Golf Boom Continues Across Nation
The National Golf Foundation says Christmas gifts could create an island of golf clubs a mile long and 100 wards wide if tied together. Golf Digest reports 7,750,000 golfers played 15 rounds or more this year, with another million playing fewer. The army of players grows by about 750,000 annually as pros push junior programs.
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Harry Eckhoff
National Golf Foundation
Golf Digest
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San Antonio Golf Course Growth Cites 1985 Expansion Plans
The report notes 576 courses and additions in 1985, with continued growth in golf facilities across the United States. It compares the local build rate to the national rise of about 22 percent since 1964, estimating 8,323 courses now open or planned and a two billion dollar investment in new facilities.
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San Antonio
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United States
All-Star Contests Open Bowl Season With Early Showcases
The North-South and Blue-Gray all star games spotlight top collegiate talent ahead of next week’s major bowls. Tulsa stars Bill Anderson and Howard Twilley anchor the South, while Notre Dame’s Ara Parseghian leads the North with Arrington and Rassas. Negro players join Montgomery lineup for the first time in 26 years.
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Texas
Ed Weisacosky
Nobis
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Twilley
Ara Parseghian
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Dick Arrington
Nick Rassas
Karl Singer
Ken Lucas
Pittsburgh
Don Unverforth
Ohio State
Sam Price
Ilinois
Dave McNaughton
Penn State
Jim Todd
Ball State
Jack Snow
Jim Long
Pursdue
Bill Briggs
Town
Eugene Thomas
A&m
Johnny Holmes
Florida A&m
Bill Elias
Navy
Little Air America
Randy Johnson
Blue
Jack Mollenkopf
Puri Due
Fred Custardo
Sonny Stowers
Army
Colts Seek Top Effort From Special T Teams
Baltimore faces Green Bay in the NFL Western Conference title game and relies on its special teams to gain field position and possibly score. Captain Alex Hawkins leads a unit praised for returns and tackles, with Alvin Haymond poised for big plays as Baltimore aims to outpace the Packers’ disciplined defense.
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Hwedding
Roundup of major college football awards and NFL moves
Duffy Daugherty named top college coach of the year by the Football Writers Association of America with UCLA’s Prothro as runner up. Jim Brown wins November pro athlete belt. Lou Saban named AFL coach of year. John Brodie voted NFL comeback player of the year. Tech fans fund J T King’s $15,000 payout. Gator Bowl prep shifts to Georgia Tech clash. Tennessee’s Emanuel signs with Miami Dolphins. Oilers add three free agents. Pistons acquire Vaughn and Trestant from Hawks. Buntin exits. Promoter Lewis optimistic about Cassius Clay defending title in London against Brian London in spring.
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Football Waiters Association of America
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Gearge Charles
Football Writers Association of America
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Cleveland Browns
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Lou Saban
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iBrodie
San Francisco
49Ers
Tommy McDonald
Los Angeles
J. T. King
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Tech
Detroit Pistons
Charles Vaughn
John Tresvant
St. Louis Hawks
Rod Thorn
Pistons
Michigan
Golf boom and NFL star Jim Brown win big in 1965 poll
A golf growth story notes 1966 spending on courses and TV sports coverage while private clubs invest in facilities. In football, Jim Brown dominates the UPI 1965 NFL player of the year voting, securing a landslide and becoming a unanimous choice on multiple ballots, with Gale Sayers as runner up.
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Florida
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Ohio
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United Press International
Gale Sayers
Chicago Bears
Rudy Bukich
Bears
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts
John Brodie
San Francisco Forty-Niners
NFL
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NFL Leaders Struggle Through Week's End in Mix
National Football League leaders totals from games through Dec. 19 show Brown and Sayers tied for rushing touchdowns with In passing, Brodie leads 3,172 yards and 242 completions while Jurgensen and Bukich trail. The scoring race includes Sayers and Brown, with parks and others close behind, as Rams dismiss Harland Svare and eye USC's John McKay amid coaching speculation.
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Heal
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Sayers
Starm
Phil
Mason
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Brodie
S.A
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Unitas
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Parks
McDonald
Rotzlati
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Dal
Bet. Krause
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Sofsiies
Prestel
Koi¢avage
APL Honors Lance Alworth Player of the Year
In New York the Pro Football Writers Association chapter named Lance Alworth of the San Diego Chargers as the American Football League Player of the Year for his exceptional pass catching this season.
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Lance Alworth
San Diego Chargers
American Football League
Pro Football Writers Association
Quarry Retains Title with Knockout Over Crear in Night Bout
Irish Jerry Quarry defeated Roy Crear of Dallas Texas for the second time in as many meetings. In a 10 round affair at the Olympic Auditorium Los Angeles Quarry, 20, dominated from the first bell with a strong right punch in round three. The 1994 Paramount California native improved to a 14 hour undefeated slate. Steps: Quarry dropped Crear early and finished him with a third round knockout.
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Roy Crear
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Olympic Auditorium
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