Packers Chiefs clash looms as potential classic
Promoter hype aside Green Bay appears tougher on paper than Kansas City, with Packers led by Starr and defense anchored by Nitschke and Lombardi era toughness. Oilers say KC must play perfect ball to upset the machine, while questions linger about nerves and pace. Stay tuned for Sunday’s outcome and purse stakes of 15000 and 7500.
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Super Sunday Preview Chiefs In Showdown With Packers
The Packers and Chiefs meet in a long awaited Super Bowl with a record TV audience expected. Lombardi and Stram downplay league superiority, while the game promises the largest pro sports payout and widespread public interest.
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Matson Aims to Regain Indoor Shot Put Record at Lubbock
In Lubbock, RANDY MATSON and RALPH BOSTON lead an elite field at the indoor meet. Matson, A&M student and former indoor record holder, seeks to reclaim the mark after Neil SteinHauer beat him in San Francisco. Boston pursues titles in the broad jump and 60-yard hurdles, with a 26-foot range from rivals Roblinson, Miller, and Fox ready to challenge.
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Hawk Cage Sale Expected Within Ten Days
ST. LOUIS AP reports attorney Michael Aubuchon expects completion of Hawks sale within ten days. Four St. Louis groups remain interested after a New Orleans syndicate deal collapsed Thursday. The initial offer was 3.8 million dollars for the team in St. Louis since 1955. the spokesman lowered the figure but did not specify a new amount.
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Olderman Predicts Packers Win 21 17 in First Super Bowl
In a preview of the Green Bay Packers versus Kansas City Chiefs, Olderman analyzes age and experience gaps, noting Packers average 29.1 years and 7.8 seasons per man while Chiefs average 26.1 years and 4.9 seasons. He pins the outcome on coaching, strategy, and clutch reliability, predicting Green Bay 21, Kansas City 17.
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Chris Gilbert Tops Longhorns for 1966 season
Chris Gilbert, a Spring high school alumnus and sophomore at the University of Texas, was voted the Cullough Trophy winner as the team's most valuable player for the 1966 season. He totaled 1,080 rushing yards, set a Southwest Conference single-season record with 245-yard game, and led UT in yards gained.
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Powerful Bird Eyes $100,000 Pact With Orioles
Baltimore slugger Frank Robinson discussed a reported $100,000 contract for 1967, stressing prestige and personal security. He cited taxes and lean-year protection as key factors, while noting his MVP season and high performance after a trade to Cincinnati.
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Chiefs Packers Playoff Clash Slated for Sunday Telecast
NBC and CBS will televise the Green Bay Packers versus Kansas City Chiefs playoff game Sunday from Los Angeles. Start time is 3:05 p.m. Baytown time, with Channel 2 NBC and Channel 11 CBS carrying the game in Houston.
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Wyoming Upsets No 3 Lobos 86 76 In Laramie Showdown
Wyoming Cowboys end five game skid with 86 76 upset over New Mexico Lobos at home. UCLA No 1 in AP poll loses its first meeting of season while Lew Alcindor nets 26 in 96 78 win over California in Los Angeles.
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