East Army 6 Lehigh 52 in Kempton Basketball Action
West Virginia area scores list many games with WVU beating New York University 104 to 91 and Virginia Tech 88 to 73. Other matches include Duquesne 74 Iowa 57 and St. Marys 59 against Concreis.
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1966
Page
8
Williams Seeks Redemption After Poor Garden Showing
Beckley, W Va reports Williams of West Virginia struggles in his first Madison Square Garden visit. He scores 12 points, misplaces a topcoat, and admits nerves and tight play in a game described as his worst since high school. Williams vows to return to prove himself.
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Williams
Weirton
W. Va
West Ee
West
H Y
Thorn
Morgantown
Frosh
Violets Hand WVU 104 91 Hoop Loss
NYU beat West Virginia 104 91 at Madison Square Garden as Mal Graham led the victors with 30 points and Bruce Kaplan added 22. Williams of WVU was held to 12 as NYU's defense limited the Mountaineers despite a late push. News mentions a 1,251 crowd and notes Williams’ rising reputation.
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WVU
NEW York
UPI
West
New York University
Mal Graham
Mountaineers
Edison Square Garden
NYU
Graham
Ron Williams
Williams
New York Transit
South Picked In Hula Bow Tilt
South Picked in Hula Bow Tilt led Michigan to an unbeaten season and will handle the passing chores.
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Pe Mag
Michigan
Mial Chan
Wil Be
Cho
Johnson Favored In New York Boxing Bout At MSG
Former light heavyweight contender Johnson is favored at 3 to 1 to beat Johnny Persol at Madison Square Garden for a possible title shot. Johnson, Philadelphia native and noted craftsman, posted a $2,500 bond with the New York State Athletic Commission to pursue a meeting with Jose Torres. He previously outpointed Doug Jones on May 12, 1962 to win the vacant world title, then lost the title to Willie Pastrano in a 15 round decision in Las Vegas on June 1, 1963.
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New York
UPI
Johnson
Johnny Persol
Madison Square Garden
Philadelphia
New York State Athletic Commission
Jose Torres Johnson
Doug Jones
Willie Pastrano
Las Vegas
Hayes Big Gun For Dallas Cowboys in Playoff Bowl
UPI reports a Dallas Cowboys victory hopes hinge on Bullet Bob Hayes against the Baltimore Colts in the Playoff Bowl at the Orange Bowl. Don Meredith to Hayes connection boosts Dallas as Tom Matte leads a more pass-oriented Colts attack.
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Colts
Miami
UPI
Bob Hayes
Dallas Cowboys
National Football League
Dallas
Cleveland Browns
Don Meredith
Tom Matte
Matte
Baltimore
Johnny Unitas
Gary Cuozzo
Don Shula
Green Bay
Unitas
Cuozzo
Shula
WVU Faces Rumors on Next Football Coach
WVU athletic officials pursue a new football coach as rumors swirl about candidates. Athletic Director Red Brown says a decision expected by Jan 15, with talks ongoing ahead of NCAA meeting in Washington. Barrett travels from New York to Morgantown. Brown emphasizes focus on quality over quantity among 100 plus applicants.
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Charleston
UPI
West Virginia Univer
Gene Corum
Wayne Harding
Bluefield High
Merrill Gainer
WVU
Robert N
Red) Brown
Corum
Brown
New York City
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
National Football Coaches Association
Washington
Eddie Barrett
Morgantown
New York University
Charlotte
N. C
Barrett
Bearcats Rally Behind Baker Triumph Over Providence
United Press International reports College Loop action with Cincinnati Bearcats led by sixth man Tay Baker, who sparked a comeback against Drake and helped beat Providence 87-73. Tulsa downed Louisville 79-68, St Louis edged Drake 60-54, and other scores include Georgia Tech over Clemson 87-72, Oklahoma City 105-88 over Loyola of the South, Texas Western 76-64 over Seattle, Duquesne 74-57 over Iowa, and Army 64-52 over Lehigh.
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United Press International
Tay Baker
Cincinnati Bearcats
Baker
Cincinnati
Bearcats
Eagles
Jerry Couzins
MVC
Eldridge Webb
Tulsa
Louisville
Rick Rineberg
St. Louis
Providence
Massachuetts
Mike Riordan
Mal Graham
West Virginia
Ron Williams
New York University
Mountaineers
Georgia Tech
Clemson
Oklahoma City
Loyola of the South
Texas Western
Seattle
Duquesne
Iowa
Army
Lehigh
Clemson GA
Benedict
Partin
T-tels
Icc Ubucawaeks
Maris Defends Play Despite Injuries and Bench Time
Roger Maris, aging Yankee right fielder, defends his career and 72 thousand dollar contract while explaining unseen injuries kept him on the bench. He notes a goal for a real new season and cites swing, timing, and the chance others may surpass his 61 home runs.
