Skidoo Kid Surges To Nation's Top Scorer Title
Calvin Murphy of Niagara Purple Eagles becomes college basketball scoring leader with a 45.6 point average after netting 42 against Cornell. Murphy fouled out as Cornell prevailed 84-78. Boston College Tennessee and Bradley also posted decisive wins with top ten teams active.
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Packers Hopeful Tradition Holds in Landmark Showdown
Green Bay faces a wounded roster as it battles the Los Angeles Rams in Milwaukee for the NFL Western Conference crown. With only two healthy running backs, Travis Williams and Chuck Mercein, the defending champs seek to bend adversity like past title teams. Historical runs under Lombardi show resilience, including 1962 and playoff rescues, though recent results dip after a two-game slide.
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Sophs Win on Free Throws in Overtime Battle
Garden City sophomores edged Hays 61 53 after a 55 55 regulation tie. Garden converted 19 of 28 free throws, led by Pat Carter with 18 points and Steve Douglass 14. Hays toppled by Bart? Noted. Next game Friday January 5 against Liberal sophomores.
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Bowling action at Garden Bowl tops week in 1967 68
In Garden Bowl action the Dust Bowlers Women's League led by Betty Schreibvogel posted the high game 214 and the high series 556 as the Santa Fe Ettes of Deerfield contributed to a team 1 011 game and 2 680 series. Virgil Harsh of the Veterans of Foreign Wars led the Yankee League with a 214 single and 610 series, while Meeker Motors posted the top team game at 1 028 and the Yankee League feat 2 995 in team totals.
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National junior college rankings list top Juco clubs
Pre Christmas NJCAA poll lists San Jacinto Juco Pasadena at No. 1 with 10-0, two teams at 80 records follow Vincennes and Ellsworth. Rankings include Metropolitan State Minneapolis 9-0, Miami-Dade North 7-0, Paducah 6-0, Crowder Neosho 12-1, Temple Texas 13-1, Burlington Iowa 8-1 and Brevard Cocoa Florida among top 10.
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BoSox Hitting Overcame Mound Deficits in Pennant Run
Boston's offense carried the day as hitting led the way to the AL pennant while pitching was middling and fielding poor. Cronin’s official stats show 142 errors and a .977 fielding percentage, with California Angels at .982 and Yankees at .979. notable leaders include Brooks Robinson .980 and Norm Cash .995. The Angels had the fewest errors at 111. the Senators turned the most double plays with 167.
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Fearsome Foursome Of Rams Gain Honor
New York AP coverage notes the Los Angeles Rams four defensive stars Deacon Jones Martin Olsen Roger Brown and Lamar Lundy sharing NFL Defensive Players of the Week honors after pressuring John Unitas seven times in a 34 10 victory.
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St Marys Knights Sue for 3-3 Cage Record Debut Season
St Marys School in Garden City reports a 3-3 basketball mark for its Knights under new coach Mike Spritzer. In a recent Dodge City twin bill the eighth graders won 43 28 and the seventh graders 40 14, with top scorers Garcia Ortiz Anderson Knoll. The eighth grade is 1-2, sevenths 2-1, next action Jan 4 versus Garden City Junior High eighth graders.
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Wilt Hits 53 38 Rebounds as 76ers Rout Sonics
Wilt Chamberlain exploded for 53 points and 38 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers erased the league mark for most points in a quarter with 53 in the final period, leading a 130-122 win over Seattle. The other West Coast games saw New York top Los Angeles 138-111 and Boston beat San Diego 126-114.
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Muskies Rally To Beat New Orleans In ABA Clash
In Jackson Mississippi the Minnesota Muskies defeated the New Orleans Buccaneers 100 to 93 before about 4 500 fans. Les Hunter led the Muskies with a layup late in the third period while Don Freeman added 20 points and Jack Moreland 24 for New Orleans. Houston edged Kentucky 99 98 in ABA action and Indiana beat Anaheim 144 142. In the NBA Philadelphia crushed Seattle 160 122 Boston over San Diego 126 110 San Francisco beat Detroit 113 109 and New York topped Los Angeles 138 131.
