Beban May Play in Canada After Rams Trade Talks
UCLA quarterback Gary Beban, Heisman winner, indicated a possible pro career in Canada after contract disputes with the Los Angeles Rams. Rams coach George Allen said talks remain far apart on terms and a trade of Beban’s rights is likely.
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Michigan Batting Champ Keeps Wolverines in Frame
Michigan’s Elliott Maddox won the Big Ten batting title with a .467 average as the Wolverines finished no higher than fifth. Ohio State’s Dave Heiss was second at .422, followed by Wisconsin’s Geoff Baillie, Michigan State’s Steve Garvey, and Iowa’s Mike Wymore.
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Minnesota youth hockey adopts pro style periods in 1969
The Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association will use 15 minute periods and professional rules for youth hockey tournaments in 1969, aligning with other states. The sole exception is icing stopping play when the puck crosses the goal line without a touch by a defenseman. Tournament dates: pee wee March 14–16 in International Falls bantam March 14–16 in South St. Paul midget March 7–9 in St. Paul juvenile March 6–9 in Edina.
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Vikings Sign 6 Rookies to 1968 Contracts
The Minnesota Vikings announced the signing of six rookies to 1968 contracts led by 11th round pick Bill Haas of Omaha University. Free agents include Dennis Richnafsky Nebraska end Walter Ramsey Ouachita Baptist center Greg Hugh Wright San Diego State Jeff Steinberger Monmouth Bob Mabry Monmouth. Wright was drafted as a future pick in 1965 while at Adams State and later finished at San Diego State.
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