Rauch Named AFL Coach of the Year by AP Panel
Oakland Raiders coach John Rauch wins AP Coach of the Year after guiding the Raiders to their first AFL Western Division title. The 1966 season saw Rauch reshape the offense and defense, including a pivotal Lamonica trade that paid off as the team surged 12-1 with nine straight wins.
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Landry respects Cleveland running game ahead of playoff clash
Dallas coach Tom Landry praised Cleveland's rushing attack and punt returns ahead of the AFC playoff showdown. He recalled Dallas’ 1969 victory over the Browns holding Leroy Kelly and Ernole Green to 15 rushing yards, while noting Kelly led the NFL with 1,205 rushing yards and Cleveland averaged 152.8 yards per game.
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Rams Final Home Practice Before Packers Showdown
Los Angeles Rams completed their last home field work then flew to Milwaukee to face Green Bay in the Western Conference title game. Defensive tackle Roger Brown said the Packers will be tough, likely focused on the RamColt game, and underrated this Saturday. Brown joined the Rams after starring with the Lions and filled the gap from Roosevelt Grier’s injury, with notable pressure on Johnny Unitas during the season.
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Solunar Tables show prime hunting times by Knight
Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables are presented with major and minor periods. The schedule lists daily start times in Central Standard Time for Thursday through Sunday and notes durations of hunting windows.
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Murphy Is Skidoo Kid Leads NCAA Scoring Surge
Calvin Murphy of Niagara, nicknamed the Skidoo Kid for wearing number 23, topples Pistol Pete Maravich as the leading college scorer with an average of 45.6 points per game after a 42-point night against Cornell. The Ivy Leaguers edged Niagara 84-78 as Murphy fouled out with seven minutes left, while other teams such as Boston College, Tennessee, and Bradley won by comfortable margins in AP Top Ten action.
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Oilers Clinch Tie for AFL East Title Leader Granger Shows Out
Associated Press reports the Houston Oilers have sealed at least a tie for the AFL Eastern Division crown after a 24-17 win over San Diego. Granger rushed for 107 yards and five touchdowns this season, boosting his total to 634 yards as he eyes the league rushing lead and a possible title clinch against Miami Saturday night.
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Hope Ark basketball results and Friday schedule recap
College and ABA scores mix across multiple cities with notable NBA style results. New York toppled Los Angeles and San Francisco 138 to 113 while Philadelphia routed Seattle 160 to 123. ABA action featured Indiana edging Anaheim 144 to 142 and Houston beating Kentucky 99 to 98 as Dallas and Minnesota wins also surfaced. Friday’s slated matchups include Chicago at Baltimore and Denver at Oakland among others with a full slate across East, Midwest and West regions.
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49ers fire coach Jack Christiansen on his birthday
San Francisco 49ers owner Lew Spadia informed head coach Jack Christiansen of his dismissal after a 7-7 season. Assistant coaches Bill Johnson and Y.A. Tittle have been mentioned as potential replacements, with Spadia noting no successor talks yet but open to discussions. Christiansen noted his three year record 20-19-3, and that he hoped to continue after two late season wins. He added no contract existed and salary was undisclosed.
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76ers Set NBA Record With 53-Point Final Quarter
The Philadelphia 76ers erupted for 53 points in the final period to beat Seattle 160-122 and break the NBA single quarter scoring mark. Wilt Chamberlain scored 53 points and grabbed 38 rebounds, as New York topped Los Angeles 198-131, San Francisco edged Detroit 113-109, and Boston defeated San Diego 126-116 in other West Coast games.
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Soph 6 11 and He Is Growing
New York AP reports Georgia sophomore Bob Lienhard at 6-11 praises no rule changes will slow scoring. He averages about 30 points and 22 rebounds for the Bulldogs as they pursue a first winning season in 18 years.
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Eight Raiders Named to All Star Game
Oakland Western Conference champions seize eight spots on the AFL All Star West squad for the 1969 Gaspar Bowl. Star passer Helm Lathond leads a contingent of top players including Lab Guy Ene Lae, Hewitt Diyon, and AL Tyer. Coaches and league officials announce the selections from Jacksonville.
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Millwood Lake Forecast and Gate Status Update
Millwood Lake information covers elevation of the lake and tailwater, current condition, fishing activity, and visitation for the week. It notes 13 gates total with 2 sluice gates open and reports flow and mosquito control measures for Millwood.
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Packers Focus On Adversity Ahead Of Rams Showdown
Green Bay faces a walking-wounded list as it prepares to meet the Los Angeles Rams in Milwaukee for the Western Conference title. The defending champs have few healthy backs, but past adversity has fueled late-season comebacks and title runs.
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Ryan Works Out, Browns Eye Dallas Clash
Cleveland Browns quarterback Frank Ryan, once listed among the walking wounded, completed a hard workout in San Antonio and was deemed ready to lead the team against the Dallas Cowboys in the Eastern Conference NFL championship. The Browns arrived Tuesday for four days of practice in warm December weather and will depart Saturday after a final workout.
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High Scorer Averaging 45.6 Points
Niagara star Calvin Murphy leads the NCAA indoor college basketball scoring race with 45.6 points per game. LSU's Pete Maravich sits close behind at 45.9, while Houston's Flynn Hayes and Brailley's Joe Aen are among top shooters in the period.
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Black Hawks Rule NHL After Win Over Boston
Chicago, led by Bobby Hull with two goals and Dennis Hull's two assists, beat Boston 6-3 to seize first in the division and extend the Hawks’ eight game unbeaten streak. Montreal, Detroit, and St. Louis won as action spread across the league in a night of high scoring and defensive heroics.
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Hockey Scores From National League Games
FHA Associated Press reports Montreal beats Toronto five to four while New York defeats Detroit nine to two. Chicago and Boston also score as Minnesota and Philadelphia clash. Pittsburgh and Los Angeles share results. A full schedule appears with six games listed for today.
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Red Sox Finish Eighth In Pitching And Defense
Boston's pitching and defense lagged in the Americas League pennant race. The Red Sox ranked eighth in earned run average, with a team ERA around 2.34, while fielding placed them near the bottom, five spots behind the Yankees in team fielding percentage.
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