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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1969
Page
16
After three games the Wolfpack are not clearly the conference top team, with Wake Forest stunning opening play and Maryland press scrutiny. Maryland coach Roy Lester questions State’s claimed class, noting balanced defenses and early bowl-minded recruiting remarks by coach Eddie Edwards while State eyes Miami and South Carolina tuneups.
The Chiefs face quarterback instability after Len Dawson injury and Joe Kapp exposure. Mike Livingston leads as possible No. 1 with Ed Podolak at running back and Ed Podolak. Trade rumors swirl as Sam Wyche and Tom Flores weigh options while Greg Cook and Tom Flores consider tryouts. The Jets’ injuries to Joe Kapp and Jim Hudson strain the team further as rookie talent contends for the No. 2 spot.
The Giants quarterback Fran Tarkenton also runs Tarkenton Ventures, Inc. and stars in a Yankee Stadium commercial where he dodges 11 pursuing women in tight sweaters. He jokes about being versatile, says the alarm clock is a cash register, and notes teammates want to hold him back while he keeps scrambling for both football and branding gigs.
GREENSBORO AP End Fred Zeigler of South Carolina and Wake Forest senior halfback Buz Leavitt were named ACC offensive players of the week by the Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association. Zeigler tied the ACC career receptions record with 102 on two catches in a 14-6 win over North Carolina, including a 27-yard TD. Leavitt scored the winning TD in Wake Forest 16-10 over Virginia Tech, sprinting 27 yards to break the 10-10 tie and keying a 67-yard final drive with six carries and 56 yards.
The Associated Press notes pitchers are thriving in a hitters era with raised mound and a smaller strike zone aiding many, as roughly a dozen pitchers reach 20 wins. The commentary contrasts expected offense with solid pitching depth across teams.
In a high stakes night the Tigers defeated the Orioles in a late season game with Cuellar losing amid a pennant race. Bill Freehan sparked Detroit with a triple and a two run burst as Cuellar faltered. Atlanta seeks clinching win or San Francisco loss to seal the Nations League West pennant.
James C. Gardner, president of the American Basketball Association and owner of the Carolina Cougars, says the ABA is negotiating with NBA players who are interested in jumping and hopes to sign five or six more players. He notes the league has received a firm offer from a network but believes inroads toward a national television contract are being made.
Jets veteran Johnny Sample condemned NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle calling him a dictator and argued pro football would improve without him. He spoke at a news conference about back injury and plans for a book while hinting at a behind the scenes Rozelle Namath controversy.
The Carolina Cougars open a 10 game ABA preseason schedule with a 8 p.m. game against the Los Angeles Stars at Memorial Coliseum Winston-Salem. Proceeds aid Amos Cadgee for retarded children while rosters feature former Carolinians Doug Moe Bob Verga and others.
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