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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1965

Page

17

Inconsistent Wildcats Triumph Over Axers 68 58

Arizona defeats Arizona State College of Flagstaff 68 to 58 as Bruce Larson notes a rough game yet secures a fourth win in five. Ted Pickett leads with 21 points while Bob Hansen and Bob Spahn contribute on defense and late scoring.

Carl Porter Arizona Bruce Larson Larson UA Wildcats Arizona State College of Flagstaff Arizonans Wildcats Bob Hansen Ted Pickett Hansen Pickett Bob Spahn Roger Brautigan Mike Aboud USC Spahn Arnie Ramirez Harvey Fox

Chargers clinch Western Division title in style

The San Diego Chargers wrapped up their third straight Western Division crown in the AFL with a 37-26 win over the Houston Oilers. Herb Travenio, the team’s postman, delivered the crucial points with his place kicking as Paul Lowe joined AFL history with a 1000 yard season. Keith Lincoln Lance Alworth and John Had contributed their usual roles for the Chargers.

Associated Press San Diego Chargers Herb Travenio Paul Lowe Keith Lincoln Lance Alworth John Chargers Travenio Houston Oilers George Blanda Hadl U.S. Marines Kansas City San Diego Travenia Buffalo Oakland New York Boston Denver Lowe Lincoln Jim Warren Clem Daniels Bills Jack Kemp Bo Roberson Ed Rutkowski Pete Gogolak Gogolak Len Dawson Chiefs Raiders Mike Mercer Joe Namath Babe Turner Don Maynard Babe Parilli Patriots Jacky Lee Broncos Jim Nance

Richards Accepts Ouster From Astros After Shakeup

Houston owner Roy Hofheinz fired general manager Paul Richards and promoted Grady Hatton and Tal Smith to run the club with the GM title retired. Hatton will manage baseball operations while Smith handles player personnel as the team seeks quicker progress.

Houston, Tex Paul Richards Houston Astros Roy Hofheinz Astros Richards Lyman Harris Grady Hatton Houston Oklahoma City Tal Smith Hofheinz Smith Hatton Grady Tal Eddie Robinson Astro Farm Miami Venezuela

BYU to Host 1967 NCAA Track and Field Championships

Brigham Young University will host the 1967 NCAA track and field championships in June. About 400 athletes from 100 schools are expected to participate over three days, according to NCAA executive director Walter Byers.

Provo Utah Brigham Young University Walter Byers NCAA

Speed Sport Sets Record After Phoenix loss

After dropping two match races to the Arizona Snake of Phoenix Speed Sport rebounded at Tucson Dragway to win top eliminator honors. Its elimination run clocked 199.54 mph a new strip record as fans watched Dick Landy win Western U.S. Superstock National Championships at Bee Line Dragway with Frank Townsend of Tucson taking top stock honors and $150.

Arizona Snake Phoenix Tucson Tucson Dragway Mikey Gruchik Larry Hines Tim Finnegan David Davis Allen Swaim Jan Sanchey Bob Downing Jim Harmon Bill Stoll Ron Gregory Johnson and Wamsley Art Stacker Carry Hines Jack Darby Ed Wilson Jaxel Speed Shop Scottsdale Dick Landy Sherman Oaks Calif U.S Bee Line Dragway Frank Townsend

Packers Triumph as Hornung Scores Five Touchdowns

Green Bay defeats Baltimore 42-27 behind Paul Hornung's five TD effort after a halftime spark from Dave Robinson. Starrs passing and Robinsons key interception shift momentum while Chicago wins big, Dallas edges St. Louis, and other NFL results shake playoff race.

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Pat Patrick Wins RMC Annual Golf Tournament

In Randolph Municipal Golf Course over 36 holes, Pat Patrick led A flight with 149 but finished two strokes behind in overall event standings. Darold Fulton J C Few and Bill Williams tied for B flight honors at 147. Bob Merrill won C flight low gross 154 and low net 128, earning a golf bag. Ray Day won D flight 164 and Van Leschak won E flight 180. 80 golfers competed.

Randolph E Flight Randolph Municipal Golf Course

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