Iowa Kicker Eyes Perfect XP Career
Iowa players aim to extend personal records in the season finale versus Illinois. Bob Anderson seeks a flawless extra points streak in a likely low turnout Knothole game. Steve Wilson targets another interception to extend a Big Ten mark while Podolak may return from rib injury.
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Carew Named AL Rookie of Year in Stellar Debut Season
Rod Carew of the Minnesota Twins won the American League Rookie of the Year prize with 19 of 28 votes, narrowly missing unanimous choice. The Panamanian second baseman posted a .292 average with 22 doubles, seven triples, eight homers and 51 RBIs, while Reggie Smith of the Red Sox received one vote.
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Jim Gilliam
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Ken Hubbs
Chicago
Pete Rose
Cincinnati
Tom Seaver
New York Mets
Red Carew
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Waterloo Black Hawks Face Mustangs on Thanksgiving Night
After a week off the Waterloo Black Hawks hit the ice against the Rochester Mustangs Thanksgiving day at 7 p.m. The Hawks swept the Mustangs 7-4 and 7-2 in the prior series. Rochester, bolstered by new players, aims to rebound after recent wins over Green Bay with Ken Williamson recording a hat trick in Sunday's game, his first in two years.
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Texas A&M Texas Feature Preview in Cotton Bowl Race
Mike Recht previews the Texas vs Texas A&M showdown at College Station as the SWC title chase heats up. Oklahoma, Notre and other college games on Thursday are noted, with Texas aiming to halt a 10game Aggie winning streak and potential fiveway ties looming.
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District 15 Adds One Briar Cliff Iowa college joins
Briar Cliff College of Sioux City becomes the 15th member of District 15 Iowa of the NAIA at Cedar Rapids fall meeting. Iowa Wesleyan Dean Davenport and Central Ron Schipper named to executive committee. Schipper becomes secretary treasurer. Upper Iowa Mike Olson replaces Graceland Jerry Hampton as wrestling chair. District tournament set for Feb 27, 1968 at Westmar. District champions may receive district funds to enter the national tourney at Adams State Colorado in March.
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Harada to defend bantam title January 31 in Tokyo
World bantamweight champion Masahiko Fighting Harada will defend his title against Mexico's Jesus Pimentel in Tokyo on January 31, per manager Takeshi Sasazaku. The bout is expected to draw boxing fans from Japan and abroad as Harada seeks another successful defense.
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Rivalry Heat and Rookie Honors Highlight Week in Sports
Eddie Hinton praises running back authority as Purdue Indiana clash looms. Johnny Pont compares the Purdue Indiana duel to Yale Harvard and Princeton Dartmouth, while Rod Carew accepts AL Rookie of the Year praise amid season doubts. Navy coach Bill Elias predicts a defensive breakthrough before facing Army.
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Three Norse Players and Two Peacocks Honored in All Towal
WAVERLY Luther college placed three players and Upper Town two on this year s all Towal conference football selections. Central led with seven players among 25 honorees. Offensive linemen Steve May and Bill Wilson and defensive lineman Dallas Kohtenbeutel were Luther selections. The two Peacocks honored were Dave Sanger at quarterback and Darrel Lang on defense. Five players earned second-time honors including Jim Henderson Simpson Tom Barnes William Penn John Smith Dubuque and Larry Embling Rich Vets Central. Two freshmen were named lineman Wilbur Young William Penn and quarterback Joe Blake Simpson. New officers: Russell Rulon Luther president Myron Sorden Simpson VP Dr Elmer Hertel Wartburg secretary treasurer R W Sandren Dubuque and Andrea Nadaul Upper Town executive committee.
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Gordon Weber
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Wartfurac
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Prep Basketball Results from Mississippi Valley and Surrounding Areas
In granular prep results, Mississippi Valley district scores mix with Upper Mississippi and Northeast Iowa showings. Notable games include Sumner 64 Postville 69, Williamsburg 71 Benton 31, and Northeast Iowa outcomes like Pecorah 78 holds. Several conferences report scattered tallies across Beloit style venues with teams such as Cedar Falls, West Central and Tipton noted.
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Marion Mat Team Wins Opening Dual With Mt Vernon 47 to 5
Marion’s wrestling team opened with a 47 to 5 victory over Mt Vernon, six falls led by Kenny Trout 52 seconds for the fastest pin in the 95 pound class. Other pins and decisions followed as Indian reserves won 48 to 7, with Steve Morehead scoring a 25 second fall. Some match details and weights listed reflect a dense, event-style report from a local dual meet.
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Jim Barer
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Doug Enskist
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Steve Smith
Bryan Tanendant
Tom Sruesdell
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Wapsie conference races shape up with ten teams in contention
The 12 team Wapsie conference basketball race is underway with ten teams named as possible title contenders. Clarence coaches expect to stay competitive after a narrow season opening loss while Oxford Junction and Lincoln show strong rosters and height. Other schools like Olin Lisbon and Wheatland boast experienced lineups with multiple returning lettermen as midseason hopes hinge on youth, depth, and potential breakthroughs.
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Jim Eiler
Bob Jensen
Linda Fischer
Indians land Harper in two-for-two trade deal
Cleveland Indians acquire outfielder Tommy Harper from Cincinnati for first baseman Fred Whitfield and pitcher George Culver. Reds gain Harper's former teammate, and Cincinnati also receives outfielder Bob Raudman from Chicago via the Indians. Jake Wood moves to the Portland farm club. Harper is 27 with a .260 lifetime average and missed time last season due to a broken wrist.
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George Culver
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Morgan State Refuses Tangerine Bowl Bid
Morgan State rejects a Tangerine Bowl invitation to play Westchester State, after players discussed the offer. Coach Earl Banks says the team, unbeaten in 26 games over three seasons, would only travel for another opponent. The Bears defeated Westchester 14–6 last year. The college division bowl lineup later tabbed North Dakota State for the Pecan Bowl in Abilene, Texas, Dec 16.
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Boston's O'Connell Named Top Executive
ST. LOUIS AP Dick O Connell executive vice president and general manager of the Boston Red Sox was named Major league executive of the year by the Sporting News on Wednesday.
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Jurgensen Honored as NFL Offensive Player of the Week
AP names Sonny Jurgensen offensive player of the week after 23 of 33 for 26 yards and four TDs in a Sunday win. Jerry Logan earns NFL defensive player of the week for the Colts in a 41-7 victory over Detroit, with a TD and key stops. Billy Cannon shines as Raider receiver with six catches, three for TDs, in a 31-17 win over the Dolphins.
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