Jets snap up linemen as 1969 NFL draft opens
New York AP reports 12 rounds to go with 138 players drafted so far as professional football resumes draft. Top pick Ron Yary of Southern California chosen by Minnesota Vikings after a 7 round, 11 hour session. Beban of UCLA and other stars diverted to second tier selections, highlighting a year of linemen through rounds.
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Rich Stotter
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Larry Csonka
Ron Yary
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Bob Johnson
Holovak Bypasses Backs For Defensive Lineman
New York AP Mike Holovak of the Boston Patriots passed on quarterbacks in the first round choosing defensive tackle Dennis Byrd of North Carolina State. Byrd, 21 and 6 5 260, had knee surgery last December but said his knee is healed. Patriots held fifth rounds in draft, selecting Byrd then Tommy Funchess Aaron Marsh R C Gamble Jr Jim Smithberger as the early picks. Holovak indicated linemen were his top need and the team would meet major targets if the first five players were available.
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Gary Beban
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Tommy Funchess
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Standout Bouts Top Expo Card Tomorrow Night
Portland boxing fans will see three standout bouts at the Exposition Building with a 10 round New England welterweight title fight. Renaldo Victoria of Pittsfield faces Gene Herrick of Saco, while the other 8 round bouts feature Henry Wickham versus Leo Difiore, Jerry Graci versus Jesse Alicia, and Frank Dutton against Norm Taylor plus Dale Saunders versus Lenny Arsenault. First bout at 8 30 p.m.
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Landry First Quarterback Taken By Pros
Amherst AP report notes quarterback Greg Landry of Massachusetts was the first quarterback drafted in the New York pro football league draft. He went to the Detroit Lions, with Boston College fullback Brendan McCarthy also picked by Green Bay. Landry set school records and eyed a potential three year path to becoming Lions starter.
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South Portland Hands Defeat Biddeford Tigers 65-54
South Portland defeated Biddeford 65 to 54 in Western Maine LL basketball. Five SP players scored in double digits led by Dave Davis with 15, as South Portland surged late in the final period to pull away. Biddeford drops to 8-8. SP improves to 11-5 with the win.
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Ski Conditions Across New England Report
The Associated Press reports New England ski areas see fresh snow totals from 1 to 38 inches with bases from 8 to 55 inches. Areas in Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts and Connecticut list powder packed powder wet and granular surface conditions with bases ranging up to 55 inches and notes of excellent to fair conditions. A Weather Bureau outlook forecasts clearing skies Wednesday with arctic-like temperatures and gradual clouding Thursday along with little temperature change.
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Pro Basketball Tuesday Results and Schedule
Cincinnati beat Detroit 121 to 101 while Baltimore topped New York 134 131 Philadelphia defeated Boston 125 118 San Francisco 123 119 over Chicago Seattle 128 116 over Los Angeles Detroit visits Baltimore New York at Cincinnati Chicago at Boston St Louis at Los Angeles. ABA Denver 137 113 Oakland New Orleans 112 101 Pittsburgh 121 112.
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Montreal blanked Toronto in Tuesday hockey clash
Montreal defeated Toronto 3 to 0 in the only completed result. Other games listed include Chicago at New York Pittsburgh at St Louis Los Angeles at Minnesota New York at Montreal Los Angeles at Detroit Oakland at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburgh. The piece ends with a note about saffron spice origin from the crocus.
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College scores roundup of midseason games
Navy defeated Gettysburg 85 to 59 while Fordham hammered Wagner 93 to 7. Miami Ohio beat Pitt 66 to 42 and Coast Guard Academy topped Bates 100 to 94. Williams won 115 to 8 at Springfield Mass. Northeastern 86 over Clark 67. Holy Cross 71 over Boston University 66. Louisiana State 88 over Southampton 52. South Carolina 83 over Duke 80. Georgia Tech 90 over VMI 70. Miami Florida 93 over Maryland 73. Florida State 81 over Valdosta State 71. Clemson 70 over Wake Forest 67. Arkansas State 67 over Tennessee 70. Tennessee Tech 96 over Chattanooga 91. Georgetown 80 over William & Mary. Midwest: Michigan State 89 over Notre Dame 68. Wisconsin 72 over Minnesota 62. Western Michigan 75 over North Illinois 74. Creighton 77 over La Salle 71. South Dakota 100 over Morningside 80. Oklahoma State 69 over Athletes in Action 55. Southwest Baylor 70 over Rice 52. Texas Arlington 113 over Texas Wesleyan 109 in OT. Arkansas 68 over Texas Christian 67. Far West Colorado State U 71 over Denver 70. Fresno State 90 over San Jose State 74. Idaho 72 over Idaho State 64.
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Canadiens extend 10 game winning streak in 3-0 win
Montreal continued its surge in the NHL East race with a 3-0 victory over Toronto, their 10th straight win behind Rogatien Vachon's 19 saves. Claude Provost Jean Beliveau and Yvan Cournoyer scored as Montreal moved from sixth to a narrow lead over Toronto Boston and Chicago, while NY Rangers must withhold to avoid a four way tie.
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Deering Tops Thornton Academy to Dim Tourney Hopes
Deering High School defeated Thornton Academy 59-49 at the Portland Expo, their third win of the season and second this year against TA. Steve Merrill led Deering with 20 points, while Hanken added 18 and Perry 10. TA's top scorers were Tom Cadigan and Rick Frost with nine each. The Rams built early leads and held on after a late TA run, with TA junior varsity also prevailing 74-48.
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Traip Nips Eagles In Tight Kittery Basketball Thriller
Traip Academy remains unbeaten after an 88 to 86 victory over St Louis High in Kittery. Jeff Robinson led Traip with 23 points while Dean Peschel added 21 and Ron Cote scored 26 for St Louis. Traip's win runs their record to 14 straight victories. St Louis drops to 12-4.
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Friars Narrow Win Over Marshwood In Closest Play
Eliot St Anthony's of Kennebunkport edged Marshwood 53 to 51 after a 30 point fourth period. Zemaitis led with 27 points. Larrabee had 19 for Marshwood and Paliulis added 11 for the Friars.
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Ten Players Sign with Red Sox Slow Start to Payroll Talks
Boston AP reports ten more Red Sox players signed for the coming season increasing total to 14. Lee Stange Joe Foy Norm Siebern Russ Gibson Ray Culp George Spriggs Billy Rohr Rick Hoban Jerry Moses and Luis Alvarado inked contracts while salaries remain undisclosed. Existing signees include Carl Yastrzemski Jim Lonborg Elston Howard and Ken Harrelson.
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Cousy Defends Team Against Foul Charges
Boston College coach Bob Cousy defends BC against Lew Alcindor fouling claims after UCLA star’s 84-77 win at Madison Square Garden. Cousy says Alcindor faced crowding and that a player his size should expect such contact, noting Alcindor shot 12 free throws. He praises Alcindor as a top all time scorer. Berlin ski jump to host Nansen Invitational with 50 jumpers including six Canadians on March 3 at the 181 foot steel jump.
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