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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1968

Page

10

Wide-Plus Scores From Peninsula State Basketball Night

Northeast Louisiana 75 at Louisiana State 108 in New Orleans. Tulane 103 defeated Western Kentucky 101 at home. Southeast Louisiana 62 beat Mississippi State 79. Duke 84 topped Alabama 48. Florida State 120 beat Valdosta State 75. Emory & Henry 64 over North Carolina 89. Oregon 78 defeated Presbyterian 78 at home. Vanderbilt 97 beat East Tennessee 85. Appalachian State 68 defeated George Town 90. Murray State 89 over Trinity Tex 76. Toward Payne 103 over Macon 78. North Carolina State 75 beat Atlantic Christian 75. Virginia State 81 over Hampton Institute 94. Howard, D.C. ".

South Delta Atlantic Christian Florida State Valdosta State Concord Emory & Henry North Carolina Oregon Rebyterian Western Carolina East Tennessee Appalachian State Georgeotwn David Lip Murray State Trinity Tex Payne Tarieton State Anpeotan Macon Washington & Lee West Virginia William &Mary West Virginia State Central State Ohio West Liberty West Virginia Wesleyan Bellarmine-Ursulin St. Benedict's Ind Austin Peay Bethel College St. Augustine's Fayetteville Ohio Northern Urbana DePaul Northeast Missouri North Park Wisconsin Mil Procopius George Williams Overtime Augustana Knox Lewis Parsons Missouri-Rolla Southeastern Oka State College Southwest Missouri Rockhurst Mid-America College Nazarene Teleological Seminary Mary's Minn Luras Iowa Southwestern Louisiana Michigan State Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin GSC Southeastern Louisiana Western Kentucky McNeese East Texas Northeast Louisiana Delta State Nicholls State Spring Hill DELTA

Jets Fined for Criticism of Officials after Loss

New York Jets fined 2000 by Commissioner Rozelle for criticizing game officials after a 43-32 defeat to Oakland. Other briefs note Astros trade Valdespino, Belinsky drafted by Cardinals, Pilots coaching hire, and multiple hockey and basketball moves across leagues.

New York New York Jets American Football League Pete Rozelle Oakland San Francisco Houston Astros Sandy Valdespino Richmond Ien Paul Doyle Seattle Pilots Eddie O'Brien Clu Bo Belinsky St. Louis Cardinals Oklahoma City Dick Ruger Hartford Wis Steve Wallace Houston Professional Bowlers Association Bob Strampe Detroit Denver Bob Beattie U.S. Ski Association

Rule Wilkens Are Hot Under Baskets For Sonic Victory

The Seattle Supersonics defeated the Phoenix Suns 118 to 108 as Bob Rule scored 31 points to raise his season total to 666 and Len Wilkens added 33 in a come from behind win. Tom Meschery contributed 19 for Seattle while Gail Goodrich led Phoenix with 26 in a losing effort.

Seattle Supersonics Bob Rule National Basketball Association Seattle Phoenix Suns Suns Len Wilkens Sonics Gail Goodrich Phoenix Tom Meschery

Pistol Pete Keeps Scorching as LSU Beats Loyola of New Orleans

Pete Maravich exploded for 52 points on 22 of 31 shooting and 11 assists in LSU 109 82 victory over Loyola of New Orleans. The sophomore guard also added 7 rebounds amid early-season SEC wins for Kentucky Mississippi State Vanderbilt and Georgia preparing for upcoming games.

Pete Louisiana State Pistol Pete Pete Maravich Press Maravich LSU Tiger Loyola New Orleans Maravich Kentucky Miami Ohio Mississippi State Louisiana College Vanderbilt Southern Methodist Mississippi Cole Jarvis Alabama C. M. Newton Ole Miss Texas Duke Florida State Valdosta State Tulane Northern Michigan Southern Mississippi Chuck Wade Maroons Perry Wallace SMU Commodores Wallace Tommy Hagan Gary Elliott Ken Turner Georgia Bulldogs Sewanee Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

College Cage Rankings Preseason Poll Highlights Top Teams

United Press International releases pre season major college basketball ratings with UCLA leading at 280 points followed by North Carolina Kentucky Notre Dame and Kansas. Ranks show top 20 with several tied positions and additional teams receiving votes.

Lions Top Forest In OPHL Showdown Amid Busy Schedule

The Ouachita Parish High Lions host Forest High Bulldogs in OPHL gym as Neville Wossman St Frederick travel. Lions led by Ken Johnson 17.4 average and David Carlton 15 point cap, while Forest mirrors with Roger Smith 17.5 and Carlo Sciara 16. Other matchups include Neville at Jena Wossman at Minden Calhoun at St. Frederick and Calhoun seeks revenge after a season loss.

