Lack of Stadium May Hurt Cincy
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle says all three 1967 franchise contenders Cincinnati New Orleans Seattle remain in contention while noting stadium facilities will influence the decision. Rozelle toured Cincinnati with Dan Reeves and Ralph Wilson and will visit the others as a joint NFL AFL merger process advances. Gouvernor Rhodes predicts Cincinnati will get a stadium, citing cold facts as motivation.
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Middletown High Seeks Wins After Close Defeat
Coach Jack Gordon spoke at the Quarterback Club after Middletown High lost to Lima 7-6. He said no extra point would have been kicked even with Lou Groza, cited inconsistency and missed opportunities in the first half, and noted the team’s defense improved since Portsmouth. Gordon warned of a tough schedule ahead facing Hamilton Taft, Dayton Roosevelt, and others, with a hopeful underclassmen core for the next two years.
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Zunich Races Richmond to End 19-Game Slide
Richmond halvesback Larry Zunich ran 239 yards on 36 carries to topple Davidson 23-17, ending major college football's 19 game skid. He set Southern Conference single game rushing and school records and scored on runs of 68 and 10 yards.
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Super Bowl Clash In Pasadena Likely At Rose Bowl
The Super Bowl game between NFL and AFL champions is expected to be held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California. NFL circles anticipate New Orleans, Seattle or Cincinnati as expansion sites may push New Orleans out as a neutral site for the title game.
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Browns praise film study after 30-21 win over Cowboys
Cleveland coach Blanton Collier lauds defensive unit led by Nick Skorich after Monday film review of the 30-21 victory over Dallas. Collier says tackles improved and that the line benefited, while Frank Ryan notes end sweeps and Jim Brown's favorite play were mixed into the game plan.
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Woody Hayes Eyes Continued Buckeye Win Streak
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes expressed optimism after a 24-13 victory over Wisconsin and looked ahead to a road test at Minnesota. He warned the Gophers, 2-3-1, have improved and could present a tougher challenge, while noting injuries and flu affecting the team but expecting key players like Billy Anders to be ready.
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Monroe JV Ties Talawanda 6-6 on late drive
Kurt Sarringhaus capped a 60 yard drive with a seven yard end run with 40 seconds left as Monroe's Junior Varsity tied Talawanda 6-6. The extra point try fell short. Neil Ridenour and Sarringhaus powered the late march in a hard fought game at Monroe.
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Fenwick JV Tops Lakota 32 22 After Rally
Fenwick Junior Varsity erased a 22 6 deficit in the third quarter to beat Lakota 32 22 at Westchester. Key scores came from Don Corbett an 11 yard TD run and a flurry of fourth quarter passes from Louis Agoston to Chuck Schramm, sealing the comeback win for Fenwick.
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FBI adds two in grid bribe case at LSU
In Baton Rouge the FBI charged Joseph Lee Nolan and Samuel F. Comeaux with attempting bribery to influence six LSU football games this season. Earlier arrest tied to barber Samuel J. Graziano who sought to bribe three starters. Coach Charlie McClendon said Dousay Masters and DiBetta had cooperated with the FBI for over a year.
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Chiefs Leading AFL Offensive Stats In New York
Kansas City tops the American Football League with 353.4 yards per game led by Bert Coan Mike Garrett and Len Dawson. The Chiefs average 160.1 rushing and 193.3 passing yards per game. Oakland tops team defense at 249.9 yards allowed per game. New York Jets rank second in both offense and defense.
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Ohio High School Football Power Rankings Show Steubenville Still Leading
Steubenville remains first in the AP Ohio high school football ratings with a 7-0 record and a 37 point edge in points after a 22-0 win over Canton McKinley. Upper Arlington climbs to second after beating Massillon 21-6, while Niles drops to third and Sandusky sits fourth.
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Notre Dame Tops AP Poll at .780 After Oklahoma Win
Notre Dame leads the AP college football rankings at .780 after routing Oklahoma 38-0. Michigan State holds second with five first place votes, while UCLA remains third and Alabama fourth as Arkansas climbs to ninth with a 41-0 win.
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Air Force Quarterback Disciplined, Misses Season
Air Force Academy officials announce junior quarterback Sonny Litz will miss the rest of the season after a cadet disciplinary infraction. A spokesman says Litz was accused of disrespecting a senior cadet officer. he had led the team in passing.
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Boxing results from New England and Las Vegas card
In Worcester Dick French 153 of Providence stopped Gene Herrick 147 of Saco in four. Beau Jaynes 130 of Lowell stopped Ronnie Butts 134 of Portland in two. In Walpole Ricky Ortiz 148 of Puerto Rico stopped Brad Silas 158 of Brockton in six. In Las Vegas Tony Aguire 136 of Mexico City out pointed Benito Juarez 137 of Las Vegas in ten.
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