Aggies Trick Play Sparks 91 Yard TD Against Texas
Texas A&M defeats Texas 21 to 17 after a sensational 91 yard trick play misdirection. Quarterback Harry Ledbetter and end Jim Kaufmann executed a fake pass sequence, McLean raced untouched for the touchdown, Texas rallied in the second half but fell short as Marvin Kristynik sparked a comeback with passing and running for Texas.
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Middletown High awaits 1965-66 basketball debut
Sportsviews previews Middletown High's season opener hosting Columbus Walnut Ridge at Wade E Miller Gym. Coach Paul Walker seeks leadership with added guard depth as schedule favors home games early but features a tough late stretch. Walker remains cautiously optimistic about the team's prospects.
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Middletown High basketball of 1965 and Lucas era comparison
The article contrasts Middletown High School basketball during the 1965-66 start with the 1955-56 Lucas era. It notes how Walker produced strong supporting players Ronnie Dykes Bob Cole Oliver Wallace and Jay Byrd who could all average 20 points, while Lucas elevated the team to legendary status as Middletown High’s finest squad ever.
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Spin' Play Sparked Wilson in 66 Yard TD Run
Ex Buckeye Harry Wilson showcased a practiced rag drill move as he sped 66 yards for a touchdown against Oklahoma, part of a 21-9 win. He rushed 19 times for 160 yards, added a go ahead score and a 38 yard reception. Coach Bob Devaney praised Wilson as the outstanding player.
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Dingle Name Big At Wooster
Granville Ohio AP Rod Dingle followed his brother to Wooster College football fame and the Dingle name is engraved for a second time on the leagues Mike Gregory Memorial Award for the outstanding back Rod’s brother Tom won the award in 1957 as a halfback for Wooster. A 205 pound defensive tackle from Muskingum Mark DeVill ing won the Gregory Award as outstanding lineman during the 1965 season spearheading a defense that yielded only 40 points in nine games as the Muskies won the league title.
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Unbeaten Huskers Top Devaney's Perfect Season
Lincoln Nebraska AP Nebraska's 21 9 win over Oklahoma clinched a 10 0 season and gave Bob Devaney his first perfect campaign. Devaney called the team the best ever, noting its talent depth and poise. Nebraska prepares to face Alabama in the Orange Bowl with a 10 0 record and a 7 31 5 career coaching mark.
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Colts Unitas, Kemp rally to Thanksgiving ties
Johnny Unitas rallied the Colts to a 24 24 tie with Detroit as John Mackey caught two late TD passes. Jackie Kemp drove the Bills to a 20 20 tie with San Diego, setting up Pete Gogolak’s late FG to clinch another AFL division crown.
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MAC Picks Top Players of 1965 Football Season
Kent State back Willie Asbury earned the league’s player of the year honors after a comeback from a near fatal kidney ailment to set a rushing record, while Western Michigan lineman Bob Rowe captured lineman of the year with 104 tackles and 68 assists. Rowe was the unanimous pick of the five-man committee.
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Ohioan Advances To Senior Semis In Four Ball Golf
John Jacob of Canton Ohio and Dr H C McManus of Windemere Fla defeated Aaron Morris of Nashville Tenn and K T Toney of Piedmont Mo 1 up on 20 holes to reach the semifinal round of the World Seniors Four Ball Golf Tournament in Pinehurst North Carolina.
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Montreal Beats Toronto 2–1 in NHL Wednesday
Montreal defeated Toronto 2 to 1 in a midweek NHL game. The matchup featured tight defense and decisive late scoring, signaling Montreal’s resilience against the veteran Toronto squad.
Hurricane Bowl Bound: Traditional Clashes Set
Tulsa clinches 8-2 with record 502 passing yards by Bill Anderson to Howard Twilley and will face Tennessee in the December 18 Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston. Nebraska completes a perfect 10-0 regular season with a comeback win. Alabama and Auburn vie for the SEC title as Army-Navy and other traditional games unfold.
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Notre Dame Closes Out at Miami in Ranked Showdown
Notre Dame, ranked sixth after a loss to Michigan State, closes out the season at Miami. Wyoming visits Southern California, Brigham Young goes to New Mexico, and West Texas State travels to Texas Western in other games.
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Walker's 20th season opens at Middletown vs Walnut Ridge
Middletown High prepares for the 1965-66 basketball season under coach Paul Walker. The Purple & White face Columbus Walnut Ridge, led by Jackie Moore, as Walker targets his 496th victory in his 31st year. The lineup features eight seniors, one sophomore, and three juniors with several possible starters. Other games include Fenwick at Eaton and Warren County rivals Springboro at home, plus Mason at Lebanon and New Miami at Seven Mile.
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Redskins In Fresh Varsity Tilt
Oxford special preview of a Miami University varsity and freshman basketball game at With row Court at 7 30 p m. Center Jim Patterson may miss due to a thigh injury placing pivot duties on Tom Slater and Joe Ellison. Rich Chamberlain Jerry Peirson and Bob Jackson are named starters with Jerry Fisher or Phil Snow at guard. Fresh eight players expected to see duty as George Burkhart stars for Springboro. Admission 30 cents with proceeds to the Naismith Hall of Fame.
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Hawks Beat Warriors In Narrow Home Victory
St Louis extended its home win streak to six as the Hawks survived a fourth quarter push by the San Francisco Warriors to win 119 to 113. Guy Rodgers sparked the visitors with 37 points as San Francisco erased a big early deficit and reached within three late in the fourth.
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Maine 67 Huntington Ind 6 Grace Tourney
Maine defeats Huntington Indiana by 67 to 6 in the Grace Tournament at Winona Lake Indiana. Event details show a decisive victory with Maine dominating the Grace Tourney action in Winona Lake.
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Little Miami hosts opener as Germantown at New Miami
The schedule lists Little Miami tomorrow night and Germantown at New Miami with the Fenwick Carlisle game also on tap. After weekend action only Monroe remains to debut among local and area schools. The Hornets open their season a week from tonight.
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