Blue Devils Top Collegiate Hoop Ratings Amid Tight Race
Duke leads a volatile top 10 in the latest college basketball poll as St Joseph's and Vanderbilt tighten the chase. UCLA falls from first after losses to Duke while Michigan Minnesota and Providence hover in the next tier. New Mexico St Louis Florida Oklahoma City struggle for ranking.
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Branch Rickey Buried Today in Ohio Farm Country
Branch Rickey was laid to rest in Rushtown, Ohio after a graveside service attended by sports figures and officials. Rickey died Thursday in Columbia, Missouri from a heart attack at age 87, and his burial followed services in St. Louis led by Dr. Ralph Lockman. Jackie Robinson and other prominent baseball figures were among the mourners.
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Steelers Ready For Concluding Clash With Redskins
The Pittsburgh Steelers begin practice for their final game of the season against the Washington Redskins in Washington. Pittsburgh has struggled, with two wins in 13 games. Washington previously beat Pittsburgh 31 3 here last month. The Steelers signed Charles Washington of Grambling, their 11th draft pick. The Redskins sit tied for fourth in the NFC East with the Cardinals and Eagles.
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Vice President forms five member panel to ease NCAA AAU feud
Vice President Hubert H Humphrey names a five man commission to resolve the AAU and NCAA rift. Expected members include Chicago alderman Ralph Metcalfe and retired Gen David M Shoun with other prominent figures. Senate ordered the panel as a reply to concerns over Olympic team selection for 1968. first report due by February 15.
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13 State Colleges In Action Tonight
United Press International reports a full slate of action as 13 West Virginia colleges tip off tonight. WVU hosts Richmond as Marshall meets Kent State at Kent. WV State visits Morris Harvey, Fairmont plays Davis and Elkins, Tech at Glenville, Bluefield at Alderson Broaddus, Shepherd at Bridgewater, Geneva at West Liberty, Bethany vs Thiel.
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Cuozzo to be operated on shoulder injury
Baltimore quarterback Gary Cuozzo, who has taken over for injured Johnny Unitas, will undergo surgery today for a shoulder separation but could be ready to play against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. The injury occurred when the Colts faced Green Bay last Sunday.
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Carnesecca Named St Johns Coach Succeeding Lapchick
NEW YORK United Press International Lou Carnesecca is chosen to succeed Joe Lapchick as St Johns basketball coach. At 40 he succeeds the 65 year old retirement rule. The Redmen, 21 record last season, return 6 foot 7 Sonny Dove to lead an attack built around height shift. St Johns, 3-1 early, faces Canisius and Gus during the holidays.
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Jerry West Tops 1000 Points For Lakers Leaderboard
Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers became the first NBA player this season to surpass 1000 points, leading with 1054. Wilt Chamberlain sits second with 842 in seven fewer games, followed by Oscar Robertson 802 Barnett 788 and Don Ohl 726. Chamberlain also leads in rebounds with 639 in three more games.
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Elroy Face Finds Relief In Carpentry During Offseason
PITTSBURGH (UPI) Elroy Face keeps his arm in shape by building with wood. The pitcher, recovering from a knee injury, says carpentry helps his recovery and plans for 1966. He notes family ties to carpentry and recalls 1959 season records for no starts and high success.
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Gogolak Schedules Final AFL Scoring Push for Season
Pete Gogolak of the Buffalo Bills leads the AFL with 28 field goals this season as he nears the single season scoring record. Leslie Duncan of San Diego sets a AFL punt return mark with 73 yards in a season total of 464. John Hadl tops passing for San Diego, Paul Lowe surpasses 1,000 rushing yards, and Lionel Taylor leads in pass receptions. A separate note mentions Pete David's deer not found in the wild.
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Rousseau Still Top NHL Scorer
Montreal's Bobby Rousseau leads the NHL scoring race with 33 points after last week’s five-point haul. Stan Mikita sits two behind, Norm Ullman one behind Mikita, while Jean Beliveau adds five points to reach 28. Chicago goalies Glenn Hall and Dave Dryden top goaltending charts with 52 goals against in 22 games. Hall also has three shutouts. The Canadiens remain the most penalized team with 296 minutes in 22 games.
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