Startings unsettled as ASU opens vs San Jose State
Arizona State coach Ned Walk prepares for the 1967-68 season with eight sophomores and six lettermen in contention. Veterans Bob Edwards Willy Harris Roger Detter Frank Bailey and Jeff Mackey lead, with sophomores Dedhard Lehrener Seabern Hill and Tom Douthit challenging for roles. Arizona beat San Jose State 94-5 as Bill Davis and John Harbour led the scoring in the season opener for the Wildcats.
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SMU Player Levias Injured in Baylor Game
SMU guard Levias suffered facial injuries from a collision during last Saturday's game against Baylor. He underwent Friday surgery in Dallas for a facial fracture and was recuperating in hospital. doctors reported the procedure a success.
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Westwood Warriors Preview Aims For Breakout Basketball Season
Westwood high school enters the year with coach Tom Bennett optimistic about a deep playoff push. The 11 returning lettermen include captain George Peterson and guards McKinley Crawford and Dave Goodman, while five from last year’s 10 8 team join from junior varsity plus a Flagstaff transfer. The Warriors open with 11 non league games starting December 5 against Phoenix Union, then Camelback Cortez and Flagstaff as prep for league play. Coronado named as the team to beat in league B with Mesa Yuma and Cactus Grande as threats.
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Jackrabbits Face Bumpy Start In 1967 68 Season
Mesa High varsity basketball under coach Carl Heath previews a short squad of 13 with seven seniors for the 1967 68 season. Key returning players are Greg Griffin Roy Lunsford and Steve Hall, though three starters sit out for football. Merrill Castillo tops the roster at 6 6 with newcomers Dievens Hogue and Ball.
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Cinderella Colts Seek Unbeaten Run In Final Games
The Baltimore Colts sit 9-0-2 and aim to go undefeated through the regular season for the first time since 1942. Johnny Unitas has transformed the team, which faces Dallas, New Orleans, and Los Angeles in its final three games as Rams chase a division lead and potential title matchup implications.
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Broncos Hope Tensi Plays Against Jets as Odds Stand
Denver faces the New York Jets with quarterback Steve Tensi uncertain for Sunday. If inactive, rookie Jim Leclair would start. Oakland and San Diego duel in a key Western clash while Miami and Houston meet, and Kansas City faces Buffalo. Floyd Little steps up for Denver amid a 2-10 record.
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Arizona Class A title chase set for Tucson showdown
St Marys and Pueblo face off next Friday in Tucson for the Arizona Class A high school football championship. St Marys, No 1 in UP I ratings, beat Camelback 20 4 4. Pueblo rallied past Mesa 13 8 in the semifinals at University of Arizona Stadium. Coolidge upset Snowflake 7 6 after trailing late.
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Coaches clash over potential trades and state bragging rights
Prog ress previews reveal a heated exchange between Coronado coach Jerry Menefee and Beaver mentor Ken Clinkingbeard over pairing inside stars Joe Mackey and Ike Mackey with outside shooters. The piece cites playful barbs about sending players between Coronado and Scottsdale High. It also recalls Darrell Mudra and Darrell Royal quips and questions whether UTEP coach Don Haskins faces a wilder season than before.
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Tougher Than Banjo Pickers Thumb UTEP Star Prompts Hopes
Phil Harris a 6-10 sophomore is expected to carry the UTEP offense while some peers show flashy moves. Saguaro Sabercats coach Frank Griffitts unveils a sideline rocker tactic as his team preps for the season.
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