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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1968

Page

8

Execution Most Vital: Morrall Leads Colts to Big Season

Pro quarterback Earl Morrall, a 13 year gypsy, anchors the Baltimore Colts with an 11-1 record and 2,684 passing yards 24 TDs as Johnny Unitas recovers from elbow injury. Bill Nelson, Browns rookie QB, enhances a seven game win streak after taking over from Frank Ryan.

Cleveland Browns Baltimore Colts Bill Nelson Earl Morrall Morrall Colts New York Giants Colt Johnny Unitas Jim Ward Unitas NFL San Francisco 49Ers Baltimore Pittsburgh Detroit New York Browns Frank Ryan Gary Lane

Michigan Names Bo Schembechler New Head Grid Coach

The University of Michigan hires 39 year old Bo Schembechler from Miami Ohio to replace Chalmers Elliott as head football coach. Elliott moves to associate athletic director. official announcement and reorganizations planned at a news conference. Schembechler, an Oxford Ohio Miami graduate, led Miami to two MAC titles and three runner up finishes, and served as an assistant at Northwestern and Ohio State.

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Penn State Cancels Friday Practice for Orange Bowl

Penn State head coach Joe Paterno canceled Friday’s practice after a strong Thursday session. The Lions meet Kansas in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s night in Miami.

Robyn Whatley U. of Kansas Pepper Rodgers Jayhawkers Miami Fla Penn State Rodgers Oakland Raiders John Rauch Fred Biletnikoff New York Jets Shea Stadium New York Palm Beach UPI Joe Paterno Lions Nittany Lions Kansas

Browns Like to Run Leroy Kelly Often

Cleveland notes Leroy Kelly’s 130 rushing yards in a 30 20 win over Baltimore. Kelly totaled 1,239 yards that season, with seven 100 yard games, as Don Shula and Baltimore prepare for the title clash. His speed and quick start drive the Browns’ offense, while experts expect Baltimore to key on him Sunday.

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Michigan City bests Gerstmeyer 69 62 in East Chicago holiday tie

Michigan City led 15 13 after one period and 40 26 at halftime as Gerstmeyer guards fell ill. Hood scored 23 for Michigan City while Whitfield limited Whitfield to seven. Washington edged Morton 77 69 in the other game. consolation rounds set for Friday.

Black Cats Isaiah Whitfield Michigan City Robert Hood Gerstmeyer Cats Terry McGee Mike Reyher Reyher St. Catherine Hospital Red Devils Gary Crowthers Larry Edwin McGee East Chicago Washington Hammond Morton Morton Terre Haute Crowithers T. McGee Erwin Holloway Hatfield Powell Wade M. McGee George Wilson Alexander Hood Richman Whitfield Fleming

Tigers Do Not Allow a Run to Any AL Opponent in 1968

In 1968 the Detroit Tigers did not allow a single run to any American League opponent except the Minnesota Twins, completing a remarkable pitching feat across the league while Twins performances stood out as the sole source of runs against Detroit.

Jim Northrup Detroit California Angels Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins

Indiana Prep Cage Roundup

Indiana high school basketball action features No 4 Shortridge beating No 10 Richmond 71 62 in Lafayette Tourney. Michigan City edged Terre Haute Gerstmeyer 69 62, and Riley beat St Josephs 63 61 in South Bend. East Gary won a one day tourney 69 68 over Gary Mann.

Indianapolis Shortridge Richmond Indiana Shortridge Blue Devils Associated Press Red Devils Lafayette Logansport Michigan City Terre Haute Gerstmeyer Chicago Washington Hammond Morton Scottsburg Corydon South Bend St. Joseph’s Riley Bob Hood Robert Kramer Kramer East Gary Gary Mann Bill Butler

College Basketball Results From Thursday AP Tournaments And Games

College results from Thursday across multiple tournaments and invites including East Carolina, Baylor, Virginia Tech, Virginia, Central Connecticut, Northeastern, North Central Connecticut, and numerous regional events. Notable scores include Baylor 81 over William & Mary 68 and Virginia 90 over Air Force 85.

Baylor William & Mary Virginia Tech Delaware Virginia Air Force East Carolina Cornell

Trojan changes for Rose Bowl lineup

Southern Cal coach John McKay announced changes to the Rose Bowl lineup. Al Cowlings replaces injured Jim Griffin at defensive end, Willard Scott shifts to defensive tackle, and Bill Redding takes over at middle guard.

LOS Angeles UPI John McKay Southern Cal Trojan al Cowlings Jim Griffin Willard Scott Cowling Bill Redding Scott

East Gary wins first holiday tourney since 1962

East Gary claimed the title for the first time since 1962 in a holiday tournament. Terre Haute Schulte defeated Highland 80 69 in the consolation round. North Vermillion crushed Turkey Run 110 61 at Rockville Tourney as Mike Newell scored 38 points and Terry Gill added 35 with 25 of 28 free throws.

Gary Terre Haute Schulte Highland Mike Newell North Vermillion Rockville Terry Gill

East Gary, Schulte split games in East Gary tourney

East Gary defeated Schulte 90-76 in the opening round while Gary Mann beat Highland 77-72. Schulte later won 80-69 in the consolation, lifting Golden Bear season marks to 43. Dave Thiemann led Schulte with 31 points before fouling out as East Gary dominant on rebounds and free throws.

Gary Ind Schulte Gary Mann Highland Horace Mann Star Presstime Dave Thiemann Bears Louie Canal Bill Liebler Canal Liebler Ray Verdeyen Bill Butler

Colts Ready for Browns Rematch in Championship Game

Baltimore coach Don Shula says proven plays beat gimmicks as the Colts prepare to face the Cleveland Browns in the NFL championship. He notes Leroy Kelly as Cleveland’s key threat and highlights Colts defensive preparations, including disguising blitzes, while praising Browns linebackers and noting Cleveland’s 273 points allowed versus Baltimore’s 144 in the regular season.

Baltimore Don Shula Baltimore Colts Cleveland Browns Shula Jim Houston Bob Matheson Dale Lindsey

East Chicago Washington Surges Past Hammond Morton 79 69

In a prep basketball showpiece East Chicago Washington defeated Hammond Morton 79 to 69. Michigan City knocked off Terre Haute Gerstmeyer 69 62. Gary Mann beat Highland 77 72 and East Gary outscored Terre Haute Schulte 90 76. Final results across Indiana include Fort Wayne City Catholic 69 South 40 and other district scores.

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