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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1969
Page
15
The 1930s brought a sleeker ball and sharper passing with fewer penalties for incomplete passes. The era featured strong teams and stars, and marked the rise of professional football as a fan-supported enterprise. The Notre Dame vs Southern Cal clash at South Bend stands out as a highlight.
Peggy Fleming compliments Joe Namath on his relaxed style after a taped Joe Namath Show appearance. A clip quoted her critical remark about Namath, prompting a private meeting. producers kept the segment taped with Namath steering clear of controversy.
New Orleans Bucaneers beat the Dallas Chaparrals 81 79 as Babe McCarthy’s old slow down offense backfired but still produced a victory. The ABA record low scoring game total 160 points followed. Dallas coach Cliff Hagan criticized the outcome after the loss.
Cincinnati's defense held Lew Alcindor to a season low 13 points as the Royals beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-104. Connie Dierking led with 25 points, Tom Van Arsdale scored 29, Oscar Robertson had 23 on his 31st birthday, and Cincinnati opened with a 33-20 first quarter lead before pulling away. San Diego then defeated Seattle 112-105 in the night’s other NBA game.
Milwaukee stars Pfeiffer Endebrock Schuster Poytner and teammates produced strong totals while John Arthurs J White and Len Wilkens boosted Seattle. San Diego tied late but Block and Wilkens sealed a 93-93 finish then Sonics pulled away.
West rises to No. 2 behind league leader in scoring as Hawks guard Hudson boosts Atlanta with a 31.2 point per game average over five recent games. Philadelphia star Elgin Hayes leads in rebounds, while Wilt Chamberlain remains top in field goal percentage and Flynn Robinson dominates Chicago in free throws.
The Toledo Rockets swept major 1969 Mid-American Conference football honors. Coach of the year Frank Lauterbur, back of the year Chuck Ealey, and lineman of the year Joe Green were named. The All-MAC offense and defense feature multiple Rockets led by Ealey Harris Rance Cross Long Niez Johnson Tyler Arthur Corrigall and Green.
George D. Widener's battlefield second in the 1951 Belmont Stakes sired All Beautiful, dam of Arts and Letters, winner of the 1969 Belmont.
A brief note highlights the 1969 heist film The Italian Job starring Michael Caine and presented in color format.
San Francisco Warriors center Jerry Lucas will miss two to three weeks after fracturing his right hand in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Team physician Dr James Baggio said the injury could sideline him for at least 10 games. Lucas had appeared in 15 games since being acquired from Cincinnati.
New York AP report notes Leroy Kelly of Cleveland is unlikely to win a third rushing title but his mud running exploits against the Giants on Sunday earned him an Associated Press nomination as offensive player of the week in the NFL.
Local meeting of team managers reports four city basketball leagues organized by Sorg Paper Interstate Folding at Parks and Recreation Building. Six teams in Monday Church League, four in Wednesday Independent League with two openings, a 6 2 And Under League with two openings, and Middletown Industrial Recreation Commission slow break league at Manchester Verity Middle School with one spot left.
A Kennel Agency life insurance program is advertised as paying off the home mortgage, supplying monthly family income, and funding education and retirement. The pitch highlights financial security for households.
Cincinnati coach Paul Brown said the Bengals will waive players and make moves for the remaining three games after a 40-7 loss to the New York Jets. He planned to activate players from the taxi squad for next Sunday's game with the Bills in Buffalo.
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