Wesleyan routs Ottawa 96 84 in KCAC clash
Kansas Wesleyan defeated Ottawa University 96 to 84 as the Coyotes dominated with 40 32 rebounding edge. Paul Peters and Jack Stoller scored 23 each while Tony Verdi led Ottawa with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Ottawa committed 20 turnovers and shot 41 percent to KWU's 46 percent.
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Kansas Conference basketball leaders rise with O K E C wins
Kansas Wesleyan beat Ottawa 96 84 and College of Emporia edged Baker 66 64 to seize the Kansas Conference lead. Bethel joined Ottawa in third by beating Sterling 66 52. Pittsburg State downed Maryville State 83 79 as Colorado State College upset Washburn 78 76 in Topeka. St Mary of the Plains beat Colorado Mines 92 69. Bethany and Friends contest for sixth, McPherson to meet Southwestern, and Kansas Wesleyan and College of Emporia tie for first at 4-0.
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Nine Teams In CL Fold For 1966 Basketball Season
Nine teams entered one or more leagues for the 1966 Church League basketball season. Final registration deadline is Dec 27. Contact Orrs Cox of the Ottawa Recreation Commission. Entries include First Baptist junior senior and adult, Westminster adult, First Methodist junior senior and adult, Wesleyan Methodist junior senior and adult, Trinity Methodist junior and senior, Boys Club junior and senior, First Christian junior senior and adult, Nazarene junior and adult, Faith Lutheran junior.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
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First Christian
Nazarene
Faith Lutheran
Bradley Keeps Rolling With Seventh Straight Win
Bradley beat Butler 73 70 at Pedria to extend its winning streak to seven as five Bradley players scored 10 or more points. Drake triumphed 72 66 over Iowa State in Des Moines, while Loyola Chicago edged St Louis 74 73 on Billy Smiths late rebound and two Cole free throws.
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Namath Crowned AFL Rookie of the Year in Stride
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath won the American Football League Rookie of the Year award. An AP panel of 24 sports writers voted him the top rookie with 18 votes, while John Bramlett of Denver finished second with three. Namath reflected on the season noting mixed results but emphasizing focus on football.
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al Davis
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Mack Lee Hill
Curt McClinton
Bery Coan
College basketball scores roundup across conferences
EAST NYU 83 South Carolina 66 Syracuse 103 Penn State 79 Geo Washington 95 Citadel 4 Holy Cross 70 Dartmouth 55 DePaul 82 Iowa 37 Delaware 92 Lehigh 54 SOUTH N Carolina 115 Flat State 80 Mt St Marys Md 83 Evansville 61 MIDWEST Ran State 74 Texas Tech 68 Bradley 73 Butler 70 Drake 72 Iowa State 66 Loyola Ill 74 St Louis 73 Steubenville 69 Dent State 57 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 75 Phillips 64 Hardin Simmons 122 Sul Ross FAR WEST Wyoming 104 Idaho State 93 Utah 128 Morehead Ky 91 Bluebonnet Classic Louisiana State 85 Rice 80 Houston 90 Texas A&M 85
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NHL Thursday Scores Feature Toronto Triumphs Over Montreal
National Hockey League results show Toronto defeats Montreal 3 to 2 while Detroit shuts out Boston 2 to 0. No games scheduled for today as of Thursday’s schedule.
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Green Bay Favored In NFL's 3-Team Drama
The AP report notes Green Bay is favored to win the Western Conference on the season’s final day after their victory over Baltimore. It previews matchups across the NFL and AFL, highlighting Green Bay, Chicago, Washington, and other teams, with forecasts and key players like Gale Sayers, Bart Starr, and Paul Hornung.
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Dave Parks
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Redskins
Paul Krause
Pat Richter
Charley Taylor
George Hugley
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NFL Pulls Off Draft Coup in Rival Loop
The NFL signed top three San Diego Chargers picks Don Davis, Nick Rassas, and Milt Morin within hours, boosting NFL rosters across Giants, Falcons, and Browns. Davis is a 255-pound defensive tackle from Los Angeles State, Rassas a Notre Dame defensive back, and Morin a 245-pound receiver from Massachusetts. The moves follow Chargers selections of Brown and Buffone to Chicago and Smith to Atlanta, signaling rising NFL prestige.
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