Shula Defends Colts as They Prepare for Jets Showdown
Don Shula voices urgency for Baltimore to win the Super Bowl against the New York Jets led by Joe Namath. The piece notes Morrall's steadiness, Namath's passing threat, and a tough Baltimore defense with a potent ground game and veteran receivers.
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Don Maynard
George Sauer
Pete Sammons
Colts
Bubba Smith
Ordell Brasse
Matt Snell
Emerson Boozer
Jets
Leroy Kelly
NFL
Cleveland
Snell
Boozer
Namath
Morrall
Tom Matte
Jerry Hill
Willie Richardson
Jimmy Orr
John Mackey
Unser Wins 1968 National Driving Title at USAC Check
Bobby Unser of Albuquerque won the 1968 national driving championship with 4330 points, earning 7654 dollars and edging out Mario Andretti by 11 points. Al Unser finished third with 2895 points and 3827 dollars. Robert Wilke of Milwaukee was named champion car owner for the sixth time.
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UPI
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United States Auto Club
Unser
Albuquerque
N.M
Mario Andretti
Nazareth
Secant
Andretti
Robert Wilke
Milwaukee
Wis
Namath Faces Colts in High Stakes Super Bowl Showdown
In Miami the Jets led by Namath clash with the Baltimore Colts in the NFL championship game. Namath seeks an upset as the Colts rely on a stout front four and a balanced attack led by Earl Morrall. Weather threatens a damp field while both teams arrive in solid shape for the Orange Bowl showdown.
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Miami, Fla
UPTI
Namath
Baltimore
Colts
Lou Michaels
Jets
Jet
Weeb Ewbank
Shula trusts Morrall as Super Bowl bid looms
Don Shula dismissed the idea that the AFL champion faces extra pressure in the title game. He backs Earl Morrall and plans no immediate switch to Johnny Unitas unless performance falters. Broadway Joe Namath backs Parilli, but a fail by Namath could doom the Jets.
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Green Bay Packers
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Johnny Unitas
Namath to Lead Jets in Third Super Bowl Showdown
Beaver Falls native Joe Namath headlines a Jets Colts clash at the Orange Bowl with 75,354 in attendance and a $3.3 million payout pool. Namath, facing a stout Colt defense, tries to cement his legacy as the best quarterback on the best team.
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Wake Forest Routs NC State in ACC Thriller
Wake Forest defeats North Carolina State 88 79 in Raleigh led by Charlie Davis with 31 points and Ben McGregor with 20. Vann Williford topped the Wolfpack with 26 points as the Deacons rallied with a late surge in ACC play.
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Super Bowl Preview: Colts vs Jets Set at Orange Bowl Miami
UPI reports on the World championship game details between NFL champion Baltimore Colts and AFL champion New York Jets. Site is Orange Bowl in Miami with kickoff at 3 05 p.m. EST. Odds favor the Colts by 17 12 points. Attendance expected around 75 354. Ball type varies by possession and tied game goes to sudden death. Colts wear blue jerseys. Jets wear white.
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Two-Point Rule Ban Sets for Sunday Super Bowl
The decision on attempts for two points is removed for the Sunday title game between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Jets. Each team may use its league ball on offense with AFL balls in Jets’ possession and NFL balls in Colts’ possession.
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New York Jets
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NFL
MHS Wins Mat Duel Against Lewis County
Morgantown's wrestling team defeated Lewis County 33 17 to improve to 5 1 this season Coach Bob DeAntonis squad faces Philip Barbour at Philipp in a follow up match Key pins and decisions included Sam Rozance Dwight Ellifritz Brad Messenger Roy Ryan Blair Bennett and others with results across 95 to unlimited weights The Leader report also notes UCLA star Lew Alcindor led major college players in field goal percentage at 667 for 1966 67 season
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Morgantown
Lewis County
Sam Rozance
Dwight Ellifritz
Brad Messenger
Roy Ryan
Blair Bennett
Bob DeAntonis
Philip Barbour
Philipp
Jack Tinney
Dave Stenger
Bill Lough
Mike Weaver
Dave Posey
Steve Weese
Dan Holden
Dale Carothers
Rex Rohrbaugh
Lloyd Robinson
John Phillips
Stewart Rhoades
George Hess
Bob Ryan
Dave Ash
Archie Price
Jim Sumpter
Okey Byrd
Ed White
Larry Chapman
LOS Angeles
UPI
Lew Alcindor
UCLA
Rozelle Unveils 1969 Pro Grid Schedule Changes
UPI reports Commissioner Pete Rozelle announced a new scheduling format for 1969 to reduce clashes with major league baseball. The AFL will add a late season playoff, NFL and AFL start dates shift by one week, and a trial playoff system runs in 1969 with the NFL and AFL planning a January 1969 championship schedule. The Playoff Bowl in Miami is in its final year under contract.
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UPI
Pete Rozelle
AFL
Rozelle
NFL
Palm Springs
Cal
Los Angeles
Vaulter Sets Terp Record in Maryland Navy Meet
Budd Williamson of Maryland set a new pole vault record by vaulting 16 feet 2 1 2 inches as the Terrapins defeated Navy 81 to 19 in a dual track meet. Maryland swept all 12 events.
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