63rd NFL Kickoff Opens Season in 1968
The NFL begins its 53rd season with early kickoffs in Foxboro Buffalo Cleveland and Pittsburgh. At Kansas City in the evening, the Chiefs host the Dolphins in a nationally televised game. The league woods 26 teams play 14 games each through December 17 to decide eight for the playoffs and two for the Super Bowl in Los Angeles January 14.
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William N. Wallace
New York Times
Kansas City
New York
Foxboro
Mass
Buffalo
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
National Football League
Kansas City Chiefs
Miami Dolphins
Los Angeles
Baltimore Colts
Minnesota Vikings
Oakland Raiders
San Francisco 49Ers
Washington Redskins
Atlanta Falcons
Detroit Lions
Los Angeles Rams
New York Jets
Pittsburgh Steelers
San Diego Chargers
Buffalo Bills
Chicago Bears
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Denver Broncos
Green Bay
Chase Begins For A Super Berth In The NFL
The article outlines the top teams in the NFL race led by the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Colts with others like the Chiefs Dolphins Vikings Raiders 49ers and Redskins. It notes the upcoming top clash at Arrowhead and the Vikings versus Redskins Monday night, plus the season’s four month span and the record pre season attendance.
Pressbox upgrades and Friday night football notes
Sports editor notes a cramped Decatur pressbox at Ogle Stadium improved for Austin by four student helpers. Reports injuries from Austin vs Decatur include Jim Clarkson wrist fracture and Scott Wagner leg injury. Mentions upcoming games and freshmen making varsity strides plus Owens remarks on patriotism and apologies.
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Decatur
Ogle Stadium
Austin
Frank Sadler
Sadler
Karen Schacht
Nancy Brooks
Paula Taylor
Kathy Taylor
Jim Clarkson
Scott Wagner
Clarkson
Wagner
Earl Webb
Raiders
Stewart Roby
Larry Ziegler
Hartselle
Bradshaw
Jones Leads Decatur-Morgan Golf at Pt Mallard Course
Al Jones shot a one over par 73 to grab a one stroke lead over Dr. Jim Wiley in the Decatur Morgan Co Golf Tournament at Pt. Mallard. Willie Wilkerson matched 79 as Jones, Wiley and Wilkerson head to tee off this afternoon to determine the champion with other flight leaders listed.
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al Jones
Decatur-Morgan Co
Pt. Mallard Golf Course
Jones
Decatur Country Club
Jim Wiley
Willie Wilkerson
Indian Hills Golf Club
Billy Eyster
Bob Harpe
Jimmy Mitchell
Carl Webb
Jim King
Joe Perrin
Charley Dunlap
Stan Parker
Boyce Smith
B. F. Chenault
Wiley
Wilkerson
Pt. Mallard
Ricky Brooks
College Football Results From Multiple Schools
College results show numerous scores across many colleges and universities including Louisiana Tech 33 South Mississippi 14, Virginia Union 4, Carson Newman 52 East Tennessee State 29, Florida State 37 Miami 14, Ohio State 2 Iowa 6 and Michigan 7 Northwestern 0. Strong performances feature Kentucky 25, Georgia Tech 34, Minnesota 23, Texas Tech 45, Nebraska 37 and Stanford 44.
