Claiborne spurns Baylor as Alabama coach link looms
The writer reports Jerry Claiborne turned down a five year Baylor offer at 28 thousand dollars yearly plus benefits. He suggests Claiborne may be eyeing the Alabama head coach post should Bear Bryant step down, a path seen as likely by observers.
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Claiborne seen as rising figure at VPI amid Alabama talks
The piece portrays Jerry Claiborne as a top coach at Blacksburg with strong ties to Frank Moseley. It credits Moseley for elevating VPI’s athletic program and notes rumors of a future move to Alabama, while suggesting Claiborne may stay at VPI for now under Bear Bryant’s implied blessing.
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Browns to rely on ground game against Colts
Cleveland quarterback Bill Nelson said the Browns must run more against Baltimore than the Vikings did, though he won’t carry the ball himself. The team reviews Baltimore film ahead of the NFL title game at Municipal Stadium after beating Dallas 31 20 and gaining 102 rushing yards. Leroy Kelly had 87 of those yards.
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Colts Flanker’s Diving Catch Helps Clinch Title
Baltimore Colts receiver Willie Richardson called his diving three yard grab the best catch of the season as Earl Morrall connected twice for 38 and 33 yards to set up a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings. The 24 14 win clinched the Western Conference title and a bid to face the Browns in Cleveland for the NFL championship. Colts tackle Bob Vogel has a chipped left wrist but is expected to play.
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Be Clarke State Ratings Parade Beckley Fourth In State Rankings
Beckley sits fourth in the Associated Press West Virginia high school rankings as Charleston holds first with ten first place votes. Mullens gains second after two overtimes. Wheeling also strong. Other teams receiving votes include Lewis County Logan Clarksburg Washington Irving Matoaka and more.
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Jets May Plan New Coverage for Raider Receivers
New York Jets defensive coach Walt Michaels hints at two new pass coverage schemes for Sunday's AFL championship game against the Oakland Raiders. He notes the Raiders’ receiving corps is strong after a playoff upset of Kansas City and recalls the last meeting where penalties and a late loss helped Oakland win 43 32.
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UVA Coach George Blackburn Declines Pitt Offer
Charlottesville based George Blackburn of the University of Virginia announced he turned down a bid to be Pitt head coach. He said he did not apply and chose to remain at UVA after discussions with Pitt and UVA officials.
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McHale Centered In Search For New Commissioner
The search for a new baseball commissioner centers on John McHale president and part owner of the Montreal Expos. McHale withdrew from a Chicago meeting and a push to draft him continues despite not yet being officially presented to the National League. McHale, 48, has held executive roles with Detroit Milwaukee Braves and Atlanta and became Expos president in August.
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Six Raiders On Elite Team
AFL All Star selections announced by Associated Press with six Raiders on the 22 man squad. Alworth and Buchanan led votes for offense and defense as Oakland placed the most players alongside Chiefs and Jets in the league’s honor roll.
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Monongah Coach Keener Named WV High School Coach of the Year 1968
Monongah High School football coach Earl Keener was chosen as West Virginia High School Coach of the Year for 1968 by the State Sports Writers Association. His Monongah Lions finished 11-0 with a 21-12 state title over Paden City, after a 1967 loss that spurred peak performance.
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Oakland Raiders Claim AFL Western Division Title
Daryle Lamonica celebrated with a champagne dinner after Oakland’s 41 6 win over Kansas City, sealing the AFL Western Division. The Raiders head to New York to face the Jets for a berth in the Super Bowl, while players rest and reassess injuries including Duane Benson and Fred Biletnikoff.
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Dancer's Image Keeps Derby Victory Despite Purse Loss
The Kentucky Racing Commission ruled that Dancer's Image wins the 1968 Derby but loses the $122,600 purse after state chemist tests showed phenylbutazone in the horse's system. Churchill Downs had earlier disqualified the colt and shifted honors to Forward Pass, with further legal action expected.
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Mota Recovering From Elbow Surgery in Houston
Manny Monta an outfielder with the Montreal Expos is listed in good condition at Methodist Hospital in Houston as he recovers from surgery on his left elbow.
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Soviet lifter sets world record in Moscow
Boris Selit sky of the Soviet Union, Olympic light heavyweight champion, broke the world record with a total lift of 1,074 pounds, according to Tass on Monday.
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