Rainbow Classic opens with high hopes for Santa Clara
In Honolulu the sixth ranked Santa Clara Broncos enter the Rainbow Classic as favorites with a 21 game winning streak and star Dennis Awtrey and Bud Ogden leading a strong lineup. Purdue Arizona and Columbia also pose title threats in the field as the tourney begins with a Thursday doubleheader and continues into Friday and Saturday rounds.
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Buckeyes Rest On Christmas Before Rose Bowl Workout
Ohio State paused for Christmas Day with players free to relax before resuming Rose Bowl preparations on Thursday. Rex Kern, returning from a dislocated shoulder, ran first-team drills while Jim Otis carried most power plays. Coach Woody Hayes praised overall progress but noted a few players underperforming.
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Forecasting Bowl Bets With Madame Lasagna
Odds, numerology and quirky picks for the 1969 football bowls. Colts favored 28 24 while Jets 31 28 and USC 21 20 appear as hot numbers. The piece maps pageantry, names like Shula Namath and Pepper Rodgers with cryptic cues for Sugar Orange Peach and Sun Bowls.
Trails Outdoor Tips on Fresh Fish Eye Clarity
Trails Outdoor Tips advise selecting fish with bright clear protruding eyes to gauge freshness. Eyes that look dull sunken or cloudy indicate lower quality and possible spoilage.
Shrine Classic Preview Sees East Ready to Run West Pass
In Candlestick Park preview, East teams challenge West in passing versus running balance. Coaches Daugherty and Andros praise West line strength led by Ed White Joe Greene and Jon Sandstrom while East backs Leroy Keyes Charley Jarvis Perry Williams shine in drills.
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Co-Captains Named for Shrine Game West Team
Tackle Ed White of California and quarterback Brooks Dawson of Texas El Paso were named Wednesday co-captains of the West squad for the East West Shrine game on December 28. Shrine Club members gave the players watches and gifts as practice was paused for Christmas dinner.
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Namath Eyes Biggest Game Of His Career
Joe Namath says the upcoming game against the Oakland Raiders at Shea Stadium is the defining moment of his career and a chance for the Jets to win an AFL title. He expects rough treatment from Oakland but remains focused on teamwork and effort, crediting coach Weeb Ewbank for instilling hard work and resilience.
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Namath Faces No Special Favor as Late-Policy Deters
In a year end reflection, Ewbank recalls criticism of Namath being allowed special treatment. He notes Namath must wear a brace and does not take the usual postgame lap. A strict lateness fine of $25 applies to all, with Namath called out publicly for tardiness.
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Trojans Back On The Field
USC football prepares for the Rose Bowl by practicing after Christmas. Coach John McKay praised O J Simpson and Ron Ayala while sophomore Bob Chandler remains USC’s top flanker back as injured Jim Lawrence sits out with a broken clavicle.
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Hull Keeps Five Ahead Of Howe In NHL Standings
New York Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks leads the NHL with 48 points on 20 goals and 28 assists, five points ahead of Gordie Howe of Detroit. Phil Esposito tops in goals tied with Hull but has 19 assists for 19 points. Stan Mikita sits fourth with 39 points, one more than Jim Pappin.
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