Purdue Confident They Can Spoil Buckeyes in Big Game
Purdue quarterback Mike Phipps leads a 7-1, 10th ranked team into Columbus to face No. 1 Ohio State, seeking a miracle upset and a Rose Bowl bid. Rex Kern and an undefeated Buckeyes squad aim to extend a 21-game win streak and defend national title hopes. ABC TV carries the showdown.
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Cotton Bowl crowd nears five or six invitational games
Cotton Bowl officials plan to court five or six visiting teams in the final phase, targeting Maryland, Penn State, Iowa State, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas State, Mississippi State, and possibly Auburn. Tennessee remains in play while Notre Dame, Texas, and Arkansas loom as other Bowl considerations amid top twenty showdowns across the country.
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Pittsfield Hall of Fame vote tightens lead contenders
Steve Ciepiela, former Pittsfield High lineman, ties Billy Flynn for first as fans flood in votes for the Pittsfield Interscholastic Football Hall of Fame poll. Jimmy Mazzer drops to third. Frank Schultz climbs to fifth with strong support. Ballots cost $1 and may be sent to Pittsfield Post Office Box 334.
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Mowry Leads Caracas Open Round With 64
Las Vegas golfer Larry Mowry shot six under par 64 to grab a two stroke lead over Al Besselink of Merchantville in the opening round of the Caracas Open Golf Tourney in Venezuela.
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Lenox High Opens Cage Slate Dec 12
Lenox Memorial High will start its basketball season at home on December 12 against Mt. Greylock Regional. The team also participates in a Berkshire County jamboree December 5 and plays 22 Southern Berkshire League games plus seven nonconference contests. The schedule includes January 9 at North Adams and a season finale at Monument Mountain, with last year’s record 12-8 and third in the league at 6-6.
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Last Minute Goal Gives Pontoosuc 2-1 Triumph
Billy Gregory scored twice, including a final minute goal, as Pontoosuc sixth graders beat Bartlett 2-1 at Wahconah Field. Tom Di Pietro scored for Bartlett.
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The Man Behind Ohio State’s Stormy Coach Woody Hayes
A detailed portrait of Woody Hayes, described as a man of moods who inspires fierce loyalty and fear. The piece recalls his 18 seasons at Ohio State with 124 wins, 41 losses, seven ties, three national titles, five Big Ten titles, and three Rose Bowls. It notes his intensity, military mindset, and drive for perfection, along with speculation on his future and impact on the program.
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Sac State to Wear Holy Cross Jerseys for Final Game
Sacramento State will wear Holy Cross purple and silver jerseys for the Nov. 21 night game against Puget Sound after a players’ meeting with Coach Ray Clemons. Holy Cross sent jerseys and officials invited Clemons to speak at the Dec. 11 Boston athletics banquet.
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PHS Grid Team To See Central Connecticut Tilt
Pittsfield High grid squad will attend Central Connecticut’s football game against Southern Connecticut tomorrow in New Britain. The bus is supplied by the Pittsfield High Gridiren Club. Former PHS standouts Paul Metallo and Charley Tiblom will start for Central Connecticut, Metallo at running back and Tiblom at offensive center.
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Jo Jo White Returns to Celtics After Marine Release
Former Kansas All American Jo Jo White is released from the Marines and plans to fly to Boston for an NBA meeting with the Baltimore Bullets at the Garden. He will join as a 13th man for one month, with Heinsohn and Auerbach forecasting a quick impact as Boston tries to halt a five game slide.
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Port City bout sees Butler top Ramos in Portland
Associated Press report records Larry Butler defeating Juan Ramos in Portland Maine by decision with a ten round tally. Separate notes list Jose Moreno from Monterey Mexico outpointing Luis Ramirez from Torreon Mexico by ten rounds, and Fraser Scott of Seattle defeating Prince Jackson from Portland Maine in a Pacific Northwest card.
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Bruins extend home unbeaten streak to 25 games
Boston Bruins sit third in the East as they post a 3 1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Boston Garden, extending their home unbeaten run to 25 games. Their last regular season home loss came Christmas night 1868 to Oakland. In St Louis, Jacques Plante and Glenn Hall share the Vezi na Trophy for allowing the fewest goals, awarded before the Blues and Penguins game.
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Williams captain Hitchins anchors Ephs defense in 1969 finale
Williams College cocaptain John Hitchins of Springfield New Jersey earns praise as the anvil of the Ephs defense. He anchors a unit that has limited opponents to 1009 rushing yards while Williams has run for 1938 in seven games. Hitchins, a triple threat student athlete, aims to teach and coach after graduation.
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Lynn Jerseys Sunday Foe Boasts College Star Talent
The Lyn Palmer Paragons open the hockey season at Wilde Sports Center Sunday at 2:80 against High Lawn Jerseys. Only three return from the old Lynn All-Stars, with college players like Steve Waldman Boston College Jack Monahan Merrimack and Pat Frizzell Colby among centers. Wings include Kevin Condon Northeastern Dana Knowlton Boston College Paul Cronin Colby and Jim Palumbo ex Boston State. Mike deVito Lehigh will guard the Lynn nets. Jersey coach Jack Brennan plans no roster cuts but will dress 15 skaters and two goalies per game with final lineup set after tonight’s practice.
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Dartmouth and Wesleyan Defend Unbeaten Records
Dartmouth and Wesleyan defend perfect records as Boston University and Boston College face tough tests. Dartmouth hosts Cornell while Trinity travels to Little Wesleyan. Ivy and Yankee clash features Princeton Yale and Massachusetts at New Hampshire as aging stars near career milestones and several careers ending in season finales.
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