Roby Sees Olympic Pics and Politics in Mexico City
In a wide ranging interview USOC President Douglas F Roby defends decisions at the Mexico City Games including the suspension of Tommie Smith and John Carlos. He says overreaction risked boycotts but warns further demonstrations would be punished. Roby notes Harvard crew tensions and ongoing inquiry into athletes endorsements.
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El Rancho Lands 9 on All Moore Grid Team
CIF co champion El Rancho High placed nine players on the all Moore League football team as selected by coaches. Six of the 12 man defensive unit are Dons new to the league this season. Ken Matthews of El Rancho and Tom Knudson of Lakewood made both offensive and defensive squads. The backfield features Steve Helm of Jordan Maurice Anderson of Poly Mike Rae and Al Lemmer ton of Lakewood and Randy Drake of El Rancho.
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Kings Return Foley to Denver in Western League move
The Kings sent 46-year old right winger Gerry Foley back to Denver of the Western League a day after a one game appearance. Foley was called up last Saturday to fill in for Ron Anderson sidelined by a back injury in the Philadelphia game. Ends, tackles, backs and guards listed with numerous El Rancho, Poly and Lakewood players across the line as the roster shifts continued.
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Althea Darben Aims Tennis Comeback at 41 in Oakland
Althea Gibson Dar ben, 41, plans a professional tennis comeback aiming for Wimbledon after years on the golf circuit. She trained five hours daily near East Orange, eyeing the Oakland Pro Invitational in February and a potential pro contract, recounting past doubles glory in 1957 and 1958 as a landmark for Black women in tennis.
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Browns must run more to upset Colts in title game
Cleveland QB Bill Nelsen says the Browns must run against Baltimore but he does not want to carry the ball himself. He notes Joe Kapp’s 10 carries for 52 yards in a loss to Baltimore and analyzes the Colts’ stingy defense as Cleveland studies film for the Municipal Stadium showdown. Leroy Kelly led a 102 rushing yards effort against Dallas in the playoff win, while Ernie Green stresses the potential life changing impact of victory.
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All-Star AFL vote tops Raiders with six selections
The Oakland Raiders led the AFL All-Star team with six picks after a playoff win over Kansas City. Lance Alworth and Buck Buchanan topped balloting, with New York Jets' Joe Namath and Paul Robinson among others named. The 22-man squad features players from San Diego, Kansas City, Oakland, New York, Cincinnati, and Denver, highlighting the league’s top performers as the season nears its championship game.
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Grateful Raiders Celebrate AFC West Title Campaign
Oakland won 41-6 over Kansas City to clinch the AFL Western Division title. Lamonica hosted a champagne dinner praising the team for its comeback season. Biletnikoff caught three TDs but suffered eye irritation and Duane Benson sustained an elbow injury.
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Counts Finds New Role As Lakers Pivot To Corner
The 27 year old Mel Counts, now back in the corner after a center stint with the Lakers, reflects on a career full of position switches. Traded for Will Chamberlain, Counts remains a sub but hopes for recognition and bigger pay as he pursues NBA stardom.
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Robinson Chosen AFL Top Rookie
Cincinnati Bengals rookie running back Mal Robinson earned AFL rookie of the year honors by United Press International with 25 of 80 votes. The season saw him win the rushing title and earn a starting spot in the All-Star game while Tank Harmes of the Kansas City Chiefs appeared on five ballots.
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Shriners Drill Ahead of East West Shrine Game
The East squad worked on offense and defense at Santa Clara University in preparation for the Bee at Candlestick Park. Army fullback Charles Jarvis drew praise for several 50 yard punts and Ed Podukik of Iowa was noted for receiving and running in drills.
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