AFL Roundup Huck Finn Could Spark Jets Title Bid
HAL BOCK reports on a weekend AFL slate where the Jets chase their first Eastern Division title as Huckleberry Finn lingers in NBC’s schedule behind Sundays Dallas San Diego clash. Oakland’s late surge, Hadl passes, and Cincinnati betting Miami shape the league while injuries hit Buffalo and Denver.
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NFL Looks Defensive
NFL showcases defensive battles as six contenders meet strong tests. Colts host Minnesota in Baltimore while Chicago faces Dallas with injured offenses. Rams battle Giants in Los Angeles and Cleveland aims to extend a five game streak against Philadelphia.
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Lions Finish 16th Undefeated Season With 21 7 Win
In Topeka AP report Lawrence Lions remain the top Kansas high school team after a 21 to 7 victory over Shawnee Mission South. The win gives Lawrence 8 0 1 for 1968, Shawnee Mission South ends 7 2. Coach Al Woolard notches his 12th undefeated season.
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Derby winner questioned as drug test debated
The 1968 Kentucky Derby ended in just over two minutes while a hearing on whether Dancer's Image won fairly with or without illegal phenylbutazone proceeds into its second week. State chemist Kenneth Smith and lab technician James Chinn testified as stewards consider the positive test. Fuller appeals to keep the purse.
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Painful Putt Works Well in Cajun Classic Play
In Lafayette AP Paul Bondeson sought luck by getting stung on a finger by a bee and followed with four straight birdie putts to tie Ron Cerrudo for the lead as the Cajun Classic third round opened. Both posted six under 66 on Oakbourne Country Club’s 6555 yard course. Dave Stockton Bob E Smith and Dewitt Weaver were one stroke back at 136.
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Arcari Beats Tetteh In European Junior Welterweight Bout
LA SPEZIA Italy AP Bruno Arcari Italy's European junior welterweight boxing champion won a 10 round decision over Joe Tetteh of Ghana in a tightly contested pro bout held in Italy.
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Celtics Buck Bullets Lead NBA Night with rout and rally
Boston moved back to first in the Eastern Division by routing Phoenix 133-106 as Baltimore fell 121-110 to Philadelphia. The Knicks beat Chicago 114-107, San Francisco edged Los Angeles 100-98, and San Diego topped Seattle 126-111. Bailey Howell led Boston with 28, Havlicek 26, Siegfried 16.
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Tight Squeaks All Over Collegiate Football Scene
Wyoming Cowboys eye top bowl bid as they host Arizona in a key clash. Houston faces Tulsa in a favored matchup while LSU, Tulane, and other major programs also play. Michigan meets Ohio State for Big Ten title, USC vs UCLA on West Coast, Penn State at Pittsburgh, and more top games shape the day.
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Competition For Football Competition For Football
New York AP reports the 1969 baseball schedule runs April 7 to Oct 2 with best‑of‑5 playoffs starting Oct 4 and a best‑of‑7 World Series starting Oct 11, setting potential TV clashes with pro football in the heart of the season. AL President Cronin says baseball did not move into football, noting football now starts earlier in July.
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PGA Drops Tournament In Dayton Over Split
The PGA Championship scheduled for next August in Dayton was canceled after the Executive Committee of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce withdrew its contract, unable to guarantee top pros would participate amid the PGA tour split and the formation of the American Professionals Golfers association.
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Bonavena Sets Philadelphia Date to Challenge Frazier
Buenos Aires AP reports Argentina heavyweight Os car Bonavena left Friday for Philadelphia to face Joe Frazier on December 10 for Frazier’s share of the world heavyweight title. The matchup pits two top contenders in a bid for the championship.
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