Browns Colts NFL Title Clash Poised Amid Muddy Field Conditions
Cleveland Browns host Baltimore Colts in the NFL championship with a muddy Municipal Stadium field likely and heavy weather questions. Don Shula’s Colts, 14 1 this year, seek their first title under his guidance as Leroy Kelly of Cleveland leads a stout ground attack against Earl Morrall and a strong Browns defense.
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US Davis Cup Victory Ends 18-Year Wait in Adelaide
The United States clinched the Davis Cup in Australia for the first time since 1963, winning 4-1 in the challenge round. Captain Donald Dell and stars Arthur Ashe Clark Graebner Stan Smith and Bob Lutz led a emotional presentation as Bowrey defeated Dell in the final singles.
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Missouri routs Iowa State in Big Eight tourney consolation
Missouri defeated Iowa State 80 to 68 in the Big Eight preseason classic consolation bracket as the Tigers set a 18 for 18 free throw record. Halftime stood 40 35 with Helmbock and Cain fouling out.
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Lyons Is Star Gray Wins 28-7 In Blue Gray Classic
Dicky Lyons of Kentucky scored on a 45 yard punt return and a three yard pass to lead the South to a 28-7 Blue Gray All Star victory at Cramton Bowl. Ed Hargett Texas A&M and Sim Byrd Troy State added scores, while Rich Johnson Illinois led the Blue with 109 rushing yards. Lyons was voted game MVP as Byrd guided two fourth period Gray touchdowns. The crowd of 18 000 saw the South dominate with 193 rushing yards to 59 passing.
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Retton Named West Virginia Coach of the Year 1968
Joe Retton of Fairmont State College earns 1968 West Virginia College Coach of the Year honors from the State Sportswriters Association. Retton, the top winner in WVUAC history with 131 victories, led his Falcons to the NAIA tournament final after a four game winning streak in March.
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Penn State Rallies Past Niagara in Quaker City Tourney
Penn State overcame Niagara 77 to 74 to avoid elimination in the Quaker City Tournament. Willie Bryant sparked the late comeback with 1:45 remaining, while Bruce Mello sealed the victory with a free throw with 21 seconds left.
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Penn State Uses Guessing Game Strategy for Orange Bowl
In Miami, Penn State coach Joe Paterno says his defense will employ a guessing game against the offensive Kansas in the Orange Bowl. Pepper Rodgers notes Penn State's talent, while Kansas must exploit sweeps and pass patterns to counter the Lions.
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