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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1967
Page
10
The article notes Green Bay and Dallas clinching division titles with strong defenses and potent offenses led by Bart Starr and Don Meredith. It previews the Green Bay vs Dallas NFL Championship, highlighting the pivotal matchups and questions about scoring, while also covering college bowls including Miami, Georgia, and the South versus North All Stars.
In Montgomery the North led by Tulsa coach Glenn Dobbs concentrates on offense after a stiff defense derailed their drills. The Blue line featuring Russ Washington and McKinley Boston dominated, while coach Vince Dooley notes Georgia will need speed to counter the Blues’ size.
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi says the Packers should be in good physical condition for Sunday's NFL meeting with the Dallas Cowboys following a 28 7 win over the Rams that clinched the Western Conference title. Bart Starr, Bob Jeter, and Ken Bowman suffered minor injuries but were said to be fine. Team practiced at Lambeau Field with a warm artificial turf system to prevent icing.
St Louis AP Roger Maris says he will wait to see if Bell's palsy affecting the right eye clears up before spring training. Cardinals expect him to be fine by then and note no visit to St Louis for examination. Maris has the disorder causing blinking difficulties and eye film, with four to six weeks possible for recovery. He also plans throat polyp surgery, and denies near-total vision loss.
The Cincinnati Bengals of the American Football League traded their first and second round bonus selections to the Miami Dolphins for quarterback John Stofa. The 1968 major league exhibition baseball campaign will begin in Florida on March.
LSU halfback Eddie Ray, the SEC’s top punter, was suspended by the University Disciplinary Committee for a classroom mistake. Coach Charlie McClendon shifted players as Wyoming coach Lloyd Eaton noted LSU’s depth. Ray, from Vicksburg Mississippi, admitted the error leading to the action.
The report lists boxing outcomes from Miami Beach Goteborg Bologna Brescia with fighters and scores. It also notes a football setback for Eddie and quotes McClendon commenting on the impact on the team.
Alabama's Crimson Tide meets Baylor in the Mobile Basketball Classic opener in Mobile Alabama tonight. Spring Hill faces Tulane as the event begins. The Tide seeks a first road win of the season with one loss to Duke. Winners play for the title Thursday. losers contest a consolation game.
Penn State arrives in Jacksonville for final prep before facing Florida State in the Gator Bowl. Florida State plans home workouts in Tallahassee then travels to Jacksonville Thursday. Penn State seeks to avenge a prior defeat as Joe Paterno, then an assistant, recalls the 1962 upset.
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