O J Simpson Dominates 1968 College Football Heisman Race
O J Simpson of undefeated USC Trojans is hailed as the top player of 1968 after 22 touchdowns and 1,709 rushing yards in 10 games. Heisman voters and NFL prospects discuss his dominance and potential pro fate with AFL Bills favored if drafted. The season features Rose Bowl clash and surprises from Yale Harvard tie and bowl bids shaping national title hopes.
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O. J. Simpson
Southern California
Trojans
Orange Juice
Orenthal James
Kitter
ABC
USC
Johnny McKay
Pacific
Simpson
Buffalo Bills
Bills
AFL
National Football League
NFL
Penn
Ohio State
Buckeyes
State
Kansas
Miami
Ohio
Richmond
Orlando
Georgia
Arkansas
Texas
Tennessee
Quick Home Fixes From Odd Tips
Sugar on a bee sting can ease pain. Gum blocks rivet leaks and dries a boat. Old socks protect reels from scratches. A bell on a child’s jacket helps warn of trouble. A doctor’s used hemostat can become a durable disgorger with rust‑proof steel.
Harris Grid Ratings Remarkably Accurate
A Harris Ratings review shows the Harris Rating System did well in AAA high school football, predicting playoff teams and eventual district champions. Estacado rose from 70th to 3rd midseason and finished atop 3-A, while Refugio and Daingerfield were noted as strong subsequent picks. Predictions for finals matched closely with actual outcomes.
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Harris Rating System
Hereford
San Antonio East Central
Estacado
Refugio
UIL
Matadors
Harris
Brownwood
Austin Reagan
Fermian
Purdue schedules mirror each other 1969 70 opponents
Purdue announces that its 1969 and 1970 football schedules share identical opponents. Both years start with Texas Christian then Notre Dame and Stanford, followed by Big Ten games against Michigan, Iowa, Northwestern, Illinois, Michigan State, Ohio State and Indiana. Hennie Venter fought a 20 pound steenbras that attacked him offshore at Walvis Bay, punched the fish, dragged it ashore, and presented it to the local hotel for the guests.
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Cambridge
Mass
Yale
Harvard
Frank Champs
Crimson
Pete Varney
Cal
Purdue
Notre Dame
Leroy Keyes
Ohio State
Minnesota
Terry Hanratty
Michigan State
Lafayette
Ind
Boilermakers
Texas Christian
Stanford
Michigan
Iowa
Northwestern
Illinois
Indiana
Walvis Bay
South West Africa
Hennie Venter
Venter
Seventh Grade Wins Over Wink Here Thursday
The Hudler Seventh Grade A and B teams defeated Wink squads Thursday afternoon. The A team won 26-20 with Robert Vasquez 14, Charles Reed 6, Don Lawson 6, all field goals. The B team dominated 32-9 led by Sammy Ward 11 and Bill Kent 7, Pete Davis 5. Coach Elmo Freeman praised defense and rebounding and noted Dennis Swart and Gary Adams and Calvin Hill for strong play.
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Hudler
Wink
Robert Vasquez
Charles Reed
Don Lawson
Elmo Freeman
Dennis Swart
Gary Adams
Calvin Hill
Sammy Ward
Bill Kent
Pete Davis
Lonnie King
Mike Fambro
Tommy Hollingsworth
Pin Up League Standings And Highs Report
EON TMT standings show Reynolds Furn 39 17 and Moore Star Ser 32 28 while Martindale Linc 32 28 IMC Drilling 28 1/2 31 1/2 Joel Texaco 25 1/2 34 1/2 Wickert Gulf 19 3 7 High Indy Jo Ann Hopkins 195 high Iniv series Jo Ann Hopkins 52 high team game Martindale Sinclair 825 high team series IMC Drilling Mud 2306 individual splits and notable players Shoemate Shiplet Poston Ham Hopkins listed with multiple scores and split results, no further context provided.
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Reynolds Furn
Moore Star Ser
Martindale Linc
IMC Drilling
Joel Texaco
Wickert Gulf
Indy
Jo Ann Hopkins
Iniv
Martindale Sinclair
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AP News
Mark Strawn
Lobo
Silsbee
Iowa Park
Lufkin Dunbar
Path
Sonora
Daingerfield
Mr. Harris
Freeman
Wild Kittens
Chris Shoemate
Sandra Shiplet
Pete Poston
Gay Ham
Jo Anna Hopkins
Martindale Line
Joes
Texaco Moores Star Ser
Carole
Pavely Giftrap
ADAMS
East Sealy
Monahans, Texas
Ena
Pstato
Buick
Cbs-Tv
Walt Roeber
Allen
State Farm Tomobh
Stockton
Monahans
Gmc
Iny
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