Trojans Face Rose Bowl Bid After Turbulent Season
USC coach John McKay seeks a fresh start as the Trojans prepare for a Rose Bowl showdown with Purdue on January 2. After a 51–0 loss to Notre Dame and a late-season slide, USC had edged Texas 10–6 and beat Oregon State 21–0 while claiming the Pacific Eight title and a Rose Bowl berth.
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Shrine Bowl gridiron match ups North vs South
North led by Bubba Smith and Bernie McCall faces the South in the Shrine Bowl. Notable players include Larry Conjar, Woody Campbell, Earl Denny, Bo Burris, Tommy Francisco and Tom Moody. Crowder and Royal coach the teams as 30k plus fans expect a festive showcase at kickoff.
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Bellamy lifts Knicks past Bulls in Christmas thriller
In a weekend NBA clash, Walt Bellamy scored 28 to power the New York Knicks past the Chicago Bulls 133-132. Dick Barnett and Cazzie Russell added key late scores as New York survived Boozer's 40 points. Rick Barry scored 50 for Golden State. Dave Bing sent Detroit to overtime with a late jumper, then DeBusschere led the Pistons in a 129-127 win.
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Starr named NFL Player of the Year for 1966 by UPI
Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers topped the NFL balloting to win the 1966 UPI Player of the Year award. He led in passing percentage and yardage per pass, set a league mark for interceptions, and was praised as a premier play caller with unflappable confidence.
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Golf Tourney Opens as 32 Teams Enter
A busy field of 32 teams begins play in the international golf tournament. Joe Porter of Arizona State University is noted among entrants. Pro Dow Finsterwald will switch to a new arrangement with Bob Goldwater, while Birmingham is mentioned in passing as part of the circuit.
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Arizona Teams Begin Road Trips for Tournaments
Arizona Wildcats begin the Los Angeles Classic with a 5 4 record facing Illinois in opener while Arizona State on a 26 mark meets undefeated Temple in the All College Tournament in Oklahoma City. Arizona draws a Minors squad hampered by three suspensions over recruiting practices. Other first round games include Southern California and Arkansas, Michigan, andCLA.
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Union dispute settled identified in court records
A labor dispute reached settlement as reported in court records with terms yet to be disclosed. Union representatives and company officials were present, signaling closure of the bargaining issue.
Davis Cup Doubles Set to Crown Australia Victory
Australia led by Solle Emerson domination as Stolle defeated Ramanath Krishnan in straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-4. Emerson beat Jaidip Mukerjea 7-5 6-4 6-2 to keep pressure on India in Melbourne with a doubles win looming.
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Trap and Skeet Club Sets Winter Hours
The Beeline Trap and Skeet Club announces a new operating schedule for winter months. Members are advised of modified hours and days of operation to accommodate the colder season and reduced daylight.
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Poke heroics spark Sun Bowl win for Wyoming
Wyoming overcame a late scare to defeat Florida State 28-20 and finish strong in a near perfect season. Rick Egloff sparked the rally with a 39-yard TD pass to Jerry Marrion and a later 43-yard strike to Klick, with Wyoming adding another score late. Florida State threads included two long TD passes to Sellers and Wetherell, but the Cowboys held on to preserve their bowl record.
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Maryland
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Holiday tourney begins at Scottsdale High School
A Christmas basketball tournament for 12 local elementary schools starts Tuesday at Scottsdale High School. Sponsored by Camelback Jaycees and Scottsdale Parks and Recreation, the event runs Tuesday to Thursday with free admission and ends in a championship. Read more for the list of entered teams.
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