Jets Fall To Chiefs In Frigid AFL Semifinal
In a wind swept playoff at Shea Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the New York Jets 13 to 6. Len Dawson and Gloster Richardson connected on a 1 yard touchdown pass, Otis Taylor also drew a 61 yard gain, while Joe Namath failed to spark the Jets with a touchdown drive and threw three interceptions. Jim Turner booted two field goals for New York, but costly attempts and a late punt fumble sealed the Jets’ season as Kansas City advanced toward the championship game.
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Jets Namath battles wind after playoff loss at Shea Stadium
Joe Namath, famed Jets quarterback, fights wind and dust as New York loses to the Kansas City Chiefs at Shea Stadium, ending their playoff hopes. The photo captures the rough finale of a season.
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Namath, Jets Fall to Chiefs in Windy AFL Playoff
Joe Namath, battered by wind and Kansas City’s ferocious defense, completed 14 of 40 as the Jets lost 13-6 at Shea Stadium. Otis Taylor’s 61-yard end around set up the Chiefs’ winning TD, and Len Dawson connected with Richardson late. Weeb Ewbanks pledged a return to the Super Bowl next season.
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College grid attendance hits 27.6 million in centennial year
College football attendance reached a record 27.6 million, up 600,314 from last year, marking the 16th straight year of growth. The Big Ten led crowds at 56,187 per game, with the South and Midwest regions posting top totals across 2,820 games. Ohio State topped individual attendance with 86,235 per home game.
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All academic football team honors Big Ten 1989 announced
Five schools share of co champions Ohio State Illinois Minnesota Michigan Iowa and Michigan State with seven repeaters. The 22 member squad includes starters with B or better grades. Notable names include Ray Manning Dave Van Elst Barry Mayer Tim Foley and other players across Purdue Michigan State Minnesota Ohio State Northwestern and Indiana with majors listed.
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Marichal urges Mays to retire amid Giants chatter
Dominican paper El Caribe quotes Juan Marichal saying Willie Mays contributes to clubhouse temper problems and should quit as he nears end of career. Marichal criticizes Mays for not always facing tough pitching and calls the Giants mediocre last season while seeking a three year or one year $195000 to $140000 deal.
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Twin brother May join ECU coaching staff at East Carolina
Jerry McGee, head Saluki assistant at Southern Illinois, hints he may move to East Carolina to join his bigger twin brother Mike McGee, newly named ECU head coach. Mike brings three years as Duke assistant, one at Wisconsin, three at Minnesota. Jerry plans to settle salary and duties before deciding, noting deep family ties and education completed at ECU.
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Golf seniors pick officers in Egyptian Seniors group
The Egyptian Seniors Golf Association elected Merrill Duster Thomas of Pinckneyville as president, succeeding Leo Deaton of Marion. George Patterson Carbondale was named vice president, Roy Chenoweth Carbondale reelected secretary treasurer, with Charles Ingram Marion and J F Vaughn Zeigler joining the board. Tournament dates were postponed until the Southern Illinois Golf Association meets in early 1970. four handicap tournaments planned for 1970. Membership open: area golfers 45 to 49 may apply for associate at 5 dollars, 50 and over for regular at 10 dollars. applications from Roy Chenoweth, Ri 2 Carbondale.
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Elverado seventh graders win Coal Belt tourney at Vergennes
Elverado defeats Hurst-Bush 48 to 33 to claim the Coal Belt Conference tournament at Vergennes Friday Hight. Carterville takes third with a 40 21 victory over Zeigler-Royalton. The report also lists game scores and player contributions, noting Tom Seaver’s 1969 World Series outcome as the only Mets starter to lose a game.
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Badgers Roll Over Pittsburgh 85 7 In Wisconsin Win
Wisconsin sophomore Lee Oler started his first college game and scored 22 as the Badgers routed Pittsburgh 71 to 85 7. The victory ends a three game skid with Wisconsin building a big first half lead and never surrendering control.
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Notre Dame Stuns Indiana 89 88 In Late Winner
Notre Dame guard Collins Jones scored 30 points including the decisive basket with 26 seconds left as sixth ranked Notre Dame edged Indiana 89 88 in Bloomington. Indiana led early and at halftime, but Notre Dame pulled ahead late with Joe Cook matching Jones with 30 points and Austin Carr adding 30 for the Irish in a tight finish.
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Nebraska Pounds Past Georgia in Sam Bowl
Nebraska stomped Georgia 45-6 in the 36th Sam Bowl at El Paso. Nebraska’s defense forced two fumbles and six interceptions, with Paul Rogers booting four first quarter field goals and contributing on multiple scoring drives. Georgia, hampered by injuries to quarterback Mike Cavan and backs Craig Elrod and Bruce Kemp, managed a late score but never challenged.
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