Griese Cited Player of Year as Purdue Bucks for Rose Bowl
Purdue progresses toward the Rose Bowl with quarterback Bob Griese and defender George Catavolos rejoining practice in Lafayette. Griese is honored as Cleveland Touchdown Club college player of the year. The squad aims for five workouts this week and two next week ahead of departure on December 21, with lineman Pat Conley and cornerback John Charles returning from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Griese
Lafayette
Ind
George Catavolos
Purdue Boilermakers
Southern California
Griese
Catavolos
Cleveland
Cleveland Touchdown Club
Mollenkopf
Pasadena
Boilermakers
Pat Conley
John Charles
Casper Calls for Fair Canada Cup Selection Formula
Billy Casper, top money winner in 1966 and U S Open champion, complains he was overlooked for the Canada Cup team in favor of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. He and seven others, including Palmer and Nicklaus, were named to Golf Magazine's 1966 All America team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy Casper
United States
Casper
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Palmer
Nicklaus
U.S
Golf Magazine
al Geiberger
Gay Brewer
Gene Littler
Julius Boros
Doug Sanders
Bruins Hold No Threat to No 1 Rank in AP Poll
UCLA remains the unanimous No 1 in the latest AP major college basketball poll through last Saturday. Texas Western and Kentucky face tough tests next as Texas Western meets New Mexico and Kentucky plays North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCLA
Associated Press
Bruins
Texas Western
Kentucky
New Mexico
North Carolina
National Panel of
Sports Writers and Broadcasters
Houston
St. Mary’s
Calif
West Vigo Wiley on Road in major Wabash Valley games
West Vigo travels to Clinton while West Vigo players Wiley host Marshall. North Central seeks its fifth win at home against county rival Dugger 5 1 season. Red Streaks face Thunderbirds after upset over Honey Creek and Schulte while Bose remains top scorer with 13.3. Viking lineup features Waters Monts Cardinal with Waters leading at 14.2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Clinton
West Vigo
Marshall
Wabash Valley
North Central
Dugger
Rosedale
Honey Creek
Schulte
Thunderbirds
Mike Bose
Bose
del Cofield
Pete Spencer
T-Birds
Jack Crombie
Vikings
Lions
Charles Cardinal
Mike Monts
Bobby Waters
Waters
State High
Viking
Monts
Cardinal
Pet
Gerstmeyer
Garfield
L. Pet
Garfield Wiley
Vigo
Fleschner
U c
Blackwell
H c
Williams
W. Vigo Il
Turner
Hester
State
Hamelmann
H.C
Stanley
Gerstmeyer Nl
Smith
Cofield
Spencer
Crawfordsville
Reelsville
Rockville
Dagger
Covington
Vincennes
Sullivan
Honey Crek
Giants bench Del Shofner faces uncertain future
Del Shofner, inactive with a pulled hamstring, contemplates retirement after 10 NFL seasons with the Giants. Homer Jones impresses, while Allie Sherman shifts depth charts and UCLA star Lew Alcindor faces rough treatment despite strong scoring. Wooden urges protection for Alcindor as UCLA opens its season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Richman
UPI
New York
del Shofner
New York Giants
Shofner
Giants
Don Smith
Yankee Stadium
Francis Peay
Baylor
NFL
Los Angeles
Michigan Dominates Butler In 91-80 Victory
Michigan, riding a improving run, defeated Butler 91-80 to lift its record to 3-3 as Craig Dill scored 25 and Jim Pitts 24. Indiana fell 82-69 to Kansas State, while Wisconsin seeks its first win later against Iowa State and Purdue hosts St Joseph’s in Chicago Stadium action.
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Chicago
Michigan
Wolverines
Butler
Craig Dill
Jim Pitts
Indiana
Kansas State
Hoosiers
Wisconsin
Iowa State
Purdue
St. Joseph’s
Drake
Iowa
Ohio University
Minnesota
Washington
Loyola
Kansas
Texas
Stewart
Salatich
Sullivan
Schilling
Dill
Wininger
Pitts
Milver
Bankey
Nell
Maxey Mauck
Adams
Hohlt
McCllan
Edwards
Maund'r
Montross
Johnson
Frick
Joyner
Seyfert
de Heer
Smith
Payne
Ber’ltz
Inniger
H’ycott
Russell
George
Sch’ider
Pino
Stenberg
Weigel
Arnold
Kansas State de Heer
Roundup of Indiana high school basketball top teams
Hammond leads the No. 1 ranked Wildcats hosting Gary Mann while Michigan City No. 3 defends its title against South Bend Adams. The top ten includes Marion, Fort Wayne Central, East Chicago Washington, Fort Wayne South, Lafayette, Cloverdale, Indianapolis Tech, Evansville, and Liberty with rich schedules and multiple Friday or Saturday games across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Wildcats
Michigan City
Red Devils
Gary Mann
South Bend Adams
Associated Press
Indiana
Mann
Horsemen
Portage
Eagles
Warsaw
Goshen
Gary Froebel
Blue Devils
Marion
Fort Wayne Central
Fort Wayne
Marion Giants
Central Tigers
Central
Huntington
Richmond
Shelbyville
Burris
Muncie
Burris Owls
Wabash
Anderson
East Chicago
Washington
Indians
Lafayette
Fort Wayne South
Fort Wayne Central Catholic
Frankfort
Cloverdale
Ladoga
Liberty
Clovers
Carthage
Indianapolis Tech
Indianapolis Attacks
North Central
Evansville
Fort Branch
Mount Vernon
South Spencer
Bluebonnet Bowl born from 1958 Sugar Bowl grudge
Houston oilman Elvin M. Smith sparked a new bowl by promising fans and players lower costs. He and partners secured pledges from local hotels and restaurants to avoid high prices during Bluebonnet Bowl time. The Texas Longhorns meet Mississippi Rebels in Rice Stadium as the event debuts.
