Rams Ready to Meet Vikings in Hard-Measured Showdown
Los Angeles Rams coach George Allen says the undefeated streak will stay in focus as they host the Minnesota Vikings in a pivotal NFL clash. Each club holds 11-0 and 10 straight wins respectively, with the Western title on the line in a later rematch.
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South Carolina Lands Six ACC Spots On 1969 Team
The Gamecocks secured four offensive and two defensive spots in the 1969 All-ACC selections, after winning all six ACC games and earning a Peach Bowl bid against West Virginia. Notables include Warren Muir Fred Zeigler Dave DeCamilla Billy Dupre on offense and Jimmy Poston Pat Watson on defense. Don McCauley of North Carolina led voting with 98 writers on 95 ballots.
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Arkansas Texas Game of Century Sets SWC Spotlight
In Fayetteville Arkansas No 1 Texas meets No 2 Arkansas in a showdown viewed as the season’s premier clash and a potential national high point. Wilbur Evans SWC administrator notes the matchup’s rarity and its media significance as two unbeaten teams square off.
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Hart Captures ACC Offense and Passing Crowns
Duke quarterback Leo Hart, a junior, won the ACC total offense and passing crowns for the second straight year. North Carolina’s Don McCauley led rushing, and South Carolina’s Fred Zeigler caught the most passes as season-end statistics crowned Hart in a two-year back-to-back feat shared with Wake Forest’s Norm Snead.
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Clemson Tigers Open 1909 0 Basketball Season With Auburn
Clemson coach Bobby Roberts leads the Tigers in the 1969 70 season opener against Auburn at Littlejohn Coliseum with freshman action preceding it. Butch Zatezalo headlines Clemson scoring hopes, aiming for a third ACC crown while Auburn seeks revenge after last year’s 92 72 setback.
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Deacon Jones Named NFL Defensive Player of the Week
The Rams defense, led by Deacon Jones, harassed Washington quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, forcing six sacks as Los Angeles notched a 24 13 victory to extend their winning streak and clinch the Coastal Division title. Lamar Sunday returned from knee surgery in his first game in 14 months.
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Deer Hunters Share Stage With Waterfowlers In South Carolina
South Carolina wildlife officers report a busy fall as deer, quail and waterfowl seasons overlap. Deer still hunts on the Wambaw Section of the Francis Marion area yielded 40 deer from 850 permits. hogs were also taken. Dove and waterfowl hunts posted strong bag limits in several areas, with notable limits in the Pee Dee and Santee Swamp zones.
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Hornets Fall In Season Opener To Aquinas In Augusta
Aquinas overcame early turnovers to beat Aiken 59 55 as Fred Toomey scored 23 points and Tony Smith had 27 points and 23 rebounds for the Hornets season debut. Frye praised Smith while noting Aiken’s rebounding and costly fouls, and Aquinas pressed throughout.
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Braves Trade Alou for Nash as MLB Deadlock Ends
Atlanta Braves send Felipe Alou to Oakland Athletics for Jim Nash in a major winter meetings trade. Kansas City acquires Amos Otis and Bob Johnson from the New York Mets in a 2-for-1 deal. Minor leaguer transactions follow as trades quickly unfold in Miami Beach.
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Aiken Junior High Beats New Ellenton In Season Opener
Steve DuFore and Ronnie Lewis led Aiken Junior High to a 39 13 win over New Ellenton in the boys game with DuFore scoring 12 and Lewis eight Rebounding by Lewis helped Aiken curb New Ellenton for most of the game Coach Ronnie Evans Hornets built a 7 5 lead after one period and expanded it as the Wolverines struggled offensively The girls also topped New Ellenton 36 15 with Cindy Scott scoring 11 for Aiken
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