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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1968

Page

7

Georgia Bulldogs Ready for Sugar Bowl Showdown

Georgia, unbeaten, faces Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl with a fast offense led by Mike Cavin and a strong defense anchored by Bill Stanfill and Jake Scott. Coach Vince Dooley says the team has enjoyed a fun fall while preparing, while Arkansas coach Frank Broyles expects a rugged game and warns Georgia away from complacency. The matchup is billed as one of the season’s most exciting, featuring national prominence and a projected large NBC telecast.

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Murphy and Post Win Golf Honors in Connecticut

NORWALK Conn UPIS reports Bob Murphy secured back to back titles after claiming victory in the Philadelphia and Thunderbird Classics following a second place at the Westchester Open. Sandra Post also shines as a standout rookie in fresh mining themed digest.

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Texas Longhorns Face Volunteers in Cotton Bowl Thriller

The Texas Longhorns meet the Tennessee Volunteers in the Cotton Bowl, a clash billed as one of the era’s classic thrillers. Both teams seek a storied win as Texas arrives for its ninth Dallas post and Tennessee aims for a third Cotton Bowl appearance in a rivalry rich with 1950s triumphs.

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Colorful Volunteers Shine In Early Grid Clash With Georgia

A rough snapshot of the Tennessee Volunteers shows star guard Charlie Ras enfelder and quarterback Bubba Wyche leading a spirited opener against Georgia ending in a 17 17 tie after Wyche’s late two point conversion. Richmand adds explosiveness post Olympic break, while Pickens’ Stumpy Kindard contributes power. The Vols stumble with a 28 4 loss to Auburn, then rebound to defeat Mississippi State 31 0, as Jans Street and Steve Vorster pace the offense and Gilbert’s 447.8 yards per game set a strong season tone.

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Worster A Surefire Backfield Anchor For Texas

The narrative praises IWorster as a premier athlete with strong blocking and defensive potential. Coaches highlight his ability to read plays, shut down opponents, and anchor the Texas backfield as the team progresses through the season. His impact is noted as a defining asset on offense and defense.

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Sooners Bucks and Jayhawks Solid Defense Unit

Ambiguous clipped text references Staustion, Owens, and Rab Warnack in a note about Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Kansas, highlighting a defensive emphasis. The fragment hints at a sports feature or column with continued content on Page 15, Cal. BI, but specifics are unreadable.

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Encore Tough For LSU In 1969 Peach Bowl

The first Peach Bowl ended 31 27 as LSU rallied from a slow start played through rain and wind to beat Florida State. Maurice LeBlanc scored the winning TD with 2 39 left after a late LSU drive led by Mike Hillman. Hillman had 97 receiving yards and was named offensive player of the game amid a tense finish and strong final period.

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Top Rival Buckeyes Meet Trojans in Rose Bowl Showdown

Pasadena and on New Year’s Day Ohio State and Southern California, the nation’s top two teams, prepare for a Rose Bowl clash. Unbeatens vie for national honors as kickoff at 4 p.m. CST airs on NBC. Sogge, Simpson pace the Trojans. Buckeyes rely on Sage, Hayes adopts open offense.

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Penn State and Kansas Face Bowl Prep contrasts

AP reports Penn State coach Joe Paterno and Kansas coach Pepper Rodgers, both young stars, approach bowl prep differently. Paterno keeps practice closed and hints at offensive tweaks, while Rodgers invites observers, stressing blocking and tackling as he guides Kansas to a ninth bowl, dating back to his Orange Bowl past.

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Lucky Bucks promotion scam warning circulates local paper

Fraud alert describes a bogus "LUCKY BUCKS" sweep in which readers are asked to mail in bills or numbers for a supposed prize. Warnings note the scheme pressures mail-in entries, requires registered mail, and threatens losses if not complied with.

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