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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1965
Page
12
Michigan State, rated by 35 coaches of the United Press International, claimed the 1965 national football title with a 10-0 season. Coach Daugherty said the honor reflects team effort as MSU prepares for the Rose Bowl against UCLA. Arkansas finished second, Nebraska third, Alabama fourth. UCLA slipped to fifth.
New York UPI released the final 1965 major college football rankings with first place votes and records in parentheses. Michigan State led with 343 points and 28 first place votes, followed by Arkansas 300 points, Nebraska 279, Alabama 213, UCLA 208, Missouri 142, Tennessee 91, Notre Dame 44, Southern California 82, and Texas Tech 60. Ohio State, Florida, Purdue, LSU, Georgia, Tulsa, and others trailed with varying totals.
Kathy Whitworth of San Antonio won the Titleholders at Augusta Country Club, setting a 72 hole tournament record 287 and finishing the season as the top money winner among women. She earned 1500 at the Titleholders and led by 10 strokes over Peggy Wilson with Arilyn Smith third.
Los Angeles reports seven time All Pro forward Elgin Baylor is out for at least three weeks and 12 games with a right knee cast. Dr Robert Ker said Baylor may resume training when the cast comes off and could return around December 19 against San Francisco or December 21 at Detroit. Baylor, who had knee trouble this season, averaged 14.9 points in 21 games after last year’s 27.1. He has played seven NBA seasons with the Lakers.
Five West Virginia University players were drafted by NFL and AFL teams in New York. Dick Leftridge was the top WVU pick, chosen number one by the Pittsburgh Steelers and signed. WVU end Bob Dunlevy went to Dallas in the NFL and Kansas City in the AFL. End Bill Sullivan joined the Detroit Lions. Fairmont State quarterback Darrell Elam was selected by the Los Angeles Rams.
Beclky's Flying Eagles, led by Coach Wiseman and Captain J W McNeish, prepare for the December 1 opener vs Shady Spring. With one returning letter and a large, inexperienced roster, the team emphasizes hust le and defense, aiming to grind opponents down with depth and a pressing, man to man style through a 20 game schedule and a potential late season surge.
Marshall University enters the 1960s season led by Tom Langfitt with a new supporting cast of sophomores. coach Ellis Johnson, in his third year, hopes a strong group including Redd Stepp and Stone, plus a reforming lineup, yields the first winning season after prior 6-17 and 4-20 marks.
Penn State aims to avoid a first losing season in 27 years by beating Maryland to finish 5-5. QB Jack White holds new season records for attempts plus completions and yardage, while WR Jack Curry set marks for receptions and receiving yards in 10 catches vs Syracuse and California. Fullback Dave McNaughton trails only 23 yards from second all time PSU rushing leader. Lenny Moore holds the record with 1,082 yards in 1954 and Shorty Miller had 801 in 1912.
Branch Rickey, 83, baseball executive, remained in critical condition after a heart attack and coma at Boone County Hospital in Columbia Missouri. He was admitted on November 13 and showed no improvement, with doctors reporting he remains in a coma and in serious condition.
New York Knicks name Dick McGuire 40 a former Knick and St. John's star to replace Harry Gallatin as coach. McGuire debuts tonight vs St Louis at Madison Square Garden with a 6-15 club aiming to improve and run more. Gallatin, dismissed after 11 months, offers support and wishes him success.
Jack Nicklaus topped the 1965 PGA money list with a record $140,752 in earnings. He won five tour events including the Masters and Thunderbird, led in earnings for 1964 as well, and finished among the top five in 16 of 23 starts. Tony Lema was runner up with $101,816, while Arnold Palmer dropped to 10th with $5,770.
In Baltimore the 1 1 16 mile Pimlico Futurity record set by Count Fleet in 1942 at 1 43 5/10 was equalled in 1964 by Sadair, according to UPI.
Pro football clubs fight for college star Mike Garrett in 1965 Heisman race. Rams Chiefs Raiders maneuver for draft rights and a five year 300000 offer as negotiations hinge on rights to Garrett and potential LA play. Rival leagues duel over signings and draft leverage amid scattered player deals and camp rumors.
The Philadelphia Phillies completed an interleague deal by obtaining shortstop Linz from the New York Yankees in exchange for utility infielder Ruben Amaro. General Manager Ralph Houk said the swap benefits both clubs as the Phillies pursue further trades, including potential deals involving Adolpho Phillips, Jack Baldschun, and Orioles players.
Phil Linz, 25, a utility infielder known for his harmonica playing and hustle, was traded from the Yankees to the Phillies in exchange for Ruben Amaro. Linz hopes for more regular playing time, despite facing competition behind Groat Wine and Rojas Taylor. The move follows a 207 batting average over 99 games and prior trade rumors after a 200-dollar fines incident with Yogi Berra.
At Charleston conference Continental Football League owners lifted the Providence franchise for default and adopted a rule requiring cities to have 20 000 seat stadiums or under construction by 1967. Several cities were eyed for replacements including Brooklyn Washington Cincinnati Memphis and Montreal. Commissioner Hap Chandler said no new members would be accepted with smaller venues and denied AFL NFL raiding plans while noting potential league expansion.
Granville New York area brief notes that former Yankee star Coleman, off-season broadcaster, makes personal appearances. Asked about league work, he downplays ambitions, stating only two baseball roles are worthwhile: player and general manager.
Dartmouth claimed the 30th Lambert Trophy as eastern football’s top team, finishing 9-0 after a 28-14 win over Princeton. Dartmouth led with 119 points, Princeton 103, Syracuse 102, Penn State 70, Army 55, Boston College 41, Colgate 30, Harvard 27 and Massachusetts 24. Dartmouth allowed 71 points all season. The win marks the Ivy League’s first outright Lambert Trophy since 1951 amid prior Ivy outcry over Princeton’s omission.
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