Pete Rose Clinches NL Batting Crown for 1968
Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds won the National League batting title with a .335 average over 149 games, edging Pirates rival Matty Alou who finished second. Rose and Felipe Alou tied for hits at 210, while Brock and McCovey led other categories. The Reds also claimed the team hitting title at .273.
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Redskins rookie Jim Smith suffers broken neck
Washington rookie safety Jim Smith, a first round pick from Drepon, is under a neurology specialist's care after a broken neck in the 15 3 Redskins victory over Detroit. Doctors say there are no paralysis signs and he should recover without permanent injury.
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Vikings Credit Discipline Program For Central Division Title
The Minnesota Vikings clinched the Central Division after a 24-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, aided by Coach Bud Grant’s discipline program and summer training. With an 8-6 record, Minnesota moved ahead as Green Bay defeated Chicago. Players like Mick Tingelhoff and Grady Alderman credit focus and less penalties for the breakthrough season.
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Colt Terry Cole Will Miss Western Conference Playoff Game
Baltimore Colts rookie fullback Terry Cole will miss the Western Conference playoff game Sunday due to a broken rib. Cole had been filling in for injured Jerry Hill after Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. If the Colts reach the Super Bowl, Cole could be ready by January 12. Hall was activated last week.
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Orioles to Play Twins in Exhibition Opener at Miami Stadium
Baltimore Orioles announce a March 7 exhibition game against the Minnesota Twins at Miami Stadium, kicking off their 11th spring training season. The Orioles begin practice February 19 at the same venue.
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Indiana Edges Loyola 88 83 Inbalanced Tilt
Indiana defeated Loyola 88 to 83 in a Monday college basketball matchup. Notre Dame topped Minnesota 69 65 and North Carolina beat Clemson 90 69. Other scores included Kansas over Murray State 72 and Texas A&M 75 Stephen F. Austin 74.
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Boyce's Perfect Point Streak Boosts Spartans
Michigan State sophomore Gary Boyce played in a spring football scrimmage in his baseball uniform and made 21 of 22 extra point attempts, showcasing accuracy as the Spartans pursue the football season.
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Cowboys Target Leroy Kelly in crucial divisional showdown
Dallas coach Tom Landry said stopping Leroy Kelly is essential to clinch the Eastern Conference title as Cleveland visits for a pivotal game. Baynham and Pugh are set to return from injuries while Don Meredith plans to play through a rough start in cold conditions.
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Marichal Gibson Top NL Pitching Honors for 1968
In 1968 NL statistics Bob Gibson of the St Louis Cardinals and Juan Marichal of the San Francisco Giants led national league pitching. Gibson posted a 22-9 mark with a 1.12 ERA over 34 games, and Marichal won 26 games with 269 and a 743 winning percentage while completing 30 games.
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