Tate's Dixie Predictions Face Tough SEC Card
Sports editor Ron Tate previews a big weekend in the Deep South with LSU hosting Ole Miss and Auburn at Gainesville. He cites last week's 4-7 pick slate, notes Georgia Houston and UCLA Tennessee games, and predicts outcomes for LSU Ole Miss Auburn Florida Mississippi State and other non conference matchups.
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Kentucky Holds Off West Virginia In Tight Conference Game
The Wildcats defense led by Charlie Roller contains West Virginia as Dicky Lyons keys the offense. Auburn and Georgia Tech show strong forms while the writers forecast an end of season tilt with Florida and Georgia Tech in the mix.
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Alabama Aims to Rebound After Win Over Mississippi State
After a 28 to 7 victory over Mississippi State, Alabama fans wonder if the Tide can boost the offense through the air. Clemson exposed defensive gaps, suggesting a potential need to open up the attack again while keeping an eye on LSU in Birmingham.
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Bucs Edge Mavericks in ABA Debut Thriller
The Jones brothers and Jackie Moreland led New Orleans to a 115-105 victory over Houston as James Jones and Moreland each totaled 24 points and Steve Jones added 21. Mavericks guard Guy Manning scored 22 in the loss in Houston. In Annapolis Maryland Navy adds Mike Stock to coaching staff for fall duties with the middle receivers and comes from Northwestern.
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Gibson Wins Cy Young in Unanimous NL Choice
Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals won the National League Cy Young Award as a unanimous pick by a 20 man panel. He posted a 22-9 record, a 1.12 ERA, 13 shutouts, 268 strikeouts in 305 innings, including 15 straight wins and 47 scoreless innings, during the 1968 season in which he helped his team to the pennant and two World Series wins.
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NCAA Considers Amendment to Curb Athlete Recruiting
ST LOUIS AP The NCAA may revisit an amendment aimed at limiting recruiting of high school athletes. Marcus L Plant president of the NCAA and Michigan faculty member says the proposal, approved narrowly last year, could be on the January agenda in Los Angeles. He notes growing opposition and cites a possible rule reinstatement for schools with more than 1250 male students. Roundtable talks on cutting athletic expenses and the value of amateur gifts will also be discussed.
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Sons Follows Fathers at Michigan State Grid
East Lansing Michigan AP three Spartan players Frank Waters Jack Zindel and Jay Breslin are sons of former MSU gridmen. Waters father Frank lettered 1946-49 and is Hillsdale athletic director and coach. Zindel's father Howard lettered 1934-36 and chairs MSU poultry science. Breslin's father Jack lettered 1944-45 and serves MSU Board of Trustees secretary.
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Florida Gators Struggle With Injuries Ahead of Auburn
Florida limps through drills minus eight starters including All American Larry Smith who suffered a sprained arch bruised knee and neck. Coach Ray Graves hopes Smith is the only starter to miss the Auburn game as SEC coaches fret over severe injuries across teams.
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Auburn Has Light Drills Before Florida Test
Auburn under coach Shug Jordan conducted a light workout and film session after a 31-6 homecoming win over Miami. The Tigers prepared a game plan for Florida and faced a possible letdown with Gainesville on deck. Jordan emphasized maintaining intensity all week for the upcoming clash.
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Oklahoma trio sweep at Metropolitan Open in New York
Jerry Pittman, 31, pro at The Creek Locust Valley won the Metropolitan Open in Inwood New York with a 72 hole score of 274. Jimmy Wright of Inwood Country Club finished second at 282 and Terry Wilcox, born in Ada Oklahoma, was third with 286.
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Decatur Grid Forecast Picks Week of November 2
Decatur Daily outlines college game picks for the week ending November 2. Forecasts name Coffee, Hartselle, Ardmore, Tulane, and matchups against Vanderbilt and Elkmont with winner or tie results.
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Gridiron Forecast Contest Rules and Entry Details
Contest rules outline how to mark bets on a coupon for college pro and prep games, with X for winners ties and a tie-breaker score. Entries to Gridiron Forecast at The Decatur Daily must be mailed or dropped by Friday 4 p.m. with ink or pen, not pencil.
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