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'Ilwflii Holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia; Christ, the Saviour is born, Christ, the Saviour is born. UCLA Ey es Big Ten Features CP All-American Big Purse First liose Bowl Win (This is another in a series of dispatches sizing up the college football bowl teams.) By ALEX KAHN LOS ANGELES has never won a Rose Bowl Jim wskf II By WALTER L. JOHNS Four Big Ten stars headline the 1965 Central Press All-American team, picked for the 35th year with the aid of the captains of the major schools themselves. And. the 1965 edition includes two repeaters from the last honor team Mike Garrett, sensational Southern California halfback, and Bill Yearby, outstanding Michigan tackle.

Two second teamers of last year. Tulsa end Howard Twilley and Phillips Arkansas (Tackle) game. Coach Tommy Prothro has never fielded a winner in the New Year's Day classic and from the looks of things the losing streak will continue when the Bruins meet Michigan State Jan. 1. By all realistic yardsticks, the Spartans deserve to be favored by three touchdowns But UCLA was picked to finish no better than seventh in the Pacific Eight Conference and ended up as champion.

Perhaps more than any other single factor in UCLA's success linois. were picked for first-team honors this year. The Central Press selection lists one honor team, but adds a second and third team as such and closest to making the No. 1 team were two fine halfbacks, Clint Jones of Michigan State and Donny Anderson, Texas Tech's terrific hall player. The players honored on the Central Press team merited top consideration through a vote of the players themselves, the ones we feel know more about the qualifica- this year has been the perfor- tions of their opponents than ob- mance of sophomore quarter- servers in the stands.

And, as back Gary Beban who has been is the case, so many fine play- hailed by Prothro as the finest ers who did not make the team first year man he ever coached certainly could claim All Ameri- at the position. And Prothro had can rating if there were enough two outstanding quarterbacks at places to go around. Oregon State in Heisman Award Leading all the voting was winner Terry Baker and Paul Garrett, the Tro.ian halfback. He Yearby Michitan (Tackle) Little Syracuse (Halfback) Brothers. The other UCLA star back has been Mel Farr who develop- picked by all opposing captains, even including the Notre Dame captain, and Garrett had ed into an outstanding runner his worst day against the Irish able to break away for frequent touchdown jaunts of up to 50 yards, averaging 7.01 yards on 112 carries.

UCLA ended its season with seven wins, two losses and a tie. And one of the losses was a 13-3 defeat by the same Michi- The Heisman Trophy winner led all rushers and was among the leading scorers. Yearby, quarterback Boh Griese of Purdue and fullback Grabowski of Illinois came closest to Garrett in selections by opposing team captains. All three gan team it meets New were the play- Day. That loss took place in the ers selected by their teams, opener which was also So many records were set by the first game for Behan as a some of the these honor players varsity performer.

that it would take thousands of Although the perfor- words to record them all. Gra- mance drew praise, UCLA did bowski, for example, broke Red Notre Dame Grabmvski Illinois (Fullback) Mirh Mate (Knel) Purdue (Quarter) Lures Top Modifieds DAYTONA BEACH. Fla. Fifty of the top auto race drivers will compete for a $37,355 purse in the Daytona- Permatex 300 national Modified- Sportsman championship race on the fast, high-banked Daytona International Speedway Feb. 26 The winner of the event, which will be a star-studded race of champions, will get $7,100 of the rich purse.

Track and state champions in hopped-up Modified and Sportsman divisions, plus the two national champions, have been guaranteed starting positions in the 300-mile race provided they qualify at 135 miles per hour or better. None should have trouble exceeding this speed on the 2 l' 2 -mile track with its sweeping turns, where no backing-off is required Sponsor of the race is the Permatex Company, which will pay a generous part of the expenses of drivers coming to Daytona with cars eligible to participate in the race tex is sponsoring the event to encourage more recognition for mechanics on Sportsman and Modified cars, which make up a major portion of the American racing scene Permatex also is participating in the purse and posting lap money, and the company will pay $500 to the owner of the best-appearing car in the race. By FRANK WATSON Central Press Sports Writer QUESTIONS is the American League Manager of the Year? Big Ten grid team boasts the Fearsome Fivesome? team does Wilt Chamberlain play for now? HOOHEE? ONE of the more exciting outruns opposi- ANSWERS UBStqoiK 'aI5K sitTK Distributed by Central Press Twilley Tulsa (End) McAdams Oklahoma (Center) not assume serious consideration as a major football power this year until after its 24-14 upset victory over Syracuse in the third game. And the fired up as; Bill Yearby, Michigan, 6-3, 226, Detroit, Mich. Grange's records, Twilley set all sorts of pass catching marks and Garrett and Little compiled some amazing touchdown runs.

