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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1966

Page

7

National Basketball Coaches cut support for Hall of Fame

Springfield AP report says the National Association of Basketball Coaches ended direct financial underwriting of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The move ends NABC funding for the Hall of Fame office while dues will still flow to the Hall. Executive secretary Clifford Wells leaves Springfield to base the NABC office in La Jolla, California. Ed Steitz says no split with coaches over support. a new executive director is sought.

Springfield, Mass National Association of Basketball Coaches Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame NABC Hall of Fame Julian Coaches Association Clifford ‘Wells la Jolla Calif Springfield Ed Steitz Springfield College Steitz Hall of Fame Corp Connecticut Lexington

Racing Yacht Big Toy Drifts Toward Port in Newport Bermuda Race

The 73-foot fiberglass yacht Big Toy, owner James B. Turner, ran adrift after losing rudder and antenna. Coast Guard planes and the cutter Campbell failed to locate her as the fleet pressed toward Bermuda. The search area covered 25 000 square miles in poor visibility. The yacht steered westward toward the Atlantic coast, while leaders Bolero Good News Germania VI Ticonderoga and Kialoa II led the halfway field about 80 miles ahead.

New York Big Toy Newport Bermuda Coast Guard Campbell James B. Turner St. Petersburg Fla Turner J. M. Brown Callooh Atlantic Bolero Good News Germania VI Ticonderoga Kialoa II Tom Moseley San Francisco Jakob Isbrandsten Alfred Krupp Germany Robert F. Johnson Skip Sheldon Montreal Bermudan

Covington to Host Jaycee Junior Golf Championship

The 1966 Louisiana Jaycee Junior golf tournament moves to July 6 to 8 at Covington Country Club. About 150 teenage golfers will compete in a 54 hole event, with the top four earning spots in the national tourney at Greensboro, North Carolina in August.

Covington Jaycee Covington, la Covington Country Club Greensboro N.C

Little League Eastgate needs late surge to edge Fire Department 6 5

Eastgate rallied in the bottom of the sixth to defeat Fire Department 6 5 at Eastside. Scalia went 4 for 4 for Eastgate while Surratt collected three hits for Fire Department. Lucas earned the win with King taking the loss.

Eastgate Fire Department Eastside Scalia Surratt Lucas King I Ah Dent Lakeshore Pharmacy Lakeshore Lions Petch Telano Otwell Wise Lions Primos Lakeshore Pharmac Gulette First Federal Moroe Lions Murphy Arthur i Monroe Lions Sherman Roberts Stuckey Rogers Klic Valdez Fitch Cagle Stewart Robinson Wall North Monroe Lions Gibson Tucker Durham North Monroe Lindsay White Anderson Presley

Castoffs Boost Angels In Comeback Bid For Title

ANAHEIM AP Baseb all fans laughed last summer when the California Angels acquired pitcher Jack Sanford and Lew Burdette. Both rehabbing stars are leading the club as they vie for the American League crown. Sanford is 7-2 and Burdette 4-1 with a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins. Burdette and Bob Lee threw two scoreless innings after Minnesota led 3-1. Oliva’s misplay opened the door for a seventh inning rally, Ed Kirkpatrick delivering the deciding single. The Angels remain hot, winning eight of ten.

Anaheim California Angels Jack Sanford San Francisco Angels Lew Burdette Philadelphia Phillies Sanford Burdette Minnesota Twins Twins Tony Oliva Minnesota Jim Mudcat) Grant Tom Satriano Paul Schaal Oliva Willie Smith Ed Kirkpatrick Grant Bob Lee George Brunet Don Mincher Harmon Killebrew Cesar Tovar Norm Siebern Angel Johnny Klippstein

Russian Team Looks Strong In Mat Events

Norman Rowland reports from Toledo on day one of the World Greco Roman Wrestling Championships where Russia dominates early action. Defending champions Nikolay Chmakov and Valery Anissimov win rounds, lead Russian tally with 10 wins, one loss, and one tie as U S hopes flag in 171.5 pounder Russ Camilleri falters.

