Namath Named Rookie Of Year In AFL
Associated Press reports Jets quarterback Joe Namath won the AFL Rookie of the Year award in a landslide with 18 votes to 3 for runner up John Bramlett. Namath spoke modestly about the honor, reflected on challenges like timing with receivers and reading defenses, and outlined postseason plans including a trip home to Beaver Falls and a Miami vacation.
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NFL Wins Latest Battle Over AFL Signings
The NFL raided the AFL by signing top Chargers picks Don Davis Nick Rassas and Milt Morin in rapid signings across Los Angeles Atlanta and New York. Davis joined the Giants Rassas with the Falcons Morin with the Browns. Other Chargers picks Brown Buffone and Smith also converted to NFL clubs. Morin was the 11th of 16 first round selections to be claimed by the NFL while the AFL signed five of its 10 first round picks.
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DeFore Takes Scoring Lead in SEC Race
Auburn senior Lee DeFore eyes the early SEC scoring lead at 30.3 points per game after three contests. Vanderbilt star Clyde Lee trails with 93 points in four games as Georgia’s Frank Harscher tops field goal percentage at 63.4. Kentucky leads offense, Tennessee tops defense in team stats.
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Hartselle Nips Danville Hawks in late shot finish
Morgan County High School boys edge Danville 69-68 on a 10-foot jumper by Charles Jarrett with about seven seconds left. Danville's leading scorers were Martin Millsap 19, Danny Welborn 18, Paul Sapp 12. Mike Sparkman 18, Jarrett 17, James Terry 14 for Hartselle. Danville junior team won 54-51 in prelims.
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Tulsa Coach Expects To Win In Bluebonnet Bowl
Tulsa coach Glenn Dobbs predicted a 38-37 shootout against Tennessee in the Bluebonnet Bowl at Rice University Stadium. Tennessee coach Doug Dickey noted Tulsa has not been held to fewer than two touchdowns. Townes, Tulsa star tackle, may not start but will play some. About 60,000 spectators expected. game set for 1:15 p.m. CST.
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Bulldogs Rout Speake 70 51 In 2A Showdown
Priceville Bulldogs, ranked No 2 in 2-A, defeated Speake Bobcats 70 to 51 for their 11th win. Kenneth Speegle led with 20 points, Billy Don Sharp 13, Bobby Landers 11, while Gary Luker 18 and Lamar Way 12 paced Speake. Pricesville led 22-14 after one, 32-29 at half, and 52-41 after three. Next games include Cotaco at home and Scottsboro Christmas Invitational.
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Priceville 2nd in 2A Butler tops AAAA AP poll
Kinston rises to Class A lead taking from Priceville while D A R ousts New Brockton to top Class A. Butler remains No 1 in AAAA with Tuscaloosa and Lanier following. Pisgah holds the AAA pole as holiday prep games wind down.
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Bluebonnet Classic Game Results Highlight
Louisiana State defeated Rice 85 to 80 while Houston edged Texas A&M 90 to 85 in the Bluebonnet Classic, producing two close outcomes and strong performances from LSU and Houston.
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