Kilmer Takes Blame for Saints Loss to Bears
Quarterback Billy Kilmer of the New Orleans Saints says he bears no anger at fans after a 23-17 defeat by Chicago. Kilmer, back from a broken ankle layoff, blamed his own rough day for missed receivers and poor execution. The Bears, led by Brian Piccolo and Ron Bull, rode to victory as Dick Butkus piled up 11 tackles.
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Saints
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Chicago
Austin Denny
Jack Concannon
Mac Percival
Danny Abramowicz
Tom Barrington
New Orleans
Charley Durkee
Dick Butkus
University of Illinois
Tom Fears
Minnesota
Los Angeles
Green Bay
APG signs 28 journeys and 13 sponsors for 1969 golf season
Gardner Dickinson Jr announces 28 tournaments signed for 1969 by the American Professional Golfers with 13 more sponsor contracts. Total purses reach $4.25 million with over $6 million after all signings. Open dates to be filled and satellite events planned.
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The
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Two Jockeys Battle For Riding Honors In Close Title Race
Alvaro Pineda and Angel Cordero Jr lead the national jockey championship battle, separated by one win after a tense stretch. Cordero tops 296 to 295, with Pineda riding a triple at Bay Meadows while Cordero won five in Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico
Mexico
All-America picks honor Simpson Keyes and peers
O J Simpson of Southern California and Leroy Keyes of Purdue head the 1968 Kodak All-America college football team chosen by the American Football Coaches Association. The 79th annual squad includes Ted Kwalick Penn State Ron Sellers Florida State Ted Hendricks Miami Bob Douglass Kansas Terry Hanratty Notre Dame Paul Gipson Houston Chris Gilbert Texas Jim Seymour Notre Dame Jerry Levins SMU among backs ends and receivers.
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Southern California
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Purdue
Leroy Keyes
Ted Kwalick
Penn State
Ron Sellers
Florida State
Ted Hendricks
Miami
Fla
Bob Douglass
Kansas
Terry Hanratty
Notre Dame
Paul Gipson
Houston
Chris Gilbert
Texas
Jim Seymour
Southern Methodist
Jerry Levins
Kwalick
Sellers
Cards rally to win over Pirates as Johnson returns
Charley Johnson came off the bench to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 20 10 victory over Pittsburgh in the NFL Century Division race. Johnson completed seven of 12 passes for 90 yards guiding two field goals and a touchdown in the second half while Jim Hart struggled. Johnson’s return quotes suggest he may reclaim the starting job, with coach Charley Winner considering his decision next week.
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Eee
Chargers crush Broncos as Hadl and Alworth connect in rout
In a key Western Division clash, Don Hadl threw five touchdown passes with Lance Alworth snagging four for 171 yards as the Chargers routed Denver 47 to 23 and kept pace with Oakland and Kansas City. Don Maynard set a career receiving record for the Jets in their 35 17 win over Miami, while Tom Sherman sparked the Patriots past Cincinnati with three TD passes.
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New York
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Trojans force time with Irish in 21 21 tie
Southern Cal unable to reclaim top ranking after a 21-21 draw with Notre Dame. The tie leaves USC 9-0-1 and awaiting a Rose Bowl clash with Ohio State for the No. 1 spot, while Penn State looms with a possible top finish.
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Mike Recht
Associated Press
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Trojans
Ohio State
Notre Dame
John McKay
Ara Parseghian
Penn State
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Kansas
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Sam
Archer Wins Buenos Aires Masters Golf Title
Californian George Archer captured the Buenos Aires Masters with a four under par 66 at Olivos Club, finishing ahead on Sunday.
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George Archer
Olivos Club
Jeep Wagoneer powers through winter with 4 wheel drive
An advertisement touts the Jeep Wagoneer for winter driving. It highlights 4 wheel drive traction, safety features, and comfortable seating for year round use. The message urges readers to take a test ride to experience the capabilities.
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Jeep
Wagoneer
Unser Holds Lead as Gurney Edges World Wide Field
In Riverside California Bobby Unser extended his points lead heading into the Rex Mays 300 with Dan Gurney winning. Mario Andretti switched cars after an engine blowout and crash but finished out of title contention. Peggy Wilson clinched first in Meridian while Carol Mann earned the year’s Vare Trophy.
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Nazareth
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Rex Mays
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Unser
Dan Gurney
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