Saints owner backs Fears amid coaching turmoil
John W. Mecom Jr. publically expressed confidence in head coach Tom Fears, saying Fears will coach the Saints in 1969. Mecom also praised the front office led by general manager Victor E. Lichtw..., while Fears stated any staff changes remain his responsibility after discussions with Mecom.
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Florida Third In Gator Bowl Cage Tourney
Florida finished third in the Gator Bowl Basketball Tournament with an 82-77 win over arch rival Georgia Northwestern. Neal Walk 21, Andy Owens 24, Ed Lukco 19 led the Gators. Georgia’s Jerry Epling 21 and Lanny Taylor 18 paced the Bulldogs.
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Yarborough Returns From Viet Nam Visit
NASCAR star Cale Yarborough flew back from a three week tour visiting U S troops in South Vietnam. He called the experience rewarding and said hospital stops were emotionally tough but worth the impact on the soldiers. He praised the men he met and would go again if invited. Gulfstream Park in Florida will offer a $2 170 000 purse total for the 1969 meeting running March 5 to April 24.
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Finals Night Set After Priceville Tourney Openers
Speake defeats West Morgan 50 44 and Hazel Green beats Priceville 85 61 to reach tonight’s 8 p m finals in Priceville Holiday tournament. Gary Johnson tops Speake with 23 points while Stanley Stafford leads Hazel Green with 31 points.
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Illini Rally Past Creighton In Hurricanes Classic Opener
Illinois erased a 13 point halftime deficit to defeat Creighton 90 to 77 in Miami Beach opening game of the Hurricane Classic. Illinois outshot in the first half and dominated the second period to seize the win.
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Blue Gray Classic Tests Speed Against Passing Power
In Montgomery Alabama CBS will televise the 31st Blue Gray Classic with the South’s speed battling Cincinnati quarterback Greg Cook and the Gray defense. Cook leads in total offense while his receivers Al Bream Charles Litten and Barry Crees pose big threats for the Gray squad. The Gray offense features Paul Gipson and Dicky Lyons backing a flexible run game.
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Alabama Missouri battle in Gator Bowl showdown
In Jacksonville Alabama and Missouri meet for the 24th Gator Bowl. Alabama faces Missouri for the first time with Tale of two defenses and a high stake clash. Missouri relies on a strong running game with McMillan passing to Mel Gray while Alabama counters with Hunter Ranager Sutton and a stingy defense. The Tide is favored by a touchdown before a near 70 000 capacity crowd.
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Rozelle Seeks 1970 Alignment Decisions By 1969 Start
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle said the 1970 league alignment must be decided by early September 1969. A Palm Springs meeting with AFL NFL owners is planned to choose between reshuffled divisions or interleague play. The joint committee includes Hunt Sullivan Wilson Rosenbloom Reeves and Schramm.
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Monroes 32 Spark Bullets Past Bucks 136 122
Earl Monroe scored 32 points to lift the Baltimore Bullets to a 136 122 win over Milwaukee. Jack Marin added 28 points and Kevin Loughery 20 as the Bullets shot 63 percent and set a Civic Center half record. Flynn Robinson led Milwaukee with 25 points.
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Ohio State Beats Florida State In Late Free Throws
Ohio State University defeated Florida State University 93-86 as 12 points from free throws in the final five minutes sealed the win. Florida State led 72-71 with seven minutes remaining before Ohio State answered with field goals from Steve Howell Jody Finney and Dave Meadors and finished with strong foul-line scoring led by Finney's 28 points.
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Barry Leads Oaks By Nets In 131-116 Win
Rick Barry scored 37 points for the Oakland Oaks before injuring his left knee late in the game. The Oaks built a 45 point second quarter burst and led 74 57 at halftime en route to a 131 116 victory over the New York Nets in Commack New York. Barry was hospitalized with torn ligaments feared in the knee though he minimized the seriousness.
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Moulton Speaks In West Point Tournament Final
Arab defeated Holly Pond 51 49 in overtime to reach the West Point Christmas Basketball Tournament final, while Moulton edged host West Point 90 79. Arab’s Ronald King scored 26 including all six points in OT, with Donnie Young adding 11. West Point’s Neil Lowery led scorers with 33. Moulton’s Gwin Shelton and Marlin Priest each had 26.
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