran defensive back Charley Britt on waivers along with eight rookies including quarterback Steve Sindell and defensive end Jim Griffin. Also cut were flanker Jim Long guard Mike Lowry defensive back Tom MacDonald tackle Fred Polser and defensive back Frank Andruski.
Large crowds flock to NFL AFL exhibition games across the country as teams like the Browns Bills Raiders Chiefs Oilers Redskins 49ers Giants Packers Lions and others showcase intrasquad scrimmages and preseason matchups. Crowds ranged from about 8 000 to 68 000 with notable attendances in Chicago Newton Boston San Diego Denver Hershey and Baltimore.
RENSSELAER INDIANA AP three newcomers Jimmy Jones Riley Mattson and Pal mer Pyle will start in the Chicago Bears first NFL exhibition against the Redskins in Washington D C Thursday night owner coach George Halas said Monday Halas also said rookie linebacker Dick Butkus of Illinois will be used He reported to camp with a slight barley horse He probably got it from making all those tackles against the Cleveland Browns in the All Star game Friday night Halas said he still was undecided whether Bill Wade or Rudy Bukich would open at quarterback Others all stars reporting to camp with Butkus were runner Gayle Sayers of Kansas and defensive tackle Joe Szczecko of Northwestern
Roger Werkmanian of Los Angeles rallied from behind to win a five set match against Vladimir Vasilyev of Russia. The final score was 61 97 46 64 with details reported by Tass.
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