Bills Dominate AFL Statistics in 8-0 Start
NEW YORK (UPI) The AFL stats show the Buffalo Bills leading in rushing total offense scoring pass defense rushing defense and scoring defense with an 8-0 record. Oakland Raiders are tops in passing while Buffalo remains second in passing. Buffalo also leads in most major categories with 3 306 total yards and 258 points.
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All-East football team picks honors for Little and Atkinson
Syracuse's Floyd Little and Villanova's Al Atkinson headline the Eastern College Athletic Conference All-East selection released today. Little earned a halfback slot after 153 rushing yards against Pittsburgh, while Atkinson nabbed a tackle post for his persistent pressure on Xavier. Other honorees include Holy Cross QB Jack Lentz, Harvard's Wally Grant, Princeton's Cosmo Iacavazzi, Army's Sam Shampi, Yale's Dan O'Grady, Cornell's Dave Hanlon, Penn State's Glenn Ressler, and Massachusetts' Pete Pietz. Buffalo's Dan Sella is Sophomore of the Week with three Delaware interceptions.
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Hamilton Back On ECAL Team
Hamilton back on the ECAC weekly small college football team after Larry Pritchard’s 21 yard field goal beat Wesleyan 23-21. Also on the ECAC backfield are Bucknell’s Serro, Northeastern’s Cappadona, Hofstra’s Levin.
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AFL Rosters To Be Increased For Next Season
AFL owners voted to raise rosters from 38 to 39 players to keep teams filled amid injuries. Each club may carry two players on the injured list, reactivated after 16 days or two games, and activation from taxi squads will be allowed during the season if multiple injuries occur.
Florida and Florida State Still in Gator Bowl Race
Jacksonville, Fla. Florida and Florida State remain in contention for the 20th annual Gator Bowl. Other leading candidates include unbeaten Alabama, 7-4 Georgia Tech, 7-0 Nebraska, and 7-1 Arkansas, with LSU 5-0-1, Texas 6-1, Duke 4-1-1, and Syracuse 5-2 also among top prospects.
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Hoople predicts Illinois 17 Michigan 14 in clash
Noted football writer Major Amos B Hoople forecasts a tight battle with Illinois upsetting Michigan 17 to 14. The column lists numerous college games with scores and outcomes, reflecting a period voice and humor about politics and football.
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West Extends Lead In NBA Scoring Race
Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers surpassed 200 points for the season, totaling 217 points over three games for a 31.0 scoring average. Gus Johnson trailed with 198 points in nine games, Oscar Robertson led in assists at 9.4 per game, and Bill Russell topped rebounds at 23.0 per game. Johnny Green led field goal percentage at .520, while Adrian Smith maintained the top free throw percentage at .966 with 28 of 29.
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Ford to undergo arm surgery in Houston
New York Yankee left hander Whitey Ford, 17 game winner in 1964, will travel to Houston for an operation on his aching left arm. The procedure will be at St. Luke's Hospital next Monday and performed by Dr. Denton Cooley and Dr. Martin Schulman.
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Berra Returns Contract as Yankee Special Consultant
Yogi Berra, fired as Yankees manager, returned his signed two year contract to the front office on Monday as a special field consultant. The former manager still retains the right to make another deal under the contract terms.
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West Virginia Keeps Southern Conference Lead
West Virginia beat Kentucky 26 21 to stay atop the Southern Conference with a 3 0 league mark and 4 3 overall. QB Allen McCune threw three TD passes and ran for another in a non conference win as Virginia Tech and George Washington chase in second, while William and Mary and The Citadel share third after losses by East Carolina and The Citadel.
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Syracuse U Increases Lambert Trophy Lead
Syracuse University widened its lead in Lambert Trophy voting as the Orangemen defeated Pittsburgh 21-6 to move to 5-2 overall. The team secured five of eight first place ballots for a 9.6 rating, while Villanova remained second with 8.8 after a 31-13 win over Xavier. Other top vote-getters included Penn State Princeton Boston College Army Pittsburgh Yale Navy and Rutgers.
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Reds Stand Pat Cincinnati With Minor Coaching Changes
The Cincinnati Reds will keep most of their coaching staff for the 1965 season with one new hire. Jim Turner Reggie Otero and Ray Shore were rehired and Frank Oceak was signed. Dick Sisler is the new Reds manager.
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Three Way Play Off In Almaden Open Tourney
SAN JOSE Calif UPI Bill Casper Pete Brown and Jerry Nea Js strugglers prepare for a three way playoff in the Almaden Open with a $3300 prize for the winner and $1800 for the runners up Casper trails by three with three holes to go then finishes strong and has posted five straight final-round scores in the 60s Brown misses key putts on 14 and 18 while an eagle on nine highlights his round Steelsmith led early with a 70 and three birdies with one bogey.
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Sonny Says Clay Not As Popular
Sonny Liston rejected the idea that weekend crowd sizes at workouts signal who would win a popularity poll if held today. Clay drew 650 fans in Boston while Liston had 450 in Plymouth, with Liston noting more fans in Boston and that 250 were turned away. Liston’s training has been intense as nine sparmates quit camp, including Larry Green and Floyd Joyner.
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Parker May Put Brown On Bench
Pittsburgh coach Buddy Parker indicated Ed Brown may start the upcoming game versus the St. Louis Cardinals but could be replaced by Bill Nelson or Terry Nofsinger if his passing falters. The Steelers aim to boost their offense by moving Clendon Thomas from defense to tight end.
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Three Pitt Players Hurt Ahead of Notre Dame Game
Pitt coach Johnny Michelosen hopes three injured players will be ready for the Notre Dame clash. Bill Bodle Ron Linaburg and Bill Howley have missed the past two games and Pitt faces a top ranked Irish squad fresh from a 40 0 win over navy and a 14 14 tie with the Middies.
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Mountaineers set to face George Washington in DC challenge
West Virginia aims to extend its dominance over GW as Corum leads a potent offense against the Colonials in DC Stadium. GW seeks an SC crown boost after upsetting Cincinnati, with Gary Lyle at quarterback and Paul Flowers a top target. WVU has won 11 of 12 vs GW and seeks another close win after beating Kentucky.
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Breedlove recalls 1960s Spirit of America crash and 500 mph run
New York based account of Craig Breedlove describing his land speed record attempt in Bonneville with the Spirit of America. He details the parachute failure, loss of steering, a ditch and salt pile collision, and his near drowning after an 18 feet water landing. Arfons soon surpassed him with 536.71 mph. Breedlove notes premonitions and resolves to rebuild.
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