Chiefs celebrate title as Jets win recalled
Len Dawson and the Kansas City Chiefs returned home after defeating the Minnesota Vikings 23 to 7 to claim pro football's No 1 ranking and their Super Bowl win. Dawson called it a satisfying, rare achievement and credited the team’s performance to their standouts and coaching.
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Dawson Reflects On Chiefs Triumph And Future
Former Chiefs star Len Dawson, at 34 and a one year pro veteran, reflects on the 1969 victory, the meaning of championships, and public perception. He cites teammates and talent around him, recalls past AFL and Super Bowl runs, and hints at retirement while discussing a possibly operated knee and ongoing rehabilitation. Dawson appears on NBC Tonight Show with Hank Stram and Johnny Carson discussing his career and future.
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Reserve Guard Petersen Sinks Big Fouls for Bulls
Chicago Bulls reserve guard Roy Petersen came off the bench in the final minute to make four foul shots, lifting Chicago to a 117-113 win over Philadelphia for a fourth straight NBA victory. Clem Haskins led Chicago with 28 points, while Bob Love and Chet Walker added 24 each. Philadelphia’s Darrall Imhof had 21 and Hal Greer 20. Other NBA results: Detroit beat Atlanta 113-100 in Memphis. New York trounced Phoenix 130-114 in Salt Lake City. Detroit’s Erwin Mueller scored 13 in the last five minutes, Dave Bing led Detroit with 22. New York’s Bill Bradley scored 24, with Dick Barnett and Walt Frazier 23 each as the Knicks built a 67-57 halftime lead and maintained it. Phoenix’s Connie Hawkins and Dick Van Arsdale each had 26.
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Western Division stars lead in scoring and rebounding
Jerry West of Los Angeles and Nate Thurmond of San Francisco top the NBA season lists. West averages 31.3 points per game with 1,953 total in 40 games, Thurmond pulls down 17.9 boards per game for 717 total in 40 games. Wes Unseld posts 56.2 percent field goals, Flynn Robinson hits .909 at the line, and Len Wilkens averages 8.7 assists per game for Seattle.
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St Joe's Fresh Secures first win in cage opener
St Joseph's High Freshmen of Pittsfield edged St Joseph's High of North Adams 53 52 at the local gym to snap a six game skid and claim its first win. Steve Hodlin 11 and Mike Mahoney 10 led the winners while John Vicellio topped the Gaels with 16 points.
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Sam Silverman to Promote Weekly Boxing Shows in Boston
Boston sport briefs report Sam Silverman the promoter behind Garden boxing returns on a smaller scale planning weekly professional shows in the Hotel Bradford main ballroom with the first card on February 2. In New London Otto Graham returns to Coast Guard Academy as athletic director succeeding Carl Sejin after coaching football there from 1959 to 1965.
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Celtics Look To Return To Contention In Seattle Clash
In Philadelphia the Celtics chase a road win tonight to rejoin the East race. Boston battles Seattle as coach Tom Heinsohn develops a blend of veterans and youngsters like Jo Jo White and Don Chaney while seeking key playoff gains.
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City Skating Meet Tonight At Boys' Club
The winter sports committee of the Department of Parks and Recreation hosts a city skating meet tonight at the Boys' Club starting at 7 45 pm. Check in for races runs 6 45 to 7 15 pm. Raymond Hosper, chair, lists officials including Carl Peaslee as clerk of course Patti Smith starter James Brown referee and a long line of timers judges and staff.
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St Josephs Hockey Set for Third Game of Season
St Josephs High hockey, a new sport this year, travels to Lenox School tomorrow at 2 for its third game after opening with a win over Pittsfield High and a loss to Burrowville during Christmas vacation. Captain Joe Reed leads a 12 man squad across four classes with Horton and Drennan among top scorers.
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Springfield Heavy Favorite Over Williams In Tight Match
Springfield College holds a 6-1 record and aims for a fifth straight win as it faces Williams College in a late game at Laseil Gymnasium. Williams enters winless in three starts and seeks an upset in tonight’s matchup.
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Longhorns Celebrate Steinmark Courage After Texas Dinner
Texas football fans cheered as Freddie Steinmark walked on stage with an artificial leg to receive his letter. Former President Johnson and Mrs. Johnson attended as Texas received national honors for the 1969 season. James Street led honors with MVP and leadership awards while fans enjoyed highlights and a playful jab at Penn State.
