Vikings Seek Turnaround Versus Pass-Heavy Redskins
The Minnesota Vikings, 3-4, host the 3-4 Washington Redskins at Metropolitan Stadium in a bid to snap a three game skid after losing to the Bears 26-24. Washington airs it out with Sonny Jurgensen, Charley Taylor and Bobby Mitchell leading a strong receiving corps.
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Football Profits and the College Financial Crisis
McGeorge Bundy of the Ford Foundation warns colleges face a looming crisis as football profits wane and costs rise. He notes many schools run deficits, with funds redirected to varsity programs while other sports suffer. The piece compares past and present pressures, hinting at rule changes debated at the NCAA convention in Los Angeles.
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California Player Gets AP Honors
Irby Augustine a 6 foot 6 inch 210 pound defensive end anchored a strong California defense that held Syracuse scoreless for the first time in 33 games. He made 10 solo tackles in the 43 0 rout and forced a fumble that led to a field goal, intercepted a pass and returned 1 yard to the Orange 18, setting up a touchdown.
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Vikes Fullback Brown Maintains Scoring Lead
In midseason NF L action Clifton McNeil of San Francisco leads in receiving with 43 catches for 584 yards and four touchdowns. Bart Starr leads in passing with 65.5 percent completions and 13 TDs. Gale Sayers tops rushing with 619 yards on 103 carries. Bill Brown of Minnesota holds the scoring lead with 10 touchdowns for 60 points.
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Jets Defender Yon Pool Wins AP Defensive Player of Week
New York Jets linemen Verlon Biggs John Elliott Paul Rochester Carl Mc Adams joined Gerry Philbin in the weekly pool and Philbin earned the AP defensive honor after sacking Boston’s quarterback most often in the 48-14 win. Ta laf ero’s $210 pool contribution led to the award.
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Reggie Smith Opens 1967 With Long Homer Against Ford
Reggie Smith of the Boston Red Sox started the 1967 season in dramatic fashion hitting a 400 foot plus home run in his first at bat against Whitey Ford at Yankee Stadium.
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Austin Herald 1968 notice brief
Community brief from Austin Minnesota area newspaper dated October 30, 1968. Contains local notices and short items typical of a mid week edition.
4 New Faces in Gopher's Backfield
The Minnesota Gophers revealed a new starting backfield for the upcoming home game with Iowa. Ray Stephens led the unit with Barry Mayer, Mike Curtis, and Jim Carter in the backfield during Tuesday’s heavy workout.
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Purdue Coach Stricken By Hepatitis Illness
Purdue coach Jack Mollenkopf, 62, diagnosed with infectious hepatitis after a hospital visit in Lafayette Indiana. His wife said the liver ailment is not a severe case and expects further medical evaluation at Home Hospital.
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Dollar pressure looms as Senate eyes funding needs
Baldy notes the looming big question is the dollar sign as state departments demand more funds. He warns the next legislative session will face pressure to fund existing programs and potential new building plans for the University Gillette hospital and a second medical school. He cautions a 20 tax increase if no service is added and stresses senators must run for office after this session.
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