Ohio State players lead AP All Big Ten football picks
Four Buckeyes from the Rose Bowl team, led by co captain Dave Foley, are on the AP All-Big Ten first team. Rufus Mayes John Tatum and Ted Provost join Foley on offense and defense. Rex Kern Jim Otis Bruce Jankowski Dave Whitfield Paul Schmidlin Jon Meskimen receive second team honors.
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Ohio State Named No 1 in AP Poll After 50 14 Michigan Win
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes praised his unbeaten team after they moved to No 1 in the AP poll following a 50 14 victory over Michigan to seal the Big Ten title. The Buckeyes finished 9 0 and head to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Hayes credited the players for their 99 percent effort and warned against overconfidence ahead of the Rose Bowl clash with Southern California.
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Middletown Middies Focus On Defense In Early Prep
Middletown coach Paul Walker discussed defensive issues ahead of Friday’s Franklin opener. He rated Taft and St X as tough, noted McKinley sophomores ahead defensively, and said his team will mix man and zone defense to develop prospects for college scouts.
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O J Simpson Named Heisman Trophy Winner in 1968
New York AP reports Southern California star O J Simpson to be designated winner of the Heisman Trophy. A noon press conference set, with a Rose Bowl date against Notre Dame looming. Keyes and Hanratty considered near runners-up. Simpson's season marks include 334 carries, 1654 rushing yards, 21 touchdowns, and a two-year USC record of 3069 rushing yards.
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Derby Chemist's Test Challenged Again
The Kentucky Racing Commission faced a renewed challenge to its Dancer's Image urine tests. Dr. Charles Jarboe questioned Kenneth W. Smith's conclusions on phenylbutazone, citing procedure gaps and device issues. The hearing, extending into next week, keeps the purse in escrow at Churchill Downs.
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Bengals Livingston Departs for Marine Hitch
Cincinnati Bengals regular kicker Dale Livingston leaves Friday for San Diego to begin a six month Marine Corps hitch. Coach Paul Brown has not named a replacement for the remaining two games. Rex Keeling, of Gadsden Alabama, rejoined the Ben gals and will compete for kicking duties. Speedster Warren McVea scheduled to begin six months active duty after Sunday’s game in Boston.
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Pitt Searching Again for a Coach After Hart Resigns
Pitt is seeking a new football coach after Dave Hart resigned following a 1-9 season. The Panthers allowed a school record 393 points, with losses such as 63-7 and 65-9. Hart cited demands of recruiting and banquet schedules as factors in his departure. Athletic director Frank Carver spoke briefly with Hart during the resignation.
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Akron to Meet Louisiana Tech in Bowl Clash
The NCAA announced post season bowl selections. Louisiana Tech, Indiana University, Pennsylvania, and the University of Delaware were chosen for the December bowls. Louisiana Tech, 7-2, will face Akron at the Grantland Rice Bowl in Murfreesboro Tennessee. Indiana University and Delaware, 9-0 and 7-3, meet in the Boardwalk Bowl at Atlantic City.
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Venezuelan Alfredo Marcano stops Calvin Woodland in welter action
In Caracas Alfredo Marcano 12742 Venezuela stopped Calvin Woodland 127 Washington D C in a welterweight bout. In Granby Joey Durelle Sore Que outpointed Duc Pivin Granby 12 welters. In Secaucus Irish Bob OBrien 164 New York out pointed Domingo Ortiz 160 Hoboken N J 6 rounds.
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Burger Brewing Co sponsors UC basketball on airwaves
Cincinnati AP reports Burger Brewing Co will co sponsor radio and television broadcasts of the University of Cincinnati basketball games for the coming season. Radio will be on WKRC Cincinnati and eight televised games on WLW-T, marking UC's first athletic sponsorship by a brewing firm.
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Pricey OSU victory costs hit nine thousand dollars
Columbus officials say the Ohio State University 50-14 win over Michigan led to cleanup costs and overtime expenses that may top $9,000. Merchants report looting and breakage of plate glass windows while fans toppled phone booths and carried goal posts. Eleven arrests occurred during a late march.
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Pete Elliott Named Candidate for Kentucky Football Job
Pete Elliott, former Illinois head coach, is reportedly recommended for Kentucky’s head football post by Bud Wilkinson. Acting athletic director Harry Lancaster confirmed the nomination late Monday. Elliott, who has ties to Indiana and Michigan through family, was ousted from Illinois in 1967 over a slush fund scandal.
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Nixon hints at rooting for OSU with USC tie
President-elect Richard Nixon congratulated Ohio State at the OSU football banquet. Buckeyes coach Woody Hayes relayed that Nixon hinted he may attend the New Year’s Day game, saying his wife is from USC and he will have mixed emotions about rooting for OSU.
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Stier Voted Bucks' MVP at OSU banquet
Ohio State senior linebacker Mark Stier was named the Buckeyes' Most Valuable Player for 1968 by teammates at the annual football banquet in Columbus. Stier, a 200-pound Louisville native, called the honor the greatest moment of his life. Sophomore Rex Kern received the SAE trophy for the Homecoming game standout against Northwestern.
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