Namath Named AFL Most Valuable Player
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath was chosen as the AFL MVP by a 30-member AP panel. He led the Jets to their first Eastern Division title with 3,147 yards and 35 TDs, highlighted by key fourth-quarter comebacks. With 15 votes, Namath topped Lance Alworth and others in the balloting.
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Big Eight Tourney Power In Upper Bracket
The Big Eight Conference pre season tourney opens with Colorado facing Oklahoma at 7 p.m. and Kansas vs Nebraska at 9 p.m. Colorado and Kansas look strongest with 8-1 records. Friday matches Oklahoma State vs Missouri and Iowa State vs Kansas State. Nebraska, defending champ, aims to repeat but faces tough KU opener. Kansas, Colorado and Oklahoma State feature strong rosters led by Jo Jo White, Ron Smith, Roger Brown, Dave Robisch, and Bill Cain among others.
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Deer killed near Dodge City highlighted in West Kansas report
The Telegram notes a Dodge City woman downed an 8 point mule deer on the Arkansas River five miles west of Dodge City, field dressed at 185 pounds, on her first hunting trip. Glenn Marcellus, from near Liberal, took an 8 point buck at about 190 pounds on his farm in Colorado. The column also mentions Lamar Junior College basketball, a former Lamar Juco star at Montana State, and local ties to Kansas and Missouri football figures, including John Zook and Don Rees.
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AFL All-Stars Named by AP With Young Flavor
The Associated Press selects a 22 man AFL All-Star team featuring rookie halfback Paul Robinson and second year standouts Gene Upshaw George Webster and Willie Lanier. Veterans include Mix Alworth Otto and Namath Sauer with a mix of players from Oakland Kansas City San Diego Cincinnati and Denver. Lanier by a single vote wins middle linebacker over Dan Connors while Webster joins Bobby Bell as cornerbacks with Farr and Brown at other back spots.
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Shockers Down Texans in 81-79 Victory
Tulsa opened its Missouri Valley Conference slate with an 81-79 win over Bradley as Bobby Smith scored 23, Ron Carson 19, and Rob Washington 15 on Bradley's home floor. Bradley's L. Bowen poured 32, Steve Kuberski 15. Wichita State beat Texas A&M 79-60 at Wichita. Pacific edged Drake 75-77 in Stockton, Tom Jones hitting a late winner. Drake fell to 1-7, Tulsa 7-1, Bradley 5-4, Wichita 3-5 for the season.
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Villanova and Kansas climb in AP basketball poll
UCLA remains unanimous No. 1 with North Carolina second as Villanova rockets from eighth to fifth after a 77-47 win over Catholic University. Kansas jumps to No. 8 after recent wins, while New Mexico drops to sixth following its first loss. New entrants Illinois Wyoming and Tennessee join the Top 20. Purdue slides to 18 after an 85-80 defeat to Arizona State.
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Jets and Colts Favored In Conference Showdowns
The Jets and Colts were pegged as early favorites in NFL and AFL championship games. Oakland and Cleveland upset odds last weekend, aiming to repeat versus New York and Baltimore. Daryle Lamonica praised his Raiders, while Baltimore’s Morrall solidified the QB position.
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Horses Likely First Trained for Work Over 5000 Years Ago
The article notes that horses were probably first trained to perform work tasks more than five millennia ago, reflecting early domestication and utility of equines in ancient societies.
College Scores From Around the Nation
College basketball results list many games with scores. Notable outcomes include Vanderbilt 85 over Southern California 75, Michigan 111 over Utah 74, Dayton 83 over Loyola 58, Wichita State 79 over Texas A&M 60, Houston 91 over Bowling Green 80, and Syracuse 77 over Brigham Young 13. Other results feature Ohio State 74 over Butler 71, Northwestern 77 over Washington State 61, Santa Clara 86 over Gonzaga 62, and Utah 84 over San Jose State 83.
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