Stabler Chooses Football, Signs With Oakland Raiders
Kenny Stabler, former Alabama quarterback from Foley, Alabama, signed a two year AFL contract with the Oakland Raiders after day long talks with Ron Wolfe. He drew a promised bonus and will decide baseball versus football by the best offer. Houston Astros also pursued him but Oakland offered the best long term opportunity.
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NCAA Tourney Rematch Of The Century Slated Friday Night
Ohio State faces North Carolina in the opening semifinal Friday at 7 p.m. Pacific before Houston battles UCLA at 9 p.m. Pacific. The winners meet Saturday at 7 p.m. for the national title. Miller and Hasket pace Buckeyes scorers, Network will televise both semifinals and the final.
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New Helper At Burningtree Pro Shop Boosts Clublife
Burningtree Country Club hires a full-time assistant pro next month to assist Bill Burleson who has managed course operations and landscaping since the club opened. The assistant is expected to come from out of state and be activated in early April.
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St Peters and Dayton Nab NIT Semifinal Nods
In a doubleheader at Madison Square Garden St Peters and Dayton earn surprises and face Kansas and Notre Dame in NIT semifinals. St Peters led by rookie standout Elnardo Webster who scored 88 points in two games while Dayton relies on Don May and Dan Obrovac as they edged West Virginia and Fordham.
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Grapefruit Baseball Standings and Results Summary
The Grapefruit League standings show St. Louis Pittsburgh and San Francisco leading theNational League with Chicago Los Angeles and New York behind. Wednesday results include Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 1 and New York 5 Baltimore 1. Thursday games list Atlanta Cincinnati Chicago and California in key matchups across Florida venues.
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Glennon to Speak to Rotary Club in Decatur
Eddie Glennon famed Braves pitcher will address the Decatur Rotary Club at noon Monday. This marks his second speaking engagement in three years following a Rooster Club visit in 1966 during the Braves Southland debut. Archie Wilson urges all members to attend.
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UCLA and Houston Face opening semifinal showdown
John Wooden hints either UCLA or Houston may slump after Friday win. Hayes Alcindor among All Americans alongside North Carolina's Larry Miller, averaging 22.7 points for a 27-3 Tar Heels. Charlie Scott of UNC draws Oscar Robertson comparisons as NCAA finals return to California with Ohio State last triumph in 1960.
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Mississippi State Surges In Riverside Tourney Action
Mississippi State leads Riverside National Collegiate Baseball Tournament with a 4-1 win over Tennessee and an 11-4 victory against Kansas. Georgia Tech shells Alma College 14-3 in Atlanta as Brigham Young crushes Tennessee 12-2. Kentucky edges Virginia Tech 5-0 then loses to Georgia Southern 5-0. Greg Yarbrough strikes out 13 for Mississippi State in the 4-1 win. Ted Tomasevich drives in four for Tech. Eddie Propst and Joe Kelley shut out South Alabama 8-0. Don Clark Lamar Lewis back Don Clark and Carl Gilbert spark the 3-2 Georgia win over Florida State. Brigham Young piling up 16 hits against three Tennessee pitchers.
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Florence State Lions open spring drills amid quarterback questions
Florence State College begins spring football with Hal Self overseeing drills. The Lions face replacing QB Don Cornelius and receiver George Perkins, with Phil Logan and Tim Norris the leading green candidates. Assistant Harlon Hill expects a JC transfer Mathis to contend at Perkins’s spot.
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Former Red Raider Star Makes Football Return
Former Red Raider star Mathis eyes a football comeback with the Lions after a two year layoff. Ex Bear coach Hill expects Mathis to compete as an offensive end and to gain confidence with spring defensive play. Shuttleworth notes Mathis improved late last season with Calhoun, averaging 16 points and 12 rebounds before Christmas. See MATHIS On Page A-11.
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Ryan's Mooney Signs With Snead College
Morgan County star Leon Mooney of Ryan High School signed a scholarship with Snead Junior College at Boaz. The 5 11 guard averaged 30 points and 17 rebounds per game this senior season. Coach Pat Graham praised Mooney as one of the finest he has coached and noted his potential at Snead.
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Propst and Kelley Lift Alabama Over South Alabama
Eddie Propst and Joe Kelley combined for an eight run victory as Alabama blanked South Alabama 8 to 0. Propst allowed one hit and one walk over six innings while Kelley gave up two hits in three relief innings. Frank Cargo drove in three runs and scored three, and Jack Traffanstedt had two hits in four at bats. Pete Bryant had two of South Alabama's three hits.
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Jets Pick Hofstra Camp For 1968 Training
The New York Jets will train at Hofstra University in Hempstead for the 1968 season, reporting there in mid July to prepare for the September 15 opener. Weeb Ewbank praised Hofstra facilities and proximity to Long Island fans, noting the move mirrors their previous camp at Peekskill Military Academy.
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Northwestern Names New Athletic Trainer Dick Hoover
Dick Hoover was appointed athletic trainer at Northwestern University on Wednesday. He previously held a similar post at Ball State for the past three years.
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