Hogs Place Four on All SWC Team
Texas dominate with five first team picks as Chris Gilbert and Jerry Levins headline the 1968 All Southwest Conference selections. Texas A&M, Baylor, SMU and Arkansas also place players, Stafford, Hargett, Worster, and Hunt highlighted among backs and linemen.
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Denner
Freeman
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Chris Gilbert
Texas
Jerry Levins
Southern Methodist
Gilbert
Levins
Rodney Brand
Arkansas
Calvin Hunt
Baylor
Jackie Stewart
Texas Tech
Steve Worster
Mike Richardson
Edd Hargett
Texas A&m
Hargett
Whiz
Bill Montgomery
Deryl Comer
Comer
Richard “Truck” Stevens
Terry May
SMU
Chemist Was in Error, Board Says in Dancer's Image Case
Louisville AP report on Kentucky Racing Commission hearing over Dancer's Image. Dr Charles Jarboe questions state chemist Kenneth W. Smith’s five tests for phenylbutazone in urine from the 1968 Derby winner. Issues include microcrystal photos, photometer readings, and possible lab errors. Escrow holds purse winnings as hearing extends into next week while US oil demand projections are noted.
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Louisville, Ky
Kentucky Racing Commission
Dancer
University of Louisville
Charles. Jarboe
Kenneth W. Smith
Peter Fuller
Smith
Fuller
Churchill Downs
Kentucky
Jarboe
Jarboee
Escrow
Solunar Periods Schedule From Knight’s Tables
The schedule of Solunar Periods is printed, citing Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. The note urges aligning days to fishing or hunting times to maximize sport, indicating guidance on choosing times for best territory and cover.
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Richard Alden Knight
Ohio State First, Parks End in 8th Season Sweep Clinches Title
Ohio State Coach Woody Hayes hailed his unbeaten Buckeyes after they were ranked No 1 by the AP poll following a 50-14 win over Michigan that secured the Big Ten title. Rose Bowl foe Southern California slipped to No 2 as Hayes warned against overconfidence.
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Dave Gollast
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State
Woody Hayes
Buckeyes
Associated Press
Hayes
OSU
Michigan
Southern California
Southern Cal
Notre Dame
Pasadena
J. Simpson
Hope Ark Star Boxing Roundup
The Hope Arkansas Star reports on a boxing card with fighters Alfredo Marcano and Calvin Woodland among participants. Event details are unclear due to damaged OCR but affiliations include Caracas Venezuela and Granby Quebec with listed weights and welterweight class notes.
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Associated Press
Caracas
Venezuela
Alafredo Marcano
Veneztesla
Calvin Woodland
Washington, DC
di Granby
Que
Joey Burselle
Sorel
Due Pivin
Granby
Magnolia Rates Third in Arkansas
Fort Smith Northside claims its second straight undefeated season and state title with a 43-0 win over Fort Smith Southside. Magnolia sits third after key region game, while Little Rock Hall and others hold top spots as prep football poll action moves toward Thanksgiving showdowns.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Fort Smith Northside
Grizzlies
Fort Smith Southside
Northside
Little Rock Hall
Warriors
Little Rock Central
Magnolia
Malvern
Little Rock Catholic
North Little Rock
Springdale
Jacksonville
Conway
Hot Springs
Newport
Pine Bluff
Sheridan
Bald Knob
Earle
Arkansas
FSN
LA Hall
LA Catholic
Ate
Bentonville
Camden
Fairview
LA Central
Russellville
St. Anne's
Three Colleges Dominate All AIC Stars
Arkansas Tech, Ouachita Baptist University, and Henderson led the 28 player All AIC team chosen by coaches, with Tech and Henderson each placing five players and Ouachita seven. Notable selections include Henderson quarterback Tommy Hart, halfback Arky Floyd, Tech quarterback Leon Anderson, and halfback Danny Woodard. Other named players span Ouachita, State College, Harding, Southern State, and Arkansas A&M.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Tech
Ouachita Baptist University
Henderson
Arkansas
Tommy Hart
Arky Floyd
Tech
Leon Anderson
Danny Woodard
AIC
Jim Morgan
Doug Freeze
Ouachita
Don Thone
Frank Newman
State College
Tom Hogan
Cliff Wilson
Filjah Ward
Arkansas Azm
Ronnie Mayton
Bucks
Frankie Vines
Ouachta
Charlie Combs
Clarence Wooten
Quachita
Rick Chady
Maryin Gilbert
Southern State
Don Sinquifield
Harding
Richard McCauley
Jackie Grayson
Arkansas Alm
Eddie Buffington
Gary Huggins
Miami Wins in Double Overtime
The Miami Floridians remained second in the Eastern Division as they edged Indiana 126-121 in double overtime. Willie Murrell scored the decisive 30-footer to spark the comeback, with Mel Daniels leading Indiana and Don Sidle key for Miami. Oakland beat Houston 111-102 and New Orleans won 124-115. Seattle defeated Milwaukee 123-113 in Vancouver, while New Orleans moved into a second-place tie with the Stars.
