Bengston Named Packers Head Coach After Lombardi
George Selkirk’s Yankees analogy frames Phil Bengston as Lombardi’s successor in Green Bay. Bengston, 54, accepts the role with no contract yet and vows no changes in discipline or conditioning as Packers’ defense solidifies under his tenure. Henry Jordan backs Bengston’s iron-handed approach and continuity in technique.
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Flyer Fresh Notch Tenth Victory Over Danbury 31-22
LAKESIDE The St. Paul Flyer Freshmen basketball team improved to 10 3 with a 31 22 win over Danbury. Denny Meyer tops with eight points while Ron Ridge Steve Hug and Chris Mushett add six each. Jack Twenews scores eight for Danbury. The Saints face South Central at 4 pm Monday then Keystone at 6 pm Thursday.
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Skoronski Remembered As Vince Retires From Football
Bob Skoronski reflects on losing Vince Skoronski, the longtime offensive tackle, as a key figure in their football era and a memorable presence on the field.
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Federal bill may back arbitration plan for AAU and NCAA
The U S Senate readies federal action to enforce a binding arbitration plan for the AAU and NCAA if they reject it by February 10. Green Bay Packers players describe Vince Lombardi as a demanding but inspiring coach whose emotional leadership bonded with the team through highs and lows.
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Browns Cage Team to Play Schild’s All Stars in Norwalk
The Cleveland Browns basketball team members Vince Costello Ross Fichtner Jim Houston Jim Kanicki Ernie Keller man Mike Lucci Milt Morin and Frank Parker face Schild's IGA All Stars led by Jim Irons Mike Ebert Steve Schumm Bill Minkowski Roy Schug Jim Debevec Dave Culver Bo Miller and Van Woodworth. Game starts 8 p m Wednesday at Norwalk Junior High School with tickets 1 sold at the door benefiting the V F W summer basketball program.
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Hairston Trade Sends Happy Smiles From Royals to Pistons
UPI reports Happy Hairston, a 17.6 point scorer for Cincinnati, moves from the Royals to the Detroit Pistons in a four player deal. Hairston had been benched amid a feud with coach Ed Jucker over playing time.
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Hayes Leads Houston Past Marshall with 29 Points
Houston star Elvin Hayes grabs a rebound and fires a outlet pass as Houston defeats Marshall 102 to 93 in New York. Hayes scored 29 points and pulled down 19 rebounds for the Cougars.
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Jim Kaat Signs 1968 Contract With Twins
Jim Kaat, a 25 game winner for Minnesota two years ago, has signed his 1968 contract with the Twins.
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Dayton Beats Miami By United Press International
Dayton defeats Miami in a game noted by United Press International as showing life in the University of Dayton basketball team. In international boxing news Nino Benvenuti flies to the United States to challenge Emile Griffith for the middleweight title on March 4, training planned in Grossinger New York.
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Kline Signs with Pirates After Offseason Trade
Veteran pitcher Ron Kline signed his 1968 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates after being acquired from Minnesota in the offseason. Dayton basketball opened the season with a 98-60 win over Miami of Florida as Don May posted 31 points and 22 rebounds, signaling momentum after a strong NCAA finish.
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Maxie Tire Leads Norwalk in 1968 Elks Bowling Tourney
Maxie Tire & Supply of Norwalk ranks tenth in the unofficial leaders after the fourth weekend of the 1968 North Central District Ohio Elks Handicap Bowling Tournament. The event is at Penn Lanes in Delaware with Elks Lodge No. 76 as host. Norwalk entry totals 2872 pins in the five-man handicap event. George DeBolt has 1731 pins in all events.
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Bengals Draft Pick Not Random Choice
Jess Phillips, a former Michigan State star defensive halfback, is serving 15 months to 14 years for forgery in Michigan prison. Cincinnati Bengals coach Paul Brown drafted him in the fourth round after research, with optimism he can play pro football once paroled.
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Park Schedule Friday Basketball and Gym Games
Mapelhust Z square off Bronson Benedict faces St Pauls Gold and Blue League action. Maplehurst A meets St Pauls Red Pleasant tangles with St Pauls White. Mac's Sons duel Schneider Lawrie Clarks clash with Lundell Johnson. Jr and Sr High students play in gym.
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