Lakers Open Back East Sans West
Lakers begin 1967-68 on the road without Jerry West, who will miss 20 games. Chicago opener on KTLA, then Philadelphia, St. Louis and New York. Archie Clark to start. rookie John Wetzel expected to contribute. Coach Bill van Breda Kalff aims for balanced scoring and improved passing.
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Bowl picture in 1967 season shows many contenders still alive
Sports editor Dave Lewis notes 14 of 16 teams in eight major bowls from last year remain in postseason contention, led by USC Alabama and Nebraska with several others like Texas Florida Georgia Tech and Miami still in the hunt. Purdue and SMU face uncertain futures as schedules tighten toward November showdowns.
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Anaheim Loses 3rd ABA Game
Dallas Chaparrals, led by coach Cliff Hagan and former Duke All-America Bob Verga, defeated Anaheim in an ABA contest. Verga starred with scoring and steady leadership as Dallas pushed ahead.
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Chaos top Amigos in opener 129 125
Hagan scored 20 points in the first quarter and finished with 35 to pace the Chaos to their first league win. Verga added 34 as Anaheim led by three at halftime before losing their third straight game.
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Olympians Endure Mexico City's Thin Air for Medals
Mexico City hosted Pre-Olympics events with Randy Matson winning the shot put and Charlotte Cooke taking the first U S gold in the women's 400 meters. Elevation and changing scoring stirred comments from athletes as Gaston Roelants and Jean Claude Dufresne also claimed titles.
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Otto Graham Cancels Monday Redskins QB Club Talk
Washington coach Otto Graham canceled the customary Monday briefing with oral football writers after the Redskins 20 20 tie with the Atlanta Falcons. The routine has followed Redskins coaches for 15 seasons, regardless of win loss or tie.
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Big Eight Sweep for Troy Bruin Heroes
OPI report from San Francisco highlights O J Simpson and Gary Beban as top college football players. Simpson scored three touchdowns and ran for 163 yards on 38 carries in Southern California’s 24-7 win over Notre Dame. Beban led UCLA to a 37-14 win over Salas with two touchdown passes and another rush score. Adrian Young of USC earned “Time man of the week” honors for four interceptions and 12 tackles in USC’s victory.
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All America backfield gains lock with Simpson leading
UPI reports Freather James Simpson of Southern California holds a backfield berth in the 1967 All-America team. Simpson rushed for 163 yards and three touchdowns in a 24-7 win over Notre Dame. Also named were Edd Hargett Texas A&M Richmond Flowers Jr. Tennessee and Bo Bowen Mississippi for strong weekend performances.
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Pressure on Beban as Bruins Face Stanford
UCLA ace Gary Beban feels the strain as expectations rise after his 37 14 win over Cal. Stanford coach John Ralston says UCLA moves with Beban at the helm while Ralston praises Indian QB Chuck Williams who starred in a 31 10 win over Washington State.
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