UCLA Remains Unanimous Top in UPI College Poll
UCLA, coached by John Wooden, remains the unanimous No 1 in the UPI coaches poll with a perfect 350 points. North Carolina climbs to No 2 as Kentucky and Villanova inch higher, while teams like Davidson and Santa Clara hold strong records in the early season rankings.
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Levins at SMU A Warm Christmas Tale Of Courage
UPI reports Jerry Levins, SMU star and the first black athlete with a Soul Conference scholarship, is about to graduate as he helps the Mustangs prepare for the December 31 Renebenster Bowl in the Astrodome against Oklahoma. Coach Hayden Fry lauds Levins as a record-setting receiver and a mature, valued teammate whose perseverance opened doors for future black players in the Southwest Conference.
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Bengals' Paul Robinson Named AFL Rookie Of The Year
Paul Robinson, 6-1 198 pounds, a track star turned football rookie with Cincinnati, won the AFL Rookie of the Year award after rushing for 1,023 yards and an 87 yard touchdown against Oakland. He edged Robert Holmes in votes, with 25 of 30 tallies.
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Basketball Results High School Roundup
A scrambled list shows numerous high school and college basketball scores including Fairmont East 94 Clarksburg Victory 58 and Parsons 95 wee Springs 79 plus college games like Oklahoma 65 SW Mo. 57 and Arizona 68 neue 63.
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Mavericks Drop ABA Decision
United Press International reports a late clock controversy as New Orleans Buccaneers beat the Houston Mavericks 107 106 on their home court. Red Robbins hit a layup with one second left, officials ruling time remained. James Jones scored 27 with 9 9 from the line, Willie Somerset 29 for Houston. In other ABA action Willie Murrell had 32 for Miami Floridians in a 118 109 win over Indiana Pacers. Mel Daniels led Indiana with 28 despite injuries.
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Ali Completes Jail Sentence in Miami Ride Home
Muhammad Ali, formerly Cassius Clay, was released three days early from Dade County jail after a 10-day term for a traffic violation. He criticized jail food and dishwashing while noting he was serving for driving without a valid license. His draft appeal goes to the Supreme Court as he explains the timing of his release with other inmates.
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Hayes First To Tally 1000 Points
Elvin Hayes becomes the first NBA player to reach 1000 points in a season with 1 037 by mid season. The 23 year old rookie has also 603 rebounds while Wilt Chamberlain leads in field goal percentage at .585 and Oscar Robertson trails in scoring with 844.
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Jockey Clash Caps Coral Gables Racing Showdown Today
Angel Cordero and Alvaro Pineda, the nation’s top two jockeys in 1968, meet at Coral Gables’ Zrogleas Park as racing enters its final week. Cordero leads Pineda 336 to 326 with Pineda returning from Bay Meadows after two wins. Flying Lark won the Bay Meadows feature, paying 7.80 4.00 3.20. Good Ability captured Tropical’s $3,100 allowance in 1:41 4-5 for 11.20.
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Virginia Coach Balks At Pittsburgh Position
Virginia coach George Blackburn refused the head coaching job at the University of Pittsburgh after being approached following talks with Pitt officials. Blackburn said he appreciated the offer but chose to stay at Virginia, whose Cavaliers were 7-3 last season, their first winning season since 1952.
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West Virginia Bucks Lead State Deer Season Totals
West Virginia's bucks-only season yielded the state's largest recorded buck. The 1967 season logged 18,318 total kills across 21 counties for antlerless days, while this season produced 10,403 with 37 counties up and 14 down. Prices for fur bearing animals were announced by Fur Buyer F. G. Hamilton of West Augusta Virginia, listing per-animal rates for skunk, opossum, muskrat, raccoon, beaver, mink, foxes, civet, deer skins, and more.
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Santa Clara extends win streak as others stumble
Santa Clara captured its 21st straight with an 86 62 win over Gonzaga while Ohio State held off Butler 74 71. New Mexico and Southern California dropped road tests as UTEP edged New Mexico 71 67 and Vanderbilt beat USC 85 75.
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Warriors Crush Rockets For Narrow Western Lead
San Francisco thrashed San Diego 125-95 as Elvin Hayes managed only 15 points while Rudy LaRusso led with 30 and Jeff Mullins added 24. Don Kojis scored 18 for the Rockets in the league’s only game. A key second quarter run helped the Warriors erase a 26-20 deficit and take a 53-44 halftime edge.
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Odds Favor Colts as NFL contender in Las Vegas picks
Odds makers name the Baltimore Colts six point favorites to beat the Cleveland Browns in next Sunday's NFL game and the New York Jets three point favorites over the Oakland Raiders in AFL action. A Christmas night NBC telecast of Los Angeles versus Phoenix opens an 18 game TV slate including five playoff games and the NBA All-Star Classic.
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Speedy Duncan Dreamer Finds Pro Way In AFL
Leslie Herbert Duncan, known as Speedy, rose from a 5-6 college back at Jackson State to NFL? AFL cornerback for the San Diego Chargers. He defied rumors about his height, earned a pro tryout, signed a modest contract, and became a key punt returner despite a lingering thigh injury.
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Dancer's Image Declared Derby Winner Loses Money
Kentucky racing panel ruled Dancer's Image ran the 1968 Derby with an illegal drug in its system and thus forfeit the $122,600 first prize. Forward Pass and next three finishers receive the purse. Derby order of finish remains on record per the commission. Owner Peter Fuller and legal team weigh further action.
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Wilt Making Friends Fast Takes Pressure Off Lakers
Wilt Chamberlain adapts to the Lakers with Elgin Baylor and Jerry West as teammates. He handles a new role, works hard in practice, and earns respect while boosting attendance at the 17,000-seat arena. His presence eases pressure on his guards and changes team dynamics in Los Angeles.
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