Crockett clocks 5.9 seconds in indoor 60 yards at Champaign
Saluki soph sprinter Crockett from Webster Groves Missouri tied a world indoor 60 yard mark of 5.9 seconds at the Armory in Champaign. Coach Hartung praised his first meet of the year, noting Crockett also ran 30.6 for 30 yards and 49.7 on the mile-relay leadoff. Other highlights include David Ray placing on the Sugar Bowl relay invite list and a crowded weekend of area high school results and schedule.
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John Carlos
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Crockett
Lew Hartung
Ivory
Ross McKenzie
David Ray
Murphysboro
Sron
New Orleans
Bob Morris
Willie Richardson
Barry Liebovitz
Alan Robinson
Cardinals lose to Browns on knee-jerk foul and clock runout
St Louis Cardinals backer Chip Healy blocked a Browns punt with a knee, the ball bounced out at the six, saving Cleveland 27-21 as a late rule call gave the Browns a first down and clock control. Charley Winner laments a season of misfortune.
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J. Louis
St. Louis Cardinal
Chip Healy
Cleveland Browns
Wayne Milligan
Healy
Cleveland
Browns
Tom Bell
Cardinals
Healy Sater
Jackle
Bob Reynolds
Jeader
Cardinal
Charley Winner
Charley Johnson
Bil Nelson
Paul Warfield
Johnson
Heri
St. Louis
Green Bey
Bears Quest Trade Talk After QB Carter Ditching
Virgil Carter publicly demanded a trade after a 21-3 loss to Green Bay. He left the second half to rookie Bobby Douglas as Carter complained he was not allowed to finish the game and questioned the Bears coaching decision. Teammate Major Hazelton urged restraint amid Carter’s rising anger.
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Francisco
Hazelton
Carter
Jim
Dooley
Alworth breaks pro football single game receiver mark
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Lance Alworth set the NFL career record with his 96th consecutive game with a reception as Don Hutson watched. The 1969 season saw Alworth post 64 catches for 1,003 yards, celebrating the milestone after San Diego’s 45 6 win over Buffalo. Hutson praised the record holder, noting Alworth’s speed and hands. The day also featured Oilers rout of Pinckneyville in a regional college matchup.
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Seth
Don Hutson
Hutson
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Chargers
Buffalo Bills
Lamar Hunt
Dallas Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers
Hunt
Top 10 games contest boosts Salukis 1969-70 season
Southern Illinois University basketball fans were invited to pick the 10 most significant games of Jack Hartman’s seven year tenure, with coaches selecting the final top 10. The winner would receive autographed memorabilia or season passes, with entry blanks sold at home games.
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Fred Huff
Huff
Jack Hartman
Hartman
Iowa
Tory
Wisconsin
Cal State
Los Angeles
Carbondale
Drake
UCLA
Diablos
California
Drake-Cal State
Toledo
University of California At Los Angeles
Evansvilles
Kentucky Wesleyans
Southwest Missouris
Greg Starrick
Sam Gowers
Salukis
Rex Barker
John Garrett
Bob Eldridge
Southern
Sa ‘Luki
Madison
SIU
San Diego State
Bowling Green
A Saluki Laughs Last in Madison Upset
Southern Illinois Salukis beat Wisconsin 83 to 74 in Madison as Rex Barker and John Mouse Garrett energized the rally. Barker’s elbow incident sparked boos then he sealed the win with a late steal and free throw as Garrett surged with driving hook layups.
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Boo” Barker
Rex Barker
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al Deliberate
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Hartman
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Garrett
Pow- Jess
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Bob Eldridge
Eldridge
SNT
Bruce Butchko
Stan Powless
Mike Hessick
Bessick
STU
Juarez Rosborough
Athens
Wooden coaches UCLA to 500th win in 127 69 rout of Miami Florida
UCLA under John Wooden posted a 127 to 69 victory over Miami Florida sealing his 500th coaching triumph. The Bruins then crushed Texas 99 to 54 as John Vallely led with 24 points and Sidney Wicks added 20.
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Westwood
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Wooden
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Big Lew
National Basketball Association
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Henry Bibby
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