AFL NFL clash over college players sparks draft debate
Raleigh Register reports a rift between the AFL and NFL over college players turning pro. Joe Foss backs a common draft for all colleges, while Pete Rozelle rejects it, saying the NFL has other plans and will meet with NCAA officials to discuss options.
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Draft Battles Shape NFL and AFL Rivalry in 1960s
The NFL and AFL spent heavily in early drafts as powerhouses from Michigan and Notre Dame to Grambling and Ohio State battled for top talent. Notable picks included Bob Ferguson, Jim Kanicki, Dick Butkus, Jerry Stovall, and Bobby Boyd, with defenses gaining increasing emphasis in scouting and signings across both leagues.
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Red Devils Fall to Vinson Five in Tight Derby
Huntington Oak Hill Red Devils suffered their fifth straight defeat as Vinson beat them 78 to 74. Vinson’s five starters all scored in double figures aided by a 29-16 third quarter, after Oak Hill led at halftime 41-37 following a 22-17 first quarter.
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Mountaineers invade GW in Fort Myer battle
West Virginia opens a two day visit to Virginia by facing George Washington University at Fort Myer. GWU sits 3-7 but nearly upset St. John’s, while WVU aims to rebound from recent wins over Furman and VMI without Ricky Ray who is out with a foot injury.
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Beckley College Visits Senators in West Virginia Tilt
Beckley College travels to Elkins to face the Davis and Elkins Senators in a WVU Conference game. Davis and Elkins, led by Norm Pingely and Art Wheatley, seek a strong start after a 74 60 win at Bridgewater while Beckley bats three freshmen into the lineup including Basham Sabo and Cordell to boost offense and depth.
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Three WVC Tilts Highlight West Virginia Conference Week
Three WVC tilts headline the night with Beckley at Davis and Elkins after Davis and Elkins fell 82-75 to West Virginia Wesleyan on Thursday. Wesleyan hosts West Liberty while Morris Harvey visits Alderson Broaddus. Non conference games include Waynesburg at Wheeling Bluefield State at Knoxville College and West Virginia State at Wilberforce. Concord upset league leader West Virginia Tech 70-68 at the foul line with 30 free throws to Tech 14.
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Auerbach Sees Glamorous LA Crowds Boost Celtics
Celtics coach Arnold Red Auerbach credited Los Angeles crowds for lifting his champions as Boston routed the Lakers 112 104 after sprinting to a 48 18 first quarter lead. Willie Naulls 25 and Sam Jones 33 led Boston while Elgin Baylor had 32 for the Lakers. In the other game Kevin Loughery’s 31 helped the Baltimore Bullets beat the Detroit Pistons 110 105, with Dischinger 26 for Detroit.
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NBA Standings and Schedules Eastern Western Divisions
Eastern standings show Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia New York with records and winning percentages. Western table lists Los Angeles St Louis Baltimore Detroit San Francisco, with full W L and pct figures. Upcoming games include Phila vs Cin in Dayton and Boston at San Francisco among Friday and Saturday matchups.
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Sherman Tide Defeats Owls in 75 68 Victory
Seth Sherman High School capitalized on Glen Rogers errors to beat the Owls 75-68. Seth led 24-14 after one and 40-32 at halftime as Rogers struggled with cold shooting. Tommy Brooks fouled out for Glen Rogers during a fourth-quarter rally, while Roger Ayerson led Seth with 28 points and Mike Trent added 18.
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Beckley Junior High Beats Princeton in Fourteenth Straight
Beckley Junior High edged Princeton early then pulled away in the second half for a 57-32 victory at the Recreation Building. Luchini scored 20 to tie Shelton for high honors, with Wooton adding 18 as Beckley extended its unbeaten run to four games. An 8th grade preliminary game ended Beckley 56 Princeton 27.
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Gino Marchetti Announces Pro Bowl Retirement
Gino Marchetti 38, longtime Baltimore Colt defensive end, says he is retiring after Sundays Pro Bowl game. He announced the decision at the Pro Bowl luncheon, repeating a similar claim last year before being lured back by money.
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