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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1966
Page
3
Jerry Rombach argues optimism should guide players coaches and fans in 1966. True optimism comes from within and can help teams endure defeats and boost enjoyment. A standout story shows a teen who kept cheerful despite hardship becoming a successful store manager, proving inner confidence drives real outcomes.
The Erie Shore Ski Club hosts Jim Rea who urges realistic yet positive prep for teams like Elyria High and Oberlin. He highlights resilience from past underdog runs and promotes a hopeful mindset for players coaches and fans heading into tournament time.
Harvard built a late lead to defeat Duke 52 40 as Jerry Peters scored 18 for the winners and Jack Baird totaled 23 for Duke. Princeton beat Yale 65 47 with Gary Nonnamaker, Barry Meyer and teammates in double figures. Dartmouth edged Colgate 60 54 behind Greg Janowicz 29 points. No report on Penn at Cornell.
The Cleveland Indians announced a 13 game exhibition schedule with five games against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Spring training begins February 25 in Tucson Arizona with a 20th straight year there and includes a Mexican trip plus contests against San Francisco Chicago Cubs and California Angels.
Joe Namath of the New York Jets was selected by United Press International as the American Football League Rookie of the Year for 1965. The Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania native led the Jets despite a midseason slump and a notable push from Notre Dame's John Huarte. Namath earned a $400,000 Alabama-based signing bonus and sparked headlines with his quarterbacking in 1965.
Duke, ranked No 1 by the coaches, overwhelmed Penn State 83 58 using quick passes and a zone press. Jack Marin led Duke with 25 points, Bob Lewis 21, Bob Verga 17 as Duke built a 47 27 halftime lead and outrebounded 72 51. Tim Reed led Penn State with 16.
Three games are scheduled for the YMCA Men's Basketball League tomorrow night at 7 o clock. The Rams (6-0) face the Redskins (42) in the first game after a 99-52 rout over St. Thom. Ed Jackson 21 points and Joe Allen 20 pace the Redskins.
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