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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1968

Page

46

Christmas Junior Golf Tour Opens At Black Mountain

Fine young golfers begin the two day 36 hole Christmas Junior Tournament at Black Mountain Country Club in three age groups 12 13 14 15 and 16 17. Nevada State Golf Association and Pepsi Cola Bottling Company sponsor with an awards luncheon to follow.

Black Mountain Country Club Nevada State Golf Association Pepsi Cola Bottling Company Cancer Society Muni Bob Parks Eddie Davis Bob Bohen Joe Roche Las Vegas Municipal Men's Club Golf Digest Joe May Roche Will Feldman Mort Woodenton Joe Men’s Association Black Mountain Eric Mark Dutt Mike Vesock San Diego Sail Ho U.S. Naval Training Station Billy Casper Navy

Arizona coach resigns to join Tulsa as offensive backfield coach

Northern Arizona University head football coach Andy MacDonald announced his resignation effective January 1 and will take the offensive backfield coach position at Tulsa University. He called the move a step up despite the surprise, noting Tulsa's schedule includes Florida State and other major programs.

Flagstaff Ariz UPI Andy MacDonald Northern Arizona University Tulsa University MacDonald Vince Carrilot Michigan State Tulsa Vince Florida State Houston Tennessee Arkansas Central Michigan Northern High School Flint Mich Iowa Northern Arizona

Buckeyes Run In Final TD Against Michigan

The Buckeyes scored the last touchdown of the game on November 23. The score was his 16th of the season and sealed the win over Michigan.

Buckeyes Michigan

Top Teams Lead All College Tourney Openers in Oklahoma City

The 33rd All-College Basketball Tournament opens with Wyoming and Duquesne both at 7-0 and St Bonaventure at 5-1 among the featured teams. LSU star Pete Maravich leads scoring pace while Duquesne guards defense at 53.7 points allowed per game. Duquesne and Texas A&M start the event at 7:30 p.m., with OCU-Tulane to follow at 9:30 p.m. Friday showcases pairings including St Bonaventure vs Pacific and Wyoming vs LSU at 9:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City UPD Wyoming Duquense St. Bonadventure Louisiana State University of Pacific Tulane Texas A&m Pete Maravich St. Bonaventure LSU Rich Travis Bob Lanier Johnny Arthurs Carl Ashley OCU Pacific

Outdoor Angling Tip for Stuck Fish Under Obstruction

A fishing note advises to let out a small amount of slack line when a hooked fish hides under a log or rock and cannot be hauled free. The technique reduces stress on the line and may free the fish or prevent line breakage. Use patience and avoid over tension.

Maynard Expected To Play In Jets Title Bid

New York Jets star flanker Don Maynard, sidelined by a muscle pull last weekend, is expected to play in Sunday’s league title game against the Oakland Raiders after working out Tuesday. Coach Weeb Ewbank noted Bake Turner could fill in if needed as lineman Dave Herman and Jeff Richardson practice at tackle. Starting cornerbacks Randy Beverly Cornell Gordon and John Sample were being tested for roles.

Oakland Raiders Dave Herman Jeff Richardson Ewbank Randy Beverly Cornell Gordon John Sample New York N.Y UCLA Carolina Tars Villanova Jones Porter ST. John's Miracle Princeton Michigan ST Bennington Providence Holy Cross Donahue & Alcindor Columbia St. John’s

Penguins Rally Past Red Wings For 6-3 Win

Pittsburgh erased a 3-1 deficit in the second period to beat Detroit 6-3 in an NHL game. Jean Pronovost opened the scoring, Gordie Howe tied it for his 704th goal, then Pittsburgh surged with three goals in the second and two in the third, snapping a five game skid.

Pittsburgh UPI Pittsburgh Penguins Detroit Red Wings Penguins Jean Pronovost Gordie Howe Howe Penguin Dean Prentice Gary Bergman Charlie Burns Detroit Pronovost Keith McCreary Pittsburg

Browns Survive Upset, Claimed Title Hope Remains

Baltimore coach Don Shula called Cleveland’s 30-20 upset not a fluke and said the Browns showed strength after an eight game win streak following the victory over the Colts. The Colts, missing only a wrist injury to Bob Vogel, prepare for the championship bid with travel to Cleveland and weekend practices.

Baltimore UPI Cleveland Brown Don Shula Cleveland Browns Dallas Shula Colts Bob Vogel Vogel Vikings New York Giants

Rangers Earn 2-2 Tie With Flyers

In Philadelphia at the Spectrum the Rangers and Flyers battled to a 2-2 draw. Reg Fleming tied the game in the second period for New York, with Brit Selby and Dick Sarrazin giving Philadelphia leads, while Doug Favell shined in goal and Gilles Villemure relieved for the Rangers. New York outshot Philadelphia 38-25.

Philadelphia UPI Reg Fleming New York Spectrum Fleming Brit Selby Dick Sarrazin Ron Stewart Rangers Doug Favell Gilles Villemure

Holiday Tournament Weekend Roundup Preps College Hoops

Complete roundup covers all major tournaments nationwide with team matchups, predicted winners, and last year results. Notable entries include Oklahoma City hosted events with Bonnies, Wyoming, Duquesne, LSU, Texas A&M, Tulane, and Pac-12 contenders in the lineups. Also lists pre season Big Eight and Far West Classic fields, plus several all sport and invitational events with predicted winners and last year outcomes.

Kansas City Kansas Oklahoma Tha Kansas ST Colorado Buffaloes Iowa State R Darkhorse Nebraska M/SSOURI Tigers Kansas State

Barry tops ABA scoring but shares limits across stats

Rick Barry of Oakland remains the ABA scoring leader with 995 points in 28 games for a 35.5 average. Connie Hawkins trails with 816 points in 24 games, while Barry ranks second in free throws made and percentage. Larry Brown leads in assists with 175, Don Freeman is second, and Jim Eakins and Louie Dampier top two point and three point field goal percentages respectively.

Rick Barry Oakland Loop Connie Hawkins Minnesota Barry Hind Bob Lloyd New York Hawkins Mel Daniels Indiana Larry Brown New Orleans Don Freeman Miami Jim Eakins Louie Dampier Kentucky

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