Hawks rompt Pistons with 128 106 win for 12th straight
The Atlanta Hawks beat Detroit 128 to 106 as Richie Guerin sparked a 20 0 run in the second period to push their winning streak to 12. Philadelphia defeated Los Angeles 130 101 while Baltimore edged Cincinnati 130 125 and San Francisco beat Boston 104 102.
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Wilt Chamberlain
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Satch
Four Million in Ten Thousand Dollar Bills Circulate in 1967
In 1967 the United States had about 4 million ten thousand dollar notes in circulation totaling roughly 40 billion dollars in value. The large denomination currency remained restricted to banks and financial institutions.
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NCAA to Study One-Platoon System
The NCAA considers countermeasures to rising costs in intercollegiate football and may return to a one platoon game. The Football Rules Committee led by John Waldorf and David Nelson will meet after a convention round table discusses costs. Proposals include opening fall practice earlier and letting freshmen compete in varsity sports except football and basketball.
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Marcus L. Plant
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Amateur Athletic Union
Arthur Gander
Switzerland
International Gymnastics Federation
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AAU
Gymnastics Commission
Moran Wildcats Rally Past St Paul 77 76 in Last Second Shot
Moran完成come-from-behind 77 76 victory over St Paul Indians as Lance Carlson hit a 15 foot jumper with four seconds left. Evans led Moran with 22 points while Kershner Carlson Singer and Vanatta reached double figures. St Paul’s Burke and Smith scored 28 and 28 points respectively for the Indians. Moran travels to Midway next for another non league game.
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Diskin
Jets Rally To 71 49 Victory Over Pixies
The Midway Jets defeated the St. Pat's Pixies 71 to 49 with 46 points from Wiggans Blair Olson. Horton led St. Pat's with 22 as Midway grabbed a 14-6 start and held a 35-19 halftime edge before coasting to the win.
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J. Horton
Dallas Cowboys face playoff test after title loss
Dallas star Lee Roy Jordan says the Cowboys must win to prove themselves after a 31 20 loss to Cleveland in the Eastern Conference playoff. He aims for a big victory against Minnesota at the Orange Bowl with about 50 000 fans in attendance. Minnesota coach Bud Grant expects a strong effort from the Central Division champions. The teams met earlier with Dallas prevailing 20 7.
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Baltimore
Louisville Faces Tulsa in Missouri Valley Showdown
Louisville aims to extend its perfect nine game start at Freedom Hall as Tulsa visits for a road test. Tulsa sits 2-0 in the Valley and 9-2 overall, posing a potential surprise in the conference. Other Valley games include St Louis at Drake and Cincinnati at Wichita State.
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KU Cagers Open at NU Big Eight Opener
Kansas and Kansas State start the Big Eight season with regional telecast games. Kansas faces Nebraska in Lincoln while Kansas State begins at Iowa State under new coach Cotton Fitzsimmons. Missouri visits Oklahoma State and Colorado at Oklahoma. Kansas enters 1 1 with strong 1 1 and No 5 ranking. Nebraska aims to rebound from a 7 5 start. Colorado and Oklahoma State expected to challenge for the title. Amos Thomas stars at OSU.
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Muddy Hula Bowl Sets Stage for Coast Rivalry
In Honolulu the mud covered field colors the North and South as bookies differ on favorites for the All-Star Hula Bowl. North favors key All-Americans Leroy Keyes and Jim Seymour, while South relies on O J Simpson and Ron Johnson. The game airs live at 4 30 p m EST with rain complicating play and field conditions.
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City College of San Francisco
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Gene Washington
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Ben Schwartzwalder
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Syracuse
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Ron Johnson
Michigan
Jayhawks Seventh In Final AP Poll
Ohio State named national champions in final AP poll after 10-0 season and Rose Bowl win over USC. Buckeyes received 44 first place votes, Penn State 2, Texas 2, USC 1, Notre Dame 0. final Top Ten includes Penn State Kansas Georgia Missouri Purdue Oklahoma Michigan Tennessee South Methodist Oregon State Auburn Alabama Houston LSU and Ohio U.
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Olympians Dot Indoor Opener
The 1969 U S indoor track season starts with the Examiner All American Games in San Francisco featuring 35 1968 Olympians including nine gold medalists and seven world indoor record holders. Stars like Beamon Fosbury Seagren Evans Toomey Davenport Greene Smith Patrick Lindgren Woods Vanderstock Carlos and others compete with plans for sprints jumps hurdles and middle distance events.
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U.S
Beaman
Seagren
Davenport
Greene
Dave Patrick
Kerry Pearce
Neal Steinhauer
Toomey
Smith
Hemery
Patrick
Sam Bair
Roscoe Divine
Pearce
Gerry Lindgren
George Young
Steinhauer
George Woods
John Carlos
Mexico City
Geoff Vanderstock
Ron Whitney
Tom Farrell
Wade Bell
San Jose State
Evans
Carlos
Fosbury
Beamon
Ralph Boston
Bid Reported To Rehire Rams' Allen
George Allen has been offered his old Rams head coaching job but will not accept without a new contract. His wife Etty says the decision rests with Allen after his firing on December 26. She notes offers from other teams, including the Buffalo Bills, and says an NFL club is also interested.
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George Allen
Los Angeles Rams
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Dan Reeves
Reeves
Associated Press
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Etty
Buffalo Bills
Iola Cosmetology School Sold to Clark Brothers
C. C. Clark and Michael H. Clark of Independence announced Friday the purchase of the Iola School of Cosmetology from Sandra Hamm of Colony. The school will be renamed Clark's School of Cosmetology with Michael Clark as manager and instructor. C. C. Clark also owns the Independence Beauty College.
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Michael H. Clark
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Colts Depart For Florida Ahead of Super Bowl Date
The Baltimore Colts held a final home workout before flying to Florida for the Super Bowl against the New York Jets. Halfback Tom Matte and defensive end Bubba Smith missed practice with flu and an ankle sprain respectively. About 1,000 tickets were sold as the club planned to stay in Fort Lauderdale and practice in Boca Raton.
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For Love of Ivy Opens at Peoples Theatre Sunday
Sidney Poitier stars as a romantic man about town in the film opening Sunday January 5 at Peoples Theatre. Lauri Peters Beau Bridges and Abbey Lincoln appear in key roles.
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Ivy
Peoples Theatre
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