Hatchet Job Leaves Baltimore Out of NHL Expansion
In a controversial NHL expansion, Baltimore misses out as Los Angeles Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco St. Louis and Minneapolis–St. Paul gain franchises. Baltimore had pledged $2 million and a 12 000 seat Civic Center but was excluded amid West Coast TV goals and arena politics.
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Humor Holds As Rice Fights 27th Straight Loss
Rice University basketball fans endure a 27 game losing streak the nation's longest. Coach George Carlisle keeps morale up with humor while trying tactics such as lineup shuffles pep talks and even sour cream on potato nights to steady the Owls.
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McKenna Leaves VMI Football Post for Georgia Tech
John McKenna resigned as head football coach at Virginia Military Institute after 13 years and three Southern Conference coach of the year awards. He will join Georgia Tech as freshman football coach and supervisor of maintenance for physical training, reporting to Bobby Dodd.
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District Class B C Tourney Dates Set
Frederick County announces district basketball first round dates for classes B and C. Emmitsburg faces Clear Spring March 3 in Hagerstown. Thurmont battles Northern March 4 at Allegany High in Cumberland. Frederick High opens March 1 at Fort Hill. Williamsport meets Allegany winner in a late game. Finalists advance to state tournament March 10-12 in College Park.
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NFL Okays Plan To Stock Atlanta
The NFL approved a plan allowing the Atlanta Falcons to select three veterans from each of 14 teams for the 1965 roster. Falcons coach Norb Hecker called it the best possible under the circumstances. The league also sold CBS TV rights for the championship game at 2 million per game, boosting league income ahead of the season.
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Farrell-Domains Face Crothers in NYAC Half Mile Duel
New York AP Tommy Farrell may meet Canada’s Bill Crothers at the NYAC Games in Friday’s half-mile. Farrell’s coach says decision hinges on his leg, with Crothers undefeated indoors 600 to 1,000 yards and a Tokyo 800m d former.
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Mt Airy Sykesville clash headlines busy county league
Mt Airy tangles with Sykesville in a key Carrot County League game topping a seven game schoolboy schedule. Frederick invades Waynesboro for a Tri State League clash as St John’s travels to Westminster in Blue Ridge play and Middletown visits Thurmont in class B action.
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Pete Richert Signs 1966 Contract With Nationals
Washington left hander Pete Richert, the 1965 staff ace, signed his 1966 contract on Monday. Terms were not disclosed but he reportedly received a substantial raise.
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Wysong Wins Phoenix Open In Comeback Performance
Du ddly Wysong, 26, Casper Wyoming, rallied from six behind Gardner Dickinson Jr. to win the Phoenix Open and $60,000 prize with a final 278 at Phoenix Country Club. Dickinson finished second at 279, Gene Littler was third at 280, and Johnny Pott and Mason Rudolph tied for 282.
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No Trial Delay Says Milwaukee Judge
Milwaukee Circuit Judge Elmer W. Roller refused to delay the start of Wisconsin's anti trust suit against the Braves and the National League. He ordered the trial to begin February 28 as scheduled.
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National Indoor Tennis Championship opens with Ashe Ralston tilt
Dennis Ralston and Arthur Ashe, atop the American rankings, meet foreign contenders in the first round at Salisbury. Ralston faces Yugoslavia’s Boro Jovanovic while Ashe battles India's Jaideep Mukerjea as a 12 hour program unfolds at the Civic Center.
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Twins Sign Boswell and Pleis to Contract Extensions
The Minnesota Twins announced the signings of pitchers Dave Boswell and Bill Pleis on Monday, bringing the team to 23 under contract as the American League champions.
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Point Milestone For Chamberlain
Charleston dispatch reports Wilt Chamberlain scored 41 points to raise his NBA career total to 20 884, surpassing Bob Pettit as the all time scorer. The 7 foot center achieved the mark in Philadelphia's 149 123 win over Detroit, now in his seventh season.
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Covington Signs With Cubs After 1966 Pact Return
Chicago Cubs expect Wes Covington to see significant left field action this season after he returned his signed 1966 contract. Manager Leo Durocher indicated Covington will be a regular in the outfield.
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