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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1966
Page
4
The Lakers spent the weekend recovering after a 118-107 defeat at home to the Philadelphia 76ers in the LA Sports Arena. Philadelphia, playing strong despite absences, extended their lead as the Lakers sit in last place heading toward the holidays.
Philadelphia topped Los Angeles 96 to 90 as Wilt Chamberlain posted 24 points 26 rebounds and 14 assists in a routine win over a fatigued Lakers squad hampered by injuries. Hal Greer and Wally Jones added double figure scoring while West Baylor struggled to combine for the visitors. The 76ers used a full court press to seize control by halftime and coast to victory, extending their streak over the Lakers to three games.
Notre Dame dropped 96 to 67 as UCLA routed the Irish at Pauley Pavilion in a basketball exhibition. Coach Johnny Dee mocked the hoop scene while Lew Alcindor led UCLA with 25, and Dennis Murphy paced Notre Dame with 16.
Loyola of Los Angeles used a stingy defense to force 17 turnovers and upset Colorado State 82-73 on Friday night. Dick Sebeck led the Lions with 19 points as Loyola pulled away after a 59-59 deadlock with 8:57 left, while Rick Adelman and Dick Zembal added points.
Illinois athletic chiefs Pete Elliott and Harry Combes placed on one year probation after university inquiry into a private recruiting fund totaling about 21 000 over five years. 29 players involved, 17 no longer students, suspensions and cautions issued. Notable suspensions include Rich Jones, Minnis, Ron Dunlap, and Steve Kuberski as teams faced California in Chicago.
The Pistons beat the Bulls 103 102 to hold fourth in the NBA’s Western Division. Key plays by Dave Bing and Ben Burns, plus clutch defense, preserved the last minute lead despite Chicago’s late surge led by Bob Boozer and Guy Rodgers scoring 27. Boston topped St Louis 114 103 with strong showings from Bill Russell and Sam Jones.
A threatened strike at Santa Anita and Bay Meadows race tracks appeared inevitable as wage demands diverged by 44 percent. Racetrack management cited rejection of a proposed contract, while AFL CIO Building Service Union prepared to strike at 12:01 a.m. Monday. entries for Santa Anita’s opening were taken in case talks fail.
Erich Barnes received a 250 dollar fine and Pete Williams 50 dollars after a fracas near the Cleveland bench during last Saturday's Browns Cardinals game. The incident involved Williams and Barnes and prompted a commission review and a statement from Browns president Art Modell noting Rozelle’s findings.
Illinois basketball, facing a suspension of 12 players for excess financial aid, benches its top scorer Rich Jones and regular Ron Dunlap while coach Harry Combes is placed on probation. Freshmen Dave Scholz and Dennis Pace step up as the Illini beat California 97-87 in overtime, while UCLA and Louisville stay undefeated. Kentucky wins its invitational, Oregon State edges Penn State in double overtime.
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