Cleveland Browns Face Rams in Playoff Bowl Showdown
Leroy Kelly leads the Browns against the Los Angeles Rams today at the Orange Bowl in a Playoff Bowl clash between Eastern and Western Conference runners up. About 50,000 fans expected. winners earn 1200 each, losers 500, with remaining receipts to a player pension fund.
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Joe DiMaggio to Be Honored by D C Baseball Writers
Washington AP reports Joe DiMaggio a Yankees legend and Hall of Famer will be honored January 23 by the Washington chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America at its inaugural banquet. He will receive a plaque for his return to baseball after 16 years and has recently been named a vice president of the Oakland Athletics.
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North Romps South in 50-6 Hula Bowl Victory
North, led by Syracuse star Larry Ogonka and Oregon State's Harry Gunner, overwhelmed the South 50-6 in the 22nd Hula Bowl. Key moments included Rick Cassata to John Wright, onside kick after 36 points, and Csonka earning best back honors as Beban endured hits from Gunner.
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Harry Gunner
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John Wright
Illinois
Duffy Daugherty
Campbell Hobbs Lead War Hawks In First 10 Games
Calhoun Junior College guards James Hobbs and Doug Campbell pace the War Hawks with double figure scoring after 10 games in 1967-68. Hobbs has 132 points at 13.2, Campbell 118 points at 11.8, with Rose a distant third at 8.9. They host Northeast Alabama Junior College next Monday at Red Raider Gym, 7 p.m.
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Wagner scores career best as Tech tops Tulane 100 81
Georgia Tech beat Tulane 100 to 81 as senior Phil Wagner poured in 36 points, 25 in the second half, to erase a 46 43 halftime deficit and snap Tech’s three game skid. Johnny Arthurs led Tulane with 25.
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Two Rookies Sign '68 Chisox Pacts
Chicago reports pitcher Jack Fisher joined by rookies Mickey Abarbanel and Dick Littleton signing 1968 White Sox contracts. Fisher, acquired from the Mets in December swap that sent Tommie Agee and Al Weis to New York, along with Tommie Davis, increases Sox under-contract players to six.
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Seminoles Score Record Night in 111-81 Victory
Florida State University defeated Stetson 111-81 to set a school single season record by posting the fourth 100 plus point game. Jeff Hogan and Dave Cowens each scored 22 as FSU led by as many as 31, with four teammates in double figures while Stetson's Derrell Boone had 25. FSU moves to 8-4, Stetson to 4-4.
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Tennessee Freshmen beat Alabama 79 to 69 in Foster Auditorium
Rudy Kinard led Tennessee with 25 points while Alabama peers Ken Hogue and Dave Hutchinson each scored 20. Harrison fouled out early, Alabama shot 52.9 percent but fell short as Tennessee improves to 31 on the season and Alabama drops to 4-4. Kentucky visit next.
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Georgia Tops Mississippi State 72 69 in SEC Showdown
Georgia defeats Mississippi State 72 to 69 at Athens as guard Jerry Epling scores 21 points to lead the Bulldogs to their sixth straight win and a 7 1 season record. Bob Lienhard adds 18 and Dick McIntosh 17 for Georgia while David Williams scores 18 for State.
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Ritger Captures Phoenix Open in PBA Finals
Dick Ritger of Hartford Wisconsin won the Phoenix Open defeating Eddy Patterson of Dallas 179 to 166 for $6000. Finalists included Dick Weber Don Glover Billy Hardwick with Ruger beating Hardwick to reach the final. The tour heads to Las Vegas for the Las Vegas Open.
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Portland Beats Oklahoma City 74 63 in Upset Victory
Portland, 0-11 before the game, upset eighth ranked Oklahoma City 74 63. Paul Gloden scored 27 for Portland while Rich Travis was held to eight. The win ended a 17 game skid and Portland outscored and outrebounded Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City
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Starr Says Raiders Defense Could Pose Problems
Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr says Oakland's defense relies on quickness and a new wrinkle they use. The Packers, awaiting the Super Bowl in Miami, watched game films and noted the Raiders linebackers' speed and blitz effectiveness.
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