Celtics Title Comeback Tops New England Sports Story
Boston Celtics stunning 1969 title run tops the AP year end sports poll in New England. Bill Russell, leader of the comeback and retiring icon, named No 1 newsmaker as votes highlight the Celtics’ 11th NBA crown in 14 years after finishing fourth in the regular season and beating the Lakers in the finals. Controversial Ken Harrelson Red Sox trade to Cleveland mentioned in brief.
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Top Sports Figures Named In 1969 Newsmaker Ballot
Dians placed second in player voting with seven first place votes and 237 total points. Russell ranked third after a career leading the Celtics and as player coach, while Williams was fourth following a Red Sox manager firing. Conigliaro finished fifth with a comeback season. Esposito’s record NHL year was sixth, Holy Cross football’s illness seventh, Petrocelli eighth, Naviaux ninth, and Orr tenth.
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Record NJ betting on tracks hits 399.3 million in 1969
The State Racing Commission said New Jersey track wagering totaled 399.3 million in 1969, up seven consecutive years. Chairman Thomas J. Brogan noted the rise over 1968 across three thoroughbred tracks and two harness ovals. The DutchFinnish duo Gijs van Lennep and Leo Kinnunen join eight 908 Porsche Spyder teams in Temporada Auto Racing Series events in Argentina January 11 and 18, with Daytona 24-hour set for February 1.
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Air Force Soccer Star Gene Kraay Named All America
Gene Kraay of the Air Force Academy earned second team All America recognition as starting goalie. The junior, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Kraag, will attend a New York banquet January 8 with captain Hank Eichin and teammate Barleban. Next regional tryouts precede potential Olympic, Pan American selections.
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Coach Allen Starts Psych Treatment
Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams begin a psychological battle for the Western Conference Playoff. Rams coach George Allen jokes about cold weather while both teams prep outdoors and adjust gear for a likely frigid Metroplitan Stadium conditions. Dennis Shaw led college total offense in 1969 with 3,188 yards and 45 TDs.
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Hockey Scores From Tuesday AP Report
St. Louis defeated Minnesota 5 to 3 in Tuesday results. Upcoming games list Los Angeles at Toronto and Los Angeles at Boston Chicago at Minnesota Oakland at Philadelphia with Thursday schedule.
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Clay Sues for Texas Permit
Heavyweight boxing champion Cassius M. Clay Jr. filed suit in Texas to overturn a denial of a fight permit. The action targets Tommy Y. Smith, Texas boxing regulator, and questions Article 614 of the penal code allowing license denial for questionable character. Clay argues he upholds high moral standards and is world heavyweight champion. Smith and his aide were unavailable for comment.
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Heavyweights May Meet For Crown
Madison Square Garden officials say they near a deal to pit heavyweight champions Joe Frazier and Jimmy Ellis in New York on February 1. Terms to be revealed Monday. Ellis, the WBA champion, and Frazier, the title holder in six states including New York, seek undisputed world heavyweight champion status.
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Michigan State names Saul MVP and honors Curl for blocks
Saul Was MVP Ron Saul, a senior offensive guard from Butler, Pa., was Michigan State's most valuable football player for 1969. He was chosen by teammates to receive the Governor of Michigan Award. Ron Curl of Chicago, Michigan State defensive tackle, blocked four punts last season and also blocked one extra point.
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Clay Rocky In Computer Prize Fight
In Boston Garden a computerized simulated fight between Cassius Clay and the late Rocky Marciano will be shown on closed circuit TV January 20. The two undefeated heavies sparred 70 rounds to provide visual effects while the computer judges probable outcomes, kept secret by promoter Murray Woroner. Local promoter Sam Silverman handles the Boston phase. live bouts include Jimmy Dupree vs Dick Hall and Larry Butler vs Gerry Graci.
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Interceptor Seth Miller Leads with 11 Picks in 1569
Ace defender Seth Miller of Arizona State tops the nation with 11 interceptions this season. Neal Smith of Penn State follows with 10 picks in a standout collegians season full of key takeaways.
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North-South Grid Clash Headlines Christmas Day Bowl Rosters
Mike Phipps and Terry Bradshaw headline the North-South All-Star Game in Miami with ABC televising the showdown at 4 30 p.m. EST. The event kicks off a weekend of postseason games including the Tangerine Bowl and Gator Bowl among others with top college stars and NFL scouts watching.
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Area Boys Get Letters At Lenox Fall Banquet
Six area athletes at Lenox School received varsity letters at the Fall sports banquet. Soccer honorees included David Laube William Brown captain-elect Neil Andersen Jeffrey Gulick William Boswell and others from Pittsfield Great Barrington Chatham N Y Williamstown Richmond and Lee. Football recipients included Mike Bartinio Lee and more from Pittsfield Lenox and surrounding towns. Cross country scholars included John Kreuss Steve Wiehl and additional runners from Pittsfield Great Barrington Ca naan Conn.
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