Ryan Ridicules Namath's Bonus
Frank Ryan, NFL champion Browns quarterback, jokes he must be worth $1 million if rookie Joe Namath can get $400,000 for signing with the Jets. He notes Namath’s deal and adds a wry comment while playing in the 1965 Pro Bowl weekend. Other players weigh in on the pay trend and its effect on college stars.
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Washington Redskins
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Egan Hones Solo Workouts While Bench Role Persists
New York Knicks guard John Egan, 25, trains for pace and ball handling two hours before games. The 5-11 playmaker relies on speed, deception, and timing to lead fast breaks despite a limited role behind rookies Ed Donovan selected. He credits workouts for restoring form and staying aggressive.
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National Basketball Association
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Em Bryant
Howard Komives
Providence College
NBA
West Robertson Versatile Stars
NBA statistics show Wilt Chamberlain leads scoring and rebounds, but Jerry West and Oscar Robertson top the league in versatility. West ranks high in scoring, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and assists while Robertson places highly in total points, free throws, and assists for the Cincinnati Royals.
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Pineville Nips Mullens Junior in tight 44 43 win
Pineville Junior High survived a halftime deficit to defeat Mullens 44 43 on the road Monday night. Pineville led 24 17 at halftime and 31 26 after three quarters before Mullens rallied to take a 35 34 edge, then Pineville pulled away in the closing minutes behind Bobby Gunter 17 and Cam Scoleri 13. Frank Fisher led Mullens with 14 points and Randy Compton added 12 as Mullens falls to 1 2 on the season while Pineville improves to 2 1.
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Beckley Babe Ruth League to Elect Officers Thursday
Beckley Babe Ruth League will meet Thursday at 7:30 p m in the Beckley Newspapers Corporation library. President Charley McDaniel said the gathering aims to elect new officers and urged all managers sponsors and others to attend, calling the meeting very important.
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All Stars Add To Rosters For NBA East West Game
The East and West rosters for the January 13 All-Star game in St. Louis are filled with two additions each. Rookie Willis Reed and Larry Costello join the East alongside established stars, while Nate Thurmond and Don Ohl strengthen the West lineup, completing the 10-player squads.
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Baltimore Bullets
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Bill Russell
Sam Jones
Boston Celtics
Jerry Lucas
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Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Gus Johnson
Walt Bellamy
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St. Louis Hawks
Terry Dischinger
Detroit Pistons
Pastrano Named Top 1964 Boxer
Willie Pastrano, light heavyweight champion, named boxer of the year by the World Boxing Association for two title defenses with technical knockouts. The WBA's choice aligns with the Boxing Writers Association. he stopped Gregorio Peralta and Terry Downes. Middleweight champ Joey Giardello named fighter of the month for his December 14 decision over Rubin Carter in Philadelphia.
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England
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Cherry Hill
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Paterson
Philadelphia
Drills Begin For Annual Pro Bowl
Coaches Blanton Collier of the Eastern All stars and Don Shula of the Western team organized their squads on separate practice fields and began drills for Sundays 15th annual Pro Bowl game. The event marks a final showcase as NFL stars close the season with a rematch of the NFL championship where Collier led the Browns to a 27-0 win over Shula’s Colts.
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WVC Continues Action Tonight
The West Virginia Conference resumes with two games: Concord at Bluefield State and Fairmont at Glenville. In a prior non conference contest Steubenville College defeated W V Wesleyan 80 58 with John Hummell and Mickey Reeves each scoring 20 points.
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Samisen Revered as Japan's Traditional Instrument
The samisen, a three stringed instrument, is celebrated as a cornerstone of Japan's traditional music heritage. It embodies cultural craftsmanship and appears in folk performances and classical performances across regions.
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Rozelle Faces Three Game Series Demand From NFL Players
NFL Players Association wrapped its meeting with sharp criticism of Commissioner Rozelle and a push for a three game championship series to decide the league title. President Orwell Braase of the Colts said the proposal and others would be presented to owners within about a month. The group also sought representation on the pension fund, questioned costs of the commissioner’s office, and objected to Rozelle signing players to endorsements without consent. They voted to retain officers including Braase, Bernie Parrish, Charlie Bradshaw, and John Reger.
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UCLA Tops UPI Major College Ratings in Return to No 1
UCLA vaults from fifth to first in the UPI major college basketball ratings after a 9-1 start and a pair of upsets. Michigan falls to second after losing to St. John’s in New York, with Indiana and Wichita tied for third. Duke and St Joseph’s rise, while San Francisco and St John’s climb into the top 10 amid shifts across the board.
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Illini Top Hoosiers in Big Ten Showdown at Home
Illinois defeats Indiana 86 81 to snap the Hoosiers nine game unbeaten string. Tal Brady 23 points Skip Thoren 21 pace Illinois while Ron Pey 19 leads Indiana. Other top-20 results include Wichita over Bradley 85 79 and NC State over South Carolina 68 49.
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Biletnikoff Signs with Raiders for 150000 Bonus
Florida State end Fred Biletnikoff reportedly received about 150000 for signing with the Oakland Raiders. The Detroit Lions offered 150000 but spread over five years, while Oakland allegedly signed for two years. Biletnikoff had just starred in the Gator Bowl with four touchdown receptions.
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First All East Squad Chosen
New York United States All America Bill Bradley of Princeton was named to the first ECAC All East university division basketball team. Bradley heads a lineup of December standout players. Bob Lloyd of Rutgers and Stan McKenzie of New York University earned spots on the All East team while James Walker of Providence and John Austin of Boston College filled guard duties.
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Citadel Suffered Narrow Defeat in League Showdown
The Citadel was edged 71 70 by VMI in a Southern Conference game, suffering its first league loss in five and marking VMI’s first league win. Davidson led Richmond 97 67 in a nonconference bout as Fred Hetzel scored 37 for Davidson. Virginia Tech beat Virginia 73 56 and moved atop the ACC battle.
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College Scores From A Busy Basketball Day
A long slate of college men’s basketball results features LIU over St. Mich 90 86 in OT and New York AC 87 Albany St 78. Pace defeats Yeshiva 67 while C W Post tops Pratt 90 70. Sien South Georgia 86 Tulane 91 Rhose Island - American Auburn 77 Mississippi 53.
Top Scorers Lead Wyoming County Race in Six-Game Span
Karl Lilly reports Wyoming County’s tri county scoring race led by Tommy Brooks of Glen Rogers with 185 points in six games and Dallas Blankenship of Pineville at 142 in five. Danny D Antoni Mullens rose to third with 106 points in four, while James Collins of Trap Hill and others fill the top ten with strong averages.
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Cousy Backcourt Mentor Shapes Eagles Star John Austin
New York based feature profiles John Austin, a Boston College guard mentored by Bob Cousy. Austin credits Cousy for refining his passing, mastering behind the back passes, and adopting a creative, fast break style. Austin, a standout at DeMatha, previously set Brown College scoring records with 614 points and a 49 point single game mark.
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Henry to play only on power plays for Rangers
Camille Henry, New York Rangers top scorer, will be used only on power plays as Red Sullivan rests him in upcoming games. Boston Bruins recall William Goldsworthy from Niagara Falls junior team to replace injured Dean Prentice and Ab McDonald in two NHL games.
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