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Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1969

Page

8

Pro Draft Tops: Greg Cook Leads 1969 Quarterbacks

AP report profiles the top QBs in the 1969 pro draft led by Greg Cook of Cincinnati. It lists first ten selections, notes Cook Hanratty Jackson Harris as strong bets to break through, and describes each QB's team, round, and overall pick amid a crowded draft field.

Greg Landry Detroit Dewey Warren Cincinnati Dan Darragh cBuffalo Aps Marlin Briscoe Denver Cook Greg Cook Marty Domres Columbia San Diego Larry Good Georgia Tech Baltimore Sonny Wade Emory & Henry Hanratty Jackson Harris Domres Hope Ark Patriots Mike Taliaferro

Pro football draft faces strong quarterbacks and racial milestones

The report highlights Grambling star Harris and other Negro candidates like Dickey and Briscoe entering NFL competition. It notes Briscoe becoming the first Black regular in pro football with Denver, potential position shifts, and praise from scouts. It lists other top quarterbacks drafted or considered, including Namath’s Jets context and Ivy Leaguers sampled by teams.

Tom Sherfan Harris Grambling Jack Kemp Injuiies Darragh Kay Stesphenson Briscoe Denver Eldridge Dickey Oakland Raiders Jackson Willie Mays Ronnie Louwld Patriots Harvey Johnson Bills Domres

Nixon asks Rockefeller to head Latin America mission

President Nixon asked New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller to head a proposed Latin America mission as part of a broader review of U.S. policy. Rockefeller said he is considering the offer due to budgetary and state responsibilities. Diplomatic sources say Nixon wants a thorough reexamination amid regional shifts toward authoritarian regimes.

Washington New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Nixon Latin America White House Rockefeller Ronald J. Ziegler 4Fid Franklin D. Roosevelt U.S

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