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New York
UPI
Roger
Maris
Yankees
Aepuc
Washington
Anh
Yankee
Houk
A.ata Ee
Killebrew
Citadel names Jim Red Parker as new head coach
Citadel in Charleston, S C names Jim Red Parker former Arkansas A M head coach as its new Bulldog coach succeeding Eddie Teague. Parker 34 from Arkansas selected Harold Steelman his top aide at Arkansas A M to lead Citadel defense as Teague leaves after nine seasons to devote full time to athletic duties. During his last five seasons at Arkansas his teams posted 24 wins 5 losses and 1 tie.
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Charleston
S. C
UPI
Citadel
Jim
Red) Parker
Arkansas A&m
Eddie Teague
Arkansas
Parker
Harold Steelman
Teague
Paul Bryant
Alabama
All-Star additions for AFL clash with Bills on Jan 15
Houston halfback Ode Burrell and San Diego tackle Ernie Wright join the AFL All-Star squad set to meet the Buffalo Bills on January 15. The game will feature top league talent in a bid to showcase the AFL’s strength against Buffalo.
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Houston
UPI
Ode Burrell
San Diego
Ernie Wright
Buffalo Bills
Cardwell Signs 1966 Pirates Contract
Pitcher Don Cardwell signed his 1966 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. The Pirates' right hander posted a 10 loss season with a 3.19 ERA last year.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Don Cardwell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
Browns Lead Atop NEL Golf Leaders In Hollywood
Jimmy Brown of Cleveland and Dick Lebeau of Detroit shared the lead at par 70 in the National Football League Players Tournament in Hollywood. King Hill trailed at 71, with Zeke Bratkowski and John Brodie close behind. Top prize is a 1966 Ford Mustang.
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Fifa
UPI
Cleveland
Jimmy Brown
Dick Lebeau
Detroit
Brown
Lebeau
King Hill
Philadelphia
Zeke Bratkowski
Green Bay
John Brodie
San Francisco
Bobby Joe Green
Chicago
Dick Lane
George Mira
Joe Marconi
Royals Capture Fourth Straight in 109-97 Win over Pistons
Cincinnati Royals remain in the Eastern Division chase by defeating the Detroit Pistons 109-97 in Toledo. Oscar Robertson scored 29, adding a clutch late three pointer to seal the win as Jerry Lucas posted 22 points and 20 rebounds. Happy Hairston contributed 16 points, while the 76ers beat the Bullets 133-127 to trim the Celtics’ lead.
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United Press International
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Celtics
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Toledo
Ohio
Royals
Oscar Robertson
Jerry Lucas
Happy Hairston
Philadelphia 76Ers
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Warriors
Rebs Yanks in Final Workouts Before Senior Bowl
MOBILE Alabama UPI report notes North and South squads held final workouts ahead of Saturdays Senior Bowl sellout. South favored by 3 points though coaches call it a tossup. expected to be high scoring. Captains named Walt Garrison and John Roland for the North. Frank Emanuel and Johnson for the South.
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Ala
UPI
Randy
Texas A&i
Tulsa
Bill Anderson
Missouri
Gary Ne
Alabama
Steve Sloan
Lees
Mike Holovak
Boston Patriots
Weeb Ewbank
New York Jets
Walt Garrison
Oklahoma State
John Roland
Johnson
Tennessee
Frank Emanuel
Kokanee Salmon May Reach Wider Waters Through Experiments
Biologists explore introducing kokanee, a small cold water salmon, to suitable waters across states. These fish prefer about 55 degrees and are often fished by trolling. If successful, kokanee could become common beyond the western U.S., though canned salmon may remain dominant.
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Mercury Boards
Tokyo match ends in draw with Speedy Hawasian crew
Tokyo reports a 112 to 112 tie as Xatsuyoshi and Speedy Hawasian crew clash in a high scoring encounter. Both sides exchange goals and defensive stops throughout the contest, leaving the result undecided at final horn.
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Tokyo
UPI
Xatsuyoshi
Japan
Hawasian
Los Angeles chess showdown ends in draw for two players
UPI report notes Seven Johnson, 212, of City, halts Chuck Leslie, 17614 New Quieans, in a drawn match. Both players posted equal scores in a tense round, reflecting a balanced contest between rivals.
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UPI
Seane Iron
Johnson
City
Drew
Chuck Leslie
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