Davis still believes Raiders can upset Packers in Super Bowl
Al Davis, Raiders managing general partner, says the team faces a super challenge but has moved mountains before. He recalls Oakland’s turnaround from a 1-13 season in 1962 to 13-1 in the current year and vows a super effort Sunday regardless of public doubt.
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NCAA closes 62nd meeting amid feud with AAU softened
The NCAA ended its 62nd annual meeting with efforts to calm the quarrel with the AAU while approving interpretive rules. It lifted a moratorium in the dispute, effective Nov. 1, and re elected Marcus Plant as president and the secretary treasurer.
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Coronado and Saguaro clash in city basketball showdown
Corona do facing Saguaro big man rivalry as Joe Mackey leads state scoring with 28 ppg and 17 rpg while Kirk Reinke patrols the boards at around 20 rebounds per game. Arcadia at Kofa and Scottsdale at Sunny Slope highlight Friday and Saturday prep action across the Skyline league with multiple key duels and top contributors listed for each squad.
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Nicklaus Palmer Lead Crosby Pro-Am Favorites at Pebble Beach
At Pebble Beach Crosby Pro-Am 1968 launch event, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer head the field as top money winners from 1967 seek continued success. Billy Casper Don January and Gay Brewer also prominent in a 168-player field aiming for a record $4 250 000 purses.
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Cubs Set Feb 20 1968 Spring Training Report Date
Cubs announce pitchers and catchers must report on February 20 1968 while the full squad of 44 players will gather at Scottsdale on February 25 and report in uniform February 26 The group includes five non roster players Therion roster pitchers Gary Ross John Hermannack Dick Radatz outfielder Bill Schlesinger and catcher Ken Rudolph Nearly half of the squad were Cubs developed players with eleven acquired by trade and others by purchase or draft.
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Greyhound Park card draws with odds and placings
An item lists multiple greyhound racing race results from Phoenix Greyhound Park with dog names, weights, and early odds across eleven races. Also includes a late sports blurb from West Allis about 1968 Olympic trials and an unrelated drug advertisement.
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City Basketball League tight finishes headline night
Last night in the city league three of four games were decided by two to four points. Martinique edged Old Blue 45 42 after OT with Jed scoring 20 and Nor ton 20 for Morris Sport. Philippines are not involved.
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Western Athletic Conference Play Heats Up This Weekend
Utah hosts Arizona State while Brigham Young meets Arizona in Salt Lake City and Saturday features New Mexico at home against Wyoming. The Lobos ride a 13 game win streak with Ron Nelson scoring about 20 a game as BYU and Utah aim to stay atop standings.
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Greyhound Park race night shows mixed results and large handle
At Phoenix Greyhound Park the latest card produced multiple finishes with winners including Miss Berfeet Adele Marie and You Claire among others. The meet posted overall handle figures with $129,995 paid to the public and $7,799.70 to the state while individual totals rose across 11 races and numerous dogs.
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Maryvale Exhibition Game at Pima Field Saturday
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