Hokies Rated State's Best Team for Bowl Bid
Open at Tulane shows Hokies aim for national prominence under a bold independent program. Tech lists a tough 1963 1964 1965 run, with key players Fran k Longerbeam Barefoot and Utain, plus Foussekis Raible Whitley on defense, and a packed schedule featuring Tulane George Washington West Virginia Kentucky Vanderbilt Richmond Virginia Florida State Wake Forest William & Mary VMI.
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Roland Back of Week Leads Cardinals to Victory
AP selects Johnny Roland Missouri rookie halfback Offensive Player of the Week after a second half surge against the Eagles. He ran eight times for 53 yards caught two passes for 40 yards returned two kickoffs for 50 yards and two punts for 16 yards contributing 159 yards of total offense. He fueled a 16-13 comeback win as Charley Winner praised his opportunism and game late go ahead pass.
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Charley Taylor
Washington
Cardinals
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Fran Tarkenton
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Fred Cox
Minnesota
Bill Brown
Baltimore
Baseball Standings and Results Snapshot
National League and American League standings listed by team with games behind and records. Thursday results include Washington over New York and Boston over Chicago, plus Baltimore crushing California 24 to 0 in 11 innings. Tomorrow’s schedule features key matchups across divisions.
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Terps Open at Penn State in Saban Debut
Maryland coach Lou Saban brings a veteran defensive unit to face Penn State in College Park. The 1966 Terps seek a strong start after a 4-6 season with high expectations from Saban who notes the team will rely on defense and a balanced attack while adjusting the backfield.
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Weekend Area Sports Schedule Highlights Various Games
The listing outlines a packed weekend with stock car racing at Winchester Speedway at 8 30 p m horse racing at Shenandoah Downs at 7 15 p m high school football games across Albemarle Clarke James Wood Fauquier Handley Beall Central Warren County Luke Luray Strasburg Stonewall Montevideo Martinsburg Allegany George Mason Loudoun Valley Herndon Loudoun County Charles Town Petersburg Broadway Waynesboro Page County Elkton Turner Ashby Harrisonburg Culpeper Stonewall of Manassas Gar Field Orange Spotsylvania James Monroe Woodbridge Stafford Nokesville Osborn Ridgeley Keyser Bruce Mosby Crosby Stadium a Saturday slate includes Bell Washington D C at Fort Hill and a James Wood doubleheader 6 30 p m college football Fairmont vs Shepherd at Cobourn Field 8 p m Martinsburg Shenandoah at Ferrum 2 p m Sunday baseball Tri County League Playoffs and professional football Washington at St Louis Baltimore at Minnesota.
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Shepherd Names Tri-Captains for 1966 Football Season
Shepherd College Rams designate three captains for the 1966 bid season Ron Dickerson Earl Batten and Pat Roda Dickerson a junior and all Mason-Dixon selection is listed as an offensive end and 100 percent football player Batten a senior from Glen el a large offensive tackle weighing 246 pounds. The team opens the season tomorrow night at Martinsburg Fairmont.
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VMI and Villanova Set For Philly Football Rematch
VMI and Villanova renew their series in Philadelphia after a 1966 season opener. Keydets quarterback Hill Ellett leads a backfield trio including Paul Hebert and Jim Burg as VMI seeks to rebound from a 3-7 1965 season while Villanova, favored despite a 1-6 1965 record, fields experience.
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Local Friday grid results feature tight games and strong defenses
Last week a string of Friday night scores shows Clarke County routing, Fauquier and Mountaineers posting decisive wins while Harrisonburg and Elkton pull off close thrillers. Notable lineups include George Mason, Washington DC team, and Osbourn delivering dominant performances with several teams posting double digit margins. Overall record 22 correct and nine wrong for 0.700 percentage.
Sophomore lineups eyed for ACC openers at UVa and Wake Forest
UVa and Wake Forest plan to start three sophomores in their football openers in Charlottesville. Wake Forest may field Jimmy Johnson at halfback with Chick George and Ed Atkinson as defensive backs. Virginia could start Jeff Anderson end David McWilliams center and Frank Quayle tailback, though McWilliams knees may swap him for Fred Jones. End Gary Whitman and Jackle from NC State return for Saturday's opener at Michigan State. Clemson awaits its opener next week. Glenn Hall named to NHL All-Star six times.
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Redskins at St. Louis and Colts collide with Minnesota
Sunday NFL action features Washington at St. Louis with Otto Graham seeking a first victory after a 38-14 opener as Cardinals coach Charley Winner aims to rally. Baltimore visits Minnesota while Green Bay meets Cleveland in a pivotal early-season clash.
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Wagering Totals at Yonkers Harness Meet Reach 16 Million
At Yonkers N Y during a 70 night spring harness meeting total betting on twin doubles tallies 16 177 570 dollars.
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