Duke Leads AP Poll as Four Undefeated Teams Rise
Duke holds a large first place lead in the AP major college basketball poll with 35 first place votes and 405 points. Vanderbilt Bradley Iowa and Kentucky climb to positions two through five as undefeated teams, while Brigham Young and Michigan make notable gains and multiple others drop.
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Iowa
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Montana
North Dakota
Peoria
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Elizabethtown Edges Macon In Tight Delaware Classic Round
Elizabethtown, Pa. nipped Randolph-Macon 74-73 in Monday night Delaware Classic first round action. Virginia teams and others hit Wilmingon to begin tournament play with Fairleigh Dickinson and Detroit looming in other early games.
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Knicks Break Old Jinx in Cincinnati Loss
The Knicks fall 138-116 to Cincinnati Royals at Cincinnati Gardens. Dick Barnett tops New York with 29 as Oscar Roberts drives the Royals with 36 points and 17 assists.
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Ex-Colonels versus Judges Benefit Basketball Game Tonight
James Wood and Handley alumni teams meet at Frederick County Junior High at 7 30 p m in a charity game sponsored by the Judges Athletic Assn and the James Wood Touchdown Club. Proceeds go to JAA and TD Club for 1966 projects.
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Aussies Clout Spanish In Davis Play
Australia clinched the Davis Cup with a straightforward 6-3 4-6 7-5 6-2 doubles win over Spain's Manuel Santana and Luis Arilla. Newcombe and Roche defeated the Spaniards to seal a 3-0 lead as 8,000 fans watched at White City Stadium.
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Packers place kicker Don Chandler shines in 13 10 win
Don Chandler powered a 13 10 Green Bay victory over Baltimore with tying and winning kicks. His 19 of 29 field goals and 95 points this season contrast with the Giants, who connected on 4 of 25. Chandler awaits next Week's game against Cleveland as Lombardi contemplates Starr's status.
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First Victory for Jack Leonard in Garden State Ride
Jack Leonard achieved his first victory after riding over 60 thoroughbreds. He won his debut race on July 26, 1957 at Lansdown Park Vancouver B C aboard iNever Out, the horse’s first win. It marked trainer R W Hall’s first winner and owner H E Marks’s first win in 13 years.
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Collier Rates Packers Highly for Title Game
Browns coach Blanton Collier praises Green Bay defense and offense as tough both ways ahead of NFL championship in Green Bay. He commends Ray Nitschke and the Packers linebackers and notes Henry Jordan Willie Davis along with Aldridge Kostelnik as a mobile, strong line. He also hails Paul Hornung and Jim Taylor for strong performances against the Colts.
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LaSalle Nips Brigham Young In Philly Classic Showdown
In a first round of the Phil adelphia Quaker City Classic LaSalle defeated unbeaten Brigham Young 71-69 as Hubie Grant jumper with 12:02 left sparked the rally. Archies Clark led Minnesota 25 points in an 84-82 win over Cornell and St Joseph's beat Niagara 95-72. Temple beat St Bonaventure 84-72, setting up a semifinal with LaSalle while St Joseph's faces Minnesota.
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New
College Basketball Schedule From Various Conferences Tuesday
William and Mary meet in Detroit in the Motor City Classic while Virginia Tech plays in the All-College Tournament in Oklahoma City. Other matchups include Hampden Sydney Old Dominion and more in events across Elm City Ft Eustis New Bedford Norfolk.
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Reds sign Australian pitcher Neil Page
Cincinnati reports the Reds signed 21 year old Australian pitcher Neil Page, the first player from Australia to sign a professional contract with the club. The deal marks a historic step for international scouting and development in Cincinnati's baseball operations.
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West Heads All Star Selections in NBA
The West names eight players for the All Star Game in Cincinnati January 11 led by top scorer West said Wilt Chamberlain traded to Philadelphia. Nate Thurmond is unanimous pick with Rick Barry rookie and other stars including Rodgers Ohl Howell Beaty LaRusso. East will name eight first before adding two more per coach choice.
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Williams makes early impact for Mountaineers
Highly touted Ron Williams leads West Virginia in scoring with a 22.9 point average over eight games. He has 72 baskets at 40.7 percent, 39 of 53 from the free throw line for 185 points, and 53 rebounds, ranking third on the Mountaineers.
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Unbeaten town squads pace local basketball parade
Wardensville and Handley lead the unbeaten list with 6-0 and 3-0 records. Turner Ashby 6-0, Herndon 2-0, George Mason 2-0, Williamsport Md 5-0, Clear Spring 5-0, North Hagerstown 4-0, Frederick 4-0, St Josephs Martinsburg 2-0. Fort Ashby 6-1 and Charles Town 5-1 trail close behind.
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Tyson Gilpin Opens First Stallion Service Bureau in Boyce
Tyson Gilpin of Lakeville Farm in Boyce launches the first stallion service bureau in the area. For a 25 dollar fee, he books mares to stallions with available room, creating a centralized market for stallion services. Contact via Northside Lanes or at the farm in Boyce.
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Indians Upset Eastern Kentucky In Detroit Tourney
William and Mary pulled a shocker in the Motor City Basketball Classic defeating Eastern Kentucky 76 to 64. Walter Wenk scored 22 points as the Indians controlled the second half after a 32-20 halftime lead.
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Bridgewater College Eyes Tourney Upset After Randolph Macon Victory
Bridgewater College and Emory and Henry meet in the Rotary Holiday Tourney with Bridgewater aiming for a second upset after its earlier win over Randolph Macon. Millersville State Pa. faces Western Maryland in the earlier game as Millersville, 5-1 this season, is favored to win.
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James Wood Varsity Faces Tough Night at George Mason
James Wood travels Tuesday January 4 to Falls Church for a decisive Northwestern League clash with George Mason. The game precedes the annual James Wood Handley matchup. Wood seeks its first league tests while Handley, 3-0 overall, sits undefeated atop the loop with wins over Loudoun County and Clarke County.
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Stockton Capozzi Tennis Leaders in USLTA 1966 Lists
Richard Stockton of Garden City New York and Connie Capozzi of Miamisburg Ohio top the USLTA 1966 Boys and Girls 14 singles rankings. Jake Ward of Denver tops the 12s singles. Marcelyn Louie of San Francisco leads the girls 2s. Stockton also heads the boys 14 doubles with Erik Van Dillen as Paul Lockewood and James Hagey lead 12 doubles. Marjorie Gengler and Alice de Rochemont are top in girls 14 doubles. Louie and Karin Benson top girls 12 doubles. The note mentions the 1965 American League attendance at 8 860 764.
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