Nebraska Upsets Kansas For Big Eight Lead
Nebraska defeated Kansas 83-75 to seize first place in the Big Eight with a 4-0 mark. Walt Wesley led Kansas with 22 points, but Nebraska used pressure defense and rebounding edge to pull away after halftime. Nate Branch added 18 for the Cornhuskers as Kansas struggled with turnovers and rebounding down the stretch. Other college scores included Texas 64 57 over Texas A&M, DePaul 81 61 over Niagara, and Clemson 70 61 over The Citadel.
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J Wks
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Jayhawks
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Cornhuskers
Kansans
Texas
Texas A&m
Aggies
Longhorns
Balles
Tom Meyer
Don Swanson
DePaul
Niagara
Demons
Kings Point
Pratt
Springfield
Northeastern
North Dakota
Bemidji
Bethel
Winona
Clemson
Citadel
Florida
Florida State
Hendrix
Arkansas
Helms
Muller
Groner
Ridges
Mah’ffey
Mohr
S’th’land
Durocher Seeks Speed From Cubs As Signings Surge
Lip Durocher returns to managing the Chicago Cubs and pushes for speed as he signs 15 players, aiming to turn a perennial second-division club into a fast, competitive team. Harvey Kuenn, Joey Amalfitano, Billy Hoeft, Bob Hendley, Cal Koonce among new Cubs. Sam McDowell and Tug McGraw also in talks with other clubs.
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Cubs
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Indians
Elroy Face
Pittsburgh Pirates
White Sox
Peterd
Balti- Orioles
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Russ Cee Ees
Tug McGraw
New York Mets
Ski meets to televise for 1966 world pro titles
Sports Network Inc will televise three ski meets with a total of 30000 dollars in prizes. The events at Stratton Vermont January 26 27 Windham New York February 9 10 and Sugarbush Vermont March 2 3 lead up to the world championships.
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New York
UPI
Sports Network Inc
Stratton
Windham
N.Y
Sugarbush
Favored Drivers Doing Well In Monte Carlo Run
In Monte Carlo the leading cars in the 35th Monte Carlo auto rally include BMC Minis and Ford Cortinas with Citroens and Porsches. Section two from Monte Carlo to Chambery will decide final positions with 60 cars qualifying for the all night 372 mile final leg through Alpine passes. Top crews include Timo Makinen Paul Easter Paddy Hopkirk Henry Liddon Rauno Aaltonen Tony Ambrose, all unpenalized, while Roger Clarke Brian Melia and Peter Procter David Mabbs led the Cortina-Lotus attack with fast times on multiple stages.
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Paul Easter
Paddy Hopkirk
Henry Liddon
Rauno Aaltonen
Tony Ambrose
Roger Clarke
Brian Melia
Monte Carlo- Chambery
Peter Procter
David Mabbs
Southern Illinois still leads after rough week in college rankings
York United Press International reports Southern Illinois, ranked No. 1, suffered losses to Arizona State and Arizona on a tough road trip but retained top position with 19 first place votes versus 32 earlier, while Dakota moved up to second. Top 20 lists show North Dakota, Evansville, and Oglethorpe rising. Illinois’ stumble shifts standings with Valparaiso, Grambling, Akron and others adjusting after weekend games.
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Ohio
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Akron
Long Island U
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Steubenville
Arkansas State
Cheyney State
Seattle Pacific
South Carolina State
Assumption
Indiana State
Northern Michigan
Celtics Falter as Pistons Edge Celtics by One Point
In a tight NBA night Boston loses 116-115 to Detroit as Cincinnati routs the Lakers 119-108 in an eight game win streak. Oscar Robertson tops Royals with 26, Ad Smith adds 24, while Jerry West scores 22 for Los Angeles. Philadelphia 76ers beat Baltimore 128-117 and St Louis Hawks top New York 109-107.
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Celtics
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Fairchild
M’gi’kil
Goodrich
Thacker S
Ll Imhoff
Twyman
King
Los Angeles
Pitt Coach Aims to Keep Pa High School Gridders Home
Pittsburgh UPI Dave Hart new Pitt coach plans to recruit within 70 miles of Pittsburgh to keep western Pennsylvania stars from going to out of state schools. He cites Johnny Lujack and Mike Ditka as examples of local players who found success elsewhere and says Pitt will emphasize education and state ties while expanding beyond the radius when needed. Hart says recruits meet parents and coaches, notes Pitt’s likely status as a state-related institution, and plans to add more Pennsylvanians to his staff.
