AAU and NCAA feud looms over track fate
In New Orleans AAU leaders express pessimism about resolving the dispute with the NCAA over U S track and field. President David Matlin and Executive Director Dowland Mull call the issue a power grab while government arbitration steps in as meetings run through the week.
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Ben Thomas
Associated Press Sports Welter
NEW Orleans
Amateur Athletic Union
National Collegiate Athletic Association
AAU
U.S
Mexico City
David Matlin
NCAA
Matlin
Dowald Fu Ifull
Wews Confers
Mathn
Owners urged to study grid injuries in football
The article reports owners being urged to fund a study on gridiron injuries and potential protective equipment. It quotes Dr James Nixon and other Philadelphia Eagles figures discussing Achilles tendon and leg injuries, with players expressing readiness to push for safer gear.
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Ralph Bernstein
Caitated
VTL Adelphia Cab
Naecyal
Coe
Fuance
Athlette Feopapeh
Tob. Mase
Val Dr. James
Nixon
Leavegotekin
Philadel+hiia Eagles
Pia
Svdso
Andy Day
Atin
Adam Seneete
Roopeler
Harry Witson
The
Raglesy
Drewk
Achillus Atdeuais
Boxing results from multiple bouts listed in brief
The report lists several boxing outcomes with weight classes and results. John Alford of Philadelphia defeated Linnes Johnson of Miami in 8 rounds. Rol Lie Penaroya of Stockton stopped Manny Castro of Tijuana in 6. Jose Morenom of San Jose defeated Ricardo Manzanilli of Mexico City in 7. Carl Gizal of Wales outpointed Hubert Hilton of Glen Cove in 10. Salvatore Burruni of Sardinia outpointed Mare Vandlommen of France in 10 for bantamweights.
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Associated Press
Miame Beach
Fla
Johnny Alford
Philadelphia
Linnes Johnson
Miami
Sacramento
Calif
Rollie Penaroya
Stockton
Manny Castro
Tijuana
Mexico
Jose Morenom
San Jose
Ricardo Manzanilli
Mexico City
Abrevon
Wales
Carl Gizal
Hubert Hilton
Glen Cove
N.Y
Sassari
Sardinia
Salvatore Burruni
Mare Vandlommen
France
Army Over Navy Named Top Pick In Final Regular Seed
AP Sports writer notes the last regular college football picks of the season. Army faces Navy in a balanced Cadet attack against the Middies passing combo Cartwright to Taylor while Alabama likely tops Auburn.
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Harold Claassen
Associated Press
NEW York
Army
Navy
Cadets
Jon Cartwright
Rob Taylor
Alabama
Auburn
Flac
Florida
Hurricanes
Notre
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Volunteers
Commodores
Oklahoma
Somers
Holy Cross
Boston Colleges
Mississippy
Mississippi State
Rice
Baylor
Louis Ylily
Lulsa
Ural
Ilawasi
Southern Methodist
Taxas Christian
Rocket Cager Shatters ABA Scoring Record
A star guard erupts for a record scoring night as the Denver Rockets dominate, with key assists and a late surge. The ABA showpiece features standout totals, team leaders, and a dramatic finish as the Rockets overpower Mittstaigh Analedin.
Hope Bobcats Eye Surprising 1967 68 Cage Season
Hes sian 4IAA pre season outlook sees Hope Bobcats as potential surprisers as the 1967 68 season opens under Joe Austin. The roster relies on juniors and seniors with Dwight Calloway leading limited front line help while backcourt depth and scoring punch promise a fast break game at the Arcadia Field House.
Cowboys to Go After the Title in Capitol Division Clash
The Dallas Cowboys aim to seal the Capitol Division crown in the Eastern Conference with a Sunday game against the Baltimore Cubs. Coach Jim Myers lauds Tony Itsefo John Nikrod Mike Connelly Dawn Donetge and Ralph Nvely for key assists and notes a fast, tough offensive line as vital to a decisive win.
