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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
18
Hayden Fry discusses SMU football preparation for a Cotton Bowl bid versus Georgia. He cites exam and recruiting disruptions, limited team practice time, and weather delays that have left the offense rusty while the defense holds up. Georgia expected better prepared.
Jess Willard the former heavyweight champion turned quiet elder statesman celebrated his 85th birthday in Sunland California. He greeted visitors with warmth as Hattie Willard spoke of their modest life and continued good health despite aging.
AP forecaster picks Georgia to beat SMU in the Rose Bowl and Purdue to fall to Southern Cal in the Cotton Bowl. Tennessee margins over Syracuse and Florida upset chances are noted with other postseason picks and an all-star Shrine game placeholder.
Vir ginia quarterback Bob Davis withdraws from the Senior Bowl due to knee cartilage injuries. Al Dodd from Northwestern Louisiana State is added to the South roster, Hank Washington moves to offense for the South.
Buffalo rookie Bobby Burnett says his priority for the AFL championship against Kansas City is blocking, not a yardage duel with Mike Garrett. He notes Holub and Bell present different challenges, and he must adapt his 195 pound frame to handle pass and run blocking against larger defenders.
Georgia Tech trudges toward the Orange Bowl with key players sidelined by injuries. Billy Schroer Tommy Carlisle and Jimmy Brown are hurt, creating a crippled defense and uncertain offense. Coach Bobby Dodd called the team a tossup against Florida and noted open workouts unless crowds block practice.
Johannesburg reports South Africa defeated Australia by 243 runs on the final day of the opening test in a five match series begun in 1902, with 144 hours to spare.
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