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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1969
Page
6
The Street and Parseghian commented on Notre Dame and Texas prospects for the upcoming game. Notre Dame plans to counter Texas power with an eight man line while noting Catholic players on the Irish. Weather on Monday was poor with rain making footing a concern for both sides.
In the Cotton Bowl preview Joe Theismann of Notre Dame and James Street of Texas, the top two quarterbacks, show clutch poise and strong leadership. Theismann, 170 pounds, is praised for calm under pressure and improving as a passer. Street carries a 19 game Texas winning streak and notable clutch moments including a 43-yard run and a 44-yard pass in a key victory.
Angelo Dundee says the bout was necessary as Jimmy Ellis and Joe Frazier finally agree to a February 16 clash at Madison Square Garden to settle the heavyweight title question. Markson notes long pursuit since 1968 and the fight will feature equal billing after waiving champion challenger ties.
Michigan faces questions after the upset of Ohio State while Southern Cal projects a Rose Bowl win. Texas eyes no. 1 status as Notre Dame and Penn State seek decisive bowls. Missouri and Arkansas also in the mix with strong defenses and dynamic offense.
The Indiana Pacers edged the New Orleans Buccaneers 94-89 after 17 ties and 24 lead changes. Mel Daniels scored 27 for Indiana while Roger Brown added 23. Harley Swift of New Orleans tore a knee ligament and is out 10 to 12 weeks.
Penny Pitou outlines simple pre ski loosening routines. Standing on skis with hops right and left, traverse hops, and easy stretches suit beginners and average skiers. Plan a trip by choosing a destination then contacting a travel agency or the Chamber of Commerce for guidance.
Byron Nelson foresees a two tour setup in professional golf during the 1970s. Big money events will attract stars like Nicklaus Palmer and Casper, while smaller purses sustain developing players, with economy dictating purse growth and a shift of top players toward the larger tour.
College hoops results across multiple tournaments with St Bonaventure, Purdue, NC, Villanova, UCLA, Georgetown, Stanford and more. Yale leads Ivy title race with Don Martin standout in scoring rushing and returns. Notable NBA commentary on Bunky Henry and Nicklaus future implications.
The Detroit Tigers slugged 182 home runs during the 1969 season marking a power surge for the club. The team showcased strong batting across key games and featured prominent hitters contributing to the total.
The Madrid six day cycle race began with twelve two man teams from Belgium Holland Switzerland West Germany Colombia Argentina France and Spain. Runners compete around a 200 meter Velodrome at the Madrid Sports Palace. The event marks the start of a diverse international field.
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