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Reserves Lose 69-62 in Bteam clash at Hays
Hays Kays High pulled away from Garden City 69 to 62 in the Bteam basketball contest. Garden City drops to 2-? with the loss. next game is Friday at Liberal against the Redskins reserves. Key scorers: Roger Dreiling 19 for Hays, Bob Malone 18. Garden City led early 21-18 and 37-20 before fading.
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Browns' Ryan Is Pronounced Ready for Dallas Showdown
In San Antonio AP Frank Ryan Browns quarterback, once among the walking wounded, completed a hard two hour workout and was pronounced ready to lead Cleveland against the Dallas Cowboys for the Eastern Conference NFL title. He missed last week's game due to injury but Browns officials said he and the team are fit for drills.
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Colorado Only Big 8 Winner
Colorado won a 73 68 comeback over Northwestern at Boulder as Chuck Williams led with 22 points. Iowa State lost to DePaul 67 63, Nebraska fell to Michigan State 20 points by Lee Lafayette, and Kansas faced Louisville after an 87 51 loss. Oklahoma State entered the Sun Devil tournament with Oregon State Arizona State and Michigan.
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College Scores From The Associated Press Dec 21 1967
College games across the nation are listed with scores including Fordham turning back St Francis 70 65 and Notre schools as Memphis State 47 and St Marys Cal 87 41. Notable results include Duke losing to Wisconsin 96 78 and Marquette 81 66 victory over Villanova with a Boston Garden setting for several games.
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Careathers Leads Week With 238 High Game and 614 Series
Careathers rolled both high game 238 and high series 614 at Garden Bowl as the 17th week of 1967-68 AL action ended. He belongs to Welders Supply. team posted 1,068 for best game. Southwest Carpet and Tile led with 3,008 in team series. Virgil Harsh had 228 high game and 301 high series for Sportsman League week 17 with Moor man Fued. E&E Tank Service posted 1,082 high team game and 3,028 top team series for their league. Rusty Farr of Barber Homes had 196 high game as Housewives reached week 15. Lois Witman topped with 498 in the Garden City Roping Club. Acco Seed posted 748 high team game and Garden City Hoping Club led with 2,099 top team series. Prairie Belles finished week 17 with 182 high game and 508 high series. J. W. Johnson Construction fielded top team game 854 and Dial Tones led with 2,494 high team series.
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Landry Praises Browns Rushing Power Ahead of Playoff
Dallas coach Tom Landry voiced high regard for Cleveland’s running attack as the Cowboys prepare for Sunday’s Eastern Conference playoff. He noted Dallas held the Browns to minus yards in a previous meeting and highlighted Leroy Kelly and Ernie Green. Cleveland leads NFL rushing at 152.8 yards per game while Kelly seeks the rushing title.
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Raider Pilot Picked AFL Coach of the Year
John Rauch, who led the Oakland Raiders to their first AFL Western Division title, was named AFL Coach of the Year by a nationwide AP panel. Rauch outpaced Sid Gillman and Wally Lemm as the Raiders surged to a 12-1 mark, boasting the league’s top defense and most touchdowns, after a pivotal off season trade that brought Daryle Lamonica to the team.
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Six Chiefs Are Selected To AFL All Star Team
Daryle Lamonica quarterback and eight other Raiders were named to the West squad for the AFL All Star game in Jacksonville. The West includes six players from Kansas City and San Diego each, with Denver and Oakland also represented. Coach Lou Saban of Denver will select 11 more players to complete the 22 man West team.
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Suruire Junior Rifle Club Formed in 1st Organizational Session
A new junior rifle club named Suruire Junior Rifle Club affiliated with the National Rifle Association was formed. Regular meetings will be on the third Tuesday each month. Scott Hooker elected president with Bill Alsop as vice president, David Frazer secretary, Larry Sloan treasurer, and Jim Sloan executive officer. Bob Sloan to lead the club and Don Frazer as instructor. Advisors are Dan Craze John Metheney Betty Schap Bob Tyson and Ralph Burkett.
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Kentucky Wesleyan Narrows Gap With SDSU In AP Poll
San Diego State holds first in the AP small college poll after an 84-60 loss to Indiana State. Kentucky Wesleyan routs Texas Wesleyan 113-87 to cut the gap, earning one first place vote and 87 points. Southwestern Louisiana rises to third after recent wins, Evansville remains fourth, with Indiana State, Long Island University and others trailing.
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