Huskers Face K State In Happy Homecoming
Nebraska hosts Kansas State in a Big Eight clash during homecoming celebrations. The sellout crowd could set a Memorial Stadium record. Nebraska shows top rushing defense and scoring defense while leading in total offense. Key Huskers: Bob Churchick and Harry Wilson. K State relies on Cornelius Davis as top rusher but struggles converting drives into touchdowns.
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Tough Chore Confronts OU in Kansas Clash
Oklahoma brings an unbeaten Big Eight leader to Lawrence to face Kansas. OU’s new coach Jim Mackenzie relies on star trio Hart Hinton and Warmack, with a rugged defense led by Granville Liggins and Ron Shotts. Kansas counters with QB Bob Skahan and RB Don Shanklin aiming to disrupt OU’s rhythm.
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Fifth Quarter Thriller In Phillipsburg Gridcontests
In a north central Kansas junior high football game Phillipsburg defeated Smith Center 12 to 6 in the fifth quarter. An unusual sequence saw a nine man offense, a defense on the field when turnover occurred, and a Phillipsburg player run for yardage only to be halted by sagging trousers.
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Boxing Results From Los Angeles Card
Armando Ramos of Long Beach knocked out Allen Syers of England in the fifth round. Jesse Armenta from Obregon and Charlie James of Los Angeles fought to a ten round draw at 160 pounds, with James listed at 42.
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Yankees Hire MacPhail Seeks Right Hander Hitter
Lee MacPhail named executive vice president and general manager of the New York Yankees. He aims to acquire a right handed outfielder and a strong relief pitcher and to restore the Yankees proud image. He notes it may take about five years to rebuild to contending status after a last place finish.
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Mira Still 2nd Team for 49ers vs Falcons
San Francisco coach Jack Christiansen named John Brodie starter at quarterback for Sunday's NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons. George Mira, who led the previous upset win over Green Bay, expressed frustration but said he would play hard if given a chance. Christiansen noted Brodie had recovered from a muscle issue and started Mira in the Green Bay game.
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Americans wary as French threaten in 1968 Olympics swimming
In Mexico City Zacatenco Pool the United States and France split swimming medals with France led by Christine Caron and Alain Mosconi. Americans Charles Hickox Claudia Kolb Lee Davis and Kenneth Weeb earned a mix of golds silvers and a bronze as the French pressed for medals. Vera Case lasska won all around in women's gymnastics with Kuchinskaya and Lebnieeray trailing.
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Seco Eid Oaks Lebnieeray
Undefeated Teams To Hog Spotlight In Pro Weekend
NFL battle of unbeatens as Dallas Cowboys host St. Louis Cardinals in Eastern Conference clash. AFL Jets, Oilers chase NY lead as Blanda and Namath pace aerial offenses amid Sunday games across leagues.
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Len Dawson
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Sandstorm Takes Par Out Of Golf
In Las Vegas at the Shara Invitational at Paradise Valley CC, gusty desert winds disrupted the third round. Bob McCallister led with 145 while Nicklaus, Palmer, and Casper struggled, tying at 151 as Phil Rodgers moved to 146 and Ray Floyd stood at 149 after an 81.
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Notable Lightweight Bout In Las Vegas Card
In Las Vegas Nevada Alton Cole ter 129 of Phoenix Arizona out pointed Rodolfo Gonzalez 128 of Long Beach California over ten rounds in a disputed lightweight fight results unclear with no decisive knockout.
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