Norman Rowland Toledo Ohio Nikolay Chmakov Valery Anissimov Chmakov Ryszard Dlugosz Poland Ragnar Svensson Sweden Aniisomov Peter Jutzler Switzerland Jutzler Ratach Montesinos Argentina Annissimov Gurbuz Lu Turkey Roman Rouroua Guennady Sapounov Stevan Horout Yugoslavia Sapounov Kim Ik-jong Korea U.S Russ Camilleri Camilleri Florea Ciopreiul Romania Mohammed Fayaz Iran Ben Northrup Russia Karamat Agaev John Krause South Africa Pedreus Fourie Ron Finley

Benvenuti Ki Soo title bout nears in Seoul

Seul promoter race reports sold out ringside seats for the first world junior middleweight title match in Korea. Italian champion Nino Benvenuti and challenger Kim Ki Soo tapered to light workouts with four days left. Undercard features heavyweights Leotis Martin versus Al Jones, Cleveland Williams versus Ted Harring, and Mike Lamum facing John Phillips.

Seoul Nino Benvenuti Kim Ki-soo Kim Korea Leotis Martin Toledo Ohio al Jones Memphis Tenn Cleveland Williams Ted Harring Mike Lamum Houston John Phillips

Giants sign Wood and Reed to 1966 NFL contracts

The New York Giants announced that quarterback Gary Wood and halfback Smith Reed have signed their 1966 National Football League contracts.

NEW York New York Giants Gary Wood Smith Reed

Smith Eyes Wimbledon Title Three Of Four Years

Margaret Smith of Australia opens her bid for a third Wimbledon crown in four years on day two as center court hosts women’s matches. News notes include Tony Roche’s ankle status, Pietrangeli’s tonsilitis, and several men’s results with seed players advancing despite delays and darkness.

Wimbledon England UPI Margaret Smith Australia Miss Smith Liz Starkie Tony Roche Ted Beard Roche Nicola Pietrangeli Eugene Scott St. James N.Y New Zealand Lew Gerrard Judy Tegart Virginia Wade Billie Jean Moffitt King Alhambra Calif Winnie Shaw Nancy Richey Dallas Fay Toyne Dennis Ralston Robert Lutz Los Angeles Clark Graebner Beechwood Ohio Marty Mulligan Charles Pasarell Ucla Puerto Rico Austria Peter Pokorny Cliff Richey Graham _ Stilwell

Oldtimers Day invites former Yankees and Dodgers veterans

The Oldtimers York Yankees announced invitations for their annual Oldtimer's Day to former Yankee infielder Phil Rizzuto and Pete Coscar ari, an infielder with the old Brooklyn Dodgers. The event, honoring the 1941 Yankees and Dodgers, is scheduled for July 23.

NEW York New York Yankees Phil Rizzuto Pete Coscarari Brooklyn Dodgers Yankees Dodgers

Nix Cage defeats Craighead Coin 7-2 in West Monroe tilt

Nix Cage won 7-2 as they scored in all but the fourth inning. Phil Hobbs pitched winner with Reggie Bunn taking the loss. Doug Davidson and Steve Hobbs each went 1-3 for Nix Cage, while Tommy Murphy was 1-1 for Craighead.

Nix Cage Craighead West Monroe Phil Hobbs Reggie Bunn Doug Davidson Steve Hobbs Nix Tommy Murphy Crai Roogie Bunn Mike DuVall

Grant Counts Misfortunes After Third Round Reverse

The California Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 as Mudcat Grant suffered his third loss of the season. Grant complained of bad breaks despite a strong ERA, noting a dropped fly by Tony Oliva that produced two unearned runs. Don Mincher and Harmon Killebrew homered to pace California, while Norm Siebern added a late homer.

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Bryant Resting After Collapse at Coaching Clinic

Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant collapsed during a Pepperdine coaching clinic speech in California and was taken to View Park Community Hospital. A spokesman cited exhaustion and said Bryant remains alert and improving. His wife visited and noted his good color. doctors monitor his condition with no serious problems evident.

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Packers Star Dowler Signs One Year Contract

Star end Boyd Dowler of the Green Bay Packers signed a one year deal with the NFL champions. Dowler led the club last season with 44 receptions for 610 yards and four touchdowns and earned a West Pro Bowl selection.

Green Bay UPI Boyd Dowler Green Bay Packers Dowler

Terrell rests second day Jones back at work in Houston

Heavyweight contender Ernie Terrell took a second day off while challenger Doug Jones returned to workouts ahead of their WBA title bout on June 28 in Houston. Terrell resumes sparring Wednesday after weekend training and signing appearances. Jones’s trainer says he is edgy and ready to blast away. promoter announces a co feature Bob Slaughter will fight Dave Zyglewicz on the same card.

Houston Ernie Terrell Doug Jones World Boxing Association Terrell Jones Veterans Hospital Sam Solomon Solomon Jack Barrett Earl Gilliam Texas Boxing Enterprises Bob Slaughter Philadelphia Texas Dave Zyglewicz

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