Joe Namath Stuns Chiefs Fans With Jets Super Bowl Win
In a Miami Super Bowl showdown, Jets quarterback Joe Namath, 23, led New York to a 16 7 upset of the defending NFL champion Baltimore Colts. Namath predicted the victory, earning $15 000 per player plus a sports car from Sport Magazine. Weeb Ewbank praised his leadership and flawless game plan as Namath’s “magic arm” delivered a memorable win. Namath, born in Beaver Falls, Pa., rose from a working class upbringing amid a tight knit, mostly Black community and became a celebrated multi sport star in high school.
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Riverside Bears Fall With 47 Record In Twin Bill Loss
Mount Airy suffers a disappointing defeat as Graham leads with 12 points and a 47 overall Bears record. Earlier, Andrews junior varsity won its eighth straight 53-32 over Mount Airy. Milton Robbins and Chippy Miller paced Raiders with 13 each. Reggie London added 12. Mike Watson left with a sprained wrist after contributing seven points. Raiders begin home schedule Tuesday versus Drewry Mason High of Virginia.
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Namath Deemed College Star Before Pro Football Pay
Joe Namath chose the University of Alabama over a Chicago Cubs offer and later became a sports high earner. The article mixes Namath’s college days with baseball league rule talk and a Riverside Speedway recap, highlighting Namath’s race and entertainment interests and a broader pro sports discussion.
Peggy Wilson Escapes Injury In LPGA Tour Tie
Peggy Wilson recovered from a stomach injury to post a 75 and join Kathy Whitworth and Shirley Englehorn in a three way tie for first at 145 after two rounds of the Burdine’s Invitational. Whitworth led Friday with a 67 while Englehorn pulled even with a 2 over par 74 before a tee incident caused a temporary eye injury to Wilson.
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Cavamore Upsets in San Fernando Stakes Victory
Cavamore, never a stakes winner, pulled a surprise at Santa Anita in the San Fernando Stakes, rallying from the gate under Eddie Belmonte to lead by four lengths at the finish. Dignitas, paired with Dewar in the entry, pressed to place second, with Dewar third and First Mate fourth as 4-year-olds contested the February event amid rain and fog.
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Polish Skier Wins Jump Event at Swiss Nordic Meet
Polish competitor dominates opening jumping event in Le Brassus Switzerland as Dewan and Cavamore entries mix with local favorites. Skier Mike Haggin Perry ties for top leaps 272 feet while another 284 foot effort earns paid prizes of 4.40 daily and 232.10 total, amid farm and sporting circuit notes.
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League urges umpires on 20 second delay rule
The National League plans to press umpires to enforce the 20 second delay rule though rarely used. No move yet to adopt electronic aids. Cronin noted the American League meeting chose to use timing devices.
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Ewbank and Shula Named Pro Coaches of the Year
Weeb Ewbank of the New York Jets and Don Shula of the Baltimore Colts were chosen Pro Coaches of the Year by the Pro Football Writers Association. The vote was conducted before the Super Bowl where the Jets beat the Colts.
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W. Forsyth Back Signs With WF
Neville Chaney of West Forsyth High School signed a grant in aid with Wake Forest. Coach Cal Stoll announced the commitment. Chaney, planning a business administration major, passed for 11 touchdowns and ran for seven in 1968, completing 126 of 218 passes for 1631 yards.
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St Andrews Nips Pembroke State in close basketball clash
Laurinburg North Carolina Pete Garner scored 26 points and hit a decisive layup with 22 seconds left to lift St Andrews to a 82 76 victory over Pembroke State The Tigers led 40 35 at halftime Pembroke State fell to 6 4 1 after losing their ninth game in 16 contests Cer Peed added 2 points for Pembroke as the team remained winless in the period
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Andres Changes Mind Staying At Ure?
NEW YORK AP Bernie Geoffrion coach of the New York Rangers will be released from the hospital in Oakland late Sunday and flown home to recuperate after his collapse following a 3-1 victory over the Seals Friday night. Emile Francis will direct the play in his absence. Dee Andros announced Georges Geoffrion had collapsed due to a lack of sugar in his blood. He recovered from the flu and had half his stomach removed last May at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Johnny Collins Fires Hole-In-One at Sumner Hills
Johnny Collins of Greensboro fired his first hole in one at Sumner Hills Friday afternoon. The golfer, eight years in the sport, used a five iron to ace the 120 yard par three No. 2. Witnesses were Walt Samples and Walter Howell.
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