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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1968
Page
8
In the Pro Bowl voting Bob Hayes of the Dallas Cowboys is praised as Back of the Game for both teams. For the East he caught six passes for 84 yards and added two punts that helped the East score touchdowns.
The West defeated the East 38 to 20 before 53 289 fans and a national TV audience. Rival QBs John Unitas and Roman Gabriel led the West attack while Don Meredith and Fran Tarkenton directed Dallas and New York Giants squads. Mel Farr made a 39 yard touchdown catch from Gabriel as Tarkenton unleashed a big throw to Jerry Smith, and Richie Pettibone returned a fumbled interception 70 yards for a West score.
An 80 yard East march produced a touchdown but a fourth and four punt into the end zone was ruled as penalized for 12 men on the field. Officials could not identify the 12th man, yet the West kept the drive alive. Moments later Meredith threw and Willie Wood of Green Bay intercepted but tipped the ball up and it dropped incomplete.
George Blanda and the West team lost value as a last minute drive by Len Dawson tied the game. Joe Namath then led the East to a 25 24 lead with 58 seconds left, challenging Blanda to salvage the win with a game winning kick.
Germantown contestant Rose Barker named top girl in barrel racing for the second year by the Ohio Girls Barrel Racing Association. She received a trophy saddle and gifts at the banquet in Dayton’s Gypsy Gardens.
Southpaw Dave Davis of Phoenix Arizona was named male bowler of the year by the Bowling Writers Association of America. He won $54 520 as top money winner in 1967 and collected 85 first place votes on 98 ballots. Other first place vote recipients were Les Schissler Denver Colorado Jim Stefanich Joliet Illinois Bob Strampe Detroit Michigan and Wayne Zahn Atlanta Georgia.
Cleveland General Manager Gabe Paul announced outfielder Leon Wagner signed his 1968 contract. Wagner, 33, hit .242 with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs in 139 games last season, bringing the Indians’ under contract total to 18.
Blanda missed by a fraction on a late kick that could have won $1,000 per West player. Namath sparked the East with two fourth quarter TDs, aided by Don Maynard, earning top offensive honors. Garron of the Patriots was considered for honors if voting occurred earlier.
A substitute on the East team for Woodie Campbell from Houston came in on a 26 yard pass sequence to set up the winning touchdown. Namath found Garron when George Sauer was covered and Garron sprinted along the left sideline for a pivotal score. Lee Duncan of the Chargers was denied hero status as the East rallied. Duncan did set a 90 yard kickoff return for a West early lead that lasted until the final minute.
Tokyo AP Hanshin Tigers expect Willie Kirkland to play in Japan this season after offering Hawaii $20,000 to buy his contract. Kirkland led the 1967 Pacific Coast League with 35 homers and 97 RBIs for Hawaii.
Horacio Accavallo world flyweight champion of Argentina sustained minor injuries in a traffic accident in Montevideo Uruguay on Saturday.
UCLA suffered a 71 69 defeat to Houston in the Astrodome dropping from the No 1 ranking as Lew Alcindor scored 15 and Elvin Hayes exploded for 39 in a crowd of 52 693. Houston Coach Guy Lewis praised his team's defense. UCLA eyes a possible semifinal rematch at Pauley Pavilion.
Basketball coach Tay Baker of Cincinnati and Fred Taylor of Ohio State face similar problems this week. Both teams won at home Saturday, but the real test comes on the road. Cincinnati defeated Louisville 82-72 to take over first place.
Minnesota Muskies move atop the Eastern Division by defeating Indiana 103-88. Mel Daniels scores 25 as Minnesota ends a tie with Pittsburgh and extends its win streak to three. Dallas, Denver also win in ABA action while Ohio State tops Michigan 103-70.
In the International League Fort Wayne defeated Port Huron 7 to 3 while Dayton beat Columbus 6 to 4. The two games featured Fort Wayne’s strong offense and Dayton’s steady pitching.
The national all girls team Shooting Stars will meet Lebanon High on Feb 3 at 8 p.m. in Lebanon, aiming to continue a 75-1 record against male opponents under men’s rules. Tickets cost 1.25 for adults and 1.00 for students, with proceeds to Lebanon High Athletic Department.
Kermit Zarley, after five winless years on tour, shot 65 at Silverado North to beat Dave Marr by one stroke for the Kaiser International Open title and $20,000. Marr finished second with 274, Littler and Archer tied for third at 276, with Greene and Casper also high on the leaderboard.
Detroit goalie Roger Crozier returned to the net and lost 2-0 to Bruce Gamble of Toronto as the Maple Leafs extended a shutout streak. Gamble, 29, stopped 40 shots and had helped Toronto to a 4-3 week with a 43 victory over the NHL All-Stars and a 5-1 win over Minnesota.
Toronto defeated Detroit 2 to 0 while Boston crushed Chicago 6 to 0. Minnesota beat Pittsburgh 4 to 3 and St Louis tied Philadelphia 2 to 2 with Oakland edging Los Angeles 3 to 0.
Cazzie Russell scored a career high 42 as the New York Knicks defeated Detroit 115 103 after trailing at halftime. Dave Bing had 18 for Detroit while Eddie Miles led the Motor City with 25 as St Louis Boston and LA produced other Sunday NBA results.
Detroit suffered its second straight loss as a four point margin defined a tense matchup. The detail highlights a late lapse and the team's struggle to close out the game.
Pro Cage standings list Boston 139 San Diego 112 New York 115 Detroit 103 St. Louis 98 Chicago 90 Los Angeles 154 Seattle 123 Dallas 107 New Jersey 97 Minnesota 103 Indiana 88 Denver 112 Anaheim 85 Tuesday results note Houston at Oakland Dallas at New Orleans Kentucky at Minnesota uncertain outcome due to schedule gaps.
In a Dayton Industrial Athletic Association event at Middletown Sportsmen's Club yesterday National Cash Register beat Armco 543 to 541. Armco shooters Bill Combs and Frank Ditmyer each hit 47, while Frank Goode Roger Lawson and Clint Hancock posted 46.
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