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Birefield State
Salem College
Fairmont
West Va
Wesley
Federal City
Livingstone
Col . Lenoir Rhyne
Watford
Louisiana State
Pacific Union
Louisiana Tech
South Mississippi
Louisville
Kent State
McNeese St
Sam Houston
Louisiana
East
Bethany
W.va
Case Western
Glenville State
West Va Tech
Kentucky State
Albany
Maryville
Hampden
Sydney
Quantico Marine
Gustav Adolphus
West Va State
Concord College
Citadel
Appalachian
East Carolina
Southern Illinois
Florida State
Miami
Fla
Dry Col
Gardner Webb
Carolina Art
South Caro St
Carolina den
Elon College
Tennessee
Penn State
West Carolina
Tennessee Tech
Alcorn A&m
Grambling
Bridgewater. Va
St Paul's
Col
Asmand
Capitol Univ
Hastings
Emporia College
Kerwin College
Otterbein
Missouri Valley
Iowa Wesleyan
Tabor
St Mary
Kansas
Temple
Xavier
Washburn
Missouri Wester
West Liberty
Muskingum Co
William Penn
Baker Univ
Albion
DePauw Univ
Anderson
Lakeland
Bowling Green
Purdue
Carroll
Wisc
Illinois
Cent Methodist
Michigan Tech
St Thomas Col
St Norbert
Tampa
North Michigan
Wise
LaCrosse
Whitewater
Platteville
Stevens
Rio Falls
Stout State
Ohio State
Iowa
West Kentucky
Wittenberg
Buena Vista
Westmar College
Centre College
Oberlin College
Defiance Col
Adrian
Hamline Univ
Luther College
Heidelberg
Ohio Wesleyan
Indiana
Minnesota
Ohio
Dayton
Moorhead State
Minn Duluth
Oklahoma
Alan State
St Joan’s
Minn
St Cloud State
St Olat College
Mayville State
Toledo
East Michigan
Wartburg
Eureka College
Washington, Mo
Southern Univ . Akron
Butler
Ball State
Cent Michigan
Bluffton
Taylor
Hanover
Wabash
Valparaiso
Joseph's
Ing
Alma College
Indiana Central
Concordiat
Neb
Concordia
St.Palmhurst
Millikin Univ
Sioux
Dana College
Drake Univ
West
Texas State
Michigan
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Nebraska
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Tulsa
Wichita State
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Northern Illinois Air Force
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California
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Minor State
Carroll, Mont
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Dakota Tech
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Westminst
Utah
Azusa Pacific
No Blacks For Russia Sparks Olympic Debate
A columnist criticizes the treatment of Black athletes in Olympic selection, arguing Americans hold equal opportunity and lamenting athletes who misuse their status. The piece questions the rights and pride of Black competitors representing the United States and calls out discriminatory behavior.
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Vince Matthews
Wayne Collett
U.S
Russia
United States
Pulsating 28-21 Victory Vols Stave Off Penn State
Sevent ranked Tennessee rallied to a 28-21 win over Penn State in Neyland Stadium as Haskel Stanback and Steve Chancey led early scoring, a late surge by PSU, and a 71,647 crowd set a state attendance record.
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Tennessee
Penn State
Joe Cappelletti
Vols
Haskell Stambach
Knoxville
Nittany Lions
Samford Edges Florence State In 24-10 Victory
Samford University of Birmingham defeated Florence State University Lions 24-10 on the Florence campus. Lions, coached by Durell Mack, stay winless at 0-2 after opening with Middle Tennessee State. Mizell scored from two yards and Nipper connected with Charles Lee for a Samford touchdown.
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Paul Brogdon
Vanderbilt
Craig Bell
Addison
Chattanooga
Darrell Cleghorn
Ole Miss
Reds
Memphis State
Jesse Owens
Florence
Florence State University Lions
Samford University of Birmingham
Durell Mack
Lions
Middle Tennessee State University
Delta State
Cleveland
Miss
Middle Tennessee
Decatur
Jerry Mizell
William McCormack
Mizell
Bulldogs
Jimmy Nipper
Charles Lee Samford
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Chase
Dallas Cowboys
Kullabaloo
Lee Trevino
Deane Beman
St. Louis
Bill Pace Landes
Billy Mitchell
Pressbox
Lovelies
Pierre
Decatur Daily Sports
John Gustin
Birmingham Country Club
Big Orange
Arkansas State
Midland
Colorado College
Texas Tech
Midwest
Far West
Steve Chancey
Penn St. Tennessee
Stanback
Chancey
Ricky Townsend
Samford
FSU
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