Ouachita Parish High Lions Forest High Bulldogs OPHL Monroe Neville, Wossman Caldwell Columbia David Carlton Freddie Korn Wossman Wildcats Sidney Smith Minden Wildcats Roger Smith Carlo Sciara Smith Eddie Floyd Glenn Taylor Billy Pee Neville Quint Jonesboro - Hodge Winnsboro Tigers Jack Tarver Giants Tiger Larry Worley Rusty Brown Bill Mullis George Beaver Calhoun Chiefs St. Frederick Calhoun John Kelly Jeff Wolf Warriors

College Grid Rankings 1968 UPI Top 20 final ballot

United Press International releases the final 1968 college football poll top 20 with first place votes and win loss tie records. Ohio State leads with 9 0, SoCal 9 0 1, Penn State 9 0, Georgia 8 0 2, Texas 8 1 1, Kansas 9 1, Tennessee 8 11, Notre Dame 7 2 1, Arkansas 9 1, Oklahoma 7 3. Purdue, Alabama, Oregon State, Florida State, Michigan, SMU, Missouri, Ohio University and Minnesota share positions in the second tier, with Houston and Stanford tied at 20.

Western Kentucky Clara Horna Marquette Tennessee Iowa Boston College Bradley Brigham Oung Chicago Loyola Columbia Reignton Dayton Odne Florida LaSalle Louisiana State Louisville Mexico Niagra Regon Seattle Roikers California Texas-El Paso Wyoming Yale New York UPI United Press International x-Ohio St x-SoCal Penn State x-Georgia xTexas x-Kansas x-Tennessee Notre Dame Arkansas xOklahoma Purdue Alabama Oregon State Florida State Michigan Southern Methodist Missouri Ohio University Minnesota Houston Stanford Ohio State Southern California Orgia Texas Kansas Oklahoma Or State Missour Arizona State Army Auburn Ivard Virginia Tech

Mad Stork Hendricks Named UPI Lineman of the Year

Miami end Ted Hendricks, the two time All America star known as the Mad Stork, was chosen United Press International lineman of the year. He received 53 of 183 votes from sports writers and broadcasters. Penn State’s Ted Kwalick was runner up with 36 votes.

New York UPI Ted Hendricks Miami Fla Stork United Press ‘International Hendricks Miami Springs Ted Kwalick Penn State Kwalick Ed White California Bill Stanfill Georgia Jim Seymour Notre Dame

Loop Figures Show Reasons Georgia Tops

Georgia finishes the season dominant in the SEC leading rushing total offense and defense while scoring and allowing the fewest points. The Bulldogs defeated Georgia Tech 47-8 to finish with 198.8 rushing yards per game and 391.7 yards of offense per contest.

Birmingham Ala Georgia Bulldogs Georgia Tech LSU Bengals Alabama Auburn Tigers Mississippi State Vanderbilt Yellow Jackets SEC

Mexican League to expand to twelve teams by 1970

President Antonio Ramirez Muro announced the Mexican Baseball League will grow from eight to 12 teams by 1970 with a split into two six team divisions. Cities are being screened for new franchises and a player draft will stock the new clubs.

San Francisco Antonio Ramirez Muro

Northeast Beaten by Delta State in GSC Play

Northeast Louisiana trailed Delta State 32-24 at halftime then rallied late, but Delta State pulled away in the final two minutes to win 75-74. Don Cooper and Gary Armstrong led Northeast with 20 points each. Don Fisher led Northeast rebounding with 14.

Northeast Delta State Indians Stockton Delta Statesman Bastrop Don Cooper Cooper Gary Armstrong Armstrong Jackson Armstrong A Wyatt Fisher Connor Harr Rogers Rebast Davis Patrick Case Tucker Fleming

Louisiana Tech Opens Season vs Belmont College at Ruston

Louisiana Tech hosts Belmont College of Nashville in the season opener at Ruston with a 7 30 p m tip. A 5 15 p m junior varsity game features Tech JV against Panola Junior College, followed by the varsity against Mississippi State Friday night.

Louisiana Tech Belmont Tenn College At Buster Toms Northeast Civic Center Arena Stephen F. Austin Northeast Athletic Brown Stadium Delta State Fresh

Stockton Leads In Scoring As Delta State Dominates Rebounds

Stockton tops the game with 28 points for the Indians while Delta State overpowers 58 38 in rebounds. Ratliff dominates boards with 23 rebounds and 23 points as 6 10 Pierce adds 13 and Kirk 11. Sammy Little leads Delta with 5 points and Alvin Ratliff adds 23 as Ricky Peel heats up from outside for Northeast.

Northeast Tga Tam Fta Fim Tp Saubers Foster Stockton Stevenson Toms la Peel Ooo Steele Delta State Ftm Tp Pierce Sam Fla Young Ty Kirk Ratliff Little Parker Sun Holly Ridge Delta Sammy Little Kentucky Alvin Ratliff Big Ratliff al Pierce Gene Kirk Statesman Ricky Peel Indians

Celtics acquire Jim Barnes from Bulls in block deal

The Boston Celtics purchase 6 foot Jim Bad News Barnes from the Chicago Bulls. To clear roster space, Boston waives 6-9 Pud Olsen.

Detroit Dennis Butcher Detroit Pistons Paul Seymour Boston NBA Boston Celtics Jim Barnes Chicago Bulls Bud Olsen New York Marsh Harbour Aqueduct Laure National Basketball Association Bad News" Barnes Celtics Pud Olsen

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