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GEORGE WEBSTERPerfection . .... PlusAssociatedUnbeaten Stephen F. Austin,adding three more victories toits string in last vek’s lay, regained atop the list this week in The Associated Press small college basketball rankings.The Lumberjacks nipped Sam Houston State 83-82, then whipped Eastern New Mexico93-64 and Tarleton State 106-69for an 18-0 mark and a firm gripon the No. 1 spot.Kentucky Wesleyan, runner-up in last week's ballot of sports writers and sportscasters, lost twice in three starts and .slipped to seventh position in the current rankings. '. * 9 i . 1 * * *Stephen F, Austin received seven first place votes aiid a total of 187: points^ Youngstown, 17-0 through last Saturday night’s games, drew three firsts and moved up from third to second with 1S2 points.*,. . * .... - . *. . 4 » *No. 11 Puget Sound received the other No°l vote.• -t . 'V *t Ashland, lfc-1 after two victories last week* climbed fromfourth to third; St. Mary's, Tex., 14-2 and Idle during the week.- * vBy KENT NIXONt.SS Sports WriterTOKYO — Ever since big George Webster started playingro football three years ago he’sbeen “all” this and “all” that. How much better can he get?The 6-foot-4, 225-pound linebacker shrugs off the slightest suggestion that he’s done a ton of top work and says:“I don’t think about things I do in terms Of perfection. If things should turn out okay,” he smiles, “so much the better. I do think about how I can contribute for the good of the team.”Webster, in Tokyo on the first. • j . ’ • • • ' ••9. Central Washington ..... 17-110. Trinity, Tex. . ............ 12.311. Puget Sound (l) ........... 13-312* .C5ofii)oib »13. Southwestern Louisiana ... 11-614. Oral Roberts .............. 16-215. Old Dominion ...... 14-116. Warthburg ...... 16-117. Fairmont State .....14-218. Stetson ... is-319. Southwest Missouri State .. 10-520. Northeastern Louisiana ... 11-3525049453935333127262322Also receiving votes, in alphabetical order: Arkansas State, Augusta, Ga., Buffalo State, Central Missouri, Central State. Ohio, Eastern New Mexico, Erskine, Illinois Wesleyan, Jockson Slate, Ktnfucky State, Louisiana Tech, Louiskmo State-New Orleans, North Gorolino AST, North Carolina-Ashevllle, North Dakota,Philadelphia Textile, South Carolina State, South Dakota State, Springfield. Mass., Tennessee State.»iFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)The General Assembly took time out from law-maUng this week to pay tribute to Earle Combs, Kentucky's contribution to the Baseball Hall ofFame., * • • . . • . • • . • • .4Combs, lead-off batter in the famed “Murderers* Bow” of the New York Yankees In the 1920sleg of a USO hospital handshake tour that will also include visits with military personnel in the Philippines and on Guam, said, “It’s the team effort that makes the difference.”Asked if he ever thought about his career in terms of reaching a personal peak, Webster said he prefers to focus on “the next game” and let the schedule and his own performance take care of themselves.“And, I’m certainly gratefulfor the opportunities I’ve hadsince being with the team,” headded.. . . ,, .Stories about the former Michigan State star, who was All-AFL and Rookie of the Year in 1967, emphasize the big guy'stremendous speed.itleally? That _____________Webster said. “I’ve never thought Of myself as being especially fast. My wind-sprint times aren’tif. 1 . . . • % *••. . • .’if .Then how doesobservers' raves?“Maybe it’s because my reaction is quick when a play develops and I am able to apply myself quickly to the game situation. When the play develops — that's it. You have to be able to compensate. Maybe that’s what people are talking about,” he smiled.Linebacking has its share of injury hazards (Webster underwent a knee operation in 1968 that didn't lessen his ability). Does George ever worry about what might happen to him, say, if an opposing player throws a block on him when his attention is diverted?Actually, no. Profootball requires complete concentration,” Webster said, almost abstractly,pausing to think further.There really isn't time for fear to enter your thoughts. You're so absorbed with the action and with your part in it that you don't have time to be afraid of what might happen to you. You see your opening. You take it. That’s all.”
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