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Latrobe
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Dick Bestwick
Frank Cignetti
Bill Neal
Lee Bennett
Allen Released To Take Ram's Post
Chicago Bears owner George Halas dropped a breach of contract suit after a court found prima facie evidence of contract breach. Allen could join the Los Angeles Rams as head coach, with NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle and Rams president Dan Reeves pleased at the outcome and arbitration steps suggested.
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UPI
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Los Angeles Rams
Chicago Bears
George Halas
Allen
Bears
Rams
Halas
Cornelius Harrington
Los Angeles
Charles Short
Harrington
Dan Reeves
Albert E. Jenner
Rozelle
Jenner
NFL
NFL Commission
Halas blocks Allen departure in Rams bid
In New York George Halas drops a breach of contract suit against Bears defensive coach George Allen to allow him to sign with the Los Angeles Rams. Halas argues the contract validity, but the move is seen as a bid to show who is boss and to prevent yet another cub from leaving. Allen thanks Halas for the release as both men navigate ambition and loyalty within the Bears organization.
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Chicago
Allen
Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles
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Rams
NFL
Oilers Fire Bones Taylor as Coach
Houston Oilers terminate head coach Hugh Bones Taylor effective January 31 amid turmoil with quarterback George Blanda. Don Klosterman, the new general manager, cites the firing as necessary for a fresh start after a 4 10 season and to align with new management goals. Wally Lemm is viewed as favorite to replace Taylor.
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UPI
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Bones) Taylor
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Don Klosterman
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Klosterman
Morris Outpoints Rubin Carter in Pittsburgh Bout
John ny Morris, 160, Pittsburgh, defeated Rubin Hurricane Carter, 157, Paterson, New Jersey, by points in a professional boxing match noted by UPI.
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UPI
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Rubin
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Carter
Paterson
N.J
Ortiz Stops Cruz in Puerto Rico Showdown at 129
Benito Ortiz from Puerto Rico defeated Ray Cruz of New York by 129 to 127 percent in a close bout. The match was highlighted by Ortiz's edge in points and crowded arena support as Ortiz claimed a narrow victory at the event hosted in Puerto Rico.
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UPI
Benito Ortiz
Puerto Rico
Ray Cruz
Canadian skaters in World Gold Skate Classic lineup
Keith Mittler Debra McCurdy and Mary Anne Fecteau named among entrants for the World Gold Skate Classic at Bakersfield California February 5 6 joining three world champions who had already announced their plans to enter.
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UPI
Keith Mittler
Debra McCurdy
Mary Anne Fecteau
Canada
Bakersfield
Calif
Notice to Creditors Estates of four deceased individuals
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of Horace F Banks John William Pate Sr William Thomas Brennan and Theodore A Wood are notified to present claims with vouchers verified to Roy A Cunningham Commissioner of Accounts Raleigh County on or before May 18 1966. Failure to comply may bar claims from benefits of the estates. Objections and examinations may be made by beneficiaries by the same date. Dated January 1966.
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John William Pate
William Thomas Brennan
Theo
Dore A. Wood
Horace. F. Banks
William
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Theodore A. Wood
Raleigh County Bank
Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A. Cunningham
Accounts
County of
Raleigh
Ghana's Allotey to face Panama's ar in 10 round bout
Love Allotey of Ghana meets Justine ar of Panama in a 10 round boxing bout set for January 29. The match headlines boxing action on the upcoming card, with both fighters seeking a win in action expected to be held in Panama City.
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UPI
Love Allotey
Ghana
Justine Ar
Reward Offered for Newsprint Theft Conviction
A 209 dollar reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of person or persons stealing newspapers from roadside tubes or bundles. Contact Robert L. Amick at Beckley Newspapers, phone 253-3321. Also asking Mrs William Brown and Herbert Boyce to call 253-3321 with whereabouts before stated times.
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William Brown
Woodlawn Avenue
Will Herbert Boyce
Mabscott
John DePriest
Fayette Street
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