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Stan Smith Replaces Arthur Ashe on US Amateur Rank
Stan Smith the Pasadena, California native has risen to No 1 among United States amateurs, replacing Arthur Ashe who drops to third. Smith moved from 14th in 1965 to the top spot at age 23, with Clit Richey rising to runner-up and Clark Graebner fourth. The USLTA lists ten top amateurs including Pasarell, Lutz, Edlefesen, Barth, Osborne, McManus and others across California, Florida, Hawaii, and New York.
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Area Racers Shine at Brodie Mountain Qualifier
Mt Greylock skier Laurie Monico won the Class 4 girls giant slalom at Brodie Mountain with a 1 45.76 time while Vicki Lowry Jiminy placed second and Susan Tague Brodie third. Class 3 winner Kelly Sweeney Edelweiss and runner-ups Sally Gigliotti Jiminy and Lisa Pine Mt Tom also posted strong times. Class 4 boys winner Steven Maynard Jiminy with 1 46.08. John Kirby Brone Mountain was second and Eric LePine Mt Tom third. Greg Bailey Jiminy won Class 3 boys, with William Lyon Mt Greylock second and Peter Gaviorno Jiminy third. The one run slalom was set by Jack O'Brien, Brodie coach. Kirby also finished third in the Bousquet qualifier. error listed him for Jiminy.
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Miss Jacot Leading at Badgastein in World Cup Slalom
France's Michele Jacot led the unofficial first heat with 41.88 in Badgestein Austria as Florence Steurer followed at 42.23. Falls disrupted the run with Annie Famose and Annemarie Proell among the favorites failing to finish. U.S. times include Marilyn Cochran 43.13 Ross Fortna 42.63 Karen Budget 43.83.
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NCAA urged to curb high school recruiting pressure
At the 64th annual NCAA convention, officials proposed limiting expense paid visits to campuses to two, restricting coach visits to athletes' homes to two, and banning contact at competition sites. Clifford Fagen argued that early contact pressures athletes and wastes resources. Football coach Ben Schwartz supported clear rules, while Hoyle received the Theodore Roosevelt Award.
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Vermont Skiers Win Nordic Games Tryout
John F Kennedy Memorial Nordic Games tryouts opened at Lake Placid New York with Vermont skiers winning early events. Mike Gallagher 26 Rutland took the men’s 15 kilometer title in 52 57 and Martha Rockwell 24 Putney captured the women’s 5 kilometer in 22 11. Shirley and Sharon Firth of Canada took remaining top spots with Barbara Britch 18 Anchorage and Mike Elliott 25 Durango among notable finishers.
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NC State Least Penalized Team in 1969 Football
North Carolina State, in Greensboro, was the least penalized squad in the nation in 1969, averaging 21.9 penalty yards per game. The Wolfpack, second to South Carolina in the ACC race, drew 25 penalties for 219 yards across the season.
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College Basketball Scores From Various Games
Harvard 77, MI 70 Bucknell 83, Delaware 91 Kings Point 66, Coast Guard Rhode Island 78, Vermont 66 South St. Carolina 63, Virginia 42 Auburn 86, Alabama 77 Maryland 75, Clemson 68 Florida 7 Tennessee 56 OT Kentucky 72, Georgia 71 Rice 83, Tulane 80 Creighton 63, Colorado 60 Idaho State 79, Idaho 75 Southwest Xavier 80, TCU 76 Oklahoma 52, Missouri 48 California 4, Washington 64 Wash St 72, Stanford 62 Seattle 70, Denver 57.
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MGA Warns Clubs of Liability for Skimobile Use
Andrew C Bailey, counsel for the Massachusetts Golf Association, warns clubs that allow skimobiles on golf property face liability exposure. He notes the hazard from high speed skimobiles versus golf carts and urges clubs to review insurance to ensure coverage for accidents. Berkshire courses largely post against skimobiles.
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Harvard names Watson as athletics director
CAMBRIDGE MASS AP Robert B Watson 56 dean of students at Harvard since 1958 will become the university s director of athletics Sept 1 Watson a football and crew letter winner at Harvard before his graduation in 1937 was named Monday to succeed retiring Adolph W Samiborski who has directed Harvard s 2 million yearly intercollegiate and intramural athletic program since 1983 Watson has been a member of the Faculty Committee on Athletic Sports since 1946 serving as chairman the last six years.
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