Cowboys Seek Revenge Against the Browns
Dallas fans hope for revenge in the Cotton Bowl as the Cowboys face the Cleveland Browns in a rematch after a 42-10 loss in November. Dallas relies on Calvin Hill and a run heavy attack while aiming to contain the Browns led by quarterback Nelson. defensive unit anchored by Lilly Pugh Cole and Andrie must pressure Nelson.
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Toledo Faces Davidson in Tangerine Bowl Showdown
Toledo, unbeaten at 10-0, meets Davidson in Orlando as Gordon Slade leads the Wildcats with 21 TDs and 2,177 passing yards while Chuck Ealey pilot Toledo’s offense after a standout MAC rookie season. The game contrasts high scoring passing power with Toledo’s unblemished record.
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Strike disrupts Santa Anita Park opening day
About 500 pickets surrounded Santa Anita Park at 12 01 a m as unions and the Federation of California Racing Associations failed to agree on a wage increase. The strike paused the 35th season opening despite horses ready and the Palos Verdes Handicap slated at 25000 added, with Rising Market favored. Bay Meadows in San Mateo also faced a threatened harness meet as talks collapsed.
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Record betting year in US racing tops 5.49 billion
Thoroughbred and harness racing in 1969 set a national record of 5.4969 billion dollars in betting with 64.18 million visitors. TRA president John Schapiro cites more racing days and Sunday cards as drivers, noting gains in New York, California, New Jersey, Illinois, Maryland and Florida. Harness racing also hit records with 24.44 million attendees and 1.809 billion in bets.
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Foreman to Fight Polite in 10 Round Houston Showdown
Houston heavyweight George Foreman will clash with Charley Polite of Holyoke Mass in a 10 round bout at the Sam Houston Coliseum on January 6. The match was announced Thursday.
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Shrine All Star Game steals headline as North wins
Nebraska star Larson shined with a 88 yard interception return for a touchdown helping the North defeat the South 31 to 10 in the Shrine All-Star Game in Miami. Bruce Van Ness and Clovis Swinney named outstanding players.
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Barry-less Caps Top Pittsburgh. Barry Watches from Bench
The Washington Caps defeated Pittsburgh 131 112 in the American Basketball Association as Rick Barry did not play due to knee injury. Warren Armstrong scored 23 points, Gary Bradds 20, and a team record 17 assists by Larry Brown aided the win while Mike Lewis led the Pirates with 18 points.
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Celtics Fall To Suns In Russellless Debut Televised Loss
Boston bowed 127 116 to Phoenix in the season s first national telecast after Bill Russell left the NBA. Jim Fox led Phoenix with 31 points, Paul Silas 25, Gail Goodrich 24 while Don Nelson paced Boston with 21. Willis Reed and the Knicks edged Detroit 112 111 on a last second Boston play.
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Tourney Play Begins Today For Area Teams
Eight area squads start four holiday events with Batavia Marquette and Manteno Tournaments. Morris hosts Benet Academy at 8:30. Yorkville tackles Batavia tomorrow at 8:30. Marseilles meets Seneca at 8 p.m. in Marquette. Plano hosts Minooka vs Sandwich at 5:30 and Mazon vs Burlington Central at 9:00. Manteno pairs Wilmington vs Momence and Dwight vs Herscher at 7 p.m.
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Kings Suffer 7-1 Loss to Bruins on Christmas Night
The Los Angeles Kings dropped a 7-1 decision to Boston on Christmas night after a 8-1 defeat the previous evening in Toronto. Phil Esposito led Boston with two goals and two assists, Ken Hodge added two goals, and Bobby Orr had a goal and an assist to push his points to 50. Philadelphia beat Oakland 3-1 and Minnesota and Chicago skated to a 4-4 tie.
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Jones Edges DiFiore In Ten Round Portland Bout
Artie Jones of Montreal won a 10 round decision over Portland’s Leo DiFiore at the Exposition Building. Jones scored knockdowns in rounds three and four and mounted a firm body attack to secure the victory. Russia trounced the London Knights 14 to 2 in an exhibition in London Ontario during their Canada tour. Russia’s record improves to four wins in six games as they prepare to meet Canada’s national team at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto tonight.
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