First Pro Basketball Game In Mississippi Draws 4 500
The Minnesota Muskies defeated the New Orleans Buccaneers 100 93 before about 4500 fans in Jackson Mississippi in an ABA game moved from Memphis due to weak attendance New Orleans led early then Minnesota surged in the third quarter Jeff won the game and Les Hunter scored key layup Free throws by Roger Brown and Bobby Edwards in the final minute secured Indiana over Anaheim.
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ABA Scores and Wednesday Results
Indiana defeated Anaheim 144 to 142 while Houston beat Kentucky 99 to 98 Minnesota outscored New Orleans 160 to 934 Denver edged Oakland and Kentucky beat Dallas Houston defeated Pittsburgh New Jersey topped Minnesota Friday matchups include Denver versus Anaheim in Fullerton California
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Taylor Defends NFL Receiving Title as Washington's Trio Shines
New York AP Charley Taylor the league's top pass receiver in 1966 becomes the only champion to defend his crown. He grabbed 70 receptions, edging teammate Jerry Stith. Sonny Jurgensen led the league in passing with 3,747 yards and 508 attempts. Leroy Kelly topped rushing with 1,205 yards. Jim Bakken led scorers with 117 points. Lem Barney and Dave Whitsell tied for interceptions at 10, with Barney gaining more return yardage. Billy Lothridge posted the top punting average at 43.7. Ben Davis led punt returns at 12.7 and Travis Williams headed kickoff returns at 41.1.
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Central Ninth Grade Wrestling Sat Short of North Scott
Central ninth grade wrestlers went 2-10 in a 12-match setback at North Scott. Gary Manley pinned at 144 pounds and Roger Eggenberg captured the 154-pound class for Central, while Tony Peterson, John Estabrook, and Derf Winn also competed. Pelins fell to opponents and other Central wrestlers lost by decisions. In a separate note, Bob Farrington clinched his fourth straight harness driving championship with 275 victories.
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Dave Nelson
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Hayes Nikes clash in homecoming game Friday night
Hayes Catholic High School hosts Burlington Notre Dame in the homecoming clash while Muscatine Community College welcomes Clinton JC. Hayes relies on a fast-running attack led by Bill Siefken and Kim Fuller, who tops Musketeer scoring. MCC faces one of the state's top scorers in Clinton JC. Homecoming queen crowning and pep assembly follow the games.
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Writers Honor Dick Williams Manag er of the Year
Washington AP Dick Williams boss of the Boston Red Sox named Manager of the Year by the Washington chapter of the Baseball Writers Association He led the Red Sox from ninth place to the American League pennant and will be honored at the writers first annual black tie banquet.
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Wilt Scores 53 Points in Last Quarter Magic
Wilt Chamberlain scored 53 points and grabbed 38 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers erased a halftime deficit to rout Seattle 160-122, setting a new NBA mark for most points in a quarter. The 53-point burst and 38 boards powered the Sixers past the Supersonics, while other West Coast games featured New York’s 138-131 win over Los Angeles and Boston’s 126-116 victory over San Diego.
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NBA Scores Roundup from Today
New York 138 over Los Angeles 131 San Francisco 113 beat Detroit 109 Boston 126 over San Diego 116 Philadelphia 160 over Seattle 122. Baltimore visits Chicago Friday, Chicago hosts Baltimore, Cincinnati plays Boston, New York visits Seattle, Detroit meets Los Angeles, San Diego travels to San Francisco.
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Muscatine and Clinton clash in Iowa JC hoop doubleheader
In Muscatine High School gym, the Hayes Catholic sophs face Burlington in a 6:30 p.m. opener, followed by MCC Clinton with star scorers Bob Walker and Al Spearman meeting. Muscatine seeks to even its 4-5 record while Clinton aims to improve from seventh in the Iowa JC standings. Kurt Bendlin named West Germany Sportsman of the Year. tennis to be an official exhibition at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.
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Nakamura Wins Orient Flyweight Title in Tokyo Bout
Tsuuoshi Nakamura, 112, Japan, defeated Eobito Salavarria, 110, Philippines, by outpoint to retain the Orient flyweight title in Tokyo.
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Christiansen Fired By 49ers On Birthday Shakeup
San Francisco 49ers fire coach Jack Christiansen on his 49th birthday after a 7-7 season. Names Bill Johnson and Y A Tittle floated as possible successors as Lou Spadia notes no successor talks yet. Christiansen cites missed chances to extend tenure despite a 20-19-3 record over three years.
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Spearman's Fouls Sink MCC in 77-72 Loss to Palmer JC
Muscatine Community College fell 77-72 to Palmer JC of Davenport in a rough game at Bettendorf High School. Spearman led MCC with 23 points but fouled out late, as Palmer pulled away after a 64-64 tie. Kelly Conger scored 28 for Palmer, while MCC shot 12 of 28 at the line and dropped to 4-5.
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Ryan Ready Able To Lead Cleveland
Cleveland Browns quarterback Frank Ryan, limited by injury last week, participated in a hard Wednesday practice in San Antonio and was declared ready to lead the Browns against the Dallas Cowboys in the Eastern Conference championship. The team arrived for four days of drills in Texas and will travel to Dallas Saturday after a final workout.
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Officials Named in Davenport and Bellington Case
Sonny Gamber Davenport and Jim Ryan Bellen dorf are listed among officials tied to the ongoing matter. Details remain sparse but the trio anchors the public record as authorities connected to the event.
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Overtime Game in Hayes League Highlights Close Night
Hayes Independent Basketball league featured an OT victory as Hunters TV edged Ina Maes 64 to 60 at the Hayes gym. Carver Bandag defeated May Drug 65 to 48 in the other matchup while a doubleheader is on tap with Poole Transfer vs Stanley Consultants and Safleys Sporting Goods vs Wester Drug. Scorers include Herr and Schaapveld 14 for CB, Ware 16 for Hunters, Manley 12, Kissell 12, Temple 8, Daut 15, TeStrake 16, and Othmer 8 for a busy Wednesday slate.
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