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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1966
Page
6
In Green Bay a veteran squad earns a morale boost as Oldtimers help secure a win while Cleveland coach Blanton Collier wears a bleak expression watching the Browns concede key points in a struggle tied to their 1964 title defense.
Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung led Green Bay with 96 and 105 yards on 27 and 18 carries as the Packers dominated Cleveland in a snow ridden title game. Lombardi’s ball control plan paid off and the veteran duo helped seal an 23 to 12 win before 50,852 at Lambeau Field. Enduring stars were complemented by new signings Donny Anderson and Jim Grabowski, though both were absent for the Hula Bowl. Bart Starr directed a steady offense with a key 47 yard TD connection to Darryll Dar a, while Don Chandler added three field goals. The NFL projected roughly seven thousand dollars to each winner and about four thousand to each finalist from gate receipts plus television money.
Duke topped Wake Forest 92 to 78 as Georgia defeated LSU 82 to 59 and N Mex beat Denver 87 to 66. Drake beat Holy Cross in the Queen City final Consolation, while Canisius edged Memphis St 92 to 89. NBA results include New York 147 Cincinnati 122 and Baltimore 116 Detroit 112.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson assistant coach Ted Lawrence will headline Muscatine Quarterback Club’s Wednesday gathering at Ina Mae's, discussing his new Iowa football role and Lloyd Nagel era outlook. A preseason forecasting trophy will be awarded. reserve by noon for the $1.50 meal.
The college basketball rankings face a major reshuffle as top teams shift focus from holidays to conference races. Only two major unbeatens remain: Kentucky 80 and Texas Western 10 0. St Josephs 92 and Providence 1 were among few ranked teams to fare well in tournaments.
Jim Hackleman notes dramatic bowl day upsets as UCLA LSU and Alabama topple strong favorites on New Year’s Day. Beban Stiles LaBruzzo Sloan highlighted the games in a sensational sequence.
Winners in the youth holiday bowling tourney were announced with 73 entries. Teens and mid teens results include singles, doubles, and mixed events for boys and girls, led by Dave Ravenscraft and Cindy Stover in various divisions.
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