Six NHL Franchises Added To US Scene
The NHL moves toward 12 teams with six new U S franchises awarded to Los Angeles San Francisco Oakland Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Minneapolis St Paul The St Louis franchise is conditional and Baltimore may receive one if a suitable applicant is found by April 5 1966.
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Lawrence Soap Box Derby signups start Feb 12
Ottawa area boys ages 11 to 15 may sign up starting Saturday February 12 for the Lawrence Soap Box Derby to be run on July 4. Reporting at Winter Chevrolet Lawrence is required with a parent or guardian. Entry costs include about 15 dollars for wheel and axle plus up to 30 dollars for the rest of the car. Clinics will be held in late February March April and May. The Lawrence winner earns a 500 dollar savings bond and advances to Akron Ohio for the national finals on August 6.
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Receivers dominate AFL stats in final 1965 figures
Lionel Taylor of Denver repeats as AFL receiving leader with 85 catches in 14 games, 508 catches for 6,247 yards and 43 touchdowns over six seasons. Lance Alworth of San Diego leads yardage with 1,602 yards from 69 receptions and ties Don Maynard with 14 TDs. Pete Gogolak of Buffalo sets field goal record with 28 makes, Leslie Duncan of San Diego returns 464 yards on 30 punts.
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Pirates Sign Clemente To 1966 Contract
Pittsburgh Pirates announce that National League batting champion Roberto Clemente has signed his 1966 contract.
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US Team Plans Early Davis Cup Campaign
The United States aims to recapture the Davis Cup with a six man squad to travel and train together throughout the season. Captain George MacCall announces the group includes Dennis Ralston Arthur Ashe Cliff Richey Charles Pasarell Marty Riessen and Clark Graebner. This is the first time a Davis Cup team has been assembled so early.
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OHS OU Clash For Crucial ERL Encounter And OU Basketball Title Run
Ottawa High faces Argentine in Kansas City seeking third place in the East Kansas League while Ottawa University hosts McPherson at Wilson Field House aiming for a fourth straight win and a shot at second in the Kansas Conference. OHS illness disrupts guard Wieneke, Buck back but limited, as OU relies on Verdi Mercer and teammates to push for high finish with four games left. Both Ottawa fives also play B varsity contests Friday and Saturday.
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Westminster Upsets Drury In MCAA Clash 84 68
Westminster shocks Drury 84 68 as the Blue Jays outshoot and outmuscle the Panthers in the second half. Central Methodist rallies to beat Culver-Stockton 97 95 in overtime after trailing, with Bob Monroe 24 and Rod Jones 27 leading late. Arthur Ashe faces possible military service after UCLA graduation in June.
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Palmer Favored As Phoenix Open Opens In Rain
Arnold Palmer, heading to his quickest winter start, led the field at the $60,000 Phoenix Open as rain and hail halted Wednesday’s pro-am. The soggy Phoenix Country Club course favored big hitters, with Palmer and Rod Funseth as defending champion and rising stars like Venturi and Massengale in the field.
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Southern Illinois Tops AP Small College Basketball Poll
Southern Illinois leads the AP small college rankings after a 3 win week to reach 14 3, 111 points and five first place votes. Grambling narrows the gap as Cheyney State climbs to No 3 on the week, with Northern Michigan amassing and Youngstown and North Dakota shifting positions.
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Basketball Wednesday Results Mixed Scores Across East Coast
Boston defeated New York 121 to 117 while Los Angeles beat Baltimore 123 to 116 and Philadelphia edged Detroit 108 to 91. Remaining wrap shows San Francisco facing Boston in Providence with Friday matchups listed including Detroit at New York and Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
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Burlington retains top spot in NJCAA basketball poll
Burlington Iowa leads the week’s NJCAA coaches poll with a 15 2 record as top ranked junior college in the national standings. The update reflects continued dominance by the Burlington team in junior college basketball.
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Celtics Take Command in East Race After Knicks Win
Boston holds a three game lead over Cincinnati and Philadelphia in the NBA East after a 121-117 victory over New York. Philadelphia also beat Detroit 108-91 and Los Angeles edged Baltimore 123-116 in overtime.
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