Vikings win and lose in chaotic weekend of Minnesota sports
The Vikings rallied to lead 24 23 against the Bears with 30 seconds left but a late Chicago field goal ruined the upset. Detroit loss kept the Vikes from the Central lead as Cuozzo Osborn Grim and others were missed. The Stars and Pipers also faced disappointing crowds, while Gophers struggles continued.
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Foot, Step Cause for Vikings Loss to Bears
Minnesota and Chicago met in a 26 to 24 decision with a late field goal by Mac Percival sealing the win. Vikings defender Alan Page noted a step late on the decisive play as Virgil Carter released a quick pass for a key completion.
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Trojans Lead in AP football rankings as week eight looms
The Associated Press poll shows Southern California extending its lead at No 1 after a bye week. Ohio State remains No 2 with 5 0, Kansas No 3 and Penn State No 4 as Michigan State, Notre Dame and others pursue upsets.
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YMCA Leons Open Call for More Basketball Teams
YMCA Church League basketball starts Tuesday November 12 at Ellis Junior High Gym. Only eight teams registered. contact YMCA now. Turkey Shoot on November 29 runs 10 30 am to noon with events and archery final. Jogathon ongoing with 200 mile per member quota through March 15 1969. Three Man Basketball League entries rising. under 30 and over 30 divisions. games Monday and Tuesday nights. $1 fee for referees and awards.
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Pipers Seek 2nd Straight Tonight
The Minnesota Pipers face the Miami Floridians in Duluth in the ABA's second game of the season. The Pipers won their opener 126 to 94, aiming to extend their early lead in outstate interest.
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Albert Lea Nears Big Nine Scoring Records
Albert Lea leads the Big Nine with 210 conference points and 281 overall, needing 30 more in the finale against Owatonna to set records. Greg Sainsbury closes in on the scoring title with 48 points, while Tim Alderson and Willie Hall also contend for the crown.
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ABA Bucs Spoil Mavericks Debut in Houston
The Jones boys and Jackie Moreland led the ABA Bucs to a 115-105 win over the Houston Mavericks in their season debut. James Jones and Moreland each scored 24 points while Steve Jones added 21 as New Orleans fell in Houston. Other ABA and NBA teams were idle.
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Wells Triumphs Over Madeira 32 to 0 in Scoreboard
High school football Wells shuts out Madeira 32 0 for a decisive win. Pro NFL result shows Green Bay 28 Dallas 17. ABA basketball score New Orleans 115 Houston 105.
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Bruins Welcome McKenzie Back From Injury
Boston Bruins boosted by the return of right winger Johnny McKenzie who was cleared for NHL action after recovering from torn rib cartilage.
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Packers Stun Cowboys To Tie For Central Lead
Green Bay defeats Dallas 28 17 in a national TV game as Starr throws four TD passes. Starr 17 of 25 for 260 yards, Dowler and Fleming key scoring plays. Dallas drops to 6 1 and loses their division advantage. Meredith injures nose on a hit by Davis.
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Cardinals Gibson Wins Unanimous Cy Young Award
Suporo Japan AP Bob Gibson receives the NL Cy Young by unanimous vote after a 22-9 season with a 1.12 ERA helping the Cardinals to a pennant. He tallied 15 straight wins, 47 scoreless innings, 13 shutouts, and 268 strikeouts in 305 innings. He won two World Series games and set a Series strikeout record of 17 in the opener.
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Boston's Scott Hitting Very Well In Puerto Rico
Red Sox report George Scott is regaining form in the Puerto Rican Winter League after two homers and eight RBIs in nine games for Santurce. He had slipped from a .300 average to .171 with three homers for Boston this season.
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