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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1968

Page

8

Tar Heels Third In AP Poll With Kentucky Fourth

UCLA remains No 1 at 10 0 while Houston 15 0 secures second. St Bonaventure climbs to 11 0 and New Mexico to 13 0. Columbia enters 10th as Vanderbilt falls to eighth and Oklahoma City drops from eighth. Kentucky 8 1 moves to fourth as Tennessee rises to fifth and Utah to sixth. Top Ten teams face on road games this week with UCLA NC and Kentucky all slated away games.

Lacre Eehite O Bonaventure New Mexico Associated Press UCLA Houston St. Bonaventure Columbia Lions Board of Sports Writers and Oklahoma City Chiefs Nevada Southern Portland North Carolina Vanderbilt Kentucky Vandy Tennessee Utah California Stanford North Carolina State Clemson Florida West Texas State Georgia Arizona State Arizona DePaul Mississippi Wyoming Colgate North Carol Army Boston College Cornell Davidson Drake Duke Kansaska Sade Louisville Marquette Ohio Slate Oregon State Princetom St. John’s N.Y Texas-El Paso Toledo Western Kentucky

100th Anniversary of College Football Observed

New York The National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame formed a committee to lead a yearlong national observance of college footballs 100th anniversary. C J LaRoche announced Donald B Lourie of Winnetka Illinois as Centennial Board chairman, with other members including Edgar Garbisch C Everett Bacon and Vernon R Alden.

New York National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame C. J. LaRoche Donald B. Lourie Winnetka, Til Lourie Princeton Walter Camp Quaker Oats Co LaRoche F O Mow Brunswick N. J Edgar Garbisch West Point C. Everett Bacon Wihcisuen Tiniwercyorate Vernon R. Alden Ohio, University

Flustered wins Pimlico eighth. Glassell B. takes Tropical Park feature

In frigid conditions at Pimlico Flustered captured the six furlongs in 1 12 with 8.20 5.20 and 3.60 payouts. Glassell B. edged District Court by a nose to win Tropical Park’s six furlongs in 1:10 1-5 paying 5.40 2.80 2.60. At New Orleans Fair Grounds Charlotte sprinted to victory in the six furlongs with a 1:14 1-5 time paying 4.80 3.60 3.20. Special Flame placed, Honey Biscuit third. notes on temps and track conditions in racing roundup.

Baltazar Pimlico Race Course Isiutalier Glassell B Tropical Park District Court I'm Charlotte New Orleans Fair Grounds Vin Charlotte Special Flame Honey Biscuit

Negro Athletes Enter Feb 16 Indoor Track Meet

New York AP report says many Negro athletes will compete at the New York Athletic Club indoor track meet on February 16 despite boycott calls. Meet director Ray Lumpp notes entries from sprinters Tommie Smith and Lee Evans were not confirmed yet, while Ralph Boston Jerry Proctor Bob Beaman and Charlie Mays are listed among entrants.

NEW York New York Athletic Club Ray Lumpp Tommie Smith Santa Clara Valley Lee Evans San Jose State Lumpp Smith Will Grimsley Associated Press AAU NCAA U.S. Track and Field Federation Father W. I. Crawley USTFF Crowley Madison Square Garden Jim Ryan Bob Seagren Gerry Lindgren Sane

Josselin and Roque Win On Paris Card

Jean Josselin former European welterweight champion stopped LeRoy Roberts of Norristown in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round bout on Monday night. Rene Roque outpointed Felix Mo of New York in another ten round match on the same card. Josselin decked Roberts for a weight-count early in the sixth, Roberts failed to defend and was overwhelmed.

Paris Jean Josselin France Le‘roy Hurricane Roberts Norristown Roque Felix Mo New York Josselin Roberts Brfase Thenfaras

Control Feud Heats Up as NCAA Mulls College Super Bowl

The dispute between AAU and NCAA over amateur status grows as USTFF threatens action over an invitational meet. The NCAA committee discusses a possible college football playoff, potentially aligning semifinals with bowls and a final game, branded by some as the NCAA Super Bowl.

Brechler le Jman Brechier NCAA Hug

Litwhiler to coach U S Olympic baseball team

Danny Litwhiler of Michigan State will coach a U S college baseball squad for an eight team Olympic tournament in Mexico City this fall. A second U S squad will tour South America for exhibitions in Ecuador Venezuela and Colombia coached by J I Clements of Georgia Southern and assisted by Ron Fraser and Art Reichle. No dates fixed.

