Browns ready to run against Baltimore in title bid
Cleveland quarterback Bill Nelsen says the Browns must run more than the Vikings did against Baltimore. He notes Dallas struggled with Baltimore’s defense and expects a high emotional showdown at Municipal Stadium for the NFL title game. Irv Green believes the team can rise to the moment despite a demanding two weeks.
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Jets prepare for Raiders receivers in AFL title clash
New York Jets defensive coach Walt Michaels hints at two new coverages to slow Oakland pass receivers in the AFL championship. He notes the Raiders’ offense, which burned Kansas City, has forced the Jets to adjust after costly penalties in a recent loss, and promises decisive changes for Sunday.
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Starter Set for U S Savings Bonds
A short promotional piece highlights buying U S Savings Bonds to start a baby on life and continue investing as the child grows. The bonds accumulate value to aid future college costs and ongoing financial security.
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U.S
Laurel Open 9 More Days at Laurel Race Course
Laurel Md December 21 Thoroughbred racing resumes December 26 for the final nine days of the meeting at Laurel Race Course. Mutuel handle is up about nine percent and attendance up four percent as two more stakes are set for January 4 and a New Year’s Day feature for fillies and mares.
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Washington Post
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Elmendorf Farm
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Thaddeus
Trout
McHale May Fill President Vacancy
New York AP report says John McHale, president and part owner of the Montreal Expos, is being considered for the baseball commissioner post. McHale withdrew from a Chicago meeting after receiving heavy AL support, with NL yet to discuss him.
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APF
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Expos
American League
William D. Eckert
Raiders Take The Day Off After 41 6 Win Over Chiefs
Oakland celebrates clinching the AFL Western Division title after a 41 6 victory over Kansas City. Daryle Lamonica hosts a champagne dinner and praises the team while preparing for Sunday's AFL title bid in New York. Fred Biletnikoff scored three TDs despite an eye jab and Duane Benson’s elbow injury.
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Jets
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Morrall Wins Monthly Award
Earl Morrall of Baltimore was named the November winner of the S Rae Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year poll with 205 points from sports writers and sportscasters. Elvin Hayes followed second with other monthly winners including Billy Casper and Tom Phoebus.
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Don Drysdale
Lee Trevino
Denny McLain
Bob Gibson
Mickey Lolich
Hull Continues Scoring Pace in NHL Leaders
New York AP reports Bobby Hull of Chicago extended his lead in total points as of Monday while sharing the goals lead with Phil Esposito of Boston. Hull increased to 48 points on 22 goals and 26 assists after a week with one goal and an assist. Distame runner Steve Arnout of Westheld captains the Dartmouth indoor trick team.
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ACC Teams Ready for Five Holiday Cage Tournaments
ACC members head into a busy post Christmas sprint with six teams in five tournaments across New York Philadelphia and three North Carolina cities. Duke and Clemson face each other in Durham before Duke travels to the Sugar Bowl event. Clemson sits out December play. North Carolina leads the slate at 6-0 in the Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden alongside UCLA Providence and others. Raleigh and Greensboro host regional events as NC State Wake Forest and Virginia Tech enter Triangle and Virginia competitions. Clemson suffers a 92-72 loss to Auburn as foul trouble hammers their game.
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Seminole Select Wake Forest Coach Stallings
Vaughn Mancha announced Wake Forest head baseball coach Jack Stallings as Florida State University’s new Seminole baseball coach. Stallings, nine seasons at Wake Forest, will assume duties around Jan 1, replacing Fred Hatfield who resigned to return to professional baseball.
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Florida, State University
Jack Stallings
Wake Forest University
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Stallings
Wake Forest
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Deacon
Anderson Joins Seals After Maple Leafs Role
Oakland Seals announce John Anderson has joined the team as an administrative assistant, moving from seven years with the Toronto Maple Leafs to a similar post.
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Calif
John Anderson
Toronto Maple Leafs
Oakland Seals
Horseshoes Bring Penn State Luck
The 1968 Penn State football season is linked to a wooden bamboo horseshoe found in the end zone after the opener with Navy. Cheerleaders and players carry it for luck, noting the 10-0 undefeated record, bowl berth, and close calls guarding the charm through home and away games.
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Navy
Gary Cotler
Nittany Lions
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Richie Lucas
Cotler
Philadelphia
Linda Mehiman
Lolich criticizes mound rule and urges hitters to adjust
Detroit pitcher Mick Eyel Lolich argues the five inch lowering of the mound handicaps pitchers who have trained for 18 years. He says hitters should now focus on improving their own skills and timing as he reflects on his World Series wins with Detroit.
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Ore
Detroit Tigers
Mickey Lolich
Lolich
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Soviet lifter sets new world record at 1 074 pounds
Moscow AFP reports Boris Setit sky the Soviet Union Olympic light heavyweight champion broke the world record with a total lift of 1 074 pounds. Tass said on Monday.
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AFP
Boris Setitsky
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