Cowboys May Become Dons For Meredith
Football fans in the Southwest recall Meredith University nicknamed Southern Meredith. The latest chatter suggests the team may adopt the moniker Don as a new badge of identity.
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1966
Page
13
Football fans in the Southwest recall Meredith University nicknamed Southern Meredith. The latest chatter suggests the team may adopt the moniker Don as a new badge of identity.
Joe Namath threw five touchdowns as the Jets routed the Oilers 52 13 in a standout performance. New York improved to 2 0 while Houston fell to 2 1 with standout protection from DeLuca and Herman shutting down Ladd and Holmes. Upset wins by Dallas Kansas City and Baltimore highlighted the NFL action.
Denver Broncos officials began a search for a new head coach after Mac Speedie resigned following a second loss of the season. The team fell 24-10 to the Boston Patriots and 45-7 to Houston last Sunday, with Speedie citing the club’s future and football interests.
Rafael Osuna won the Colonial National Invitation singles title with a 6-3 3-6 6-3 victory over Cliff Drysdale. He then teamed with Joaquin Loyo Mayo to defeat Manuel Santana and Ronnie Barnes 7-9 6-1 9-7 for the doubles championship in Fort Worth Texas.
Middletown's Opti-Derby women's championship leaders include Ann Mourouzis from Forest Hills Country Club and Germantown resident heading into the final 18 holes at Brown's Run. Mourouzis leads with 161 after 36 holes, four ahead of Sara Carpenter. awards set for Saturday 5 p.m. at Brown's Run.
In Gratis yesterday the Knights of Columbus fell 15-7 to Lee Miller Pontiac in the Gra ins Boosters' Slo-Pitch final after earlier beating Miller's 13-6 to reach the final. Joe Marstall named tournament MVP with a trophy.
The City of Middletown invites 240 applicants for the Engineering Aide (Survey Crew Red Man) civil service examination. Applications are available at the Personnel Office City Building and must be filed there by 5 PM Friday September 23 1966. High school graduation required. John T Shoup Civil Service Secretary.
Michigan State defeated North Carolina State 28 10 while UCLA routed Pittsburgh 57 14. MSU star Steve Juday set 1965 season passing yardage, with Gary Beban guiding UCLA in a two TD pass game and 100 receiving yards. Alabama scheduled to open against Louisiana Tech. Purdue challenges MSU for Big Ten. Rick Egloff and Tom Frazier named Wyoming captains for fall.
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