Jets Favored In AFL Title clash with Raiders
New York Jets led by Namath face Oakland Raiders in the AFL championship amid cold windy conditions and snow risks. Lamonica and the Raiders seek a Super Bowl bid while Namath targets his first “big one” with Maynard Sauer and Boozer supporting cast.
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Six Big Contests In Bowls
United Press International previews six major college bowl games ending 1968. Ohio State faces USC in the Rose Bowl with O J Simpson bidding farewell. Penn State meets Kansas in the Drague Bowl. Texas and Georgia headline Cotton and Sugar Bowls, while Florida State plays LSU in the Peach Bowl and Oklahoma clashes with SMU in the Bluebonnet Bowl.
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Huskers Beat Oklahoma in Consolation Bracket Opener
Nebraska pulled away to a 70 48 victory over Oklahoma in the Big Eight holiday tournament consolation game. Marvin Stewart led Nebraska with 19 points while Garfield Heard and Clifford Ray each scored 10 for Oklahoma. Halftime stood 36 28, Nebraska.
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Miles 27 Leads Pistons Past Warriors 131 102
Eddie Miles scored 27 points including 17 in the final period and Happy Hairston added 25 with as many boards as points as Detroit toppled San Francisco 131 to 102 to snap a three game Warrior streak. The Pistons erupted for 75 second half points after a 56 55 halftime margin.
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Monon Preston Area Boys Basketball Returns With Key Week
After a Christmas layoff, Monon Preston area teams resume play with Monday and Friday games. St Francis at Rivesville and Fellowsville at Farmington highlight Monday actions while University High hosts Clay Battelle Friday. Morgantown and Preston County squads read as top contenders with strong scorers Allen Walker Chrzasze z Fortuna and Bakker.
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Fortuna Leads Area With 28.5 Average
Morgantown High junior forward Rick Fortuna tops area scoring with 28.5 points per game after two outings. Jackie Jackson of Rowlesburg sits second at 26.2, while Bruceton’s Rick Moyers stands at 159 total points for five games. Other leaders include Milt Harris Newburg 22.5, Dick Baylor Tunnelton 21.4, Joe Chrzaszcz University High 20.7, and John Dixon Terra Alta 19.2. Clay Battelle leads Monongalia by 5-0. Newburg 5-1 and Bowlesburg 4-1 pace Preston.
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O'Brien Tops Back in Tangerine Bowl Thriller
Richmond quarterback and former Notre Dame star Buster O'Brien threw four TD passes and ran for another as Richmond defeated Ohio University 49 42. O'Brien passed for 447 yards on 39 of 58 attempts, with 24 5 12 and 15 yard TD passes and a 31 yard rushing score.
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AFL Championship Rivalry in Prime Time TV Slate
Television listings feature the AFL Championship Oakland against New York Jets from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. plus NFL Championship clashes Baltimore versus Cleveland and others across the afternoon. Ice action shows Pittsburgh Penguins at Montreal Canadiens at 8 p.m.
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Richey Reaches Sugar Bowl Tennis Final
In New Orleans Cliff Richey of San Angelo Texas defeats Jamie Fillol of Chile 3 6 6 0 6 4 to advance to the Sugar Bowl final. Richey, the fourth ranked U S player, moved past top seed Fillol in a three set semifinal.
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Monongalia County High School Standings
Local high school standings for Monongalia County track and field season update listing leading schools and athlete results. No further details available in readable text.
Colman Resigns as Princeton Football Coach to Take Middlebury AD Post
Dick Colman resigns after 11 seasons at Princeton to become athletic director at Middlebury College starting July 1. The 54 year old, a single wing expert, led Princeton to 75 wins and 33 losses with Ivy titles in 1957 and 1964 and co-champions in 1963 and 1966. The 1964 squad was undefeated. The 1968 team posted a 4-5 mark with a youthful roster.
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Bowling High Averages and Scores Summary
Bowling standings list multiple leagues with top averages and high series. Notable names include Bernard Powers 170 and Woodrow Dumire 166, Elias Jabour 268 high game, Henry Davis Tile Co. leads team series, and Dot Maust tops averages with 175. Various clubs such as Reel McCoys and Holiday Inn post high totals and individual scores.
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Allen Named West Coach for Pro Bowl After Rams Fire
George Allen, recently fired by the Los Angeles Rams, was named head coach of the West team for the 19th Pro Bowl on January 19. Tom Landry leads the East. both coaches will clash for the second time after a prior East victory.
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