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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1966
Page
10
The article explains the transition from silk to synthetic fly lines and the shift from letter size systems to AFTMA weights. It details codes like DT4F and WF, and notes rod makers and dealers now recommend lines by front 30 foot weight, with various taper types for accuracy and distance.
Maryland star Gary Ward, a 65 senior from Washington, bid for All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors but secured only 82 points, missing the first team while Duke’s Marin and Verga and Wake Forest’s Leonard sit on the second team alongside North Carolina’s Lewis and Eddie Boe. The ACC Sports Writers Association tracked 100 members casting ballots, with Boe leading the second tier and Marin close behind.
The report records vote counts and candidate names including Pete Coker of North Carolina State Ill, Paul Long of Wake Forest, Steve Vacendak of Duke, and Ward, with 82 votes. The secom tally shows 116 votes for one candidate and 98 for another.
Baltimore Orioles announce Fritz Maisel has signed as a scout for 1966 extending his lifelong association with the club to 57 consecutive years. Maisel joined the Orioles in 1910 and has served as player manager board member and scout, with stints in the Yankees and Browns before returning to Baltimore.
Cabrie Russell of Michigan was chosen as AP College Basketball Player of the Year, edging Clyde Lee of Vanderbilt 58-13 in the final vote. The 6 5 Chicago senior joins Lee atop the All America first team, with Schellhase Dampier Bing and other seniors rounding out the lineup.
The Associated Press selects the 1966 All-America squad from votes by 214 writers and broadcasters. First Team members include Cazzie Russell of Michigan Clyde Lee of Vanderbilt Dave Schellhase of Purdue Louie Dampier of Kentucky Dave Bing of Syracuse Jim Walker of Providence Jack Marin of Duke Bob Verga of Duke Dick Snyder of Davidson Matt Guokas Jr. Second/third team selections listed with Walt Wesley Henry Finkel Pat Riley Thad Jaracz Bob Lewis.
Illinois Attorney General William Clark presses licensing issues delaying the Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell heavyweight bout set for Chicago at the International Amphitheatre. The Illinois State Athletic Commission and Main Bouts Inc face possible relocation as Govs and promoters weigh options. Clark says only the boxing commission can approve or cancel the fight.
Nebraska and Kansas share the Big Eight lead at 11-1 after Nebraska defeated Kansas State 79-69. Nebraska opened with a 23-14 advantage and led 37-31 at halftime as Kansas State’s shooting woes persisted.
The Washington Senators added Ken Hamlin after a one-day holdout to boost depth at second base. Hamlin and veteran Don Blasingame will compete for the spot, while Bob Lavine, drafted from Baltimore, also targets shortstop and the outfield.
In Emmitsburg Mount St. Marys College hosts the Knights of Columbus Small Catholic Basketball Tournament opener at 5 p.m. Friday pitting the Saints of St. Marys Annapolis against St. Marys High School of Annapolis.
Richard Zimmerman of New Market rode four horses to victory at the Tampa Charity Horse Show held at the Tampa Yacht and County Club. He captured the Year Green Working Hunter title with Zimmerman, a brown gelding from Variety Hill Farm, and also rode Front and Center to the Second Year Championship. Joan Baer of New Market won Reserve Junior Hunter with Nice and Easy and rode Serendipity to Champion Large Pony, the 1964 American Horse Shows Association top pony award.
Maryland coach Bud Millikan gears to stop North Carolina’s Big Two as the Terrapins meet the Tar Heels in Raleigh. Missing starter Joe Harrington due to knee surgery, Maryland eyes a wide open tourney with top five seeds possible. Clemson, N.C. State, Duke, Wake Forest also in action.
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