Yankees trade Boyer as Mantle moves to first base
New York completes inter league deal with Atlanta sending Clete Boyer to the Braves for Bill Robinson. Mantle to first base in spring training, with Tom Tresh in left and Joe Pepitone to center. Maris’s future with the Yankees becomes uncertain amid the roster shakeup. Dodgers acquire Tommy Davis and Derrell Griffith in separate moves.
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Wilt Chamberlain tops 22,000 career points in win
Wilt Chamberlain reached 22,008 career points as Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 137-116. The 7-1 center extended his NBA scoring record, becoming the first player to surpass 22,000 points in eight pro seasons.
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Devils open 1966-67 season versus Whittier Poets
Arizona State opens the 1966-67 basketball season Thursday at Tempe against Whittier with two returnees limited by injuries. Center Mike Lange sprained ankle, guard Frank Bailey sidelined but could play. Wilie Hearnton likely to start alongside Lange. Inside starters include Bob Edwards and Jetterman Randy Lindner with Jim Altengarten contributing scoring. Whittier returns one starter and several lettermen from last year. After Whittier, ASU faces Stanford on the road and San Jose State at home.
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NFL Owners Pursue Four-Subdivision Alignment for 1967 Season
NFL club owners, after two days of talks, expected to unveil a four-division plan for 1967. The realignment aims to include the New York Giants in a division with other eastern teams while preserving a 14 game schedule featuring inter-division and inter-conference games. The meeting also eyed the date and site for a proposed AFL NFL championship game between leagues.
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ASU grid winner Seniors win honors at banquet
Scottsdale Quarterback Club honors at ASU annual football banquet name seniors with top awards. Ray Shirey wins Governor’s Award MVP. Paul Palumbo gets Oil Can for morale. Steve Timarac earns Mike Bartholomew and Hustle awards. John Goodman collects multiple honors and a special ball from coach Frank Kush.
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Y A Tittle Linked To New York Giants Coaching Vacancy
San Francisco assistant coach Y A Tittle is reportedly a candidate for the Giants head coach job. Allie Sherman has led the Giants to watchful chaos after a string of divisions titles with Tittle at quarterback. Tittle denied the Chronicle report but did not close the door.
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Gale Sayers Tops NFL Rushing Lead with 957 Yards
Gale Sayers of the Chicago Bears rushed 179 yards on 19 carries Sunday, threatening to become the first NFL rushing champion since 1949. He moved to 957 yards to lead ahead of Leroy Kelly and Dick Bass, per NFL statistics released Wednesday.
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