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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1968
Page
11
Four major Southeastern colleges approved grants to Negro football players after the noon Saturday deadline for high school stars to join scholarships. Georgia Tech Auburn University and the University of Florida announced signings within 24 hours.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Norm Van Brocklin announced the release of his five man assistant staff he inherited in October. Coaches removed were Bob Fry offensive line Hal Herring overall defense Bill Jobko linebackers Jim Red Phillips receivers and John Symank defensive backfield.
Don Horn, activated days earlier, sparked Green Bay with a 67 yard TD pass and a later 25 yard score as the Packers beat Chicago 28 27. Minnesota clinched the Central Division title with a Vikings win over Philadelphia.
Jess Willard the 1910s heavyweight champion known as the Great White Hope died at 86 in Pacoima Memorial Lutheran Hospital after a heart attack and cerebral hemorrhage. He defeated Jack Johnson in 1915 in Havana and later lost the title to Jack Dempsey in Toledo in 1919 amid controversy. He was survived by wife Hattie.
Bird and Lamonica lead Oakland to a 34-27 victory over San Diego as the Raiders finish 12-2 and share West lead with Kansas City, which crushed Denver 30-7. Kansas City hosts Oakland next week for a shot at the AFL title, while the Jets clinch Eastern Division with a 31-7 win over Miami.
Billy Cunningham scores 36 points with 23 rebounds to lift the Philadelphia 76ers over the New York Knicks 110 104. Chet Walker adds 10 in a fourth quarter surge while Cazzie Russell and Willis Reed lead the Knicks with 25 and 24 points. Cincinnati beats Phoenix 119 101 in Omaha as Oscar Robertson posts 26 points and 17 assists.
Willie Somerset fueled Houston with 42 points and drilled a hook shot with four seconds left to beat the New York Nets 105-103. In other ABA action Denver edged Los Angeles 113-110 in OT, Kentucky routed Miami 123-102, and Minnesota's game with Indiana was postponed due to Pacers president John C. Devoe's death.
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