Devine Named Mets President as Weiss Retires to Advisory Role
New York AP reports Bingo Devine took over as president of the New York Mets with George Weiss beside him. Weiss, 72, a former New York Yankees general manager, ends a storied career spanning 1948 to 1960 with 10 pennants and later serves the Mets as adviser until 1971. Devine, 49, previously GM of the St. Louis Cardinals before 1964 team changes.
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AFL Coaches Boost Defenses
New York AP reports Wally Lemm and Weeb Ewbank defend AFL defenses. Lemm notes AFL linemen are as big and strong as NFL, while Ewbank says across the board defenses have improved and praises Buffalo’s front seven as among the best in pro football today.
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Robby To Have Knee Surgery
Baltimore AP Frank Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1966 will undergo surgery on the cartilage in his right knee at an undetermined date in either Baltimore or Los Angeles.
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Clay Retains World Heavyweight Title in Houston Bout
Cassius Clay of Louisville stopped Cleveland Williams in Houston to keep the world heavyweight title. Also in other cities Pete Toro outpointed Ted Whitfield in Amherst and Gerry Graci defeated Pedro Perez in Brooklyn while Ford Hernandez won on points over Ike White in Las Vegas.
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Lebanon Grid Coach Resigns After Six Years
Don McKenzie longtime Lebanon football coach resigns. effective January 27 at end of semester. He plans to become an auto salesman, finishing with a 24 2 244 record at Lebanon including a 3 6 1 season and a 7 3 best in 1965.
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Rangers Climb In Point Race
New York Rangers rise in the NHL scoring and penalties race as Reg Fleming leads in penalty minutes with 47 for the week. Fleming adds three goals and four assists, tying for 16th in points with seven among his teammates. Bernie Geoffrion, back after a two year layoff, also surges with seven points. Rod Gilbert and Phil Goyette trail leaders with 13 points each, while Stan Mikita and Norm Ullman head the chart by three.
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Chiefs Lead AFL as Ground Game Powers 34-16 Win
Kansas City tops the Western Division by two games after a 34-16 victory over Miami. Leon Dawson, Bert Coan, Mike Garrett and Curtis McClinton powered a league leading 159.1 rushing yards per game while the Chiefs rank fifth in passing. New York tops defense with 257 yards allowed per game and Joe Namath leads in passing with 242.7 yards.
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Umpire Glad Robinson In Other League
In a Mets squad game NL umpire Augie Donatelli tested his calls Eddie Bressoud asked which pitch is toughest to call Donatelli said inside calls are hardest especially with Frank Robinson who crowded the plate and bent the border Donatelli will have easier duties this season after Cincinnati traded Robinson to the Baltimore Orioles in the AL last winter
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Mail Catches Scoring Pass For Cincinnati Freshmen
Johnny Mail, former Middletown High star end, caught a 28 yard scoring pass from Lou Cynkar to briefly tie the University of Cincinnati freshmen against Ohio University. The Bobcats won 20-14 as time ran out. Danny Slusher played for Marshall frosh. Xavier beat Marshall 36-12 without a score from Slusher.
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Hawks Extend Guerin Contract Through Next Season
Saint Louis Hawks announce a two year extension for player coach Richie Guerin to begin when the current NBA season ends. The move solidifies Guerin's leadership role as the team plans for the immediate future.
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Messenger sets IC4A five mile cross country record
Charlie Messenger of Villanova won the 18th IC4A five mile cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park in 24:15.6 and led the Wildcats to the team title with a record low score of 26 points.
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National Basketball Association San Francisco 115 Detroit 104
The San Francisco team defeated Detroit 115 to 104 in an NBA game. Key performances powered the win as both sides traded baskets in a high scoring showdown. Team names and scoring details reflect a decisive West Coast victory.
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Minnesota Fats Promotes Book On Pool Hustling
Miami Times profile of Minnesota Fats, the famed pool player, noting his boastful persona, business ventures, and book The Bank Shot and Other Great Robberies. It describes his tour with Montgomery Ward, mentions Johnston City and the Commodore Hotel events, and recalls The Hustler and Gleason's portrayal.
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Soph Jinx Slams Pistons as Barry Leads Warriors Win
Rick Barry, NBA Rookie of the Year, dominates with 44 points to lift the San Francisco Warriors over the Detroit Pistons 115-104. Barry hits 17 of 30 from the floor and all 10 free throws to spark a fifth straight win for the Warriors. Detroit rallied to 85 81 late in the fourth quarter before fading.
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Rick, Wilt Keep Leads In NBA Stats
New York AP reports Rick Barry of San Francisco leads in scoring with 574 points and a 38.3 point average through November 13, ranking in free throw percentage and field goal percentage and rebounds. Wilt Chamberlain tops field goal percentage and ranks second in rebounds and seventh in scoring with a 23.3 average, also eighth in assists.
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Bowling Standings Show Wide Scoring At Local Meet
Bowling teams list scores for many players led by Bill Howard and Terry Fink. Individual totals range from high games in the 200s to around 170s, with several players over 600 in series and others just over or under that mark.
Baylor Out Of Dayton Tilt With Lakers
Los Angeles star Elgin Baylor will stay in LA this week while the Lakers play in Dayton and Detroit. Baylor strained ligaments in his right knee last month and is not expected to play until next Saturday’s game against the San Francisco Warriors.
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Minnesota Fats to Appear at Montgomery Ward Tonight
Minnesota Fats Rudolf Wanderone the self described world’s greatest pool player will appear at Montgomery Ward 700 North University Blvd tonight from 7 to 9 pm. Store manager William T. Parsley says the public can watch a pool cue demonstration and hear about his career while he demonstrates trick shots and explains the Diamond system. Wanderone claims film fame and rival eating feats, with a life spent in pool and public relations work. He will continue touring Montgomery Ward stores nationwide after Middletown stops.
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