Marshall Still Needs Someone To Guide Herd
Marshall University coach Charlie Snyder enters his eighth season aiming to find a quarterback to steer the 1966 Thundering Herd. With Howie Miller out due to injury, sophomore Jim Gilbert holds the top spot, while the defense shifts with players like Mickey Jackson and Dennis Miller stepping into key roles. The team prepares for a Sept. 17 night opener at Morehead University as Snyder emphasizes depth on offense and leadership at quarterback.
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Charlie Snyder
Marshall University
The
Thundering Herd
Dan Hose
United Press International Huntington
UPI
Snyder
Howie Miller
Point Pleasant
Miller
Jim Gilbert
New Martinsville
Jim Torrence
Bob Hale
Huntington
Mickey Jackson
Harpers Ferry
Andy Socha
Steubenville
Ohio
Claude Smith
Ken Simpson
Elkins
John DeMarco
Shadyside
Parris Coleman
Lookout
Simpson
Jim Preston
Paintsville
Benny Thomas
Lynch
Jim Shepherd
Wellston
Sistersville
Gene Garrell
Dennis Miller
Letterman Don Carr
Chuck Rine
Moundsville
Logan
Charley Jones
Jackson
Marshall
Jack Rowe
Weirton
Jim Mandeville
South Charleston
Jones
Morehead
Ky.) University
Cassius Clay and Mildenberger Meet in Frankfurt Today
In Frankfurt Cassius Clay now Muhammad Ali and Karl Mildenberger prepare for Saturday's title bout under German rules banning kidney punches. Promoters say the fighters will review rules with the boxing commissioner as they meet for the first time since Ali's arrival.
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UPI
Cassius Clay
Karl Mildenberger
Wald Stadion
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Muhammad Ali
Mildenberger
Cairo
London
Henry Cooper
Angelo Dundee
Kaiserlautern
West Germany
Dundee
Four new coaches join UPI football rating board in 1966
New board members are Mike Giddings Utah Bill Elias Navy Bob Blackman Dartmouth and Jim MacKenzie Oklahoma. The 35 coaches rate top 10 teams weekly starting Sept 17 with points from 10 to 1 and the final season champion is named after the regular season.
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New York
UPI
United Press International Football Coaches Rating Board
Mike Giddings
Utah
Bill Elias
Navy
Bob Blackman
Dartmouth
Jim MacKenzie
Oklahoma
Blackman
University of Denver
United Press Inter
Tennessee
Maryland
U.C.L.A
Ohio State
Louisiana State
Syracuse
Minnesota
Alabama
Southern California
Texas
American Football Coaches Association
United Press International
Board of Trustees
The
Association
Daniel E. Jessee
Trinity College (Conn
Redskins Face 1966 Season With Excitement And Weakness
Washington coach Otto Graham aims for a lively, hard hitting team in 1966 but admits flaws, including a fragile running game and limited backfield depth. Passing attack led by Sonny Jurgensen remains strong, while kicking and defense show bright spots as Williams supports a fighting, not championship, outlook.
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Bob Sealing
United Press International Washington
UPI
Otto Graham
Washington Redskins
Graham
Redskins
Liams
Williams
Washington
Penn State Drill HonesCoordination Ahead of Maryland Clash
University Park Penn State coach Joe Paterno pushes equalizing drills to mesh offense and defense. He reshuffled players including Doug Krenicky Ed Lenda and Bob Wakmer to new roles as the Nittany Lions prepare for the Sept. 17 home opener against Maryland. Mike Reid sits out days to heal a bruised wrist after doctors ruled out a fracture.
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Penn State
Joe Paterno
Patern
Westrum Receives One Year Contract With Mets
New York Mets manager Wes Westrum has been awarded a one year contract after guiding the team to its best season. Westrum took over on July 25, 1965, and has lifted the club from the NL cellar to competitive status, with a 60-81 record and a push toward eighth place. The board chair said the decision was a formality, with terms未 disclosed and believed around $45,000.
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New York
Wes Westrum
Mets
Westrum
Casey Stengel
Houston
M. Donald Grant
Westrump
WVU Coach Carlen Drills Defense and Position Swaps
Morgantown West Virginia University coach Jim Carlen focused on defensive technique and versatility in practice Tuesday. He ran drills on safety play and quick kicks while moving players into unfamiliar roles, including Wayne Vassalotti from center to guard and Norman Hill from guard to tackle. Dan Williamson shifted from guard to defensive end to test flexibility.
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Morgantown
UPI
West Virginia University
Jim Carlen
Carlen
Wayne Vassalotti
Norman Hill
Dan Williamson
Football Schedule Highlights Busy Region Night
Mount Hope hosts Mullens and Cedar Grove leads the slate with East Bank and Trap Hill in action. Bailesyville and Marsh Fork seek first wins while Pineville visits Fayetteville and Oak Hill visits Van Hinton. Saturday night features Oceana against Herndon in a busy schedule.
