Rams face rough draft after Simpson loss in O J Derby
The Rams suffered a brutal Monday at Rams’ Recreation Park as they were eliminated from the Coastal Division title race and lost hope of drafting Heisman winner O J Simpson. Buffalo or San Diego loom in interleague deals, with Buffalo’s first pick possible at ninth or tenth overall if a trade occurs.
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Detroit
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Mayo Smith Named AL Manager of the Year by UPI
Mayo Smith of the Detroit Tigers was chosen American League manager of the year by United Press International. He received 11 of 20 votes in a national poll of sportswriters, edging Ralph Houk of the New York Yankees who had six votes.
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Karras Threat Work of Grank Karras Threat Work of Grank
A police guard was withdrawn from Alex Karras home after an anonymous caller warned to protect Karras. Wayne County deputies met the Lions star after a 24-7 win over the Falcons. police called the threat a crank call.
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Calif to Recognize Junior Welter Champion
California's athletic commission will recognize the winner of the Pedro Adique Adolph Pruitt fight in the Philippines as junior welterweight boxing champion, executive officer Bob Turley said Monday. The fight is scheduled for Saturday. California decided the title was vacated by Paul Fuji of Honolulu for failure to defend within a reasonable period.
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Ashe Graebner to Be Ready for Davis Cup Challenge
UPI reports captain Donald Dell says Arthur Ashe and Clark Graebner will be fit to play for the United States in the Davis Cup challenge against Australia December 26 to 28 in Brisbane. Ashe has a tender elbow and Graebner a pulled back muscle but both are expected to compete. Dell noted it would be ridiculous to doubt their readiness.
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War unlikely for Alcindor as NBA draft nears
Walter Kennedy, NBA commissioner, said no bidding war is expected for Lew Alcindor when eligible for the draft. He noted last year’s top picks Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes drew big salaries and predicted the coin flip draft order for the league’s worst teams. Kennedy spoke in Chicago upon receiving the Knute Rockne Award and recalled his Notre Dame days and Rockne’s blunt reception.
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49ers Hope to Rebound Against Chapman
Cal State Long Beach aims to bounce back tonight versus Chapman College at Orange High School. Coach Jerry Tarkanian laments poor rebounding as the team seeks a stronger defensive effort and more second-chance opportunities after a 3-0 start.
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New Orleans Bucs End Skid Behind Jones 48 Points
AlL-CCAA Team ball Assn reports James Jones scoring 48 as New Orleans edges Oakland 101-96 to snap a five game slide. Brown fouled out for Oakland while both teams tally key points and fouls in a tight contest.
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Starr to retire after Packers season finale in Chicago
Minneap olis report says Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr will retire after the season ender with Chicago. Starr declined comment at his Green Bay home as Hal Scott claimed the move. Guard Jerry Kramer hinted it could be his last game following the pregame fuss at Lambeau Field.
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Jones Hits 48 as New Orleans Beats Oakland
Jones scores 48 as New Orleans defeats Oakland 145 to 139 on Monday night in a high scoring American Basketball League clash at Américan Arena.
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Parks and Bishop Earn Cal State Long Beach Football Honors
All-CCAA picks name junior Billy Parks and senior Chuck Bishop as CSULB standouts. Parks led the league in receptions and receiving yards, finished with 10 TDs and 74 points, and set CCAA career yardage and single game yardage marks before moving to the Pacific Coast Athletic Association. Bishop totaled 642 rushing yards and set a CSULB single-game record with 163 yards on 29 carries in the season finale versus San Francisco State. Fresno State led the league with seven representatives. Cal State L.A. had six.
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Santa Clara Coach Says Houston Should Have Won
Santa Clara coach Dick Garibaldi, after watching Houston lose to USC 65-64, said Houston would likely win 10 of 10 against USC. He noted Theodis Lee shot 3 of 20, and praised USC as a very physical team without Elvin Hayes. Houston and Santa Clara (3-0) start Cable Car Classic in San Francisco.
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