Troy State Tops NAIA Football in 1968 Final Poll
Troy State of Alabama earned the No 1 NAIA football ranking after winning the NAIA post season playoffs. Texas A&I placed second with 134 points, while Alcorn A&M of Mississippi earned the remaining first place vote with 81 points. The top ten also included Arkansas Tech Northern State Willamette Duane Southwestern Louisiana California Lutheran and Emory & Henry.
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Czechs Triumph Over U S All Stars 7-3 in Exhibition
The Czechoslovakia junior hockey team defeated the U S All-Stars 7-3 Monday night, delivering a decisive victory in the exhibition matchup.
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Davidson Up To No 2 Spot
The Associated Press polls place Davidson as the new No 2 team after an undefeated run, replacing North Carolina which dropped to fourth following a semifinal upset by St John’s in the Madison Square Garden tourney. UCLA remains the No 1 ranked club returning to Los Angeles after winning the ECAC Holiday Festival.
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Gaiser Tops 700 For First Time In Classic Bowling
Gaiser bowled a 724 for Miami Lanes in J J Lanes Classic League ending his first ever 700 series. Bud Lindsey for Combs Plumbing at Eastern Lanes also hit a 7-10 conversion as he rolled 531 despite the rare miss. Key score summaries show Gaiser 210 258 256 724 and Lindsey 7-10 conversion amid mixed results from the honor roll list.
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Tulane Takes Early Lead in Sugar Bowl Regatta
Tulane's John Dane III won four firsts as the Green Wave built a strong lead after 11 races on Lake Pontchartrain. Tulane totaled 27 points, with California and Yale tied for second at 45, followed by Navy 57, San Diego State 59, The Citadel 60, Indiana 61, Georgia Tech 61, and Michigan 91.
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Rose Bowl showdown profiles two undefeated foes
Ohio State and Southern California, Nos. 1 and 2, meet in the 1969 Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day with national title implications. The Buckeyes seek a Big Ten crown and a third straight Rose Bowl berth for USC, while coach John McKay’s Trojans rely on Steve Sogge and O J Simpson to counter Rex Kern and a balanced OSU attack. The 2 p.m. PST kickoff at Pasadena is set for NBC.
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Purdue
Paterno and Rodgers clash on bowl prep secrecy
AP reports Penn State coach Joe Paterno keeps practice closed with armed guards at the gate while Kansas coach Pepperm Rodgers opens sessions for spectators. Paterno says tweaks will freshen an already strong attack, Rodgers sticks to familiar blocking and tackling in his ninth bowl appearance.
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Sugar Bowl Showdown: Georgia Faces Arkansas in New Orleans
Georgia the unbeaten Southeastern Conference champion, meets Arkansas in the 35th Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Arkansas, ninth ranked and only loss to Texas, is a touchdown underdog as about 85 000 fans are expected. The game starts at 2 p m EST and NBC will televise.
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Respect Between Texas and Tennessee Ahead of Cotton Bowl
Dallas AP reports on the 33rd Cotton Bowl eve with Texas and Tennessee players praising each other. Captain Dick Williams and Chris Gilbert discuss backs and lines while Tennessee linebackers draw respect. Leo Brooks returns for Texas as Doug Dickey hints at minor wrinkles for the game.
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Sooners Favored Over SMU in Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl
Houston AP report states Oklahoma as 12 point favorite over SMU in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl at the Astrodome before a standing room crowd above 60,000. The Sooners rely on ground play led by Steve Owens with Chuck Hixson passing to Jerry Levins against SMU's pass oriented attack led by % leading passer and receiver.
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Tigers rally to win Peach Bowl in inaugural Atlanta game
LSU defeats Florida State 31 27 in Atlanta Peach Bowl as Maurice LeBlanc scores on a 3 yard run with 2 39 left. Mike Hillman earns top offensive honors with 16 completions for 229 yards and two touchdowns.
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Latonia Meet Extended Through Jan 4 Due to Snow Delays
Latonia's current thoroughbred meeting is extended to January 4 to make up three lost racing days from Christmas week. The extension was approved by the Kentucky Racing Commission. Post time remains 2 p.m. for the balance of the meeting, with New Year’s Day first race at noon.
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Joe Gordon Named Royals Manager for 1969 Season
Joe Gordon will manage the Kansas City Royals in 1969 after previously leading the Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians, and Detroit Tigers.
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