Broadway Joe Leads Jets to AFL Title in Super Bowl Win
Joe Namath and the New York Jets shocked the NFL by defeating the Baltimore Colts 16 to 7 in the third annual Super Bowl at the Orange Bowl. Namath guaranteed victory and delivered, earning praise from teammates while Colts coach Don Shula faced a disappointing payout.
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Alcindor assumes leadership after Beavers press
Lew Alcindor leads a game after Beavers apply heavy pressure and press defense. The star calmly handles the ball and directs plays while teammates create scoring chances in the contest.
Huskies and Spartans Win Road Tests Boost Early Standings
Washington and San Jose State posted impressive road wins to stay in contention with UCLA and Santa Clara. Lew Alcindor led UCLA as they routed Oregon State and Washington followed with a late surge to beat California in Berkeley.
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Kings unable to halt skid after loss at Chicago
Eddie Joyal scored his 15th goal but Los Angeles fell 4 2 to Chicago as the Kings extended a seven game winless stretch and dropped to 1 win in 13. Bobby Hull opened the scoring with his 29th goal, Matt Ravlich added two, and Joyal and Bryan Campbell scored late for LA. The Kings next host the New York Rangers at the Forum.
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Zahn wins Southern California Open top pro bowling prize
Wayne Zahn of Atlanta won $6,000 for a 31-pin victory in the Southern California Open in Los Angeles. He defeated Dick Weber 256 to 225 to claim his 11th PBA tour win, tying for second on the all time list. Weber earned $3,500 for second place.
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Hancock's Taylor scores 48 in CCC opener comeback win
Hancock College forward Malcolm Taylor poured in 48 points, 31 in the second half, to lift the Bulldogs past Porterville College 116 103. Porterville's Booker Washington had 42, including 28 in the first half, as the Pirates led at intermission before Hancock surged ahead 71 70 and held on.
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San Diego State Leads District 8 All-Stars in NCAA selections
San Diego State placed six players on the NCAA District 8 college division football team announced by Vic Bowen. Fresno State and Humboldt State also tallied multiple picks as UC Santa Barbara, Long Beach State, and others earned berths.
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Houston toFace UCLA in Rematch After Last Season Win
Houston seeks upset of top ranked UCLA as the Bruins carry a 27 game win streak after weekend wins over Oregon and Oregon State. Lew Alcindor fueled a 29 point performance in a decisive 83 64 victory, while John Wooden praised his team's second half cohesion.
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Arroyo Grande Team Wins Lom poc Slot Car Enduro
The 1969 slot car season opened with a four hour enduro at Lom poc Speedway featuring daylight and night segments. Five two person teams raced a 150 foot track at high speeds. Vic Cabatuan and Ernie Leo of Arroyo Grande took first with their Porsche 908 after leading from start to finish.
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