Podolak and Meskimen Named to All-Big Ten Team
Iowa star Eddie Podolak and guard Jon Meskimen earned first team honors on offense for the Big Ten as The Associated Press announced the all conference squads. Michigan, Ohio State and Purdue placements highlighted the selections with Dozens of seniors and juniors named across positions.
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O J Simpson Wins 1968 Heisman Trophy
O J Simpson of Southern California was named the 1968 Heisman Trophy winner by the Downtown Athletic Club. He led USC to nine straight victories with 1634 rushing yards 21 touchdowns and a two year career of 3069 yards and 32 touchdowns. Leroy Keyes of Purdue was runner up and Terry Hanratty of Notre Dame finished third.
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Air Force Runner Wins NCAA Cross Country Championship
Air Force junior Mike Ryan won the NCAA cross country title at Van Cortlandt Park with a six mile time of 29 minutes 16.8 seconds. He beat Georgetown’s Steve Stageberg by about 60 yards, with Art Dulong of Holy Cross finishing third. Villanova claimed the team crown, its third straight, as Drake placed seventh. The race drew 233 starters, 217 finishers, and marked the East’s first holding of the event.
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Big Ten coaches push runnerup NIT bid and 1-and-1 rule change
In Chicago the conference winter meetings will consider allowing the Big Ten runnerup to accept a National Invitation Tournament bid in New York City. Indiana coach Lou Watson opposes post season play for the runnerup and calls for ending the 1-and-1 free throw rule, while Johnny Orr and others back experimentation.
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UNI All-League picks highlight four Panthers
Four University of Northern Iowa players earned all-North Central Conference offensive and defensive honors. Warren Woepking, Dan Goddard, John Williams, and Tom Pinkham represented UNI, with multiple Panthers named to defense and back selections.
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Saints Atkins Lost for Year
New Orleans Saints defensive end Doug Atkins will miss the rest of the season with a fractured kneecap. Coach Tom Fears mourned the loss as a blow to both offense and defense after prior injuries to quarterback Billy Kilmer.
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Badgers Face 175000 Athletic Deficit At UW
UW officials warn of a 175000 deficit in the athletic department due to falling football receipts. Reuben Lorenz notes serious issues and plans to discuss at the board of regents meeting December 5. Badgers finish second winless season with 261349 attendance at six home games and 173218 away.
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Rousing notes mix sports, fans, and coaching tales
The column surveys basketball shooting against a three official crew, highlights Hawks field and free throw accuracy, recalls Rod Rust’s North Texas State football season, and captures Chicago Bear fan devotion at Wrigley Field. It also notes Virgil Carter’s injury and a nod to Mankato State joining the North Central conference.
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Buckeyes Top AP Poll After 50 14 Big Ten Clincher
Ohio State, coached by Woody Hayes, earned the No 1 ranking after a 50 14 victory over Michigan to clinch the Big Ten title and finish the regular season 9 0. Hayes credited the players for the achievement and warned against overconfidence ahead of the Rose Bowl against Southern Cal.
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Trojans Hold Lead in UPI
New York UPI reports Notre Dame, once favored for the national title, faces Southern California in a decisive game. The Irish were upset twice and now have a chance to decide the championship against the No. 1 Trojans.
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