Packers Favored to Knock Bears From Division Lead
New York AP report previews Week 14 NFL action with Green Bay favored at Chicago in a pivotal clash that could affect the Central Division title and playoff seeding. Other NFL games feature Minnesota at Philadelphia and Dallas vs New York as teams chase final berths. AFL action includes Kansas City at Denver and Oakland at San Diego with playoff implications.
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Green Bay
Wrigley Field
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Bears
Baltimore
Minnesota
Colts
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Denver
Oakland
San Diego
New York Jets
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Broncos
Marlin Briscoe
Raiders
Chargers
John Had
Houston
Boston
Oilers
Don Trull
Buffalo
Pats
Miami
Jets
Pride
Dolphins
Joe Namath
Babe Parilli
Emerson Boozer
Cincinnati
Willie Davis May Not Sing His Swan Song
GREEN BAY WIS AP The 100th renewal of the NFL oldest rivalry could have been Davis final season with the Packers 5-7-1 under new coach Phil Bengtson. If Green Bay beats Chicago and Minnesota loses, Green Bay could still win the division. Davis contemplates retirement if the club appears worse without him. He cites draft moves injuries and kicking as factors in the misfortune and notes Bart Starr missed nearly five games.
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St. Lois
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Vikings
Eagles
Joe Kapp
49Ers
Green Bay
Chicago
Bart Starr
Packers
Mac Percival
Bears
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Rams
Colts
Roman Gabriel
Dallas
New York
Tom Landry
Cowboys
Giants
Fran Tarkenton
Washington
Detroit
Sonny Jurgensen
Otto Graham
Joe Schmidt
New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Saints
Steelers
Bill Austin
Charlie Durkees
San Francisco
Atlanta
Falcons
John Brodie
Wis
Willie Davis
Phil Bengtson
Baltimore Colts
Davis
Grambling
Bart
Starr
Cordero Trails Pineda in National Jockey Championship Chase
Angelo Cordero Jr. and Alvaro Pineda battle for the 1968 national jockey title as they split wins at Tropical Park and Bay Meadows. Cordero leads with 317 wins to Pineda’s 313 with key races set at Bay Meadows Trop Park features Tropicana Handicap and James H Bright Memorial Handicap on upcoming cards.
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Associated Press
Angelo Cordero Jr
Alvaro Pineda
Cordero
Tropical Park
Florida
Pineda
Bay Meadows
California
Royal Fals
Baffle
al Rhaul
Bo Rama
Terrible Tiger
Glory Hallelujah
James H. Bright
Bowling leaders post high scores in local leagues
Neil Barney of the Northern Steel League bowled 609 with 212 202 and 195 games. Steve Czerow totaled 559 and Fred Whitney 515 with a 223 single. Lucille Atkins led the Hannibal Midstate League women with 518, Rose Dietz 509, Laura Day 506 as DA Women’s sub, and Rose Rice 468 head the DA Girls circuit.
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Neil Barney
Northern Steel League
Steve Czerow
Fred Whitney
Lucille Atkins
Hannibal
Rose Rice
Changes at the Virginia State Fair Over Four Decades
Mrs Josephine Shepperson, longtime secretary and assistant treasurer, recalls the fair’s evolution from radio and phonographs to television. She notes the shift from giving away samples in the 1920s and 30s to distributing reams of literature today.
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Richmond
Josephine Shepperson
Pro Basketball Thursday Results Highlight Tight Atlanta Win
Atlanta defeats Seattle 93 to 91 in a close Thursday matchup. Remaining scheduled Thursday games include San Francisco at Boston Phoenix vs Cincinnati Cleveland vs Milwaukee and New York at Chicago. Saturday card features Boston at Baltimore Milwaukee at Cincinnati Phoenix at Detroit and more. Sunday slate lists Seattle at Los Angeles and New York at Philadelphia among others.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Seattle
San Francisco
Boston
Phoenix
Cincinnati
Cleveland
San Diego
Milwaukee
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Baltimore
Detroit
Philadelphia
Omaha
NBA Tonight Schedule Highlights Eight-Game Card
The slate features Houston at New York, New Orleans at Denver, Indiana at Kentucky, Minnesota at Oakland, Los Angeles at Dallas, Houston at Indiana, New Orleans at Oakland, New York at Miami, Los Angeles at Denver, Indiana at Minnesota, New York at Houston, and Miami at Kentucky with top teams aiming for momentum.
