Jets Eye Early Thanksgiving Feast After Turkeys
The New York Jets host a Thanksgiving Day gathering at Shea Stadium with families watching Houston at Kansas City on TV. A Chiefs win would clinch the AFL Western lead. Jets must beat Miami while Houston could upset Kansas City to force a tie. Kansas City and Oakland lead 9-2.
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Middletown Middies Scrimmage Shows 6-11 Jim Andrews Hint of Lucas-Like Talent
Paul Walker of Sportsviews notes Lima Bath standout Jim Andrews, 6-11, impresses as potential successor to Jerry Lucas. Andrews passes aggressively after interceptions, with Walker estimating about 25 points in the scrimmage as Middies split a four-quarter pre season slate with Bath.
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Andrews Transfer Sparks Middletown High Turmoil
The piece discusses Andrews transferring from Centerville Michigan to Lima Bath this summer and raises questions about the impact on Middletown High. It imagines the upheaval if a player of his size leaves and likens potential moves to Lucas family dynamics and coaching consequences.
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Raiders Regain Touch with Sharp AFL Run
New statistics show the Oakland Raiders averaging 38 points and 500 yards per game over five straight wins. Oakland leads the AFL in offense at 426.1 yards per game while the Jets hold the top defense at 247.9 yards allowed. Houston ranks second and Oakland third in yards allowed.
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Fights Result From Three Cities Summary
Vincente Ron Don from Caracas out pointed Charlie Jordan in Miami. Leotis Martin from Philadelphia stopped Alvin Lewis in Detroit. Tony Doyle from Tacoma outpointed Andy Nacosti in Tacoma.
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Kelly Narrowing NFL Scoring Crown With 84 Points
Top rusher Leroy Kelly of Cleveland nears the NFL scoring title with 1,017 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, four points behind leader Mike Clark of Dallas. Don Meredith leads in passer rating and receiving leader Clifton McNeil tops in receptions, while Ken Willard and Gale Sayers trail Kelly in rushing.
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Hess Named MAC Coach of the Year at Ohio
Ohio University coach Bill Hess, in his 11th year, guided the undefeated 10-0 team to theMAC coach of the year honor with 19 of 30 votes. Don Nehlen of Bowling Green earned 11 votes after a 6-3-1 season. Ohio to face Richmond in the Tangerine Bowl December 27 in Orlando. Nehlen’s Falcons fell 28-27 to Ohio.
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Miami UC Pick MVPs for 1968 football season
Miami University linebacker Bob Babich and Cincinnati quarterback Greg Cook were named team MVPs for 1968. Cook led total offense and ranked high in passing. Babich anchored Miami’s defense and earned the award for a second straight year. Banquets in Cincinnati and Oxford announced the honors. Cook slated for three post season bowls. Babich to play in North South and American Bowls.
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Babich and Bryant Named MAC Back and Lineman of the Year
Cleve Bryant of Ohio University and Bob Babich of Miami were chosen as MAC Back and Lineman of the Year by the MAC News Media Association. Bryant, a Canton junior, had 21 votes to runner-up Ro land Moss's six. Babich, Campbell senior, edged top linemen with eight votes.
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Cincinnati Bearcats sweep MVC football All‑League honors
Cincinnati quarterback Greg Cook and end Jim O Brien led the AP All Missouri Valley Conference football selections with top votes. Offensive tackle Bob Merkich also earned a first team spot for Cincinnati.
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Browns running back Kelly tops 1000 rushing yards in third straight season
Leroy Kelly rushed 108 yards on 20 carries and scored on a 1 yard and 36 yard run as Cleveland beat the winless Eagles. A 34 yard TD pass to Paul Warfield helped but the AP named Kelly NFL offensive player of the week for his three year streak of 1000 rushing yards.
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South Korean lifter Park sets press world record
In Seoul Park Myung Byung lifted 226 pounds in the flyweight press to better the world record, marking a major achievement for South Korea.
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Hayes Signals Ohio State Coach Plans Future
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes, 54, says he will retire when he finds a job he likes less than coaching. He praised Rose Bowl hopes, noted his 18th season, and discussed lineup changes for the bowl game. He also said he has filed for a Vietnam trip and plans to be away Jan 3 to Jan 19.
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Simpson targets unbeaten college finale with Notre Dame in sight
Heisman winner Dr. Simpson of the Southern California Trojans aims to end his college career undefeated, eyeing a regular-season finale against Notre Dame and a Rose Bowl bid. He favors playing in California, possibly for the Rams or 49ers, and credits teammates for the award.
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Quebec Defeats Baltimore 4 1 In AL Hockey
In American League action Quebec tops Baltimore 4 to 1 as the winning side seals the game with a strong offensive showing and solid defense.
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Longhorns Face Aggies in 75th Thanksgiving showdown
Texas plays Texas A&M in a nationally televised finale that could clinch a share of the SWC title and a Cotton Bowl bid. The No. 6 Longhorns, 7-1-1, chase a win to stay in the title race behind Arkansas, while A&M at 3-6 looks for an upset behind quarterback Edd Hargett.
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Cage Results College And NBA Scores
Berea beats Rio Grande 83 to 73 in college action. NBA games include Detroit 134 over San Diego 120 and Philadelphia 126 over Phoenix 119. Other scheduled matches list Oakland 121 at New Orleans 108 and Denver 115 over Dallas 109 with Minnesota 119 over Kentucky 108.
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