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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1966

Page

17

Ivy League Wins Battle In NCAA Feud

Princeton and the eight Ivy League schools secured a resolution with the NCAA over athletic eligibility rules. The NCAA dropped its demand for a minimum scholastic average for athletes seeking national championship eligibility.

Ivy League Princeton N.J National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Robert F. Goheen Princeton University Ivy Group Everett D. Barnes Colgate University

Hockey Executive James D. Norris Dies at 59

Chicago business and sports figure James D. Norris, co owner of the Chicago Black Hawks and former head of the defunct International Boxing Club, died at Presbyterian St Luke's Hospital after a 10 day heart illness. He promoted major boxing bouts and owned diverse interests including racing, stock exchange holdings, grain, railroads, cattle, and stadium properties.

Chicago James D. Norris Chicago Black Hawks International Boxing Club Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital Norris U.S. Supreme Court IBC Rocky Marciano Jersey Joe Walcott Ezzard Charles Roland LaStarza Archie Moore New York Stock Exchange Norris Grain Co Great Lakes Rock Island Railroad Norris Cattle Co Chicago Stadium St. Louis Arena

Tighe Signs Two Year Scouting Deal With Braves

Former Detroit Tigers manager Jack Tighe agreed to a two year contract to serve as a scout for the Atlanta Braves, expanding the team’s scouting staff.

Jack Tighe Detroit Tigers Atlanta Braves

Warren School Hires Walker For New Warren Team

Dick Walker named head coach at Western Reserve High School when it opens in Warren next fall. Walker led Columbus Waterson teams to three Central Catholic League titles in six years with a 41-11-3 record and an unbeaten 1965 season. He will coach the South squad in the Ohio High School All Star game at Canton on August 12.

Columbus, Ohio Western Reserve High School Warren Dick Walker Columbus Watterson High Walker Watterson Canton

Cal McLish to Coach Under Gene Mauch with Phillies

Former pitcher Cal McLish will serve as coach under manager Gene Mauch with the Philadelphia Phillies this season, adding veteran pitching guidance to the staff.

Cal McLish Gene Mauch Philadelphia Phillies

Braves Ordered to Play Home Games in Atlanta

Federal Judge James Noel issued a temporary injunction requiring the National League Braves to stage home games in Atlanta. The ruling affects the 1966 schedule and keeps Milwaukee as a contested option pending a March 21 hearing on a permanent injunction.

Houston, Tex National League Braves Atlanta James Noel Milwaukee Noel Wisconsin Braves Fulton County Noel stud-Houston Wisconsin Atlanta Recreation Authority Georgia

Bowling Honor Roll Highlights From City Meet

Bowler totals show Bob Mammerle 724 and Bill Theodore 699 leading a list of standout performances. The report lists many names with individual game scores across four games, culminating in final series tallies and placements.

Bob Mammerle Bill Theodore Carroll Yocum Tom Beatty Dov Rice R. Wells Bill Ellis David Coldiron Art Spruance Cliff Manning George Marshall Junie Schuster Mel Schultz Don Queen Roy Lewey Bud Thacker John Blankenship A. Jones Jack Frisbie G. Margerum Helen Danner Mary Allen Donna _ Larsson Jo Fraunknecht Jenny Griffis Ben Stump Davey Miller Dot Hoover Helen Shapiro Shirley Stevens Linda Jack Lynn Graham Phyllis Myers Peg Wombold Gerry Grimmeth Mary Smith Flossie McIntire Joy Dysart Eloise Davidson Vinny Hayes Katie Tigges Tiplicates al Alexander Dick Miller

Track records at stake at Golden Gate Invitational

San Francisco AP says a half dozen world records are in danger at the Cow Palace tonight led by pole vault and two mile marks. Other potential falls include the 60-yard dash long jump triple jump and high jump. John Pennell seeks 17 feet indoors after clearing 16 10 this season.

San Francisco Cow Palace John Pennell

Cassius Clay Faces Illinois Commission Over Draft Remarks

Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay, undefeated in 22 fights, faces the Illinois State Athletic Commission over his anti draft remarks and a possible cancellation of his title defense with Ernie Terrell set for March 29. The three member panel must decide if his recent statements merit action. Clay offered to apologize, while the draft board announced he would not be called in March. The commission had been urged by Gov. Kerner to reconsider its approval of the bout.

