Globetrotting Globetrotters new trio lead bid for team
George Gillett the new president general manager of the Harlem Globetrotters discusses attendance, Lew Alcindor interest, and future plans as he and Potter Palmer and John O Neil own the team after a $3 71 million bid. The group notes strong sellouts on double dates and frames long term strategy for the famed show.
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NBA Playoffs Extended With Best Seven Series
The National Basketball Assn announced that all 1968 playoff games will be best four of seven, increasing the playoff pool to $320,000 from $280,000. Division champions share $27,500 with an extra $3,000 for the best winning percentage, and divisional semifinals rise from best three to longer formats.
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Medwick Named to Hall of Fame
New York report says Joe Ducky Medwick, key figure of the Gas House Gang, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association with 240 of 283 votes. Roy Campanella missed by eight votes, while Lonnie Boudreau, Enos Slaughter, and Ralph Kiner also ranked highly. Medwick expressed relief and a sense of entitlement after a 20 year wait.
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Ducky) Medwirs
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College Basketball Scores From Various Regions
A scrambled OCR sports roundup lists numerous college basketball results and scorers across conferences. It names teams such as Nevada Southern, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, and Alabama with various scores like 107 71 and 86 72, along with several players cited in brief scoring notes.
US Athletes Faulted as 1968 Winter Universiade Opens
Russia Germany and Norway won the three golds in Innsbruck as the United States failed to medal. Ken Phelps did not start the giant slalom forcing team captain Bill Marlot to become the top American, finishing sixth. Cyrol Burleson returns to racing, while Ron Swooboda secures a Mets salary boost and Gil Hodges names him right fielder.
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Century Club Sports Banquet draws wide star list
Long Beach Century Club marks top awards with USC figures Earl McCulloch and Bilfie Jean Moffitt King as principals. Guest invitees include Ollie Brown Oscar Stevens Vern Stephens Chuck Stevens Mack Calvin Bob Mumphreys Raul Rojas John McKay Jess Hill O J Simpson George Aler Elroy Hirsch Merlin Olsen Bob Bailey Kim Lefebvre Bill Singer Jacques Grenier. Master of ceremonies Jimmy Fiersalt. tickets on sale at local venues or at the door.
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Carmody's 68 Leads Qualifiers for Los Angeles Open
Rick Carmody led 34 to 35 qualifiers with a 68 at Las Coyotes in three course trials for 25 LA Open spots starting Thursday at Brookside Park. Three players tied for final berths with 74s at Riviera. PGA to decide if they enter the field or face sudden death.
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City League Basketball Brings Ties and Scores Across The Circuit
Local city league basketball results show ties and varied scores across multiple teams. The report lists numerous matchups with brief scores including Hustlers, Five ve, and Douglas invaders, as well as times for upcoming games and local venues.
Dodgers Open Spring Drills Begin Preseason Session
Dodgers start pre spring workouts at Dodger Stadium with more than 20 players and coaches. Willie Davis Jim Leflore Ron Falsly Al Ferrara Claude Osteen attend under Lefty Phillips and Jim Gilliam. Osteen plans to stay through camp in Vero Beach Florida February 24. Davis works on drag hunting and Wes Parker hones left and right handed hitting. Parker hit 202 left and 302 right last season. Grant and Versalles expected to report later. Larry Sherry and Rene Luchman are also practicing with the Dodgers. Training runs four weeks across three morning sessions.
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Kentucky Ends Pacer Win Streak
The Kentucky Colonels defeated Indiana 100 to 51, ending the Pacers five game win streak. The report notes strong Colonels scoring and Indiana’s struggles, with free throws contributing to the margin in the one game, while New Jersey beat Houston 104-97 in the other matchup.
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Billie Jean Kathy Win in Australia Tenitiz Championship
Rose mary Casals Kathy Hat ter and Mary Ann Eisut won easy singles in the Australian Tenitiz Championships in Melbourne. Miss Harver of Seal Beach defeated Lorraine Butterfield 6-1 6-3. Wonton’s doubles team Ming and Casals beat Australians Lorraine Bulte Whyte 6-1 6-0.
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Beban Wins Maxwell Memorial Football Club Award
Pinladelpna reports UCLA star Gary Beban received the first annual Maxwell Memorial award as the nation's outstanding college football player for 1867. The gala also honored Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts with the Bert Bell Memorial award for the outstanding pro player of the past season.
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Nitschke Named Packers MVP After All-Star Snub
Green Bay middle linebacker Ray Nitschke, overlooked in the all-league and Pro Bowl selections, was awarded a team salute Monday as the Packers' most valuable player.
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