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Mount Hope
Mullens
Cedar Grove
East Bank
Trap Hill
Stoco
Bailesyville
Bowl Wick Bowling Standouts And High Scores Reported
JQROWLING L leads with 202 game and series tallies alongside listed bowlers Carl Perry Dan Martina Jim Warden and others. U S 1 6 Poca Fuel Stores and Shady Spring Market appear in a standings snippet with high team and individual scores. Outstanding bowlers include Tony Milano Rich Newsome Eugene Howell Frank Serge Luther Reed Henry Anderson Jay Mitchell Lewis Worley Denny Stover and Bob Shelton with several 200 plus games and 600 plus series.
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Eol
Toss Williams
Omy Jee Corey
Jack Daniel
Joe Gorsica
Carl Perry
Dan Martina
Jim Dale
Jim Beard
Eddie Berginnis
Jim Warden
Russell Feazell
Marco Cipolat
Tom Shrewsbury
Clayton Howery
Bill Shumate
Carl Calloway
John Schulte
John Houck
Tony Milano
Rich Newsome
Eugene Howell
Frank Serge
Luther Reed
Henry Anderson
Jay Mitchell
Lewis Worley
Denny Stover
Bob Shelton
UPI Picks Cowboys Colts As NFL Divisional Champs
UPI's preseason survey of 45 experts selects the Dallas Cowboys to win the Eastern Conference and the Baltimore Colts to win the Western Conference in 1966. Browns and Packers forecasted to finish second. Falcons pegged last in the East. Giants, Bears far from contention.
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UPI
Dallas Cowboys
Baltimore Colts
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Green Bay Packers
Atlanta Falcons
New York Giants
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Browns
Cowboys
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Eagles
Washi Redskin
Pittsburgh Steelers
Falcons
Colts
Packers
Bears
Minnesota Vikings
Los Angeles Rams
San Francisco 49Ers
Detroit Lions
NFL
Hart Expects Sound Pittsburgh Squad
University of Pittsburgh coach Dave Hart expects a sound Panthers squad for the September 17 season opener against UCLA. The team has endured injuries in pre season drills, but center Ray Jenkins remains limited with a knee issue. Hart notes light sessions and a taper after tough workouts.
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Pittsburgh
UPS
University of Pittsburgh
Dave Hart
Panthers
UCLA
Ray Jenkins
Hart
Doctor Names Ways To Prevent Football Deaths
The high school and college football seasons raise fatal risks from heat illness and head injuries. Dr. Robert Murphy outlines four preventions: preseason conditioning, lightweight uniforms, continuous weighing, and ample water with salt to prevent dehydration and impaired judgment.
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Robert Murphy
Ohio State University
Murphy
William and Mary Faces Title Bid With Young Team
William and Mary, coached by Marv Levy, is rated favorite for the Southern Conference title. Key players include quarterback Dan Darragh, backup Mike Madden, and sophomores like Terry Morton and Jeff Lund. The team emphasizes a strong defense led by Adin Brown and Terry O'Toole and a capable kicking game with Donnie McGuire. Their opener pits them against East Carolina, a potential conference championship showdown.
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UPI
College of William and Mary
Marv Levy
East Carolina
West Virginia
Indians
Dan Darragh
Mike Madden
Darragh
Madden
Adin Brown
Terry O'Toole
Braves
Levy
Terry Morton
Jeff Lund
Marty Fuller
Bob McLaughlin
Les Beadling
Chuck Albertson
George Pearce
Bill Conaway
Joe Neilson
Bob Gadkowski
William and Mary
Donnie McGuire
East Carolina College
Pirates
Brown's Retirement Not a Publicity Stunt After All
Jimmy Brown remains in England training for a movie while Cleveland cut four players to reach the 40-man limit and start the season against Washington. The Browns have not assigned No 32 to any player, leaving open the possibility of a late roster move. In a related NFL note the Giants acquired Allen Jacobs from Green Bay for a future draft choice, cutting Jim Moran to make room.
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Jimmy
England
National Football League
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Blanton Collier
Stan Sczurek
Ray Schoenke
Tom Gunn
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Giants
Allen Jacobs
Jim Moran
Duke 11 Works Hard On Offense
West Virginia University foes held practice Tuesday as Duke 11 began polishing its offense with two scrimmages planned. Coach Harp stressed quicker offensive execution with at least three positions open. Maryland was described as thin on depth by Lou Sabin, while William and Mary and Citadel also prepared scrimmages and evaluated quarterbacks.
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Maryland
Lou Sabin
Sabin
Duke
Mountaineers
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William and Mary
Marv Levy
Citadel
Red Parker
Parker
Bulldogs
North and Stearn lead U S in Kiel world sailing
Lowell North of San Diego and Richard Stearn of Chicago finished first and second for the United States in the world star class yachting championship’s second day in Kiel Germany. Denmark’s Paul Elvstroem remained the overall leader with a third place in rough seas.
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UPI
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Richard Stearn
Chicago
United States
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Paul Elvstroem
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