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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1968
Page
8
Austin meets Rochester John Marshall in a 7:30 p.m. Big Nine Conference football clash at Athletic Field with a capacity crowd expected. Both teams stand 4-2 in league play behind Albert Lea with similar scoring and defensive stats, promising an offensive showdown.
Ohio State moved within 16 points of USC in the AP major college football poll after routing Northwestern 45 21. Kansas jumped to third as Penn State and Notre Dame advanced, while Michigan and Texas also climbed in a crowded top 20.
Grand Meadow aims for a Maple Leaf Conference title share with a midweek win at Preston, while Spring Valley leads the race and Larks hope Le Roy upset. Hayfield faces Byron for crown as area games span Wednesday and Friday amid MEA convention schedules.
A panel of sportswriters and radio broadcasters faces a tough task selecting 1968 Big Nine football backfields. Only eleven offensive players will be chosen, with four quarterbacks and eight backs from top schools like Austin, Albert Lea, Rochester Mayo, Mankato, and Winona. The season ends Nov 1, with selections due Nov 8 or 9.
Spencer Haywood, a 6 foot 8 Detroit native, is hailed by Hank Iba as a future star as the U S Olympic basketball team readies to face Brazil in the final round. The Americans, seeking an eighth straight gold, play Brazil at 9 30 p m CST with ABC telecast. The Soviet Union and Yugoslavia also meet in earlier action.
The Montreal Expos announced the addition of Peanuts Lowrey and Al Zarilla to their coaching staff. The appointments were disclosed on a Friday, strengthening the NL club's onfield leadership.
Giants quarterback Fran Tarkenton argues that larger, faster defensive linemen have forced adjustments in pro football passing. He cites play-pass action as a key tactic, notes examples from New Orleans and others, and recalls his own use of the Sweep 27 B-diagonal. He stresses the need for convincing fakes and accurate throwing.
Austin's defending champion cross country team hosts 12 teams in the Region One meet. Caledonia Mabel Canton and Houston lead District One, Albert Lea and Hayfield from District Two, Red Wing Rochester Mayo and John Marshall from District Three, New Richland Owatonna and Northfield from District Four. 86 runners compete, with Dan Peters of LeRoy and Ron Rahman of Elgin defending district titles but not likely to win the regional crown. The likely individual duel centers on Randy Brown of Austin and Dave VandeBrake of Albert Lea. The race starts at 4 p.m. on a two mile course.
Minnesota aims for a repeat of stout defense as it faces Chicago after holding Dallas to 177 yards. Gale Sayers looms large for the Bears, with a 10.6 yard per play average in seven meetings with the Vikings. Bill Brown leads the Bears offense and the NFL in scoring amid Kapp's shaky day.
Minnesota North Stars, after a 5-1 season opener win over Oakland, expect a tougher test hosting the Seals. Oakland rebounded to beat Chicago 4-3, a team which earlier defeated Minnesota 10-4.
The Minnesota Pipers close ABA preseason with a 110 105 win over the Los Angeles Stars in Montevideo. Steve Vacendak fueled the victory with strong two way play while Connie Hawkins led all scorers with 31 points and Art Heyman and Vaughn added 14 apiece.
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