East and West All Americans face off amid pro talks
The East looks strong with four all-Americans led by Jim Grabowski and Doug Van Horn. West stars include Carl McAdams and Mike Garrett who may sign six figure pro deals. Stanford coach John Ralston says the teams are evenly matched and will deliver a solid game.
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Sayers Reflects on Rookie Year and Bears Future
Chicago star Gale Sayers reflects on a rookie season with the Bears and discusses possible improvements. He praises teammates Dick Butkus Jim Jones and Dick Gistner the Bears owner-coach George Halas expresses approval of the pick and the young player’s merit.
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Jimny Jones
Dick Gistder
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Béars
George Halas
Colts and Packers Dominate NFL Scoring Stats for Playoff Push
UPI data show Baltimore leading in rushing yards and total offense before Unitas injury, while Green Bay trails in offense but tops in points allowed and interceptions returned for touchdowns. Detroit holds the stiffest defense, and San Francisco leads in total offense.
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Colts
Rookie of the Year honors for 1965 football
United Press International reports Kansas running back Gale Sayers earned the 1965 NFL Rookie of the Year honor by a near unanimous vote in the UPI poll. The 22-year-old compiled a rookie season that set multiple records, with teammates Dick and Willard among the vote recipients and other votes split between Dallas players.
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Sayers Shows versatility with four ways to score this season
Public report highlights Gale Sayers as the first NFL player since Timmy Brown to reach pay dirt by four methods in one year. The Kansas native, a 1964 UPI All America, finished with 867 rushing yards on 166 carries and 14 rushing TDs plus 507 receiving yards on 27 catches and six TDs. He also contributed on kickoff and punt returns, ranking among league leaders in multiple categories.
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Best for Warriors Was All Too Brief
San Francisco Warriors face Detroit tonight in a neutral Sacramento venue in a quick four game stretch against Eastern Division teams. The club, coming off a rare day off, then travels through the Midwest and East to meet four more opponents as the NBA grind continues.
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National Basketball Association
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Warriors
Six Early Bird teams lead in Yokayo Bowl standings
Six teams top the Wednesday morning Early Bird Women's Bowling League at Yokayo Bowl before the Christmas break. Jerry's TV, Nix Realty, and Bittenbender Lumber sit tied for first at 22-14, while KFD, Sun TV, and Ida's Poodle Parlor tie for second at 21-15. Top totals include Jerry's TV high 2239 team series and 783 game, with individual high of 271 by Dot Nations.
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Food Depot
Jerry’s TV
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Gwen Graves
Lorraine Stout
Della Turri
Clara Watson
Inez O’brien
Isabel Meek
Virginia Macklin
Annie Dalerio
Inez O'Brien
Rain Threat Hampering AFL Title Tilt Workouts
Rain disrupted Buffalo Bills preparations for the AFL title tilt against the San Diego Chargers in Balboa Stadium. Behrman was out with a lower back spasm, and Keith Lincoln’s left knee remained under evaluation after a sprain. Chargers coach Sid Gillman sought dry conditions to suit Paul Lowe and Lance Alworth, while Bills coach Lou Saban adjusted lineups and activated Charlie Ferguson as a likely starter.
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San Diego Chargers
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Bemiller
Joe O’donnell
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Charlie Ferguson
UCLA Backs Look Sharp in Workouts
UCLA coach Tommy Prothro reports full backs Paul Horgan and Steve Stanley showing good form in Rose Howl drills. The Bruins completed four 1 hour 20 minute sessions with strong running and blocking on power sweeps, underscoring improving offense and defense.
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Steve Stanley
UCLA
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Bruins
Colts-Packers Title Battle on CBS Sunday
The NFL Western Conference playoff between Baltimore Colts and Green Bay Packers will air on CBS Sunday December 26 at 11 00 a m Pacific from Lambeau Field Green Bay Wis NF L Countdown to Kickoff begins at 10 00 to 11 00 a m Pacific Commentators Chuck Thompson Ray Scott and Pat Summerall will provide play by play and analysis Four regular season meetings saw Green Bay win 20 17 and 42 27 A tie after four quarters would be settled in sudden death overtime Produced by Howard Relfinder directed by Tony Verna
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UPI
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Green Bay
National Football League
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NFL
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Cleveland Browns
Howard Relfrinder
Tony Verna
Buckaroos Seek Second Place Challenge in WHL
The Portland Buckaroos host third-place Vancouver Canucks to resume WHL action after a two day layoff on Christmas night. Vancouver trails Portland by five points and Victoria by eight while holding three more games played than Portland. Attendance reportedly up 12 percent across the league.
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Victoria
Buckaroos
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Canucks
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Vancouver
WHL
Cornell and Colgate set for final in hockey festival
New York UPI report notes Cornell and Colgate reach the final after Northeastern and Colgate’s consolation game. Northeastern and Colgate each played 10 games this season. Victoria reports a 53 percent gain in home attendance in early games.
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UPI
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Viopiles
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Skiing Conditions Worrying Resorts
San Francisco dispatch reports ski resort operators in the Skotrad facing a lean New Year period. Weather varies from fair to poor with no new storms forecast. Operators say cold temps give enough snow to get by but caution remains.
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UPI
Skotrad
Football star shines in league play and returns
The player finished second in rushing and punt returns, led the league in kickoff returns, and contributed a broad range of strong plays. His overall season is described as terrific, with multiple standout achievements across offensive and return duties.
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