Baker's Four Field Goals Lift Eagles to First Win
Sam Baker kicked a field goal in each quarter to move into second place on the all time NFL scoring list and spark the Philadelphia Eagles to a 32-0 Thanksgiving victory, their first win in 12 games.
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1968
Page
10
Sam Baker kicked a field goal in each quarter to move into second place on the all time NFL scoring list and spark the Philadelphia Eagles to a 32-0 Thanksgiving victory, their first win in 12 games.
Arkansas earns a Sugar Bowl invitation to face Georgia on New Year’s Day. Georgia, SEC champions, faces SWC co-champion Arkansas after both lost to season rivals. Arkansas 8th in AP poll. Georgia closes out traditional season with Georgia Tech.
Viet pitcher John Boozer, bound by a five year record with North Carolina A&T, will be eligible in the annual Major Squares Draft to be held in San Francisco next Monday. Boozer, formerly with the Phillies farm system, will join the Eugene farm club in the Pacific Coast League.
National League Philadelphia defeated Detroit 12 to 4 while Dallas beat Washington 29 to 23. American League Kansas City beat Houston 24 to 10 and Oakland won 13 to 10 over Buffalo.
Kansas City conquers Houston 23 7 to extend Western Division advantage as Dawson hooks to Houston while Dayan Garrett and Senerud contribute scoring drives. Chiefs surge after intermission with a 10 2 edge and clinch late in the fourth quarter, keeping the Oilers at bay.
Oakland defender George Atkinson ran 33 yards for a touchdown after an interception and forced a key fumble as the Raiders edged the Bills 14 to 10. Texas A&M and Texas stars were featured in a major game recap with Bills defense and Ole Miss style plays noted across the page.
Louisville report says leading spectroscopy expert Dr. Hans Jaffe called key chemical tests on Dancer's Image useless and inadequate. He faulted ultraviolet spectrophotometric data and said the tests failed to provide a reliable positive for the drug, despite Fuller's defense efforts.
Iowa's high powered attack helps smash a dozen Big Ten records in offense as teams boost plays. Ohio State, ranked No. 1, breaks three marks and Woodard of Evansville earns All-Indiana honors with a high scoring average. Valparaiso coach Norm Amundson named conference coach of the year amid Evansville’s six all star selections.
The item lists college players by position with hometowns and schools including Evansville Butler Valparaiso and DePauw. It notes Suzy Chaffee and her brother Mick competing for the United States as Alpine skiers on the 1968 Winter Olympic team.
The Dallas Cowboys, led by a stingy Doomsday Defense, beat the Washington Redskins 29-20 to tighten control in the Capitol Division. Key plays included Larry Cole’s five yard run and a defensive end sack, with Jim Ninowski fumbling at his end zone and Mike Clark contributing a late field goal.
Packers stay in the thick of the Central race as Ninowski fills in for flu injured Jurgensen and connects with Taylor Smith and Richter for TDs under heavy Dallas pressure. The item notes a 5-5-1 record and previews upcoming games with Minnesota and Los Angeles, highlighting midseason shift and playoff implications.
Ninowski completed 19 of 34 passes for 220 yards as the Redskins offense carried most of the load while the rushing attack produced only limited yardage. The game highlighted his aerial efficiency amid a generally balanced but starved ground game effort.
Philadelphia coach Joe Kuharich praised his underdog Eagles after a 120 to 0 upset over Detroit, calling the win a tremendous lift as they halted the Lions’ bid and marking their first win of the year. The draft buzz centered on Southern California star O J Simpson, with speculation about future picks.
In New York AP report speculation grows that a coin toss could decide which team secures the rights to OJ Simpson after assessments of the draft. Eagles coach Kuharich notes the draft may hinge on a coin flip if two teams tie for No 1. Thanksgiving Dance on Saturday at 9 30 PM at BSM, with Turkey Trot mentioned.
New York Jets fans and families filled Shea Stadium for their annual feast as Kansas City defeated Houston on Thanksgiving Day. Coach Weeb Ewbank celebrated amid champagne as the Jets secured their first division crown and prepared for the championship game with healthy players. The AFL title game would be hosted at Shea Stadium on December 29.
Kansas City edged Houston 2010 AFL win with strong field position and limited first quarter yardage. Coach Hank Stram credited field position as decisive, while figures show Kansas City needing more wins to secure the division title amid tight playoff race.
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