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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1966
Page
6
Frederick resumes clock with a 26–7 win over the Patriots as Gaither powers twice for short scores and a 53-yard run. Foreman hauls in a 25-yard TD pass from Freland, while Brant’s offense buckles and TJ defense seals multiple fumbles and key interceptions.
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax announced his retirement from baseball saying his arthritic left arm has worsened over three years and he fears permanent damage. He told reporters he asked to be placed on the voluntary retired list and may pursue life beyond the sport.
The Michigan State and Notre Dame football clash will be shown live in the area on Washington and Baltimore stations starting at 1 pm. An AP note had said southern Maryland viewers could see it via videotape at 4:30 pm, but checks with WJZ-TV in Baltimore and WVIAL-TV in Washington confirmed a live telecast.
Notre Dame and Michigan State meet at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing as top ranked Notre Dame faces No 2 Michigan State in a pivotal clash likely shaping national title and major bowl pairings. Ara Parseghian calls it a balanced, defense minded contest with few mistakes likely deciding the outcome. The game kicks off at 1:30 pm EST before a near sellout crowd of about 74,000 and ABC television. Purdue awaits the Rose Bowl winner as the Big Ten champion faces USC UCLA winner, while bowl commitments remain limited by NCAA rules.
Brooklyn light heavyweight Greatest Crawford died from severe brain damage after being knocked out in Canton. He had been in a coma since the ninth round of a 10 round bout with Marion Connor. Crawford, 28, weighed 170 pounds and finished with a pro record of 14 wins eight defeats two draws. He underwent brain surgery to remove a blood clot.
The 1965-66 Florida thoroughbred racing season starts with Tropical Park hosting the Hurricane Handicap split into two divisions for the sixth straight year. Eighteen sprinters entered, with Hempen topweight of 125 pounds in division two along with Pol lux and Wesley Ashcraft. Division one features Bay Phantom at 123 pounds, Freddie R. and Dempsey also in the mix.
Maryland quarterback Alan Pastrana, a linebacker turned passer, seeks to prove his mettle against Virginia star Bob Davis in a key ACC game at Charlottesville. Pastrana has completed 87 of 165 passes for 1,253 yards and 12 touchdowns this season, while Cavaliers leader Davis tops the league in total and passing offense.
Roy Comer’s 26-7 victory over Thomas Johnson sparked jubilation as players sported Beat TJ insignia and a Batman helmet emblem. Key plays by Jack Gaither and Chuck Foreman powered the Cadets, while coach Jack Molesworth praised the effort despite two early fumbles.
New York. Pete Rozelle, NFL commissioner, said his office is checking every rumor of pro football betting and maintaining constant surveillance. After merger approval, security oversight of both leagues falls under Rozelle. Bill Hundley was named head of the security unit, previously led the Justice Department organized crime bureau. Hundley travels during the season visiting all clubs.
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