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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
19
Mel Counts, the Lakers backup center, pressures for a $40,000 contract as he weighs a possible departure. Lakers GM Fred Schaus values him, but Counts, one of the NBA’s few holdouts, could become one of the league’s highest paid subs if he wins out.
Elvin Hayes earns the nickname grand old man as the 23 year old rookie standout becomes the first 1000 point scorer of the 1968 69 season with 1037 points. He also ranks second in rebounds behind Wilt Chamberlain and showcases versatile shooting and defense.
Cleveland quarterback Bill Nelsen said the Browns must run more against Baltimore than the Vikings did, while noting he won’t carry the ball himself. The Browns prepared for the title game at Municipal Stadium after beating Dallas 31-20, with Leroy Kelly gaining 87 rushing yards. Baltimore boasted a 13-1 record with a stout defense, and Cleveland coach Blanton Collier acknowledged potential extra incentive for the Colts.
Las Vegas UPI reports the Baltimore Colts are six-point favorites to beat the Cleveland Browns in the NFL championship game. Oddsmaker Jimmie Synder also has the New York Jets by three points over the Oakland Raiders to win the AFL title.
El Rancho High School dominates the All Moore League selections with nine players on the 12 man defense and offense. Ken Matthews of El Rancho and Tom Knudson of Lakewood earn spots on both units. Other honorees include Steve Helm Jordan Maurice Anderson Poly Mike Rae Lakewood Randy Drake El Rancho and teammates on offense and defense.
Gerry Foley 56, right winger, is sent back to Denver of the Western League after one game with the Kings. He was called up last Saturday to replace Ron Anderson who is out with a back injury in the Philadelphia game. Anderson trains for a Thursday Forum clash with Minnesota.
Manny Mota, outfielder for the Montreal Expos, was listed in good condition at Methodist Hospital on Monday after elbow surgery. The right handed batter and thrower broke his left arm while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic.
New York report: Earl Morrall of Baltimore wins the S Rae Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year poll for November. The former quarterback known for late rally comebacks is cited for this honor in sports news.
Oakland QB Lamonica hosts champagne dinner for the Raiders after a 41-6 win over Kansas City that clinched the AFL Western Division. The club, prepping for the AFL title game in New York against the Jets, celebrates a strong season with players like Fred Biletnikoff and Duane Benson on injury notes.
Franker Lance Alworth of San Diego and Buck Buchanan of Kansas City topped the AFL All-Star balloting by a 30-member AP panel. Oakland placed six players on the 22-man squad after Sunday's Western Division playoff win over Kansas City. Chiefs had five, Jets three.
Paul Robinson rookie running back for the Cincinnati Bengals wins United Press International rookie of the year honors after capturing the AFL rushing title and a starting spot in the All-Star game receiving 25 of 30 votes. Tank Holmes of the Kansas City Chiefs appears on five ballots.
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