Strickler Named Reflector Player of the Week in Area
Berlin Heights senior guard Jeff Strickler earned Player of the Week honors after 35 weekend points. Coach John Feydelem lauds him as a tough passer and hard-nosed defender, noting his leadership in a close 68 67 loss to Black River and a 59 48 win over St Paul.
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Kentucky Routs Alabama Behind Argento Second Half
Kentucky, 9-1, exploits two old chestnuts defense and rebounding to beat Alabama 84-76 in Tuscaloosa. Argento scores 24, including key baskets after halftime. Nordholz leads Alabama with 21 as LSU tops Georgia 79-76 and Tennessee edges Vanderbilt 64-62.
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Raiders Plan Quiet Beatdown of Packers
Oakland Raiders defensive end Ben Davidson insists the team will win by humility not trash talk. He recalls Packers trade, contrasts their discipline with Chiefs bravado, and argues Oakland’s offense and defense are stronger than last year. Davidson downplays rough play while noting Namath controversy.
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Ben Davidson Defends Hard Nosed Play as Quarrel Ends
The longtime football figure, 68 and 280 pounds, defends aggressive charges on field saying his team charges in quickly when blockers or quarterbacks stand in the way. He praises Joe Namath and the Green Bay Packers, sending best regards to Namath.
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Fumes Kill 2 Members Of Family
Steubenville Ohio United Press dispatch reports carbon monoxide fumes killed Bonnie Raber 23 and Renee Kemmer 12 at a home. Basketball coach Robert Raber 25 of Amsterdam High School, found by players after a game, is in fair condition at St John Hospital. Raber’s team had a 7 1 record this season.
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Top Teams in UPI major college basketball ratings
The sixth weekly UPI ratings for 1967-68 cover games through Jan 6 with first place votes. UCLA leads with 10-0 and 350 points, followed by Houston 15-0 and 311, North Carolina 9-1 and 255, Kentucky 8-1 and 241, Tennessee 7-1 and 115, Vanderbilt 10-2 and 112, Utah 11-7 and 97, New Mexico 13-0 with 76, St Bonaventure 11-0, and Davidson 9-3 with 58.
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East Tigers Rule Ohio Class AA Again After Rout
Columbus East Tigers remain unbeaten atop Ohio Class AA hoops after a 72-70 win over Linden in revenge for last season’s setback. IHL eyes three cities for league franchise meetings and compensation from the NHL. Knicks extend win streak to four behind Walt Bellamy’s 27 points and 19 rebounds in Seattle.
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Wilt Nears Scoring Lead In NBA Race
Wilt Chamberlain nears the league scoring lead as he climbs to 1018 points to sit 108 behind Dave Bing who leads with 1126. Bing, Hazzard, and Baylor hold top spots with Chamberlain active in field goal percentage and rebounds while Robinson’s Oscar Robertson remains a competitor in assists. Len Wilkens tops assists in the league.
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Bowl May Oppose College Super Game
The NCAA faces opposition from bowl promoters and school administrators as a committee studies a postseason playoff to crown a national champion. If approved, the first college super bowl would be played no earlier than late 1969 or January 1970.
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Top Bowlers Named Year Winners
Southpaw Dave Davis of Phoenix Arizona is named bowler of the year for 1967 and Mike Durbin of Costa Mesa California is chosen rookie of the year in professional bowling.
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