Owens Wins Heisman in Close Vote for 1969
Oklahoma’s Steve Owens, honored by the governor on Steve Owens Day, wins the 1969 Heisman Trophy by 154 points over Purdue’s Mike Phipps. Owens leads in career rushing marks and seeks a third straight Big Eight rushing title with Oklahoma State on deck.
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Ohio State Football Fans Expect Better Buckeyes Next Season
Glenn Ellison, former Middletown High coach now retired in Florida, predicts Ohio State will be better next year. He cites a veteran lineup, Rose Bowl and Michigan as motivators, and notes John Brockington and Rex Kern as key leaders, recounting a memorable freshman game where Kern scored after a heavy hit.
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Woody Says Devine Out Of Mind
Ohio State coach Wayne Hayes dismisses Missouri coach Dan Devine’s claim that Michigan would beat Ohio State nine times in ten. Hayes says Devine never faced Ohio State and calls the remark stupid. He notes Michigan ended OSU’s 22 game win streak with a 24-12 upset last Saturday.
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Bucks Spoilers in Hawk Return
The Hawks fell to the Bucks 130-115 in St Louis as Atlanta prepares to host the New York Knicks who ride a 16 game win streak and a 21 1 record in pursuit of an NBA record. Detroit edged Chicago 104-103 in Kansas City, Baltimore beat Phoenix 134-124, San Francisco topped Seattle 114-106.
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Bengals Put Four On Waivers As Taxi Squad Tends
Cincinnati Bengals place four players on waivers Cornerback Fletcher Smith Safety Jim Johnson Running Back Essex Johnson and Guard Ernie Park. Coach Paul Brown plans to activate Wide Receiver Tommy Smith and possibly Jack Gehrke. Waiver claims close tomorrow with recall possible if unclaimed.
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Road Tests for Top Teams Prepares for Turkey Day
As Texas and Arkansas pause for Thanksgiving clashes with Texas A M and Texas Tech, coaches Royal and Broyles emphasize focus beyond the Dec 6 showdown. Texas sits 8 0, eyeing a Cotton Bowl bid with Notre Dame while the loser heads to Sugar against Mississippi. Ole Miss meets Mississippi State and other Turkey Day games fill the slate.
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ABA Scores and Highlights Across League Action
Washington defeated Los Angeles 106 to 102 in the lone ABA game. Milwaukee led 99 97 late then stretched to 113 97 as Lew Alcindor posted 33 points 13 rebounds and Jim Davis added 30 15 for the Hawks. Knicks beat the Lakers as Walt Frazier fueled a late run with 26 points 13 rebounds 9 assists. Chicago beat Detroit 101 96 with Otto Moore tipping in a late jumper. Baltimore won its eighth straight over Phoenix as Earl Monroe and Mike Davis had 29 each. Thurmond 29 led Golden State past Seattle 102 93 with Bob Rule 24 for the Sonics. Washington’s Larry Brown sealed ABA win with two free throws in final minute.
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Tuesday’s Fights in Philadelphia Results
Bobby Mashburn from New York stopped Lee Batts in Philadelphia. Sammy Goss from Trenton halted Cas tro Ramirez in New York.
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Boro Carlisle Tangle Tonight In Season Opener
Carlisle and Springboro open the basketball season tonight in the Indians wigwam at 8 15 p m. Debut of Gary Deatherage as Carlisle coach after replacing Bob Colburn. Heights up front with Brewer Brown Hayes, guards Summers Smith Moreland must mature quickly for Carlisle. Springboro counters with Charlton Shoemaker in backcourt and Jackson Rees on the boards. Weekend schedule lists several district games across the area.
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Being Al s Top Rookie A Surprise For Piniella
Lou Piniella is named the American League rookie of the year after a breakout season with the Kansas City Royals. The 26 year old left fielder hit .282 and earned praise from his wife Anita who called him deserving. He previously played for Portland and Seattle and was traded to Kansas City from the Pilots in 1970.
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Chiefs Hold Narrow AFL Lead Despite Setback
The Kansas City Chiefs remain the AFL's top defense after a 27-24 loss to Oakland. They still lead in points allowed with 131 across 11 games and pace rushing and passing yardage against, while Houston rises to No. 2 in yards allowed per game.
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Collier Sees Bear Challenge in Chicago
Cleveland Browns coach Blanton Collier says the 1 7-2 1 Bears are not to be underestimated despite their poor record. He notes Chicago's strong rushing yardage and criticized quarterback selection as a problem while previewing Sunday's game in Chicago.
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Urbana College Opens With Season Win in Slugfest
Urbana College beat Kentucky Christian 129 to 109 in a season opener led by Terry Anderson with 23 points. Kentucky Christian’s Bob Pettit had a game high 28 points in the loss.
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