Aggies Rally Past Texas Western in El Paso Triumph
New Mexico State under Lou Henson upset fourth ranked Texas Western 68 to 55 on the Miners home court. The Aggies, improving from a 4-22 previous season, soared to an 11-7 mark with a stifling defense and key 24 points from John Gambill.
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Lattin and Cager lead Texans past Louisville in tough loss for Cardinals
David Lattin and Willie Cager each scored 17 as the Texans upset Louisville stifling Westley Ansela. Butch Beard led Louisville with 25 as St Louis opened with a 12-0 run to take a 40-19 lead. Rich Nie mann added 22 for the Billikens.
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Devils Try To Upset Lobos In New Mexico Showdown
Arizona State, 1-2 in the WAC, faces No. 19 New Mexico in Albuquerque. The Lobos sit 3-0 in league play despite road losses, led by Mel Daniels averaging 21.6 points and 11.2 rebounds. ASU relies on Detter and Lindner at 12 ppg, with inside duo Bailey Mackey Edwards and guard Judge, while two reserves Altengarten and Luth are out due to scholastic ineligibility.
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Bobsled Officials Scramble as Track Sparks Turmoil
In Alpe d Huez France a troubled $800000 bobsled trail delays preparation for the 1968 championships. Britain threatens to withdraw as officials work to fix a rough track and a dangerous Wth turn that tossed a French brakeman from his sled.
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Perkins Sparks Victory In Winter League Action
Advanced Auto dumped Ward 63 47 at Scottsdale High Gym as Vaughn Perkins led with 22 points. Ben Armstrong and Mike Hodson added 20 and 13. National Auto Glass beat Arizona Bank 49 39 with Bob Felley and Ben McGrady leading with 15 and 12. El Molino Tamales upset Halablill Travel 47 40 led by Paco Aguinaga with 17.
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New Cage League Names Mikan Likely Commissioner
In New York the 10 team rival American Basketball Association led by George Mikan was expected to name him commissioner at a press conference. The Eastern division could include New York Pittsburgh Minneapolis New Orleans and Indianapolis while the West would feature Oakland Anaheim Kansas City Dallas and Houston.
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Davis Leads PBA Money Race After Vegas and Denver Wins
Akron report notes Dave Davis of Phoenix, winner of the Las Vegas Open and Denver Open, has boosted his 1967 earnings to $15,420, leading the Professional Bowlers Association money list.
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Dolan Leads Bob Hope Desert Classic After First Round
Jay Dolan, 27, son of a Hillcrest Country Club pro, shot a six under 66 at Indian Wells to lead the Bob Hope Desert Classic field of 136. He expressed satisfaction with his round despite a late practice session at Bermuda Dunes and noted Jack Nicklaus offered a lesson before the start.
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Mildenberger Edges Tomasoni In Tight European Title Bout
In Frankfurt European heavyweight champ Karl Mildenberger retained the title 70-69 over Italy's Piero Tomasoni in a 15 round decision. A partisan 14 000 crowd saw Tomasoni floor Mildenberger in the first round before the German rallied to win by one point.
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Assumption Greyhounds Reach Top 10 in Small College Poll
Assumption College Greyhounds, led by coach Andrew Laska, climbed to No. 10 in the United Press International small college rankings. The Worcester team had won 10 straight and faces Le Moyne at Syracuse, seeking the best NE record with eight games left.
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Former foes together now at Mesa Community College
The Loyal Opposition unites as Coronado and Scottsdale alumni join Mesa Community College’s Hohokam baseball roster. Fran Bishop Marc Munson Len Caunty Dennis McCready Jerry Beavers Terry Brenner Jack Collinge Greg Witherspoon vie for positions, turning former rivalries into shared team battles for starting spots.
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Franks to speak at 18th Arizona Sports Awards Dinner
Phoenix UPI Herman Franks Giants manager will headline the 18th annual Arizona Sports Awards Dinner Tuesday along with Super Bowl participants Max McGee and Jerry Mays. Other confirmed speakers include Jimmy Piersall Jim Palmer Tom Landry Chuck Thompson and Dave Marr. Comedian Pat Buttram hosts. Tickets cost 12.50 and are sold at Pinney Robinson Sun Angel Foundation and ASU ticket offices with mail orders to Jim Chem.
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