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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1968
Page
22
The article revisits a 1928 plea from the Kansas Fish and Game Commission urging fair funding for wildlife protection. It argues hunters fund conservation, protect all birds and wildlife, and that game belongs to sportsmen while landowners control access on their property. It stresses cooperation and mutual rights between hunters and landowners.
Claude Humphrey of the Atlanta Falcons is voted defensive Rookie of the Year by an AP panel. The 6 foot 5, 225 pound end beat Dallas Cowboys rival Larry Cole by 17 to 14 points after taking over Willie Townes’ spot mid season.
Shawnee Mission North won a 26-25 decision over Lawrence High B in a prep wrestling meet. LHS B started with three pins, but North responded, with key pins and decisions including Chris Hunsinger, Chester Schmittendorf, Larry Roberts, and others shaping the outcome.
McLouth Co-Op defeated Ee Hideaway 69 to 66 while Free Methodlat edged 48. The close semifinal scores set up the consolation final showdown.
Kansas sprinter Jennifer Inskeep, 17, leads as fastest female in the area with 11.0 in the 100 and 25.5 in the 220. She balances track with cheerleading and projects more racing miles before May 6 1969. She hopes to shine at Mobile Alabama's National Junior Miss Pageant.
Missouri arrives in Daytona Beach to prep for the Gator Bowl against Alabama in Jacksonville. Coach Dan Devine plans light contact work and heavy conditioning with a 65 player squad arriving from Columbia after a 7-3 season.
Duncanson scored 38 points on 17 of 18 shooting, including 21 first-quarter points, to power Tonganoxie past Holton 69 to 59. Holton's Cox led with 20 points while Duncanson tied the school single-game scoring mark.
AP reports the Dallas Cowboys are favored to meet the Baltimore Colts for the NFL title on Dec 29, while the Chiefs clash with the Jets in the AFL. The weekend games center on Chiefs 24 Oakland 21, Dallas 24 Cleveland 20, and Baltimore 20 Minnesota 16 with strong defenses and key injuries noted.
A fragmented list shows numerous college and university basketball results with scores such as East Rh. Ja. 117 to New Hamp 107 and Niagara 100 to Bowling Gr. 92. Other entries include Maryland St 87 South Georgia 97 and Florida A M 86 Clemson 96.
Baylor University announces Bill Beall, formerly LSU assistant defensive backfield coach, as head football coach with a five year contract. Beall succeeds John Bridgers after a three week search.
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