Australians face Davis Cup clash over teenager Alexander
U S captain Donald Dell questions if 17 year old John Alexander will play for Australia in the Challenge Round. Hopman rates Alexander likely for one singles spot with Ray Ruffels, while Bill Bowrey struggles for form. Debates center on Alexander’s poise against America’s Ashe and Graebner as opening singles begin Christmas night.
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Area Bowling standings and scores and Eddie Mathews retirement
Bowling standings list teams and high scores from Marion Mixed and Tom's Bar B Q leagues with high games and series for Hopefuls Slow Pokes Rolling Pins and others. The article notes Eddie Mathews, famed slugger, retired after the 1968 season after 17 years as a major league third baseman with the Braves Astros and Tigers.
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Missouri Tigers face Alabama without two blockers in Gator Bowl
Missouri may be missing center Don Rees and tackle Jim Anderson for the Gator Bowl against Alabama. Rees is out after being sent home for breaking training rules while Anderson, who injured a thigh in Columbia, aggravated the injury and rejoined the team after marrying in St. Louis. Coach Dan Devine said the extent of Anderson’s injury will become clearer in the next day or two.
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Falcons Hire Putnam Campbell as Coates Line Coaches
The Atlanta Falcons named Duane Putnam as offensive line coach and Marion Campbell as defensive line coach as Norm Van Brocklin fills out his staff. Putnam, 40, received the appointment Sunday while Campbell joined Saturday. Van Brocklin had dismissed the previous staff after a season-ending loss to San Francisco.
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Cordero Extends Lead In 1968 National Riding Race
Angel Cordero widened his lead by four wins at El Comandante Puerto Rico and added five more at Agua Caliente Mexico. Pineda managed two at Bay Meadows and faces Cordero in a late year head to head at Tropical Park. Giants announce 1969 coaching staff with Westrum Jansen and Virgil.
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Ben Bengough Ex-Yankee Catcher Dies At 70
Bernard Bennie Bengough a former New York Yankees catcher on 1920s championship teams died Sunday of a heart attack after leaving a church service. He was 70 and noted as a longtime coach and mentor to underprivileged youth in Philadelphia, guiding youth baseball and promoting exhibition games for charity. He previously led the Junior Baseball Federation of Philadelphia and remained tied to the Phillies.
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Colts edge Vikings as Morrall proves clutch in title run
Baltimore gains 24-14 over Minnesota in the NFL Western Conference final behind Morrall as the Colts prepare for Cleveland. Coach Don Shula lauds the Browns after a single regular season loss to them. John Mackey calls the matchup a helluva battle while Joe Kapp passes for 266 yards amid heavy pressure.
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Raiders Rout Chiefs 41-6 Clinch AFL Western Division Title
Oakland crushed Kansas City 41-6 before 53,605 at the Coliseum to seal the AFL Western Division crown. Fred Biletnikoff caught seven passes for 180 yards and three TDs, finishing a nine game win streak as Daryle Lamonica threw for 347 yards and two scores to Warren Wells.
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