Bears Struggle Highlighted by Turbulent 1969 Season
Red Smith notes the Chicago Bears endure a five game skid amid internal strife and management missteps. He criticizes quarterback decisions from Douglass to Concannon, praises Virgil Carter as a capable second option, and calls for a decisive, bold leadership to restore a competitive team.
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Bears
Bobby Douglass
Detroit
Alex Karras
Douglass
NFL
Bobby
Chicago
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Virgil Carter
Virgil Carters
Frank Tarkentons
Carter
Virgil
Ol’ Jack
Jim Dooley
Concannon
Lions
Wolves
Cowboys
Craig Morton
Dick Butkus
George Blanda
Clemson hosts Maryland after abbreviated practice
Clemson players held a short contact session as they prepare for Maryland Saturday. Coach Frank Howard said injuries have been favorable and expect a full squad by game day.
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Maryland
Frank Howard
Howard
Hawaii 5-4 Favorite for Washington D.C. International
Hawaii is the 5-4 favorite for the $150,000 Washington D C International at Laurel next month after wins in the Man O War Stakes at Belmont and United Nations Handicap at Atlantic City. England's Karabas is 2-1 second choice. No double will represent the United States along with Hawaii as a 4-1 third choice.
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Karabas
United States
Kennedy and Graniteville Junior Highs Clash Tonight
Kennedy and Graniteville juniors meet at Hagood Stadium at 7 30 p m after losses last week. Kennedy seeks rebound after a 16 6 defeat to Graniteville in their prior meeting while Graniteville aims to rebound from a 40 0 loss to Strom Thurmond.
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Aiken
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Gotham Trot headlines US entries lag in 50000 race Yonkers
U S entries trail in the 50000 Gotham Trot at Yonkers Raceway as Canada and France field strong horses. Fresh Yankee is the 8-5 favorite with Upsalin second at 9-5. five USA trotters appear in the 1 1/8 mile event led by Snow Speed at 7-2, others at 30-1.
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France
United States
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Sydney
N.S
Upsalin
Henri Levesque
Beauzeville la Bastile
Paolo Orsi-Mangelli
Milan
Italy
Louis Sauve
USA
Snow Speed
Castleton Farm
Lexington, Ky
South Carolina Netters Optimistic on 1969 70 Team
Coach Frank McGuire praises a young Gamecocks squad with four returning starters led by John Roche and Tom Owens. Sophomores Tom Ricker Bob Carver Rick Aydlett and Billy Grimes join the mix. The 19 year old roster is expected to excel in the ACC with strong rebounding and smarter, more patient shooting.
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South Carolina
Frank McGuire
John Roche
Tom Owens
Bobby Cremins
John Ribock
Tom Ricker
Bob Carver
Rick Aydlett
Billy Grimes
Gamecocks
ACC
Ohio Promotions 1969 Rights Reserved Dist. Publishers Hall Syndicate
Publication notice announces 1969 rights reserved by Ohio Promotions Inc distribution via Publishers-Hall Syndicate. Listing indicates syndicate handling distribution and copyright notice for material.
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Bevan Dominates as LSU Halts Auburn in Close SEC Showdown
LSU senior linebacker George Bevan known as Father delivered a standout 10 unassisted tackles and two passes defended in a 21-20 win over Auburn. The AP named him Lineman of the Week as LSU remained unbeaten. Bevan, a Baton Rouge product, overcame an earlier Achilles injury and has 42 unassisted tackles in six games. He also blocked a late extra point to seal the victory.
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Auburn
Associated Press
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Bevan
Baton Rouge
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Furman Faces Three Tough Conference Tests in Row
Furman coach Bob King warns that East Carolina Richmond and The Citadel present the Paladins’ three toughest tests as they resume play after an open date. Key players include Cleve Hightower Dick Immel George Vaughn and Pat Carroll with Vaughn nursing a knee and Street possible to start. Vaughn led Furman with 298 rushing yards in five games.
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Furman
Paladins
Bob King
N. C
East Carolina Pirates
Richmond University
Charleston
Citadel Bulldogs
King
East Carolina
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Citadel
Pirates
Illinois
Cleve Hightower
Dick Immel
George Vaughn
Pat Carroll
Vaughn
Joe Street
Chargers Take Early Lead in LBC Jaycee Midget League
Clearwater Chargers coached by Jimmie Sanders top the standings with eight wins and one tie after nine games. Art Chumley and Keith Lowe pace scoring while Robert Scott David Vermillion and Bobby Kelly disrupt opposing lines as three games remain for potential first place. Standings show Bath Bulldogs Langley Falcons and Clearwater Colts among the teams.
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Clearwater Chargers
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Art Chumley
Keith Lowe
Robert Scott
David Vermillion
Bobby Kelly
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