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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1966
Page
3
Warren Cantrell, then national president of the Professional Golfers Association, hurried to Washington for talks with top pros. The touring players pressed for greater influence in PGA governance, criticizing leadership and fearing a split with the majority of stay-at-home teaching pros.
A fragmented report outlines efforts to quell unrest and discusses golf circuits. It notes PGA activities and the role of touring pros, teaching pros, and school programs, framing the sport amid money, tours, and organizational control.
Kentucky continues its 18th straight win, rising to No. 1 after Duke’s 13 game streak ended with a 94 90 loss to West Virginia. West Virginia’s John Lesher led with 28 points. Duke’s Mike Lewis and Bob Verga had 25 each as Kentucky rolled past Florida 85 75 and Nebraska beat Oklahoma 85 81. Duke coach Vic Bubas commented on the idle week that cost them first place.
Nicklaus plans two to three weeks off the pro tour after the Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas to attend PGA business school in San Antonio. He will miss the Dallas Open and Texas Open, then possibly a third week if fishing turns into a longer break, while staying active with exhibitions to prep for the Masters.
Detroit 124 led by Geysschere 29 and Arsdale 26 with South 20 Vaughn 20 Miles 15 Strawder 10 Reed 2 Tresvant 2. Cincinnati 118 paced by Robertson 34 Lucas 25 and Smith 18 with Hairston 8 Dierking McGlockin 3 Hawkins 2 Embry 1 Thacker. Philadelphia 132 led by Chamberlain 45 Walker 24 Garmbee 15 Greer 12 Cunningham 10 Jones 2 Ward 2 Jackson 1. Los Angeles 125 topped by West 22 Ellis 21 Hazzord 19 Boozer 19 Goodrich 17 Lavy Russo 13 Baylor 10 Imhoff 2 Witey 2.
Adolph Rupp, legendary Kentucky coach, says he has fallen for his basketball team. After 18 wins in 18 games this season, he praises the Wildcats as tremendous and notes his close bond with the players as they lead the SEC and AP poll.
Eighth graders clash for the title as Indiana and Purdue post close scores. Highlights include Kansas and Colorado playoff chatter, Tennessee State upset of Southern Illinois, and pro notes on Jets signing tackle Ken Hollister after his 240 pounds moved from Indiana to Atlanta.
One non district school boy basketball game is set for tonight featuring Holy Cross against McCollum. The matchup prompts district observers to watch for key early season form and scoring from both rosters.
SEC commissioner Bernie Moore ruled the University of Alabama violated freshmen football grant rules by allowing more than 40 scholarships to athletic freshmen, limiting incoming players to 38 under Coach Paul Bryant. President Frank Rose expressed regret and planned to apologize to SEC peers.
AP and UPI publish national polls through Saturday with Kentucky and Duke leading in early rankings. Top teams include Loyola, Texas Western, Providence, Kansas, St Joseph's, Nebraska, Michigan, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Utah, Dayton, Syracuse, Brigham Young and others in the wake of recent games.
Texas A&M leads the Southwest Conference 6-0 as Texas Tech 4-2 visits College Station. The Red Raiders aim to rebound after two conference losses while A&M relies on John Beasley as Randy Mathison is out. Other games include SMU at Baylor, Arkansas at Rice, and TCU at Texas.
Charles Hixson, quarterback for the Highlands Owls, will sign a letter of intent to enroll at Southern Methodist University in a 5:30 p.m. Thursday meeting at the Hixson home 403 Prestwick with SMU head coach Hayden Fry and assistant Dudley Parker.
A compilation of numerous college and university basketball results across conferences and regions. Highlights include West Virginia State 58 over Bluefield 87, Kentucky 85 over Florida 75, and North Carolina 104 over South Carolina 76, with many more scorelines featuring state schools and private colleges.
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