Elvin Hayes Emerges As Rookie Force For San Diego Rockets
San Diego Rockets rookie Elvin Hayes, nicknamed EK, shines on court with 6-9 frame and deadly outside shot. Coach Donnie Butcher lauds him while Hayes leads the NBA with a 30 point average, drawing comparisons to Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. Teammate Art Williams notes Hayes’ defensive impact as the club grows under him.
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OU Favored But SMU Will Provide Thrills
Houston crowd ready for the Bluebonnet Bowl as Oklahoma faces SMU in Astrodome. Oklahoma shown as strong offense, SMU seen as dangerous but lacking upfront power. Hixson and Levins pace the Ponies while Oklahoma’s defense struggles early but offense dominates. Dancer wins 14 stakes with Nevele Pride in 1968 season.
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Beall Delights Osceola Friends Turn Toward Baylor
Baytonian Lan Williams, a loyal Razorback, plans to back two Southwest Conference teams as Bill Beall takes the Baylor helm. Williams grew up with Beall in Osceola and recalls their shared sports roots, while joking he’ll cheer both Arkansas and Baylor at times. Williams calls Beall the undefeated SWC coach and a man of integrity.
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Rams fire coach George Allen after conflict
Los Angeles Rams president Dan Reeves fired head coach George Allen after a personality clash. Allen, 46, had led the team to several winning seasons but remarks after a Nov 17 game and ongoing rumors reportedly influenced the decision. Players reacted with shock and mixed bets on future plans.
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Hayes Named Western All Star Center Over Wilt
AP reports Elvin Hayes, rookie sensation from San Diego, tabbed to start at center for the Western team in the NBA All Star game at Baltimore on January 14. Elgin Baylor was the West’s unanimous pick. remaining starters include Jerry West, Len Wilkens, Don Kojis, Lou Hudson, Jerry Sloan, and Wilt Chamberlain.
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U.S. Seeks Davis Cup Sweep After Clinching Doubles
In Adelaide, the United States clinched the Davis Cup with a 6-4 6-4 6-2 victory in doubles by Stan Smith and Bob Lutz, defeating Australia’s Hay Ruffels and John Alexander in 67 minutes to take a 3-0 lead. The win sets up potential first 50 sweep in years as Clark Graebner and Arthur Ashe prepare for two remaining singles matches against Bowrey and Ruffels.
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Ganders Rally Past Lamar In Jaycee Tourney Opener
Robert E. Lee Ganders erased a halftime deficit and then dominated the final period to beat Lamar of Houston 56 51 in the Houston Jaycee Basketball Tournament first round. Ellis and McClendon led with 13 points each, Green adding 11, as Lee improved to 11 3.
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Michigan names Schembechier coach at five year deal
In Ann Arbor Michigan selected Glenn E Schembechier from Miami Ohio as head football coach signing a five year contract with an estimated 22500 dollars per year The Cradle of Coaches nickname highlights the school lineage as a notable fact.
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Sterling Rangers Host Cypress Fairbanks Friday Night
Sterling plays Cy-Fair at home in a 7 30 p m Friday matchup. The Rangers sit at 25 9 and have been coming off Texas City Tournament. Johnny Coleman leads the team in scoring this year and is expected to be Sterling’s primary threat against Cypress Fairbanks. After the game the Rangers will rest before preparing for the district 244A opener on January 3.
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