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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1968

Page

22

World's Fastest Human weighs on Jimmy Hines transition

Bob Hayes, Olympic sprint star, reflects on the heavy title and pressure Jimmy Hines now carries after Hines won 1968 Olympic gold in Mexico City and signs with the Miami Dolphins. Hayes cautions about speed, hits, and adapting to pro football while noting public expectations and potential caution in turning speed into on field success.

New York NEA Jimmy Hines Mexico City Dallas Bob Hayes Hayes Bob Hines Miami Dolphins Jimmy Dolphins Ray Norton Frank Budd Houston Dallas Cowboys Texas

Penalty Box Awaiting NHL Thief

New York Rangers GM Emile Francis was informed by the night watchman at Skateland that about $2500 worth of hockey gear including skates gloves goalie pads and a skate sharpening machine weighing 90 pounds was stolen from the club. The theft occurred before the team’s Friday workout following a Thursday rink session.

New Hyde Park N.Y New York Rangers Emile Francis Skateland Rangers Francis

O J Simpson Lands Kodak All America Honor

Pacific Coast players led by O J Simpson of USC earn spots on the 1968 Kodak All America team chosen by the American Football Coaches Association. Other Pacific Eight selections include John Didion Ed White Al Worley and more from multiple programs.

Pacific Coast O.J. Simpson USC Assn John Didion Oregon State Ed White Cal al Worley Washington Pacific

Army Navy clash looms as 69th meeting near classic upset risk

Army arrives 7-2 favored over Navy at John F. Kennedy Stadium in a 69th annual matchup seen as a secure win despite past shocks. The card also lists top college games, bowls, and pairings including Georgia versus Georgia Tech and Alabama versus Auburn with bowl implications.

Army Navy Excelsior Springs Missouri State Doane Neb Kingsport Tenn Texas A&i South Dakota State Alabama Auburn Birmingham Missouri Jacksonville Fla

Offensive and Defensive Players Listed for Big Ten Bout

The roster lists key players from Michigan Purdue Ohio State Minnesota Illinois Wisconsin Michigan State and Indiana including James sane Jade Butcher Dennis Brown Ron Johnson Leroy Keys Perry Williams and Tom Curtis among others in offense and defense with names like Bob ee end Philip Seymour and Ken Criter noted for positions such as guard tackle end and linebacker.

Bob Babich Ohio al Benner Michigan State John Didion Oregon State Bobby Douglass Kansas Daveley Ohio State Chris Gilbert Texas Paul Gipson Houson Terry Annatty Miami Fla Ken Leroy Keyes Purdue George Kunz Notre Dame Ted Kwalick Tennessee Roger Webbrni Missouri al Worley Washington Ed White Cal John Zook James Sane Michigan Jade Butcher Dave Foley Rufus Mayes Richard Enderie Minnesota Gary Roberts Jack Rodney Northwestern Dennis Brown Ron Johnson Leroy Keys Perry Williams Bob Ee Philip Seymour Tony Pleviak Illinois Oes Yanchar Chuck Kyle Ken Criter Wisconsin John Tatum Thomas Stincic Tom Curtis Nate Cunningham Indaian al Brenner

Yearly Football All Conference Team Named

The list highlights players from Arizona Wyoming Utah and New Mexico with names such as Art Malone Tom Nelson and Craig Bozich. Own selections include positions like tackle guard end and linebacker across multiple colleges.

Gene End Wyoming John Matshake Arizona Ally Guilford UTEP George Hummer Arizona State Jim Kane Byra Kite Louis Thomas Utah Ray Groth Dave Hampton David Bookert New Mexico Art Malone Norm McBride Tom Nelson Rex Macklin Lary Nels Jeff Slipp BYU Craig Bozich Ron Pritchard Arizona State State Grady Cavness Gene Huey Irich Moriarty Ariz Arizona Ate

NFL Veteran Costello Plans to Retire

New York Giants veteran middle linebacker Vince Costello, 36, announced his plan to retire after a season knee injury kept him off the active roster. He chose not to undergo knee surgery, and the Giants confirmed the retirement on Friday.

NFL Costello NEW York Vince Costello New York Giants Pittsburgh Giants

Rams and Vikings face weather and flu questions for Sunday

Two key issues hover over the Rams versus Vikings game. Will the Rams perform in any weather and can the Vikings field a healthy lineup after a midweek flu outbreak that sidelined several starters and a few regulars.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Rams Minnesota Vikings Vikings George Allen Milwaukee Green Bay Packers Minnesota Bud Grant Bill Brown Gene Washington Carl Eiler Jim Marshall Vikes

College football results scattered across conferences

USC edged Notre Dame in a tight clash. Army defeated Navy 14 to 0. Boston College beat Holy Cross 13. Baylor won 2 to 0 over an opponent listed as eice. Oklahoma led Oklahoma State 12 to 0. NFL scoreline notes include Steelers over Bears and Giants over Packers with unclear details.

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Army Navy TV Lineups Channal 7

Television notice lists Army and Navy programs on channel 7 at 10 30. Scheduling shows a military themed lineup with alternating features and military news segments.

Army-Navy

Hartlepool 2 Sreenere 4 Face Off

English Division 3 standings fragment shows Hartlepool 2 and Sreenere 4 in a summary of games. Stockport 2 leads 7 3 sion 4 de Colchester 4 and Southend Doncaster 2 Grimsby appears in incomplete results.

Hartlepool Sreenere Stockport

Camp Pontiac inmate Jess Phillips makes Bengals comeback

The former Michigan State star who served eight months at Camp Pontiac after a forgery sentence is celebrated by Cincinnati fans. Coach Paul Brown defends his return as a football contribution. Phillips recalls past mistakes, thanks the Bengals, and receives a standing ovation after a key interception against the Chiefs.

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