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Houston
Mississippi
Texas
New Orleans
Johnny Vaught
Reds
Darrell Royal
Longhorns
Royal
Elvin M. Smith
SMU
Mickey
Rebels
Rice Stadium
Van Arsdales return to Bloomington for law degrees noted
Sporting Around Van Arsdale talks of two year stints with Detroit and New York before Bloomington studies. The Van Arsdales, with 3.8 marks, may delay immediate return due to lucrative earnings. John Avelis hosted. Duane Klueh, Bob Hollar, and Bill Linson recognized. Eddie Hickey attended head table but stayed silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Arsdale
Detroit
New York
Bloomington
van Arsdales
John Avelis
Duane Klueh
ISU
Bob Hollar
Bill Linson
UCLA Dominates UPI Basketball Ratings With Unanimous Support
UCLA led by Lew Alcindor swept 34 of 35 first place votes and earned 349 of 350 points on the UPI college basketball ratings. Texas Western claimed the remaining vote as Michigan State moved to No. 3 with 200 points after five wins in the 1966-67 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UCLA
United Press International
Lew Alcindor
Duke
UPI
Michigan
Cincinnati Bearcats
Tom Thacker
Ron Bonham
Miners
Texas Western
Free Wheeling Miners
Michigan State
Local Bowling League Scores and Highs
Summary of league results across multiple leagues including Vigo Bowl, Fraternal Order of Police, and Elk Ladies. Teams such as Vigo Bowl, Wabash Agency, Strole's Marine, Snodgrass Sales, Shepherd Plumbing, Hagenettes, Sonka Cafe, Cagle's Standard Service Station, Pfrank Plumbing, No Look Clean, and Dean's Milk posted various records. Individual high scores include T Brosche with top series, and M Walker, R Meyer, and others achieving high game marks. Elk Ladies league reports Eileen Bose as top bowler with 493 series and 185 game, Maurer's Mara Fuel leading team series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan Sports League
Wabash Agency
Strole’s Marine
Snodgrass Sales
Shepherd Plumbing & Heating
Hagenettes
Sonka Cafe
Cagle’s Standard Service Station
Pfrank Plumbing
No Look Cleanoe
Dean’s Milk
Five Squares
T. Brosche
M. Walker
R. Meyer
R. Murphy
M. Eldridge
B. Lucas
D. Berry
Fraternal Order of Police League
Leslie’s Carpet Service
Milw. Road
Krueger Buick
Combs & Son Construction Co
Mark’s Golf Course
Coca-Cola
Kop’s Painting & Decorating
Ron’s Trim Shop
Don Blackburn
Elk Ladies
Maurer
Mara Fuel
Anderson Toys
Freitag Weinhardt
Clara’s Beauty Shop
Larrison Tax Service
Eileen Bose
Mara Ful
Notre Dame Captain Wins Maxwell Award for 1966
Notre Dame linebacker Jim Lynch, 6 feet 1 inch, 215 pounds from Lima Ohio and captain of the 1966 national champions, wins the Maxwell Memorial Trophy as college football's outstanding player. He becomes the third Irish player to win the 30 year honor joining John Lattner and Leon Hart. Lynch is a National Football Foundation scholar athlete majoring in sociology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Jim Lynch
Notre Dame
Robert W. Maxwell
Lynch
Lima
Ohio
John Lattner
Leon Hart
National Football Foundation and
Hall of Fame
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Jack Mollenkopf
THE
Louisville
Brigham Young
Michigan St
Cincinnati
Cook Concrete Products
Suckeye
Moore-Langen Printing and Publishing Co
Undivided Responsibility
Wiley On Road
Allie Sherman
Sherman
Homer Jones
Tom Kennedy
Pittsburgh
Jones
Homer
John Wooden
Wooden
Alcindor
Edgar Lacey
Mike Lynn
Colorado State
USC
Bob Boyd
Trojans
Arizona State
North Carolina State
W. L. Pet
West Vige
Slate
Norman Dunlap
Big Ten
By Ron Gilbert
Reitz
North
Terre Haute Auto Club
Eddie Hickey
Goodyear
Blackwall
Canada
Goodflyear
Mace Service, Inc
Mace
Ohio Street
N. D
Edward
America
Mercury Colleey
Ohio St
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