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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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