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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1968

Page

10

Raiders Struggle to Find Packers Weakness in Title Tilt

Oakland coach John Rauch says film study shows no flaws in Green Bay as he prepares for the NFL title game in Miami. QB Daryle Lamonica reports feeling near normal after a virus, praising the Packers defense and especially their front four.

Boca Raton Fla John Rauch Oakland Raiders Green Bay Packers Green Bay Oakland Packers Miami Daryle Lamonica Lamonica Raiders Packer Rauch

USLTA Sweden join in call for ILTF special session

The United States Lawn Tennis Association and Sweden urged an extraordinary ILTF meeting to resolve tensions after Great Britain's defiance of Open tennis rules. Wimbledon could be off limits if nations fail to act, with others possibly joining the call to reconsider Opens and allow Open participation on a trial basis. Herman Davies stated the All-England Club seeks ILTF abolition.

New York UPI U.S. Lawn Tennis Association USLTA Sweden International Federation Great Britain International Lawn Tennis Federation ILTF U.S Bob Malaga USSTA Herman David

Raiders Brace for Packers in NFL Title Clash

Raiders coach Sam Rauch praised Oakland’s offense and Lamonica while noting Green Bay’s sharp passing attack led by Bart Starr. Oakland prepared with full equipment for two days as underdogs, aiming to slow Starr and his aerial game to pull an upset and prize money.

Oakland Green Bay Packers Dallas Los Angeles Rauch Lamonica Raiders Kansas City New York Jets Buffalo Bills Jets Ine Namath Buffalo Bart Starr

Packers Sluggish in First Contact Drills Before Super Bowl

Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi said the world champions were a bit sluggish in a 90 minute Florida workout as they prepare for Sundays Super Bowl clash with the Oakland Raiders in Miami. Lombardi praised middle linebacker Ray Nitschke and noted the defense showed speed later, while avoiding focus on any single Raider defender.

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Longshot Ranger II Wins at Tropical Park

Ranger I, a Uruguay bred horse, overcame early pace to win the 3 400 feature allowance by a half length at Tropical Park. Osage held second by two lengths over Abdul with Bol N Jac close behind. Ranger I paid $59.40 $20.60 $11.40 in a striking upset as Abdul and Osage pursued. Lombardi I remarked that the hardest part is winning twice.

Coral Gables Fila UPI Ranger I Tropical Park Osage Abdul Bol ’N Jac Ranger

Toe Blake Adds Ten to NHL All Stars Roster

Montreal coach Toe Blake named ten players to the NHL All Stars for the January 16 game against the Maple Leafs in Toronto. Beliveau LaPerriere Tremblay join stars like Horton Sawchuk Schinkel Rochefort Balan Baun Hall Hull Mikita Giacomin Piiote Howell Orr Ullman Howe Wharram and Marshall as Blake Coaches at Maple Leaf Gardens.

Montreal APH Montreal Canadiens Toe Blake Jean Beliveau Jacques LaPerriere J.C. Tremblay National Hockey League Maple Leafs Toronto Tim Horton Leafs Blake Johnny Bueyk Boston Bruins Ed Joyal Terry Sawchuk Los Angeles Ken Schinkel Pittsburgh Leon Rochefort Philadelphia Dave Balan Minnesota Bobby Baun Oakland Glenn Hall St. Louis Chicago Black Hawks Bobby Hull Stan Mikita Hawks NHL Ed Giacomin New York Pierre Piiote Chicago Harry Howell Bobby Orr Boston Norm Ullman Detroit Gordie Howe Ken Wharram Don Marshall Maple Leaf Gardens

Packers favored in Super Bowl clash with Oakland

Green Bay is the favorite to beat Oakland by about 14 points in Miami for the 1967 or 1968 era game. George Blanda leads the AFL in scoring with 116 points and could dent the Packers with his kicking. Daryle Lamonica and Ben Davidson pose the Oakland threat as Green Bay eyes the win for money and prestige.

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Mantle Embraces First Base Switch and Proves Fit

Mickey Mantle says he enjoys first base and could play three to four more years at about 100000 a season. The 36 year old Yankee shifted from center field last season and feels healthier at 195 pounds, looking forward to next season while attending a golf show with stars like Willie Mays and Jackie Robinson. He notes he played 131 games at first and 144 overall, hitting .245 with 22 home runs last year.

New York Mickey Mantle Mantle Willie Mays Bob Feller Jackie Robinson Boston George Scott

Mantle surprised by high game winning hits tally

Mantle acknowledged he had 15 game winning hits, replying that he did not realize the team won that many games. The remarks come after noting he had 55 runs batted in and several homers in the season.

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