McGilmer Starts in Sugar Bowl Hawks Face Houston
In New Orleans Iowa and Houston open Sugar Bowl action at Loyola with Iowa aiming to smooth wrinkles after a rough five game start and Houston seeking steady play without Elvin Hayes. The Cougars feature 6-9 Ken Spain while Iowa may start Ben McGilmer at forward alongside John Johnson and Glenn Vidnovic.
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Ronnie Etchison Wins Death Match At Memorial Coliseum
Ronnie Etchison defeated Dirty Dick Murdock in a death match at Memorial Coliseum on Sunday night. Murdock allegedly struck a fan with his belt after leaving the ring in reaction to a back scratch. Pat O Connor and Jean Antone beat Tiny Mills and Kay Noble, Thorn Hagen defeated Frank Altman, and Miss Antone beat Miss Noble in other bouts.
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Motorcycle Rider Mickey Lolich Drove to Tiger Stadium
Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich rode a motorcycle to Tiger Stadium before games in 1968. Paul Harvey comments on a Sure Cure For Prosperity on KCRG TV Channel 9 in color with evening news at 5:30 and 10 PM.
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Big weekend looming for Jeffers on wrestling schedule
Jefferson coach Bill McNiel insists his 5-0 team has not peaked yet as the J-Hawks prepare for Friday's showdown at East Moline and a Saturday home dual with Moline. Kennedy and Dubuque loom later as the squad eyes a Mississippi Valley title push amid a strong, improving core and several injuries.
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Bowling Highlights Wall Fires 257 651 High Scores
Friday bowling saw seven games above 240 and 15 six-hundred series. John Wall posted 257 and 651, Jim Butler 235 and 242 for 685 series, with multiple players topping 600s and team scores like Dale Lee Distributing 1059.
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Williams Returns Boosts Warriors to Seven Starters
Washington high basketball coach Don King now lists seven starters on the Warrior squad with a 4-1 Valley record and 6-1 overall mark. Rick Williams sat for seven games, and King will still field five on the floor at a time.
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Namath Faces Emotions After Jets Win
Joe Namath, bloodied and tired, hides in the Jets locker room after New York’s 27-23 upset of Oakland to claim their first AFL title. He denies crying, jokes with reporters, and secretly drinks Champagne as photographers press for a shot.
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Namath wins Jets in dramatic fashion after Raiders clash
Joe Namath feared the final seconds as New York edged Oakland 43-32 in a high‑voltage showdown. He praised the defense, noted the turning point when Hudon tackled Dixon, and celebrated with jets of champagne amid the dressing room chaos.
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Nets Sign Hoover to Free Agent Center Deal
The New York Nets announced the signing of 6 foot 10 center Tom Hoover as a free agent, adding depth to their frontcourt for the season.
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Doane Ski Area Praised For Excellent Conditions
Doane skiing receives high marks as 30 inch snow depth is reported across the entire area with excellent conditions noted by observers.
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