Dickey Named SEC Coach Of The Year At Tennessee
Tennessee coach Doug Dickey, 35, earned the 1967 SEC Coach of the Year honor after guiding the Vols to a 9-1 record, the conference title, and a national ranking despite injuries and the loss of key players. He rebuilt the program since 1964, overcoming tragedy and staff changes, and led Tennessee toward a possible football dynasty with strong 1967 performances.
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Greasy Neal Says Football Today Leaves Him Cold
Hall of Fame coach Greasy Neale says modern football lacks spirit and imagination as players treat the game like a 9 to 5 job. The piece also notes Purdue president Dr. Frank Hovde receives the Gold Medal and lists inductees and awards in college football honors.
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The Star Spangled Savings Plan and Bond Sales
A public information piece notes many American families own U S Savings Bonds and about 150 billion dollars in E and H Bonds have been sold. Around 100 billion has been cashed for college retirement and other needs while nearly 50 billion remains as a nest egg. It urges joining Payroll Savings at work or buying Bonds regularly at banks to support families and Vietnam era efforts.
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Pro Rundup Also Rans Rise in ABA Action I
The also rans challenged the top teams as Kentucky routed Denver 107 to 85. Minnesota edged Houston 99 to 96 after a late three point play. Denver sputtered to 32 percent shooting with Wayne Hightower leading with 28. Louie Dampier scored 36 for the Colonels. Ron Perry produced the decisive late layup and foul.
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New Mexico Seeks New Grid Coach After Weeks Exit
University of New Mexico opens search for a new head football coach to replace Bill Weeks who resigned after the Lobos third straight losing season. President Tom Popejoy will assign Weeks to an academic or administrative role, while Gordie Rule shines on defense for Dartmouth.
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Six Players Named For Gray Squad In Blue Gray Game
Six players signed for the South in the annual Blue-Gray football game in Montgomery Alabama. Dooley will bring Ronnie Jenkins Don Hayes and Terry Sellers from Georgia plus Auburn’s Bioean Hyatt Forrest Blue and Tommy Lunceford. Lunceford averaged 41.3 yards on 59 kicks this season.
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Conigliaro Says He Had His Best Day Yet After Drill
Tony Conigliaro, Red Sox slugger who was nearly blinded by a line drive last August 18, reported his vision is improving after three workouts. He said his best day yet came after batting and fielding drills in Harvard's indoor cage and noted no blurs in his left eye.
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Wilt Chamberlain Tops Field Goal Percentage Record
Wilt Chamberlain of Philadelphia leads the season with a .559 field goal percentage. Jon McGlocklin of San Diego boasts a .879 free throw percentage. Nate Thurmond of San Francisco is the top rebounder with 618. Wiltens leads in assists with 211.
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Richards Signals Braves Mound Change Trial
Paul Richards, Braves executive, says the team may test moving the pitcher's mound back five feet to 65 feet during intra squad spring training games. He believes the change could boost hitter enjoyment but noted it would take at least two years to develop.
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Penn State Wins Lambert Trophy for East’s Top Football Team
New York AP reports Penn State, bound for the Gator Bowl against Florida State, was named Monday the winner of the Lambert Trophy symbolizing the best major college football team in the East.
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Circus trip for 120 underprivileged Austin youths
In Austin 120 underprivileged children enjoyed a surprise circus outing. They were escorted by 48 Texas football players, bringing a rare treat as many kids planned Halloween activities.
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Hindman Sets SEC Scoring Record For Carrying The Ball
Mississippi's Steve Hindman set an SEC season record with 215 carries for 829 yards this fall breaking Frankie Sinkwich's 1941 mark of 209. Florida's Larry Smith needs 117 yards in one game to overtake Hindman for rushing honors. Vanderbilt's Bob Goodridge set SEC marks with 79 receptions and 1,114 yards and had a single game record 15 catches against Navy. Florida's Larry Rentz and Tennessee's Dewey Warren led pass and completion rates, while Marcus Rhoden's SEC kickoff return record was broken by David Strong of Vanderbilt. Auburn's Jimmy Carter claimed the punt return title with 38 returns for 473 yards.
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Samford tops VMI 84 79 led by Bryant 32 points
Samford and Florence State both won as Bryant scored 32 to lift Samford past VMI 84 79. Key late free throws by Flowers and Scott sealed the Bulldogs victory while Florence State edged Florence Union 68 66 with Ken Hane scoring the decisive foul shot.
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Tigers Fall To Vanderbilt In Nashville Showdown
Vanderbilt rallied late to beat Auburn 78-65 as Pom Hagan scored 28 points all in the second half on foul shots. Dan Due and Bob Warren sparked key second half plays while Vanderbilt made 24 foul shots to Auburn’s 11.
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Wismer Funeral Held In Port Huron After Fatal Fall
Funeral services for Harry Wismer 53 famed football announcer and Titans owner will be held Thursday in Port Huron Michigan Wismer died after a fractured skull from a fall in New York City He was long the radio voice of Notre Dame football and helped form the American Football League.
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Bruins retire Gary Beban’s No 16 jersey
UCLA announces at a football banquet that Heisman winner Gary Beban’s number 16 jersey is officially retired Chancellor Franklin D Murphy confirms the honor.
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