Van Brocklin Named Falcons Head Coach
Norm Van Brocklin was hired as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons replacing Norb Hecker whose contract runs through 1970. Falcons owner Rankin Smith fired Hecker amid a 10 game losing streak and aims to make the team competitive in the NFL. Van Brocklin signed a long term deal and is not an interim coach. He previously coached the Minnesota Vikings after playing for the Rams and Eagles.
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McLain Meets Gibson as 1968 World Series Opens
Denny McLain with 31 wins faces Bob Gibson ERA 1.12 in St. Louis for Game 1 of the World Series. Mayo Smith previews a classic pitching duel while noting Gibson’s recent success and Detroit’s lineup tweaks including Mickey Stanley at shortstop and Kaline back in the mix.
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Purdue Remains No 1 After Notre Dame Win
Purdue sustains the top spot after a 37-22 upset of Notre Dame. Leroy Keyes scores twice and passes for a TD while the Purdue line and defense earn praise from coach Jack Mollenkopf. Keyes, Wirgowski, McKay, Yanchar, Maree shine. Fuess notes front four aggression. Minnesota Indiana Texas Oregon State and Wyoming fall from the Top Twenty.
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Harmon Football Forecast Roughs Out 333 Right 92 Wrong
The Harmon Football Forecast reports 333 correct picks, 92 errors, and 15 ties, with a total of 784 entries reviewed. The system assesses accuracy across games, noting patterns in successful predictions and misses.
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Dorsey Is SEC Lineman Of The Week After Key Florida St Stop
Florida center Bill Dorsey earned the Southeastern Lineman of the Week honor from The AP after a pivotal fourth quarter tackle against Florida State. He slipped under blocks to stop a one yard run and helped preserve a 9-3 Florida lead in a sweep that kept the Gators undefeated.
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Twins Fire Cal Ermer After 1968 Season
Minnesota Twins president Calvin Griffith announced the firing of manager Cal Ermer 44, citing a lack of firm leadership. Griffith said he hopes to name a successor by the October 15 expansion meeting, with former Twins coach Billy Martin among candidates.
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Vanderbilt duo earns weekly football honors after upset of Army
Chip Healy of Vanderbilt and quarterback John Miller shared Southeastern Back of the Week recognition. Miller, a slick sophomore, guided the Commodores to a 17 13 upset over Army.
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Pick the Winner or Tie Games End Week of October 5
College games conclude the week of October 5 with key matchups and deciding outcomes. Teams vie for top standings as rivals clash and results determine conference positions and suspenseful standings shifts.
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