Record Year for Auto Racing Highlights Profit and Stars
KurtFreudenthal reports Indianapolis season set records with drivers Mario Andretti Stewart and Pearson shining. USAC and NASCAR earnings soared, Andretti won the Indianapolis 500 and topped individual earnings, while turbine cars and safety campaigns shaped a peak year for racing globally and in the United States.
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Wilhelm Jackson Set AL Records In 1969 Season
Hoyt Wilhelm the 48 year old reliever extended his career records by pitching in 44 games for California then Atlanta. Reggie Jackson, in his second season, led the AL with 83 total bases on 49 at bats for a .589 slugging rate and topped the league in strikeouts. USAC purses rose to 2,606,931 with over 1.7 million in the championship division, and plans for bigger purses and expanded TV coverage highlighted NASCAR and dirt track racing.
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Namath Says Jets Star Sees 8 Percent Chance Of Surgery Next Year
Joe Namath of the New York Jets said there is an eight percent chance he will need another operation, discussing future plans and his weekly television show as he weighs his playing status for next season.
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Post-Christmas College Tourney Cage Play Gets Underway Friday
Post-Christmas college basketball buy and play ignite weekly as Rainbow Classic opens Friday led by Louisiana State star Pete Maravich. Top ranked Kentucky returns Saturday to face Notre Dame while ECAC events in Philadelphia and Madison Square Garden feature Yale, La Salle, Columbia, Brigham Young, Wake Forest, Georgia, Connecticut, Cornell and more. Purdue, Penn, and Bonaventure headline the Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden with Rich Mount expected back for Purdue. Other marquee meetups include Oklahoma City All-College and the Evansville, Milwaukee, and Motor City tournaments. UCLA hosts Bruin Classic with Georgia Tech Princeton Tulane visiting. New Mexico State favored in the Roadrunner Classic. The Far West Classic pits Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Oregon, Oregon State, Southern California, Washington, Washington State, Temple and more in December 23-30 play.
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Penn State Quarterback Arrested in Fort Lauderdale
Penn State quarterback Chuck Burkhart, 21, of McKee Rock Pa, was arrested in Fort Lauderdale for disorderly conduct after a late night fight with Richard Morse, 19 of Jamaica NY. Burkhart posted a $52 bond and was released. the two men were involved in a punch exchange beside a parked car.
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Prep Cage Unbeatens Are Tourney Targets
United Press International reports two dozen major high school tourneys loom as unbeaten Indiana teams such as East Chicago Howe Terre Haute Wiley and Huntingtons enter the fray. Brutto and Hammond Nolk also seek to defend perfect records while Seymour and others join a heavy slate of two day events across the state from Friday through New Year’s. The calendar runs through multiple sites including Mishawaka Anderson South Bend and Indianapolis with many tournaments scheduled every day next week except New Year’s Eve.
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Orr Goyette Lead NHL Scoring Pace In Season
Montreal report notes Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins and Phil Goyette of the St. Louis Blues atop NHL scoring early this season. Goyette has 44 goals and 25 assists for 69 points, while Orr sits near the top with 56 goals and 41 assists for 97 points projected. goaltending totals show tight races among top teams.
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Oiler Owner Seeks Draft Help After Playoff Sunday Talk
Oiler owner criticized quarterback options and receiver openings amid playoff chatter. He noted Pete Beathard’s inconsistency, praised past leaders like George Blanda, and warned the team must draft defensive players as strong pass rushes are needed. Players over 21 were mentioned and plans to rely on new talent were discussed.
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Indiana College Cage Records Big Threw In a Hurry
The Associated reports a fast moving college basketball record update with early throws and a four point cushion. A shirt cleaning service guarantee is listed in a promotional line.
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No Date Set Yet For Bears Steelers Draft Coin Flip
New York AP says no date set yet for the coin flip between the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, whose 1-13 records earned them the No. 1 draft pick. Rozelle office confirms flips will be scheduled well in advance to fit draft planning. The draft order relies on combined NFL and AFL standings with coin flips for ties.
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Raiders Peak Play After Chiefs Victory Hints
Oakland Raiders fans hailed a peak performance as they routed Houston and beat New York in recent weeks, with Daryle Lamonica throwing six TD passes and Fred Biletnikoff grabbing two. Coach and players praised his accuracy and durability as the team eyes another high-stakes clash with Kansas City for a potential AFL title game.
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Rick Barry May Return To Caps On Christmas
Washington Capitals forward Rick Barry, out since October with a torn knee cartilage, said he may return Christmas night in Pittsburgh after a full court scrimmage. He reported the knee felt pretty good, but he would need hard work to regain conditioning.
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