British Toast To Al Oerter As Four-Time Olympic Champion
AP reports London honors Al Oerter for winning a fourth Olympic discus gold. Oerter, champion in Melbourne 1956 Rome 1960 Tokyo 1964, is celebrated at a Tetley Tea sponsored event in Britain. He notes limited indoor venues in winter and predicts a 240 foot world record by 1972.
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Miami Floridians Earn Double Overtime Loss To Pacers
Miami edged within a half game of the East leader Minnesota but fell 126-121 in double overtime to Indiana. Willie Murrell hit a final 30 footer to force OT and led Miami with 19 points after the extra frames. Mel Daniels had 31 for Indiana as Skip Thoren scored 28 for Miami.
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Ezzard Charles Defends World Title Against Louis Comeback
Ezzard Charles successfully defended his world heavyweight boxing title in 1950 by out pointing Joe Louis who was attempting a comeback.
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Eagle Owner Appears In Bankruptcy Court
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jerry Wolman faces a bankruptcy hearing in Baltimore as creditors press for a plan to raise about 35 million dollars. A two pronged approach includes selling stock in a holding company and leveraging NFL team stock to recover liens and debts. Wolman has until March 21 to secure funds or finalize the stock sale.
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Elvin Hayes Tops NBA Scorers After 19-Game stretch
San Diego Rockets rookie Elvin Hayes surged to the NBA scoring lead with 591 points through 19 games, averaging 31.1 points per game. Wilt Chamberlain remains high in field goal percentage but drops to 19th in scoring, while Bill Russell, Nate Thurmond, and other stars vie in rebounds and assists.
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Race Problems Hit San Jose
San Jose State faces a clash as seven Negro football players risk losing scholarships for boycotting a game with Brigham Young University. Support from basketball and track teammates backs their stance, while university officials say football aid may be cut but other funds stay available.
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Air Force Cadet Wins NCAA Cross Country Championship
Air Force Academy junior Mike Ryan from Okinawa won the NCAA cross country title in a duel with Eastern stars. He beat Georgetown's Steve Stanis Berth by 60 yards at Van Cortlandt Park as Villanova claimed the team title with a score of 78.
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Ohio State coach's wife recalls 0-10 to 10-0 turnaround
Athens Ohio AP Katie Hess, wife of Ohio University coach Bill Hess, recalls the 1965 and 1970 seasons. She praises his pride and the team's 10-0 campaign after a 0-10 year, notes family dynamics, and says their son Tom, a high school safety, may not play college football. Laurie is 12. The couple to celebrate 20th anniversary next year.
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Mack, Johnston Lead Bowling Night To Big Scores
Mack Johnston posted 716 for Miami Lanes in J J Lanes Classic. Gene Haney reached 701 for General Wholesale while Davey Davidson finished 697. K and L Scientific trio combined 1022 in mixed roster including Ajiex McCarthy 231 and Mary Robinson 227 for a notable league night.
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Mike DeNiro Named to AP All-SWC Team
Texas A M defensive end Mike DeNiro from Youngstown Ohio was named to the Associated Press All Southwest Conference football team for the season in Dallas Texas.
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Spider QB Doubtful for Tangerine Bowl Eligibility Questioned
The Times-Dispatch reports Richmond quarterback Buster O'Brien may be ineligible for the Tangerine Bowl against Ohio University on December 27 due to NCAA rules on graduated players in post-season events. Southern Conference officials reportedly assured eligibility despite graduate status.
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Four Ohioans Named to All Ivy League Football Team
Four players from Ohio highlighted the 1968 AP All Ivy League selections led by Yale quarterback Brian Dowling of Cleveland Heights. Teammates include Pat Madden of Mingo Junction and Ed Franklin Massillon, plus Bill Wazevich of Brooklyn and Ed Franklin from Massillon at Yale.
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Elk population recovery risks from overabundance
The historic American elk that neared extinction has rebounded but now faces threats from overpopulation. Conservation groups note habitat limits and forest regeneration pressures as herds expand, prompting calls for management strategies and monitoring plans.
Ginny Linville and Cotton Lakes roll into fifth in mixed doubles
Linville and Lakes representing Sports Bowl posted 1225 total to sit 45 pins behind leaders at the Mutual of Omaha Mixed Doubles in McCook Bowl Dayton. Ginny a 569 series led by scores 176 195 198 while Cotton added 545 with a 600 possible yesterday. tournament continues two more weekends.
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