Len Dawson Leads West to All-Star Victory Over East
Len Dawson, overlooked by AFL coaches, sparked the West to a 38-25 win over the East in the All-Star game. Dawson replaced Hadl in the second half, threw for 158 yards, and joined Jim Lynch and Paul Robinson on key scoring drives as the West overcame a 19-3 deficit to claim their fourth All-Star victory.
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Barry Is Oaks' Only Loss In 16 Encounters
The Oakland Oaks beat the New York Nets 116-105 for their 16th straight ABA victory and ninth in a row without Barry after his Dec 27 knee injury. Warren Armstrong scored 30 points to lead the Oaks to a 35-4 record while the Nets dropped to seven straight losses. Levern Tart paced New York with 28 points.
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Bertini Wins European Welterweight Title in Bologna
In Bologna Silvano Bertini 147 from Italy knocked out Edwin Mack 147 from the Dutch Antilles to claim the European welterweight title. In Manila Bernabe Villa from Manila stopped Fernando Atzori 110 from Italy in 6 rounds.
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Seven Pro Golfers Top $100,000 on 1967 PGA Tour
Seven players surpassed the $100000 mark in earnings on the 1967 PGA Tour, highlighting a year of strong prize money and competitive success. Names and exact totals rank among the season’s notable financial milestones.
Hazzard Shuts Down Knicks in Hawks Heat Battle
Walt Hazzard led the Atlanta Hawks to a win over the New York Knicks, delivering a cool hand performance that kept Atlanta hot as the two NBA clubs clashed in a tense showdown.
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Lahr Dies In Sleep After NFL Career With Browns
Warren Lahr longtime Browns defensive back and 40 interception holder died at 45 in his Cleveland home, after a 11-year NFL run. He played in seven championship games, became a TV color commentator in 1963, and was later dropped from that role in 1967.
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New Ballot Brings New MVP Picks
In the 19th Pro Bowl at the Coliseum West QB Roman Gabriel was named player of the game as his team edged the East 10 to 7. Second ballots changed the outcome with Danny Anderson contributing key runs and Merlin Olsen earning near unanimous lineman of the game honors.
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Atlanta Fans Honor Rose at Braves Banquet
Atlanta boosters of the 400 Club will honor Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds as the league player of the year at a February 9 banquet in Atlanta. Rose batted .335 last season and played multiple infield and outfield positions. Johnny Bench will be cited as the major league rookie of the year.
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Pro Hoop Standings and Sunday Results
NBA results show Detroit 120 over Chicago 111, San Francisco 98 over Philadelphia 97, San Diego 136 over Phoenix 118, Atlanta 100 over New York 96, Los Angeles 130 over Cincinnati 117. Today's schedule includes Detroit at Milwaukee, Boston at Baltimore, Miami 145 at Los Angeles 120, Oakland 116 at New York 105, Denver 111 at Dallas. Kentucky at Indiana is the only other game listed.
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West edges East 10 7 in 19th Pro Bowl
Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel and end Carroll Dale teamed for a late 25 yard gain and a scoring play to lift the West to a 10 7 victory over the East. Dale, now with the Packers, had three receptions in a tight game as Fran Tarkenton struggled for the East.
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Bit Clash Dialogue Echoes Backhand Strike Command
A taunting line recalls a fighter demanding a vivid recap of a boxing exchange. The speaker challenges memory of a left uppercut followed by a right cross. The edged boast frames a dramatic moment of combat.
OC Tourney Sites Selected
The Ohio Conference post season basketball tournaments will be held at Wooster and Granville on Feb 27 28 and March 1 and 4. Winners at each site advance to a Granville championship game at Denison with the OC titlist earning NCAA College Division bid.
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Westfield runner Steve Atwood leads Dartmouth indoor team
Distance runner Steve Atwood of Westfield New Jersey captains the Dartmouth College indoor track squad, guiding the team in its meet schedule and performance.
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