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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1966
Page
14
Virginia Tech crushes Richmond 86-63 while West Virginia and others suffer in Southern Conference action. Roanoke and Hampden Sydney win titles in a busy Thursday, with Bridgewater, Lincoln Memorial and Emory and Henry also in play.
Conn elected in a worldwide Ballot by Ring Magazine sports writers and sportscasters joining Jake Kilrain Johnny Cowlon Young Corbett II and Owen Moran to push the hall total to 87. He held the light heavy title in 1999 defeating Melio Bettina and Lesnevich in eliminations before pursuing a heavyweight career and challenging Louis in 1941.
Marvin R. Pike reports Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson promotes Joel Collier from defensive coach to head coach. Collier, 33, succeeds Lou Saban who moves to Maryland. He signs a two year contract and will coach the AFL All Stars in Houston on January 15.
In the Playoff Bowl at the Orange Bowl, the Dallas Cowboys face the Baltimore Colts. Relay sprinter Bob Hayes, star of Florida A&M, joins the Cowboys in a bid to win and honor the team as CBS televises the 1:45 p.m. EST kickoff. Hayes reflects on competing for the team versus individual glory.
Health Center lanes hosted the Thursday Housewives League with Tea Bags off to a narrow crown win over Drips by a single game. Jeanne Kaval led Sweepers to a 141 while Irene Borror and Lucy Baker paced Sleepers. Hayes clocked 10.0 seconds for 100 meters and 9.1 seconds for 100 yards. Colts remain favored with Matte at signal after Unitas out.
The 17th annual Senior Bowl Saturday in Mobile features top New Year's bowl standouts and small college passer Randy Johnson of Texas A&I. North stars include Gary Lane and Howard Twilley, while the South team features Steve Sloan and Charles Casey with Johnson handling quarterback duties. Sloan has rib injuries.
A Baltimore AP story details John Unitas, famed Colts quarterback, forming a life changing bond with Teresa Ariosa, a deaf cerebral palsy patient and his No 1 fan. Teresa, 1, idolizes Unitas, who once donated an appearance to raise funds for aphasic youths.
Cincinnati defeated Detroit 109 to 97 and Philadelphia beat Baltimore 133 to 127.Today's games include losses at Philadelphia and Detroit with Boston at San Francisco forthcoming. Saturday schedule features Los Angeles at New York and Atlanta game in Georgia. Dennis Menke signs 1966 contract with the Atlanta Braves per the club announcement.
Meonbo signs with the Tigers after Bill Monbouquette agreed to a Detroit contract. In league play Bobby Giffin led DE Club with 376 set, and Pin Busters swept Acme Market as Woody Armel topped scoring for Friendship Market. Other results include Braddock St. Methodist and United Brethren frames, with notable scores from Philip Vanersdale and Gary Teets.
EAST Providence 87 over Mass 73. NYU 104 over West Virginia 91. Army 64 over Lehigh 52. Duquesne 74 over Iowa 57. Amherst 91 over Brandeis 68. SOUTH Okla City 106 over Loyola Louisiana 68. Va Tech 88 over Richmond 73. Georgia Tech 87 over Clemson 72. MIDWEST Bradley 91 over Wichitan 86. Tulsa 84 over Louisville 79. St Louis 60 over Drake 54. SOUTHWEST Cincinnati 62 over No Texas 57. FAR WEST Texas Western 76 over Seattle 64. Wyoming 90 over Denver 88.
Duke University will delay naming a new head football coach for several weeks. Georgia Tech assistant Jim Carlen was interviewed by an appointed committee. Athletic Director Eddie Cameron said Carlen has many fine qualifications and noted the process may extend beyond January 10.
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jack Kent Cooke says he will rent the Los Angeles Sports Arena for two more years. He dismissed reports of a new home or outdoor move and stated the contract is signed, with a pledge to Coliseum Commission members that he would finalize before January 15.
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