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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1966
Page
10
Tulane star Longerbeam remains in hospital through Sept 2 after a hard tackle left him with season ending injuries. The junior from Berryville Virginia is reported in good spirits as teammates visit. He totaled 298 rushing yards on 66 carries last season in a 13-0 win over Tech.
In Detroit, Stanislas defeated odds on Buckpasser and 127-pound 3-year-old Rolfe as Assagai clinched the United Nations turf title at Atlantic City. Buckpasser faces Buckpasser and Buffle in Woodward preparations with 126 pounds. Open Fire and Summer Candal led other stakes action. Rolfe failed to concede 18 pounds to Stanislas in the Michigan Mile.
Denver Broncos head coach Mac Speedie resigned after a 24-10 loss to the Patriots and a 45-7 defeat to Houston. Speedie, 46, called the move best for football and the team, with Gerald H. Phipps accepting the resignation.
The Winchester Frederick County league leads hinge on tonight's games at Bodie Grim Field. Sloan Ford faces the Evening Star at 8 30 as both teams seek top spot while C S Bank and Commercial meet at 7. Sloan Ford and Star boast strong offenses with Weidenkopf and Meadows key playmakers.
Dickie Longerbeam, star Hokie runner and 188-pound junior, broke a neck bone in a Tulane game. The Virginia Tech team and fans express support, hoping for a comeback but praising his heart and dedication regardless of football. Dickie’s brother and coaches emphasize his character and determination. Fans may send letters c/o Tulane University, New Orleans.
Michigan State tops the AP college football poll with 338 points and 12 first-place votes, narrowly ahead of UCLA at 328 points. Alabama stands third with 260 points as opening-week results, including Michigan State’s 28-10 win over NC State and UCLA’s 57-14 over Pittsburgh, shape the early rankings.
rookie James Hylton still trails leader David Pearson but can overtake him with strong finishes in four remaining 1966 races. Pearson finished second to Dick Hutcherson at Hillsborough and widened his lead to 2,624 points as Hylton placed fourth.
The Judges' Athletic Association will hold a meeting for members and guests tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Lee Jackson Restaurant. Football coach Ron Rice will speak and films of the Handley Martinsburg game will be shown. The Cincinnati Reds have dropped 20 of their first 30 one run decisions this season.
CBS named Michael Burke to replace Topping as chief executive officer and acquired Topping’s 10 percent share leaving CBS as sole owner. Topping Jr. faces uncertain future while Lee MacPhail is among names discussed for the GM role amid a club slump from 1964 to 1965.
Frank Robinson powering the Baltimore Orioles in a 11-9 victory over the California Angels to extend his lead in homers and RBI as Minnesota’s Harmon Killebrew trails. The batting race features Robinson at .311 and Tony Oliva at .311 with four games left in the season.
William Calhoun, 21, from Bloomfield Hills Michigan, will captain Dartmouth football as they pursue another Ivy League title. The 215 pound junior led last season with 16 receptions for 345 yards and threw a 79 yard TD pass to Mickey Beard against Princeton, breaking a 29 year old record.
Martinsburg youth drove inside Allegany territory four times but were edged 7-6 in Cumberland. Fans called the Bulldogs bad, but supporters vow the team will prove them wrong as Fort Hill looms Friday in Martinsburg.
The 24th Shrine Game at Bing Crosby Stadium features Handley and Warren County renewing their rivalry. A sell out crowd is expected as Handley seeks atonement after last year’s 18 0 defeat and both teams aim to maintain dominance in this game of the week.
Or dell Braase says he feels good after a strong season and plans to stay with the Baltimore Colts. He notes aging teammates and retirements, discusses defensive adjustments, and reflects on his road to a starting role after Army service.
East results include Army 21 Kansas State 6 and Colgate 34 Boston 0. Navy 27 Boston College 7. Penn State 15 Maryland 7. Virginia Mis. 14 Villanova 18. Auburn 20 Chattanooga 6. Florida 43 Northwestern 7. Georgia Tech 38 Texas A&M 3. Tulane 13 Virginia Tech 0. Midwest show Michigan 41 Oregon State 0 and Purdue 42 Ohio U 3. Oklahoma 17 Oregon 0. Southwest notes So. California 10 Texas 6 and W Texas St 38 Arlington St 6. Far West UCLA 57 Pittsburgh 14.
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