Bluebonnet Bowl season kicks off with Oklahoma vs South Methodist
The 1969 bowl season opens tonight as Oklahoma (7-3) faces South Methodist (7-3) in the Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston. Ohio State and USC prepare for the Rose Bowl while other top bowls feature Penn State, Kansas, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, and Arkansas.
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Ain ‘Methodist
Houston
Oklahoma
Mustangs
Ohio State
Southern
Cal
Penn State
Kansas
Miami
Texas
Tennessee
Dallas
Georgia
Arkansas
New Orleans
Penn
State
Year in Sports Echoes From Lombardi Trevino and More
A reflective year-end review traces Vince Lombardi's Packers exit after a Super Bowl win, and highlights figures like Lee Trevino, Denny McLain, Catfish Hunter, and Eddie Stanky. It notes racing driver deaths, financial promises to Catfish Hunter, and the PGA's peace card closing the year with a quiet message.
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Mike Pyle
Chicago Bears
Nfl’players’ Association
NFL
West Germany
Robert
Dt Vicenzo
Eddie Stanky
Peter Fuller
Dancer’s Image
Oakland
Charlie
Finley
Jim
Catfish
Hunter
Minnesota
Lee Trevino
Trevino
Houston Astros
Grady Hatton
Harry Walker
Joe Frazier
Ramos
Bob Murphy
Murphy
Jim Clark
Scotland
Mexico
Manual Ramos
Frazier
Denny McLain
Detroit
McLain
Arizona seeks new football coach after Mudra resignation
U of A athletics officials began a search for a new football coach after Darrell Mudra resigned. Mudra, whose team ended 8-2 and lost to Auburn 34-10 in the Sun Bowl, said he did not want his contract renewed and criticized one year deals. He plans to stay in coaching with no set plans, while officials deny pressure forced the resignation amid alumni backlash.
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UPI
University of Arizona
Darrell
Mudra
Auburn
Dick Clausen
Madra
Wildcats
Sun Devils
Muda
Arizona
Montreal
Jim LaRue
Clausen
Richard Harvill
Bill Lindamood
Suns suffer 30th loss in 38 games to Sonics
Seattle built a 62 45 halftime lead and held on 120 118 as the Suns closed the year with their 30th defeat in 38 games. Art Harris and Bob Rule each scored 24 for Seattle while Jim Fox led Phoenix with 24. Len Wilkens sealed the win with late free throws as Gail Goodrich scored a late jumper.
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UPI
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix
Suns
Boston Celtics
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Stan’ McKenzie
Neil Johnson
Jim ‘Fox
Fox
Len Wilkens
Gail Goodrich
Arizona State finishes sixth in Far West Classic
Arizona State University basketball team returned to Tempe after a 6th place showing in the Far West Classic, losing to California 93 81 in a consolation game. Ron Johnson led ASU with 25 points while Seathan Hill added 24. California hit 31 of 33 free throws. Oregon State beat ASU earlier 46 42. The Sun Devils open at home Thursday against Seattle.
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United Press International
Arizona’ State
Seattle
Tempe
Sun Devils
Purdue
California
Arizona State
Sun Devil
Oregon State
Syracuse
Jackie Ridgle
Bears
Ron Johnson
Seathern Hill
Byron earns Arnott Duncan Sportsmanship Award
Arcadia junior John Byron fared well at the Saguaro tennis tournament in Phoenix. He teamed with Bill Bennion to win the junior doubles title and advanced to the junior boys singles semi final, losing to Steve Gerdes. Byron also received the Arnott Duncan Sportsmanship Award.
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John
Byron
Phoenix
Titan
Bill Bennion
Steve Gerdes
Arnott“ Duncan
Roadrunners Meet Seattle In Western Hockey League Showdown
The Phoenix Roadrunners chase a sixth win in seven starts as they face the Seattle Totems in a key Western Hockey League matchup. Phoenix seeks fourth place, riding scorers Bob Chevrelsis and Bob Kabel, after a four day layoff and a 4 4 draw with league leader San Diego. The club opens 1969 Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks in Canada.
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UPI
Phoenix Roadrunners
Seattle Totems
Western Hockey ‘League
Phoenix
Roadrunners
Totems
Will. Be
San Diego
Bob, Chevrelsis
Bob Kabel
Vancouver
Camicks
Canada
College scores from various tournaments and matches
The roundup lists results from multiple college events including All College Tournament Final LSU 94 Duquesne 91 and Big 8 Final Kansas 58 Oklahoma State 45 plus Holiday Festival UCLA 74 St John’s NY 56. Other results feature Quaker City and Sugar Bowl related rounds, non tournament games like Louisville 86 Texas A&M 73 and Notre Dame 92 American VW 87, along with Rainbow Classic and Far West Classic pairings and scores such as Purdue 97 Hawaii 68 and Stanford 112 Santa Clara 82.
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Duquesne
Kansas
Okla
UCLA
St. John’s
Quaker City
LaSalle
Sugar
Town O ‘Houston
Duke
Wstrn Ky
Lousvile
Tex
Wash
Ohio
Sti
Notre Dame
Ameri VW
Brown
Seattle
Idaho
Calle
Columbia
Nev
Southern
TCU
Rainbow
Santa Clara
Purdue
Hawaii
Arizona
W.va
Bruins
New York
Jayhawks
Oklahoma State
Kansas City
Louisiana State
Oklahoma City
South Carolina
Philadelphia
Lew Alcindo
UCLA and Kansas Post Big Tournament Wins
UCLA and Kansas dominated finals to claim tournament titles. Lew Alcindor scored 30 and pulled 22 rebounds for UCLA in a 78 victory over St. John’s, while Kansas toppled Oklahoma State 56-45 to win the Big Eight Tournament. Louisville beat North Texas State 86-73.
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St. John’s
Alcindor
Bruins
Kansas
Oklahoma State
Dave Robisch
Pete” Maravich
LSU
Duquesne
John Roche
Oregon
Portland
Ore
Jim
Henry
Washington State
Duke
Western Kentucky
Iowa
Houston
New Orleans
Nee Butler
Mexico
Minnesota
Detroit
Washington
Ohio
State
Louisville
North Texas State
Vanderbilt
North Carolina State
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