Philadelphia banquet honors courage and stars across sports
At the 6th annual Philadelphia Sports Writers Association banquet Jerry Kramer and Joe Frazier received honors while Green Bay and Philadelphia figures recalled careers. Wilt Chamberlain and Robin Roberts were noted, with past greats Pete Gray and George Senesky highlighted for courage and achievement.
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Dallas
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Curt Simmons
Phillies
George Senesky
St. Joseph's College
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Pete Gray
Philadelphia Athletics
Vikings retain No 1 pick after Cuozzo trade
The Minnesota Vikings gain quarterback Jim Cuozzo from New Orleans while keeping the No 1 overall pick from last year’s Tarkenton trade. The league expands with Kansas City and Seattle in 1969, 482 players will be drafted in 17 rounds, and Cincinnati has the top 42 picks as the draft runs through Wednesday.
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Ron Vanderkelen
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Larry Csonka
Ron Yary
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Bill Munson
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Leroy Kelly
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George Mira
Daryle Lamonica
Oakland
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Giants
Chaparrals Overtime Win Boosts DBA Standings
Dallas Chaparrals beat Denver 110-107 in overtime to move into second place in the ABA. Houston Rockets drop to cellar after an 115-105 loss to division leader Bucs as Minnesota nears Eastern leaders with a 116-110 win over New Jersey.
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Maurice McHartley
Larry Jones
Wayne Hightower
CAHS Swimmers Host Jamestown In Seventh Win Quest
The Corry Area High School swim team aims for its seventh win of the season as they host Jamestown Red Finders at the local pool. The Beavers recently beat Academy Lions 46 to 42 and faced Warren Dragons earlier, with two common opponents on their schedule.
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Houston Tops Top Ten as Duke Enters Rankings
Houston remains No. 1 in the AP Top Ten with 26 first place votes and 325 points while UCLA trails. Duke jumps from unranked to No. 9 as Kentucky drops to 10. Utah falls out. Kentucky defeats LSU 11-4, Duke defeats NC State 82-78. Houston and UCLA win. upcoming games set vs Marshall and USC.
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Corry wrestlers travel to Jamestown for non league tilt
Corry Area High School heads to Jamestown to face Red Raiders in a non league meet the first of three before Sections in Oil City on February 19 1917. The lineup led by John Payer includes Jeff Jackson at 95 pounds and Dan Corbett in the unlimited class with Beavers seeking a win.
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Don Johnson
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Roger Faris
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Corry Memoral Hospital
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Lombardi May Step Down As Packers Coach
News conference called by Lombardi in Green Bay fuels speculation he will resign as coach and possibly stay as general manager. Rumors link Phil Bengtson to coach while Lombardi might move to another team, though Lombardi says he will stay in Green Bay.
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Yaz Trims Weight On Banquet Circuit After Season
Carl Yastrzemski, star outfielder of the Boston Red Sox and Triple Crown winner, travels with the team to receive the Hickok Belt as Professional Athlete of 1967. He reports flu and weight loss after twenty four day, twenty city schedule and says doctors ordered rest. Willie Stargell signs 1968 Pirates contract after strong 1967 season.
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