New York Danny Litwhiler Michigan State U.S Mexico City U.S. Baseball Federation Litwhiler Frank Lancet Arizona Elmer Kosub St. Mary’s Tex South America Ecuador Venezula Colombia J. I. Clements Georgia Southern Ron, Fraser Miami Fla Art Reichle Ucla

The Infernos Dykes Win City Armory Bout

Rudy Kay won a one fall 30 minute opener at City Armory defeating The Matador by pin with a submission hold at 18 43. Pancho Valdez beat Roger Kirby in 17 02. Bob Nandor defeated Chuck Conley in 17 05 with a mule kick and body press. The six man tag featured The Infernos and manager J C Dykes defeating Haystack Calhoun Amazing Zuma and Nelson Royal. The Infernos clinched the final fall after multi angle action. Next bouts tentatively set for Monday January 22.

Rudy Kay City Armory Matador Pancho Valdez Roger Kirby Bob Nandor Chuck Conley Nandor Haystack Calhoun Zuma Nelson Royal Infernos J. C. Dykes Neilson Jack Terry

Lombardi Praises Raiders Ahead of Super Bowl

Holly wood AP Vince Lombardi praised the Oakland Raiders as well coached and quick on defense with a strong offense and pass rush. He noted fatigue for the Packers but confidence they will rise to the big game in Miami. He contrasted this team’s age and philosophy with past squads and dismissed retirement rumors, citing duties with the Raiders as primary.

Hollywood Fla Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers Oakland Raiders Miami Lombardi Newsmen Packers Jas Aid Okie Omnee Snondwepaiaung Buvien Eee Sanater Bare Dlarr Tim Voney Oakland

College Coaches Favor Current Grid Substitution Rule

New York AP reports college football coaches, led by Jack Curtice, voted 95 percent to keep the present substitution rule, dismissing economic motives for limited substitution. They endorsed retaining the 25 second play clock, keeping interior linemen in place, and preserving the current clipping penalties in most situations. They also backed returning to the 1966 punt return rule and urged consistent numbering practices.

Marcus Plant University of Michigan Amazeu Athletic Union AAU Jack Curtice University of California At Santa Barbara Coaches Pete Newell University of California NCAA Albuquerque N.M The Armed Services NAIA NEW York American Football Coaches’ Association Curtice National Collegiate Athletic Asso Ciation

Blues Boost Confidence In Tim Ecclestone Prospects

Tim Ecclestone, 20, asided by coach Scotty Bowman, stands as a top Blues prospect after joining from Kansas City. He credits the expansion draft move and his early NHL stint for opportunities, showing steady defense and growing scoring potential while balancing a competitive, confident mindset.

Mnarliio Onnquil Tad Menng Val JG Peneral Tim Ecclestone National Hockey League St. Louis Blues Diwag Oh Chiest NHL Scotty Bowmen Ecclestone Blues Rod Seiling New York Rangers Seili New York Seiling Timmy The Bowman Kansas City Ewigie Becléstans Taranto Berlestone Tim Rangers Ed Giacomin

Hull seals bizarre goal after bench interference in 4-2 Chicago win

Bobby Hull struck his 401st goal as the Chicago Black Hawks beat Boston 4-2. Referee awarded an automatic goal to Hull after Gerry Cheevers reached from the bench to interfere, Hull then scored again. Hull downplayed records, saying he hopes to keep playing despite injuries, joining hockey greats Beliveau and Richard in the 400 club.

Chicago Bobby Hull Chicago Black Hawks Golden Jet National Hockey League Hawks Boston Eirele Detroit Gordie Itewe Montreal Maurice Richard Jean Beliveau Hall Wate Aoist Pest Ve Negar Will Trank Pierre Pie Inte Harry Sinden Gerry Cheevers Bruins Eric Nesterenko Hull Hawk Billy Reay Quebec Valve Alan

British Tennis Officials Receive Decision Monday

In London, the British Lawn Tennis Association faced suspension from ILTF rules after Britain’s move to abolish the amateur professional distinction. The ILTF decision bars foreign amateurs from Britain and blocks British players from the Davis Cup and overseas events. Britain hopes US backing for open tennis may alter the outcome. Australia will decide Britain’s Davis Cup inclusion.

London Britain ILTF Maj David Mills All England Club Don Navi Tome Epide “Wa Bri Rome Georgio di Stefani International Lawn Tennis Federation U.S. Lawn ‘Tennis Association Australia Basil Reay British Lawn Tennis Association di Stefani

NFL Players Farm Union Forms Militant Union

Hollywood Fla AP President Mike Pyle of the Chicago Bears says the new labor union within the Teamsters formed by the NFL Players Association will not picket stadiums. The group, named the American Federation of Professional Athletes, plans broad bargaining with club owners while avoiding strikes. Attorney Dan Shulman says the focus is grievances over minimum salaries a enhanced pension and pay during training camps and the exhibition season.

Hollywood Fla Mike Pyle National Football League Players Association Pyle Chicago Bears NFL American Federation of Professional Athletes Teamsters Union Dan Shulman Chicago

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