McClinton Named AFL Rookie of the Year
Dallas Texans fullback Curtis McClinton, 230 pounds, emerged after Jack Spikes injury to win the AFL Rookie of the Year award. He played nine games, rushed for 604 yards, caught 29 passes for 333 yards, and starred as Dallas won the Western Division, heading to the championship at Houston.
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Three Key Games In Little Six Friday Schedule
Friday’s Little Six action features Keokuk at Muscatine Ottumwa at Assumption Bettendorf at Burlington Wilton at Durant Westmer at Mediapolis New London West Branch at Cosgrove Mount Vernon at West Branch WACO at Columbus Junction Rockridge at Winola.
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Burlington Battles Indians Tonight In MVC Clash
Burlington, undefeated in six straight, meets Muscatine Community College in a Mississippi Valley Conference game at MHS gym tonight. Jim Boyce and Tyrone Bob, both near 30 points per game, lead MCC reserves and the intramural squad in a 6:30 p.m. prelim.
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Keokuk Ottumwa Assumption Face Top Clash Friday
Keokuk hosts Ottumwa and Assumption in a pivotal Little Six clash as Muskies chase another league win. Coach Jim Kaeding may roll a senior-heavy lineup led by Rusty Glasgow and Don Witte while several juniors vie for starting spots.
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Nhl Scoring Tie as Chicago and Boston Draw
Chicago and Boston finish 2 2 in Wednesday NHL action. Today's schedule lists Toronto at Montreal and Boston at Detroit with no other games. Friday’s slate remains open with teams awaiting results.
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West Liberty Boosters Buy Whirlpool for Athletes
West Liberty booster club collects about 535 dollars from 800 donations to fund a whirlpool therapy unit for the athletic department. The device arrived after star halfback Descoteau suffered an injury that cost the Comets a game against Tipton, affecting an undefeated season. Boosters credited Don Cain for leading the drive. the unit was presented at halftime of the Mediapolis bowl game.
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Pro Basketball ABL: Renult Kan City Triumphs 117 to 84
Philadelphia visits Kansas City as the Renult team rolls to a 117 84 win over the Philadelphia in a Wednesday ABL matchup. Chicago plays Oakland in the same league night action.
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AFL Commissioner Sees Improvement for New York Titans
AFL Commissioner Jog Foss, visiting to attract backers for the New York franchise, said the league is turning the corner and that better days are ahead. He cited rookies as evidence and noted there are several strong prospects, though he could not predict when ownership changes will finalize. Wismer would exit any new Titan ownership plan, given his fraught dealings and financial losses.
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Baxi cold relief ad at Grimm Drug Store
An early hour cold treatment offer claims three HQXS tablets per dose schedule to relieve miffies watery eyes and sore throat within an hour. The ad promises happy results or money back at Grimm Drug Store.
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Knights Seek Lead in Little Six Clash at Davenport
Assumption men, famed for unusual games, travel to Davenport Friday to face unbeaten Ottumwa for first place in the Little Six. The matchup follows a season of high drama with record overtime and foul counts, as Muscatine and Washington once battled in a 33 fouls game and free throw chaos marked other contests. Cliff Cameron Mon day led scoring with 34 in a recent game, while guards Minor and TeStrake faced foul totals that skewed MCC stats.
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