Nance Tyrer Top AFL All Stars In 1966 Balloting
Jim Nance Boston Patriots fullback and Jim Tyrer Kansas City offensive tackle led the 1966 AFL All Star selections chosen by 27 writers. Nance and Tyrer were unanimous picks, with Len Dawson Lance Alworth Johnny Robinson also earning wide support as Kansas City dominated the first squad.
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Unbeaten Dons Clash In Camelback Jaycees Crown Tilt
Tonalea and Supai meet at Scottsdale High at 7 p.m. to decide the elementary school basketball championship. Both teams own two wins in the tournament. Tonalea beat Navajo 25-17 and Supai beat Tonto 34-31. Paiute won the consolation and Ho hokam forfeited a game. Championship and runner-up trophies to be awarded after the title game.
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Coronado Dons Rally to 69 51 Victory for Second Tourney Win
Coronado High improved to 2 0 in the Holiday Tournament after beating Speedy South Mountain 69 51 to reach the semifinals. Mackey scored 28 with 22 rebounds as Paxton 13 points and 13 boards and Jack Smith 12 added strong support. The Dons face undefeated Phoenix Union at 7 p.m. in the Union gym.
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Georgia Tech Faces Florida in Orange Bowl Preview
Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd uses a minimal workload approach as the Yellow Jackets prepare for Florida in the Orange Bowl. Tech, 9-1 and ranked No. 8, aims to stay sharp with timing and conditioning while Florida counters with Heisman winner Steve Spurrier at quarterback and a strong backfield.
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Long distance races highlight Phoenix Greyhound Park card
Eddie Sudderth Phoenix Greyhound Park racing secretary announces eight races tonight on the New Park Course at 702 yards with long distance schooling events. Sweet Linen among entrants seeks a third schooling win and holds two fastest times on the course.
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Arizona State Faces Texas In All-College Consolation Tilt
Arizona State despite a five-game skid and an 82-63 loss to Temple in the first round, meets Texas in the consolation bracket of the All-College Basketball Tournament in Oklahoma City. Temple led 43-24 at halftime and held off ASU’s rally. Frank Bailey led ASU with 19 points, Randy Lindner added 18. Noel Stout led Texas with 23 in the loss to Montana State.
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Arizona coach Mudra to name assistants this week
U of A head coach Darrell Mudra planned to announce at least one new assistant today after taking over the Wildcats. He had indicated four assistants would be hired with at least one from college ranks and the Montreal Alouettes connection cited as a potential source.
Flagstaff Office Seals Doors for New Year Weekend
North of the city the office remained closed to the public today and it was doubtful they would be open for the New Year weekend.
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Optimist Mid-Winter Aquatic Meet breaks six records
Action continued at Encanto Pool in Phoenix as six meet records and one tie were set on opening day of the Optimist Mid-Winter Aquatic Meet. Steve Power of California Del Norte Swim Club won the open 440-yard individual medley and the boys 15-17 220-yard IM in record times. Vince Gullette of the Arizona Desert Rats claimed the boys 11-12 IM and 110-yard butterfly. Claudia Clark matched the meet record in the senior women 440-yard IM by beating defending champion Barbara Hounsell.
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Saguaro Opens Holiday Tourney Night With 8 PM Bout
Saguaro High begins its holiday basketball tournament tonight in the Phoenix Christian event. The Sabrecats meet the Phoenix Christian versus Apache Junction winner at 8 p.m. at Phoenix Christian High. A victory advances Saguaro to the title game Friday at the Indian School High gym.
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Arizona Wildcats Fall to Illinois in LA Classic Loss
Tucson cagers faced Arkansas at 4 30 p m in the losers bracket of the eighth annual Los Angeles Basketball Classic. The Wildcats were trounced by Illinois 93 77 in a first round game Tuesday night despite losing two starters and a top reserve during Big Ten recruiting investigations.
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