UCLA Coach Criticizes Tennessee Officiating
UCLA coach Tommy Prothro blasted Tennessee officiating after a 37-34 loss at Memphis. He said the Volunteers’ 65 yard final drive and a disputed incomplete pass call tainted the game, while noting officials from both leagues err. Tennessee moves to the Bluebonnet Bowl. UCLA to the Rose Bowl against Michigan State.
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Blackout Hits Nine Texas Counties During 138000 Volt Line Fault
A Gulf State Utilities spokesman linked the Monday blackout in nine southeast Texas counties to a tripped 138000 volt transmission line between Orange and Lake Charles. A Bridge City turbo-generator failed, overloading others, and power was restored in 25 minutes via a Texas utility interconnect. About 34,000 customers were affected, 29,000 residential, with no large cities in the nine counties.
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Mexia Black Cats Face Cameron Yeomen Tonight
Mexia's Fightin Black Cats chase a 3 0 season as they meet the Cameron Yeomen at 8 p m The Junior Varsity halves kickoff at 6 30 p m Both Mexia squads are undefeated with wins over Groesbeck and a 2 0 record.
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Soviet Moon Flight Fails Again In Unmanned Attempt
The Soviet Union's fourth bid this year to soft land on the moon failed when the Luna 8 spacecraft crashed on the moon's surface. The unmanned mission ends abruptly as officials confirm loss of the probe and the attempt is concluded.
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Curley Johnson Jets Punter Known For Dress Style
The New York Jets punter Curley Johnson, eight-year pro and former Baltimore Colt, dismisses punting theory and emphasizes simple ball handling. A Texan living in Dallas, he played at the University of Houston and is famed for his Las Vegas blackjack dealer outfit including suspenders and a bowler hat.
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Jets Receiver-Trainee Halts Army Bribery Plot
FBI caught Staff Sgt. Winfred Lewis outside a Queens recruiting station after Jets prospect Bob Schweickert reported a $200 bribe offer. Lewis, a decorated Korean War veteran, allegedly promised to place Schweickert at the top of the National Guard waiting list to shorten active duty. The case carries potential penalties up to 150 years and a $20,000 fine.
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Oyster production sets new record across Texas waters
Texas oyster production marked a new record in the latest harvest, noted by officials amid statewide activity. Jets coach Weeb Ewbank discussed the season ahead as the team prepares for a Saturday AFL matchup against the Chargers in San Diego. Bill Virdon named manager of the Mets Class AA Williamsport affiliate, ending a 11 year major league career with the Pirates and Cardinals.
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Jets Sign Oklahoma Linebacker Carl McAdams
The New York Jets announced the signing of Oklahoma linebacker Carl McAdams, 21, during a game in San Diego. Garrett and Grabowski lead the 1965 major college rushing list, with Garrett of Southern California and Grabowski of Illinois finishing first and second.
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Coast Girds for Bonanza as Norters Boost Texas Catches
Coastal fishermen in Rockport expect strong hauls after the season's first northers, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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Clemente Repeats as NL Batting Champion
Roberto Clemente, 31, of Pittsburgh, is declared the National League batting champion for the second straight year and third time in his major league career, finishing 1965 with a .329 average.
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Mexia Dunbar Meets Sherman in Texas 3A Semifinal
The Dunbar Dragons face Sherman in the state football semifinals Saturday night at 8 in Sherman. Both teams enter with 10-1 records after Dunbar defeated Daingerfield 42-8 and Sherman beat Bruce 16-6. Coaches and officials set the game time at a Dallas Holiday Inn meeting.
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Celtics and St Louis Triumphs and Setbacks Reported
NBA results show Boston beating St Louis 110 94 and Detroit defeating Baltimore 130 119 on Saturday. Sunday Cincinnati edged Boston 108 99 and St Louis beat San Francisco 133 99 with Celtics star Bill Russell sidelined by a thigh muscle injury.
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Hap Sharp Races To Bahamas Title At Weekend Meet
Hap Sharp of Houston won the Bahamas title and his 10th straight Atlantic home win as Sam Jones sidelined with a damaged knee. The Chaparral club les men raced toward a Nassau International Trophy amid schedule holds and a 403.273 mile per hour speed claim.
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Weekend Sports Roundup Cowboys Top Eagles in Philadelphia Victory
The Dallas Cowboys defeated Philadelphia 21 to 1 for their first win over the Eagles in Philadelphia. Chicago halted Baltimore’s clinching bid with a 13 to 0 victory. Cleveland, the Eastern Division champion, raced past Washington.
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Tulsa’s Twilley Heads MVC All Academic Squad
Tulsa star Howard Twilley leads five Missouri Valley Conference players on the All Academic team as he repeats national honors. The list includes Louisville Cincinnati North Texas Tulsa Wichita State and others based on varsity status and grade averages.
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Oilers Hire Bones Taylor To Three Year Deal
Houston Oilers head coach Bones Taylor has signed a new three year contract. The team has dropped five straight games guiding a difficult stretch. Also noted is an odd fact about the longest straight railway segment between Wilmington and Hamlet, North Carolina.
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