Chicago Cassius Clay Clay Illinois State Athletic Commission Ernie Terre Otto Kerner Louisville, Ky Kerner Miami Fla Louisville Lip

Industrial Box Scores Box scores from Wrenn Paper Meehan and others

Box scores list Wrenn Paper and Barkeley Electric with top scorers Meehan 17 and Brumfield 25. Other teams Hall, Water Refining, Middletown Journal show combined totals and halftime 18 18. Forfeit noted in one unit and multiple players' scoring tallies appear across the sheet.

Wrenn Paper Meehan Jackson Evans Burge Willams Branson Barkeley Electric Smith Brumfield Morgan Hollin Blevins Lewis Hall Wrenn Campbell Salyer Perigram Black Middletown Journal Braun Gibson Williams Denton

Ohioans Named All Conference in Southern Basketball

Davidson senior Dick Snyder from North Canton Ohio and West Virginia sophomore Ron Williams from Weirton near Steubenville have been named to the All Southern Conference first team. Snyder led the league with a 28.8 point average and 6 05 standout was fifth in rebounds as Davidson went 11 1 in conference play. Williams became the first Negro named to All Southern with a 20.5 point scoring average.

Richmond, Va Dick Snyder Davidson North Canton Ohio Ron Williams West Virginia Weirton W. Va Steubenville Snyder Williams

Tokyo fighter Mori outpoints Gonzales in ten round bout

In Los Angeles Hiroshi Mori 127 outpoints Pat Gonzales 124 over ten rounds. In Portland Bobby Valdez 128 defeats Richie Sue 128 5 awarded decision after a cut opened over Valdez left eye. In Portland Maine Brad Silas 147 outpoints Kid Bassey 146 over ten rounds.

Tokyo Hiroshi Mori Japan Pat Gonzales Philippines Los Angeles Bobby Valdez San Diego Richie Sue Portland Ore Valdez Maine Brad Silas Washington Kid Bassey Kingston Jamaica

Dodgers deny Koufax and Drysdale big contracts

Dodgers executive Buzzie Bavasi recounts offering Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale a three year deal near record money, but the stars declined. Negotiations deadlocked at 500000 per player, with both sides remaining noncommittal as spring training looms and Bavasi says their next move likely won’t be toward the team plane.

LOS Angeles Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Buz Los Angeles Dodger E. J Buzzie) Bavasi Bavasi Sandy Koufax Drysdale Vero Beach Fla

Mantle to report to Yankees camp earlier after surgery

Yankees receive hopeful update on Mickey Mantle who plans to report to spring training Tuesday five days earlier than scheduled. Mantle recovering from January shoulder surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and says doctors expect good recovery. he batted .255 with 19 home runs and 46 RBIs in 1965.

Fort Lauderdale Fla New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Yankees Mantle New York Ralph Houk Houk Dallas Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Mayo

Indians eye pennant with confident Paul Tebbetts caution

Cleveland Indians open spring training with General Manager Gabe Paul stating that a pennant is within reach through normal performances while Manager Birdie Tebbetts cautions that five other American League clubs are contenders. Tebbetts stresses need for a major contribution from Max Alvis as Paul highlights pitching depth beyond Sam McDowell and Sonny Siebert and notes alternatives if Kralick falters. The team, coming off a fifth-place finish 15 games back, aims for a stronger showing.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians Gabe Paul Birdie Tebbetts Paul Tebbetts Tribe Indians Max Alvis Sam McDowell Sonny Siebert Jack Kralick Kralick Minnesota Twins

Twyman Dinner to Honor Jack Twyman in Cincinnati

Former basketball great George Mikan and baseball star Ted Williams will speak at a 55 dollar per plate testimonial dinner in Cincinnati. The event honors Jack Twyman who retires at season end after 11 years with the Cincinnati Royals of the NBA.

Cincinnati George Mikan Ted Williams Jack Twyman Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association

Johnson Seeks Higher Pay as Reds Holdout Spread

Deron Johnson joins Jim Maloney in a wage dispute with the Cincinnati Reds after indicating he wants considerably more than the club’s offer. Maloney and substitute cadet Jim Coker also hold out. Reds manager Don Heffner bans poker on road trips amid reports of players losing as much as 300 dollars on trips last season.

Tampa Fla Deron Johnson Jim Maloney Cincinnati Reds Phil Seghi Reds Johnson Maloney Cadhet Jim Coker Don Heffner West Coast Heffner

Offen sive tackle Jim Snowden signs 1966 Redskins contract

Washington Redskins announce offensive tackle Jim Snowden has signed his 1966 contract. The deal confirms Snowden as a new member of the NFL club, joining the roster as negotiations conclude.

Washington Jim Snowden Washington Redskins

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