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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1965
Page
5
At Caer Esteem Mayes aims to break a record in grid gear at the Miami Orange Bowl track meet. Dallas Cowboy Bobby Hayes, a flankerback, is quoted as confident he can run 106 yards in football gear, a feat once achieved in 10.1 seconds in football uniform.
Millikan High over Warren 64 to 49 to seize the Paramount tournament title after a slow start. Bob Davis led Millikan with 18 points and earned tournament MVP honors, with Erkin Berger also on the all tournament team. Inglewood claimed third by beating Paramount 84 in double overtime as Ron Rohner scored 22 and Bob Bentley 18.
Jordan's Panthers edge South Torrance 68 62 to reach the title game and face Santa Clara after holding a halftime deficit. Terry Smith scores 23 as South Torrance star Steve Kuckenbecker nets 26. Consolation round sees Savannah and Lennox win to set rematch night.
A roundup of college basketball scores shows UCLA and Washington State narrowly edged, while Western defeated Colorado 75 to 73. Other results include Seattle Pacific, Bokerstown, and Parsons in tight games, with notable performances from Riverside, Antioch, and Westminster. Local teams like Notre Dame, West Texas, and Milwaukee clashing in varied matchups finish with close margins and emerging standout players.
Palos Verdes beat St. Anthony 58-46 as Sea King Bob Sullivan led scorers with 16 and John Arbogast added 14. Saint Anthony trailed after a mid third quarter surge and was outscored 23-12 in the final period.
Pete Brown sets a first round pace at Los Coyotes in the Southern California Open. The 30-year-old pro shot 68 to tie the course record, while Dave Hill Stockton and Bob Thomas carded 70 to share second. Amateurs Gary Sanders and others also posted solid scores as round one wraps.
Auburn coach Ralph Jordan was about to discuss his plan against Mississippi in the Liberty Bowl when he paused, saying he would answer later because John Vaught, the Ole Miss coach, stood right behind the newsman. The moment underscores the tense, competitive atmosphere surrounding the bowl.
UCLA coach Tommy Prothro said the Bruins need sharpened play ahead of the Rose Bowl against unbeaten Michigan State after a long Friday workout. He praised the team's spirit while noting the offense executed only against reserves and highlighted standout performances from Bruins like Steve Sagehorn and Rick Hubbell in a 71-69 pre league win over Mayfair.
Budget items show baseball gear and travel costs totaling 19.40 for Illinois athletics. Notre Dame announces a 3 million dollar twin-arena athletic center seating 12 500. Chicago Bears fans gather for a 34th homecoming with George Halas on tap. Emerson and Stolle win tennis matches to give Australia a 2 0 lead in Melbourne. Tulsa football feud with Gil Brandt over red shirts continues. Atlanta Braves court injunction to play 1966 home games in new stadium. NASCAR and USAC ban Ford overhead cam engines for stock car racing. All America linebacker Carl McAdams signs the Jets’ richest contract. Cassius Clay London bout proposed with Wembley seating at 12 04.
Fullback Jim Taylor suffered a leg muscle pull in Sundays win over Baltimore but is expected to play against San Francisco. Coaches Lombardi and Christiansen say he was hobbled but could recover and may be ready for Green Bay to bid for the Western Conference title.
Lee Shells Army with 18 points and 15 rebounds as Vanderbilt defeats Army 71-63 to advance to the finals of the Vanderbilt Invitational Tournament. Vanderbilt will face Western Kentucky, after WKU beat SMU 68-? with 27 points by Clem Haskins. Kentucky leads Indiana 2-1 in the Kentucky Invitational final. Marquette beats West Virginia 100-87 and Washington tops Wisconsin 81-67 to reach the Milwaukee Classic final. Bob Wolf nets 24 for Marquette. Steve Olsen scores 24 for Washington.
Southern Californians endured rain in the lowlands yet stand to benefit from the mountains snow. Resorts report excellent conditions likely to persist through the holiday season, with upbeat reports from Mason's Specials and Bar NARL SPECIAL among others.
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