Controversy Over Fifth Down Trip to Jets in Raiders Win
New York Jets lost 24 21 to the Oakland Raiders in a disputed AFL game. Hewritt Dixon scored the decisive one yard TD with two seconds left after a timing confusion and a nullified play at the goal line.
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NEW York
New York Jets
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Jets
Hewritt Dixon
Tom Flores
Raiders
Oakland
Flores
Ben Dreith
Dreith
Dixon
Ortiz Wins Controversial Fight
In Mexico City Carlos Ortiz held the 135 pound title per the World Boxing Association after referee Billy Conn stopped the bout with Ramos bleeding. Ramos was later declared champion by official Velasquez following Ortiz’s refusal to re-enter the ring and a riot-like reaction at ringside. Ortiz plans to fight Flash Elorde on Nov 28 at Madison Square Garden as world champion. Lights at Winchester Parks and Recreation Civic League play courts will be off Oct 28 for a final reading before Nov 1.
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Mexico City
Sugar Sramos
Mexico
Carlos Ortiz
New York
World Boxing Association
Robert Evans
WBA
Louisville
Ramos
Ichampion
Ortiz
Billy Conn
Ichamp
Pittsburgh
Ramon Velasquez
World Boxing Council
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Conn
Flash Elorde
Philippines
Daly
Madison Square Garden
Winchester Parks and Recreation
Civic League
Recreation Park
Northside League Standings and High Scores Snapshot
Jamison and Gore Insurance leads with 9 3, Frito Lay 8 1/2 3 1/2, Ken Smith Insurance 8 4. Harman Bros and W H Emmatt & Son sit 6 6. Shoe Center posts high team game 449 and series 818. Individual scores include Ronnie Jensen 161-255 and others across teams.
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Jamison & Gore
Frito-Lay Inc
Ken Smith
Harman Bros
W.H. Emmart & Son
Glaize & Bros
Q ‘Oates Lumber Yard
Swimley Furniture
Ronnie Jensen
Ten y Leads League Scores And Highlights
Ten y posts spare scores for multiple teams as Nomarks top with 23 points while Not Yets and Kills share mid pack. Individual high marks include Gene Dellinger 146 and Steve Hoover 149 over 367 and 338 games respectively.
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Gene Dellinger
Steve Orndoff
Steve Hoover
Bruce Hoover
Bill Petersen
Tom Hoover
B Bolmen
Gary Dolphin
Bullets
Ed McHugh
Wildcats
Gene Martello
Cobras
Nelson Orndoff
Glen Carwile
Country Club League
Nomarks
Kilts
Brookie Phillips
Jane Gregory
Mary Bryarly
Connie Martin
Thelma Stratton
Helen Thomas
Hopeless
Bettie Parrish
Ruby Boyd
Grace Roberts
Gutter Snipes
Dot Grove
Devilbliss wins four states title at Hagerstown race
Slim Devilbliss of Westminster Maryland captured the open competition semi late model four states championship at Hagerstown Raceway Sunday. Ray Fanning challenged late as Ken Sturbutzer faded with mechanical trouble in lap 21. The event closed the 1966 season with 47 cars in the pits and a season awards banquet planned for November 12 at the Venice Motel Ballroom.
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Hagerstown
Slim
Devilbliss
Westminister
Hagerstown Raceway
Western Maryland Oval
Ray Fanning
Fanning
Ken Sturbutzer
Bill Mullins
Larry Wright
Junior Feathers
Francis Yates
Bill Long
Charlie Miller
Jerry Cunningham
Carl Walls
Lynn Griffith
Miles Chamberlain
Everett
Red Fouts
Bill Burch
Ron Foot
Buck Harrison
Turk Burkett
John Eber‘sole
Charlie Wierman
Gilmer Praises Sweetan Debut Thrills Lions Public
In San Francisco Karl Sweetan’s starting debut for Detroit after Milt Plum’s injury, he threw for 227 yards and two scores, while John Brodie tied the game late with a 21 yard TD. Brodie’s 49ers edged the Lions 27 24 as Sweetan directed a late 62 yard drive but fell short.
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SAN Francisco
Detroit
Harry Gilmer
Karl Sweetan
Lions
Sweetan
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore
Milt Plum
John Brodie
San Francisco 49Ers
Brodie
Monty Stickles
Notre Dame Holds Top Spot In AP Top 10 Football Poll
Notre Dame remains number one in the AP college football poll after a 38-0 win over Oklahoma. Michigan State holds second with five first place votes, while UCLA, Alabama, Southern California, Georgia Tech, Florida, and Nebraska fill the top ten in order.
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Associated Press
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Irish
Oklahoma
Sooners
Wyoming
Utah State
Michigan State
Spartans
Purdue
Boilermakers
Arkansas
Wichita State
UCLA
Alabama
Southern California
Georgia Tech
Florida
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Colorado
Gators
Louisiana State
California
Vanderbilt
Clemson
Tulane
Winchester Speedway Awards Banquet Set for November 5
The annual Winchester Speedway Awards Banquet is scheduled for Saturday night November 5 at 7 p.m. at the Lee Jackson Restaurant. Trophies will be given in the modified and semi late divisions for sportsmanship rookie of the year point standings and one Mr. Hard Luck trophy. Top 10 drivers in each division will receive season point money. Tickets can be ordered from Winchester Speedway P.O. Box 130 Winchester Virginia.
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Winchester Speedway
P.O. Box 130
U.S. 50
Interstate 81
Notre Dame star Jim Seymour Out With Sprained Ankle
Notre Dame end Jim Seymour suffers a badly sprained ankle in a 38 0 win over Oklahoma in Norman and will miss the Navy game in Philadelphia and possibly the Pittsburgh clash on November 5.
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Okla
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Pittsburgh
Charles Town Area Sports Schedule Highlights Week
A busy slate features horse racing at Charles Town at 7 15 p m and multiple local football games across junior and high school levels. Notable clashes include Commercial Bank versus Evening Star and James Wood against Herndon with college action William and Mary at VMI and Virginia at North Carolina State.
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Evening Star
J.W. Arthur
Lamar Sloan Ford JR. High
Handley
Herndon
George Mason
Clarke County
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J.V. Arthur Insurance
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Warren County
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Martinsburg
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Richmond
Miss
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Concord
Shepherd
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Mr. Bake Price
Rose’s Score
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Li F. Kratz
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Sadom Cerda
Mike Cannon
Wiley Boy C.smith
Latin Rebel
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Airy Joy
My Juba Gerkin
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Howard G Wilson
J. Michael Diav
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