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New York
Dallas Cowboys
Baltimore Cubs
Cowboys
Jim Myers
Tony Itsefo
John Nikrod
Mike Connelly
Dawn Donetge
Ralph Nvely
Myers
Tony
Juhi
Mike
Leon An Wulph
Arkansas College and NBA Scores Compiled
Arkansas college teams posted scores including Henderson 94 over Ozarks 75 and Crowder 110 over Poteau 13. Pro basketball results feature NBA games with Boston, Detroit, New York and Los Angeles posting notable scores and upcoming ABA matchups listed for Tuesday and Thursday.
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Arkansas
Associated Bress College
Arkansas College
Henderson Ltd
Philander Smith
College of the Ozarks
Evangel College
Westark Junior College
Poteau
Ohio
Junior College
Crowder
John Brown
Beban Wins Coveted Heisman Trophy at UCLA
Gary Beban, UCLA quarterback, is named 1967 Heisman Memorial Trophy winner after 1,033 media votes. He thanks teammates and coach Prothro, recalls highs like USC and the Rose Bowl, and reflects on his low moments. OJ Simpson and Leroy Keyes were close contenders. Beban polled 1,968 points.
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Duo Myers
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Gary Joseph Beban
UCLA
Beban
Brumnville
Tommy Pruthro
Terry Baker
Oregon State
Gary
Redwood City
Calif
Prothro
O.J. Simpson
University of Southern California
Leroy Keyes
Purdue
Heban
Regents Room
USC
Michigan State
Syracuse
Jordan Named Pro Player of the Week
Lee Roy Jordan of the Dallas Cowboys earned the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Week after a Thanksgiving Day 46-21 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Excel Alabama native tallied 14 tackles, one interception, and two passes broken up, praised for quick movement and hunting the ball.
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Jack Donovan
Associated Press
Dallas, Tex
Lee Roy Jordan
Dallas Cowboys
Jordan
Alabama
Excel
Cowboys
St. Louis Cardinals
University of Alabama
Dallas
Dick Nolan
Leroy Kelly Wins Honors for His Play
Leroy Kelly of the Cleveland Browns earned the Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Week after a 42 37 win over the Washington Redskins. He rushed 15 times for 169 yards with 12 carries of 21 yards for two touchdowns and moved his season total to 1,034 yards. Gale Sayers edged him for the honor last year, with Bob Hayes and Sonny Jurgensen also in contention. Hayes starred for the Cowboys in a 46 2 Thanksgiving win over St Louis.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
Kelly
Washington Redskins
Cleveland Browns
Leroy Kelly
Redskins
Cleveland
Slasehdown
Wiail
Chicago
Gale Sayers
Dallas
Bob Hayes
Sonny Jurgensen
Hayes
Cowboys
St. Louis
Jurgensen
Hockey National Schedule of Rivalry Matches
Montreal faces Toronto in a scheduled clash while Detroit meets New York and Minnesota plays Boston. Philadelphia battles Chicago as Oakland visits Pittsburgh and Los Angeles travels to St. Louis with Toronto at Detroit and Minnesota at Montreal as additional pairings.
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Los Angeles
St. Louis
Detroit
New York
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Philadelphia
San Diego
THE
Associated Press
Montreal
Toronto
Minnesota
Boston
Chicago
Oakland
Pittsburgh
Willisville Dominates Blevins In Tuesday Basketball Twin Wins
Willisville defeated Blevins 75 to 62 in the boys game with West scoring 31 and Ricky Paul tit 31 for Blevins. The girls game ended Willisville 36 over Blevins 32 as Bailey led Willisville with 22 and Lou Turnage added 17 for Blevins.