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Houston
New York
New Orleans
Denver
Indiana
Kentucky
Minnesota
Oakland
Los Angeles
Dallas
Miami
Supersonics Lose Center And Ball Game
The Seattle SuperSonics fell 93-91 to Atlanta as Walt Hazzard hit a 20 foot jumper with two seconds left. Dorie Murrey suffered a shoulder separation and is out about 10 days. Wilkens led Seattle with 25 points before fouling out as the Sonics dropped to fifth in the West.
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SuperSonics
National Basketball Association
Atlanta
NBA
ABA
Walt Hazzard
Hazzard
Sonic
Dick Vertlieb
Lennie Wilkens
al Bianchi
Walt
Bianchi
Ed Rush
Bob Kauffman
Art Harris
Zelmo Beaty
Hawks
Wilkens
Sonics
Chicago
San Francisco
Bison Calf Born At Terry-Lou Acres Farm
In Scotch Plains, a healthy 40-pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ink Spots. The newborn joined a 900 pound mother and a 140 ton father at Terry-Lou Acres on Raritan Road. The Lowys have resided here since.
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Scotch Plains
N. J
Ink Spots
Terry-Lou Acres
Raritan Road
Papa
Aretha Franklin in Paris Opens European Tour Album
Album notes describe Aretha Franklin’s May 7 1968 Olympia Paris live recording and her Europe tour ending in seven cities with strong vocal performances and tracks like I Cant Get No Satisfaction Soul Serenade Night Life Groovin Since Youve Been Gone Chain Of Fools and Respect.
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Aretha
Paris
Aretha Franklin
Atlantic
Olympia Theatre
Europe
Oliver Nelson
Steve Allen
Impulse. Contemporary
Steve
Melissa
Five Spot
New York
Blue Monk
Johnny Griffin
Monk
Italy
Riverside
Otis Reddin
Otis Redding
Otis
Papa
Rhythm and Blues
Manlius Schooled Oswego Frosh In 84 71 Victory
Chuck Piebes scored 21 points to lead Manlius School toward an 84 to 71 win over Oswego State Frosh at home. Ken Angersola added 15 and Steve Macinsky 14 for the victors while Van Scoy led Oswego with 14, Bill Wall 13, and Giglio 12.
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Manlius
Chuck Piebes
Manlius Schiil
Oswego State
Frosh
Ken Angersola
Steve Macinsky
Oswego
van Scoy
Bill Wall
Skaneateles
Giglio
Helene Madison Heads for Cancer Operation at 54
Seattle AP reports Helene Madison the Invincible Mermaid entered Virginia Mason Hospital for throat cancer surgery at 54. The former record holder and 1932 Olympic gold medalist recalls career highs and medals, noting diabetes now accompanies her illness and her past glory in freestyle and relay events.
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Seattle
Virginia Mason Hospital
Helene Madison
Helene
Eleanor Holm
Los Angeles
Helen
U.S
Washington State Athletic Hall of Fame
National Swimming Hall of Fame
Punky
Womens Amateur Golf Championship Site Moves to Las Colinas
The 1969 U S women's amateur championship will be played August 11 to 16 at Las Colinas Country Club, Irving Texas, instead of Colonial Country Club Fort Worth Texas. The event will bring top female golfers to the Dallas area for a week of competition.
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U.S
Colonial Country Club
Fort Worth
Tex
Las Colinas Country Club
Irving
Dallas
Largest indoor track meet set for Houston January 24 25
The United States will host its biggest indoor track meet at the Astrodome in Houston on January 24 and 25. Organizers expect wide participation from top collegiate and club teams, drawing national attention to the event.
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United States
Houston
Astrodome
Skating Boots and Blades Fit and Maintenance Guide
Guidance on selecting properly fitting leather boots with snug ankle support and minimal heel movement. Advice covers boot width, lacing, breaking in, and built in arch supports. Also explains blade selection, toe picks, hollow depth, radius of rocker, sharpening frequency, and differences between figure racing and hockey blades.
Proper boot lacing tips for child footwear
The article explains how lacing affects fit and comfort, noting the welds at the blade join the sole and heel plates should be smooth. It urges using nylon laces with slight give, avoiding tight lacing around toes or at the topline, and teaches parents to have children lace their boots early to ensure self sufficiency.
Deer Killed on County Route 10 In Schroeppel
A deer was struck and killed on County Route 10 near the Schroeppel town line at 3:19 a m as Emilio Tassoni 27 of Pennellville driving south hit the animal. Trooper T H Zimmer investigated at the scene.
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Schroeppel
Emilio Tassoni
Pennellville
Tassone
Tassons
T. H. Zimmer
Welfare beneficiaries in New York City reach 875999
An estimated 875,999 people in New York City are receiving welfare benefits. This figure reflects ongoing social assistance participation within the city.
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New York City
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