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Associated Press
Miami
Vancouver
Willie Murrell
Murrell
Don Sidle
Pacers
Mel Daniels
Indiana
Skip Thoren
Oakland
Rick Barry
Wille Somerset
Mavericks
Houston
Oaks
New Orleans
Jimmy Jones
Bucs
Stars
Jay Miller
Los Angeles
Len Wilkens
Seattle
Milwaukee
British Columbia
Sonics
Wilkens
Stanga Ag
Bob Kauffman
Milwauskee
Jon McGlocklin
Bucks
Fred Hetze
O J Simpson Named Heisman Trophy Winner
New York AP reports Southern California tailback O J Simpson is designated as this year’s Heisman Trophy winner with a noon press conference slated in Los Angeles. He remains one game from the Rose Bowl against Notre Dame, with probable runner up Leroy Keyes of Purdue and Terry Hanratty of Notre Dame third in voting.
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Will Grimsley
Associated Press
NEW York
Southern California
Simpson
Down Athletic Club
Los Angeles
Notre Dame
Leroy Keyes
Purdue
Terry Hanratty
Stimpson
Gary Beban
UCLA
Cal
Red Grange
Tom Harmon
Glenn Davis
Jimmy Brown
Gale Sayers
City College of San Francisco
USC
Jim O’brien
Cincinnati
Eugene Morris
West Texas State
Morris
O.J
San Francisco
Portero Hills
Ashington Community Center
Fighter Pilot Proves Speed Cross Country
Mike Ryan, a 5 11 145 pound Air Force Academy junior from Okinawa, won the NCAA cross country title at Van Cortlandt Park in 29 minutes 16.8 seconds, defeating Georgetown’s Steve Stageberby as Holy Cross Art Dulong placed third. Villanova won the team title with 78 points, Stanford 101, Southern California 108.
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NEW York
Mike Ryan
Okinawa
Ryan
Air Force Acadeemy
Georgetown
Steve Stageberby
Art Dulong
Holy Cross
Villanova
Tom Donnelly
van Cortlandt Park
Wildcats
Stanford
Southern California
Inthaca
N.Y
Air Force
Duelong
Ageless Atkins Out for Season With Saints
New Orleans Saints defensive stalwart Doug Atkins, 16th year pro, is lost for the season with a knee injury. Coach Tom Fears laments the loss of Atkins and quarterback Billy Kilmer, noting the team now lacks inspiration on defense while seeking return to form after an earlier injury.
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NEW Orleans
Doug Atkins
Vetar
New Orleans Saints
Tom Fears
Fears
Billy Kilmer
Atkins
Hope Lady Cats and B boys open hoops vs Cale High
Hope Lady Cats and the B team face Cale High School in a Tuesday night basketball doubleheader at Jones Field House. Coach Gib son leads a veteran Lady Cats squad with McKamie Powell Sallee and Callicott among the expected forwards and guards as they seek to shake off early jitters ahead of a Saturday home opener against the Nashville Scrappers and next week’s Ouachita Invitational.
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Ralph Bouton
Hope Lady Cats
Jones Field
Cale
Ouachita
Charlotte Gibson
Lady Cats
Uneup
Mc Kamie
Debbie Powell
Sandra Sallee
Eva Jo
Nashville
Anderson Is Player of the Week
Miami Dolphins safety Dick Anderson, a Colorado All American and Blue Grey standout, earned the American Football League defensive player of the week after two crucial interceptions in a 34-10 win over Boston. He rose from training camp Army duty to a starting role, overtaking Beier who served six months active duty.
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Murray Chass
Associated Press
NEW York
Beier
Dick Anderson
Miami Dolphins
U.S. Army
Anderson
Dolphin
Miami
Boston
American Football League
Dolphins
Colorado
Simpson Eyes Pro Football Draft Spark
A fragment notes Simpson aiming for a high pick in the pro football draft and expresses a lifelong dream of turning pro, with Oregon or another mention implied.
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Simpson
Lars
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