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Blevins
Willisville
Blevins Sr
West
Ricky Paul Tit
Top Boxing Awards Named by Boxing Writers Association
New York AP reports light welterweight champion Calos Ortiz Joe Louis and manager GU Clancy to receive top Boxing Writers Association honors. Ortiz named Fighter of the Year Louis awarded James J Walker Memorial and Neil Memorial distinctions Clancy to receive Al Buck Award.
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New York
Calos Ortiz
Joe Louis
GU Clancy
Boxing Writers Association
Ortiz
Louis
Clancy
Emile Griffith
Edward J. Neil
Ortle
Pasnama
Ismael Laguna
Sugar Ramos
James J. Walker
Jack Dempsey
Nell
Walker
Neil
Debpssy
James J
East District Basketball Preview Sparks Region 4-AA Hype
In a lively regional preview,4AA East teams led by Crossett Smackover Magnolia Camden El Dorado and Washington vie for the title. Injuries loom but Crossett Eagles and Battlin Bucks from Smackover loom large with returning starters. Fans urged to pack arenas as upsets and crowd energy dominate the race.
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Magnolia
Crossett
Warren
Camden
el Dorado Washington
Crossett Eagles
Aittle Magnolia
el Dorado
Washington
Florida State Player Is Honored After Gators Win
Florida State quarterback Kim Hammond, who suffered a loss of consciousness at halftime, was named the Associated Press Back of the Week for guiding the Seminoles to a 21-16 victory over Florida. Hammond scored a rushing TD and a short run, recovering to finish strong despite the illness.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
Kim Hammond
Florida State
Florida
Melbourne
Fla
Hammond
State
Gators
Hope High Basketball in two-division 4AA league split
The 1967-68 Hope High season divides the 4AA into East and West with twelve member schools. Hope Bobcats join the West with Malvern Fairview Cardn Lincoln Camden Lin counties and others. Schedule uses district round robin, with two crossovers, and the district tournament runs Feb 26 to Mar 2. Coaches Pat Foster and Carroll Denton rely on strong shooters and rebounding while Malvern upset the Bobcats last season.
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Joe Austin
Austin
HHS
Tihe
Smackover
Magnolia
Crossett
Fairview
Hope
Arkadelphia
Camden Lincoln
Texarkana Washington
Warren
Elorado Washington
Camden
James Chancellor
Malvern
Ouachita Baptist
Mike Holloway
Bucks
Dicky Bush
Mike Reynolds
Panthers
Mac Stroud
Hope Bobcats
Lettemen
Cats
Dwight Calloway
Jon Stenley
Monty Garner
Terry Haler
Larry Last
Mike Calloway
Jim Singleton
Bobcats
Wayne Norvell
Richard Sullee
Don Middlebrooks
Jeremy Johnson
Rick Putman
Danny Reyenga
Labcats
el Dorado Wildcats
Chass
Indunes
Ralbh Routon Star Sportentltar
Deslaton
Hobe Bobcats
Magdelia
Leopards
Malvern High School
Bobeats
Carrol Denton
Camden Lin+ coun Bearcats
Win Rockefeller Stadium
Bearcats
Hope High
Oaklawn Club Balks at Purse Hike
Oaklawn Jockey Club resists a 65 000 increase in purse money for the 50 day spring meet beginning February. Arkansas Horsemen’s Benevolent Association president Sam Laser cites failed contract talks seeking 1 726 020 in purses, while stalls remain closed provoking concern from horsemen and potential horse transfers from Chicago and Detroit areas.
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Hot Springs, Ark
Oaklawn Jockey Club
Sam Laser
Arkansas
The
Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
J. Sweeney Grant
Oaklawn Park
National Thoroughbred Association
Washington
Laser
Oaklawn
Hot Springs
Chicago
Detroit
Lasey
Florida State clinches Gator Bowl bid with late TD pass
Hammond rolled out from State's eight yard line and hit Rog Sellers for a 51 yard gain. Two plays later Sellers caught a 38 yard TD pass to seal the victory for Florida State.
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Hammond
State
Rog Sellers
Sellars
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