An interesting sidelight might Bruins outplayed a powerful be cited on Carl McAdams, the Missouri team but were held to really fine Oklahoma center who a 14-14 tie. put on a spectacular defensive 215, Davenport, Iowa. The only other UCLA loss was show despite a poor record by Center Carl McAdams. Ok- THIRD TEAM Center Ends Charles Casey, Flori- Tennessee. Frank Atlantic Coast and Southern conference teams compiled dismal records against outside opponents during the 1965 cam- Emanuel, George Pearce of William and paign.

Mary, quarterbacks Danny Tal- The ACC has a composite rec ACC, SC Falter To Outside Foes Charlotte Boosts Fall Race (lassie Charlotte Motor Speedway officials have announced the lengthening of the annual October classic from 400 to 500 miles. Speedway President A. C. Gomes said officials decided to extend the race 100 more miles due to a demand from racing fans. will give us 1.100 miles of racing, more than any other track in operation for NASCAR," Gomes remarked.

He said officials were confident the National 500 would increase in prestige and spectator interest due to the extension. The speedway will hold i first race late in May when the annual World 600 is staged, with the National 500 to be run the last of October. are anticipating one of the greatest race seasons in Goines remarked. is a little trouble about the in its anti-climactic closing the Sonners. He missed the Mis- lahoma, 6-3, 215, White Deer, North Carolina and Harold Lu- game against Tennessee in souri game and this was his Texas.

cas, Mich. State. which Prothro and his players first miss in seven years. He Backs Bob Griese. Purdue.

voiced the opinion they were had played in 59 straight games 6-1, 185, Evansville, Mike I by poor and one-sided before the ankle in.iury kept him Garrett. Southern California. 5-9, officiating. out of the Missouri game. 185, Los Angeles; Floyd Little, For a sophomore.

sta-j Of interest, also, in the Cen- Syracuse, 5-11, 195, New Haven, Guards Dick Arrington, No- da. and Freeman White, Ne- Backs Gary Beban. UCLA; bot of North Carolina and Allen ord of 13 wins against 17 losses Ford overhead cam engine right tre Dame. 5-11, 232, Erie, braska Stas Maliszewski, Princeton, 6-1, Tackles Francis Peay, Missouri. and Jerry Shay, Purdue.

Guards Joe Fratangelo, Bill Wolski, Notre Dame; Ron McCune of West Virginia; half- in outside tilts. The ACC was 1-6 Landeck, Princeton; Tom Bar- backs Hugh Mauldin of Clemson against the Southeastern Con- rington, Ohio State. and Shelby Mansfield of N. C. ference, 3-0 against the South- Atlantic Coast and Southern State; fullbacks Dave Alexander ern, 1-0 against the Mid-Ameri- conference players gaining hon- of East Carolina and Jay Cala- can loop, 2-2 with the Big Ten orable mention include end brese of Duke.

and 2-2 against the Southwest. now but we believe this will be cleared and there will be full participation during the Rockingham earlier announced that its second race each year would be a 500-miler. tistics are impressive. He led tral Press selections, was the the Pacific Coast in total offense gentlemanly gesture by Prince- with 1,912 yards and was second captain. Paul Savidge, in in scoring with 72 points.

By putting the other guard, passing for 120 yards in the 37- Stan Maliszewski on his 34 loss to the Vols, Beban ended team Both players ran neck and up as the leading passer on neck in the voting with Savidge the coast with 1,336 yards making the Central Press' sec- Beban was aided by such ex- ond team, cellent receivers as Kurt Alten- Aaron Brown, the great Min- berg, Dick Witcher and Byron nesota end, and Doug Van Horn. Nelson. And fullback Paul Horgan, besides being an outstanding blocker, was good for the short yardage when the Bruins needed it. Defensively, UCLA overcame the handicap of being outweight- ed through the determined play of such stalwarts as tackle John Richardson, linebacker Dallas Grider, end Jim Colletto and back Bob Stiles. Ohio State's guard-tackle.

just missed making the first team. The Central Press All-American: FIRST TEAM Ends Howard Twilley. Tulsa, 5-10, 180, Galena Park. Texas; Gene Washington, Michigan State, 6 2. 209, LaPorte.

Texas. Tackles Loyd Phillips, Arkansas, 6-1, 225, Longview, Tex- Passing Duel Expected Aerial Aces Blue-Gray park (lassie and Jim Grabowski, Illinois, 6-2, 211, Chicago, 111. SECOND TEAM Ends Aaron Brown, Minnesota, and Bob Hadrick, Purdue. Tackles Doug Van Horn, Ohio State, and George Rice, LSU. Guards Paul Savidge.

