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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
7
Evansville edged San Diego State 89-76 as free throws carried the Aces. Larry Humes made 11 of 12 from the line and scored 31 points, while San Diego State kept pace 35-35 in field goals but fell short on trips to the charity stripe. Purdue, Michigan, and Valparaiso, among others, posted notable conference results in varied fashion.
Evansville is ranked No 1 in the Associated Press small college poll, with Central State of Ohio close behind in second. The ranking, based on votes from sports writers and sportscasters, reflects a tight three point spread in the latest balloting, while several other teams receive votes and form the top ten.
CHICAGO AP The American Football Coaches Association nominates Ray Louthen of undefeated Ball State University for the small college Coach of the Year award. He is among eight district nominees chosen by NCAA coaches. The winner will be announced at the NCAA convention January 10 to 13 in Washington after Ball State finishes the season with no defeats or ties and a 14 14 tie with Tennessee A I in the Grantland Rice Bowl.
Cincinnati with city and county officials approved a site south of Crosley Field for a $32 million drive-in stadium to host the Reds baseball team and a hoped-for NFL franchise. The facility would seat 45,000 for baseball and 55,000 for football.
In the Miami Orange Bowl, Jim Todd of Ball State is named a target for the North in the North-South College All-Star game. Don Unverforth of Ohio State and Kenny Lucas of Pittsburgh will quarterback the North, throwing to James Todd and other skilled receivers as the South relies on Bill Anderson and Howard Twilley. The piece notes past record performance by George Mira in 1963 and outlines key defensive players for both teams.
Indiana high school roundup reports Attucks edged New Castle 72 71 in OT as James Parks hit a 40 foot winner. Hamilton Beat Ashley 65 64 on Jed Gnage late. No 9 Wood 78 37 over Sacred Heart to stay unbeaten. Speedway and Marion Bennett remain undefeated with 82 65 and 75 43 wins. Calu defeated Hammond Morton 67 46. East Chicago Washington beat Roosevelt 76 63 with Dennis Whitlow scoring 35.
In Clayton Ind Brazil jumps to an early eight point lead and holds on to beat Cascade 63 to 51 behind 24 points from Tom Butwin. Dan Harris adds 14 for Brazil while Hank West chips in 10. Cascade’s Ken Welliever and Joe Jones lead the visitors with 11 and 10.
Dave Schellhase of Purdue leads the nation in scoring with a 35.2 point per game average through Dec. 18, per NCAA Service Bureau figures. Bob Lewis of North Carolina follows at 33.4.
Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty said the top-ranked Spartans near a peak ahead of the January 1 Rose Bowl with UCLA. A public workout in Pasadena drew hundreds as Daugherty joked about an unbalanced line and highlighted key plays and players. UCLA coach Tommy Prothro praised his team’s effort as defensive guard John Richardson stood out in the scrimmage.
Temple defeated Canisius 70 58 Penn beat Villanova 73 60 Cornell downed Pitt 81 72 St Bonaventure won 100 67 over Baldwin Wallace Fairfield 100 St Francis Pa 67 Butler beat Michigan 79 64 Cincinnati 87 Wisconsin 74 Marquette 95 Wichita 76 Michigan State 61 Drake 50 Valparaiso 114 Purdue 96 Evansville 89 San Diego State 76 South Louisville 84 Army 56 Ga Tech 92 William and Mary 73 Southwest Kentucky 89 Texas Tech 73 Far West Washington 78 Florida 69 Arizona 56 San Jose State 47 Tourneys Mississippi Valley Classic Texas Western 86 Nevada 49 Consolation Creighton 105 South Dakota 63 Rubber City Classic Akron 74 Marietta 59 Bucknell 65 Geneva 58
Redwood City California AP Willie McCovey Giants first baseman filed for divorce citing extreme mental cruelty. The couple married October 5 1964 in Reno Nevada separated November 1965 with daughter Allison 10 months old. McCovey 27 seeks divorce and equitable division of community property. Mrs Billingsley 23 previously won a beauty contest.
Philadelphia announced two 1966 contracts for new Phillies players Jack Brandt and Phil Linz. Brandt, 31, came from Baltimore in December with 96 games and a .243 average last season. Linz, 26, played 90 games for the Yankees last year batting .207 and was acquired for Ruben Amaro.
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi refutes the Hornung legend and labels him a ham halfback with big game value. The Packers prepare for a sudden death playoff with the Baltimore Colts in Lambeau Field, while Ray Nitschke is the doubtful starter and Tom Matte presents a new challenge for the defense.
Jabez White, former bantamweight boxer who fought from 1911 to 1929, died Tuesday night at Albany Medical Center Hospital. The 74 year old succumbed to malnutrition and pneumonia, according to hospital officials.
Indiana high school boys posted scores across multiple tournaments with numerous teams including Angola, Auburn, Brazil, Cascade, Calumet, Hammond Morton, Clarksville Providence, East Chicago Washington, Roosevelt, East Tipp, Fort Wayne Central, Elmhurst, Frontier, Twin Lakes, Gary Tolleston, Whiting, Hammond Clark, Gary Wallace, Indianapolis Arlington, Carmel, Indianapolis Attacks, New Castle, overtime periods noted at several venues. Notable results include Lawrence Central 92 over Noblesville 80, Logansport 80 over Rensselaer 32, South Whitby 64 over Fort Wayne Snider 50, and Pendleton Tournament win by Pendleton 82 over Markleville 59.
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi says talks were serious between him and the Atlanta Falcons about the NFL head coaching job. He notes rumors stopped when he signed an eight year extension as coach and general manager in Green Bay.
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