Princeton, and Stan Hindman, Mississippi. Center Tommy Nobis, Texas. Backs Rick Norton. Kentucky; Clinton Jones, Mich. State; Donny Anderson.

Texas Tech; and Ste'e Bowman, Alabama. Coliseum Offers Big MRS. JULIA TURNER MARVIN TURNER it ICS MONTGOMERY. Ala. (UPI) Four quarterbacks signed for the Christmas Day Blue-Gray game here give advance notice of passing potential the group has passed for nearly three mil- Mat Card Benefits Yule Fund es during the 1965 season.

The South squad, with Billy Fletcher of Memphis State and Randy Johnson of Texas has quarterbacks who passed for 10 more yards than did their North counterparts. Fletcher and Johnson accounted for 2,348 yards passing this year, while Fred Custardo of Illinois and Wallv Gabler of Michigan passed for 2.338. Passing Records Johnson completed 93 of 177 passes for 1,109 yards and four touchdowns. Fletcher passed for 1.239 yards and 13 TDs, but he attempted 256 and completed 92. He was Memphis State's top scorer with three field goals, 24 PATs and six TDs Custardo and Gabler were two of the Big 10s top passers during the season.

Custardo overcame Jim Crockett has scheduled a big Christmas Night wrestling program at the Park Center, with proceeds going to the Charlotte the handicap of playing in the News Empty Stocking Fund same backfield with the great The rugged team of Aldo Bog- Jim Grabowski to take the scor- ni and Bronco Lubich. aided by Manager Homer O'Dell, will go against Rip Hawk and Swede Hanson in a best of three falls, one-hour time limit headliner. George Becker, one of the most popular wrestlers to appear in Charlotte, will serve as the referee for the match. The Fabulous Moola will tangle with Princess White Dove in a special match, ever appear here. The teams on Corsica Jean, Chief Sum War Cloud battles Tony Nero and Bob Boyer goes against Jon hr honors for Illinois.

He scored one touchdown hut kicked 25 extra points and four field goals. He completed 90 of 170 passes for 1.124 yards and 12 touchdowns. Gabler threw less and ran more. He completed 58 of 125 passes for 825 yards and four scores, but he rushed for 414 yards. The Cramton Bowl game will have a flair of the traditional military rivalry, to boot.

Service Academies There are five service players CHARLOTTE The Charlotte Coliseum will offer outstanding attractions during the next three months, highlighted by the annual Charlotte Invitational tournament and the Southern Conference tournament. Davidson will tangle with Princeton, Miss. State and Navy in the Invitational tournament Tuesday and Wednesday at the dome and the Wildcats will return to the arena Jan 1, New Year's Night, for a loop date with William and Mary. The Wildcats take on West Virginia Jan 8 at the Dome, with the Ice Capades coming on Jan. 20-25.

The Wildcats will go against New York University at the Coliseum Feb. 12, and then battle St. Joseph's of Philadelphia on Feb. 15. North Carolina.

N. C. State, Clemson and South Carolina participate in the annual North- South Doubleheader Feb. 18 and 19. with the Southern Conference tournament set Feb.

24-26. The Show is set for March 1-6. with the Globetrotters making their annual appearance March 13. In addition, the Charlotte Checkers will be making regular pearances at the Dome. ELMER McDANIEL JERRY BOSTIAN Gudisky.

The action begins at listed Two are from West Point, 8:15 p. m. two from Annapolis, and one The feature match involves from the Air Force Academy, out the card. Rudy Kay takes The North will have halfback four of the roughest wrestlers to Charles Stowers and linebacker Three singles bouts will round Pete Braun from the Army and Sports Uriel's have battled in other events during the past year and one of the roughest matches in history is expected. Crockett announced that no night.

NEW YORK (UPI) Illinois has played host to more U.S. Open golf tournaments than any other state. Ill TERRIFY TY DETROIT (UPI) Ty Cobb, the gerat Detroit Tiger outfielder, led the American Lea- led the National League with THE FIRST CHICAGO (UPI) Frank Schulte of the Chicago Cubs Air Force halfback Pete Manning. Navy coach Bill Elias, who will direct the South team, will bring defensive tackle Fred wrestling will be held next Mon- Moosally and defensive back was'The first'placer'ever to hit day night due to the special Dirncan Ingraham. jo or more home runs in the Christmas program on Saturday Mowers was Army strongest maior leagues back this season.

He had a 4 1 yards per carry average in 204 BIG LEAD attempts. During the year Man- PITTSBURGH (UPI) The ning caught 25 passes for the Pittsburgh Pirates won the Na (10) Falcons to cover 251 yards and tional League pennant race by I score three touchdowns. 27Vi games in 1902. BILLY BEAVERNATHANIEL ROGERS CITY TIN SHOP LANDIS, N. C.

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