Analysts Debates Over Zone Rules Stir Basketball Controversy
A long, critical dig into how zone defense and related rule changes shape pro basketball. It highlights Los Angeles Lakers tactics with Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain, the influence of Joe Mullaney, and salary pressures from Jack Kent Cooke’s trio.
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Roger Maris
Denny McLain
Detroit
Norman van Brocklyn
Norman
Lew Alcindor
Bill Russell
Joe Mullaney
Caath
Los Angeles Lakers
Mets
Jerry West
Den
West
Mullaney
Los Angeles
Lakers
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Troika
Jack Kent Cooke
Wilt Chamberlain
Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chamberlain
Baylor
Des Moines
Mglw
Cooke
Ike
Trac
Buckeye Fans Savor 1969 Attendance Crown
Ohio State led 1969 college football attendance with an average of 86 235 per home game, a national best and 808 more than last season. The top programs included Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Purdue, Southern Cal, LSU, Notre Dame, Alabama and Georgia in a weather-favorable year with record totals and eight million rise since the decade began.
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New York
UPI
Ohio State
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Buckeyes
Michigan
Michigan State
Nebraska
Purdue
Southern California
Louisiana State
Notre Dame
Alabama
Georgia
Allen Rehiring Sparks Rams in Snowy Showdown
The Rams face a pivotal rebirth theme after George Allen’s firing and rehiring, with Deacon Jones and Roman Gabriel urging emotional readiness for a big game against the Minnesota Vikings. The club, riding an 11-game win streak earlier, seeks consistency as injuries and lineup shifts test the famed Fearsome Foursome and Gabriel’s pass heavy attack.
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NEW York
George Allen
Los Angeles Rams
Allen
Rams
Minnesota
Vikings
Deacon Jones
Roman Gabriel
Gabriel
Purple
Charlie Cowan
Bob Brown
Philadelpha
Tom Mack
Ken
Mike LaHood
Wyoming
Joe Seibel
Seibellt
Atlanta
Larry Smith
Florida
Les Josephson
Merlin Olsen
Rosey Grier
Roger Brown
Coy Bacon
Doug Woodlief
Imebacker
Myron Pottios
Woodlief
Clay fights for Texas boxing permit in court
Cassius M Clay Jr also known as Muhammad Ali filed suit Friday against Tommy V Smith, Texas boxing commissioner, seeking a permit to fight. The suit asks to overturn Smith's denial or declare Texas Penal Code article 614 unconstitutional, arguing Ali has maintained high moral conduct, religious devotion, and world heavyweight champion status. Smith was unavailable for comment. Alton Erickson was out of town.
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Austin
Texap
Cassius M Clay Jr
Texas
Clay
Muhammed Ali
Tommy V Smith
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Claw
Smith
Boxer
San Antonio
Alton Erickson
Rainbow Invitational ends with lone 500 by Spike at Stoney’s
Spike delivers the area’s only 500 series last night scoring a 504 in Rainbow Invitational League at Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes. She opened 192 and followed with two 156 games. Lance Rentze starred for the Dallas Cowboys in 1968 with four receptions for 1,009 yards and six TDs.
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Sandy Spike
Stoney's Rainbow Lanes
Lance Rentze
Dallas Cowboys
Bowling leaders shine as Buell 666 and Thornton 289 top action
Buell rolled a 666 series and Thornton struck a 289 game, highlighting last night’s bowling across leagues. In Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes, Buell’s high game reached 266 while Wally Wolf posted a 612. Thornton’s 289 aided his 613 series in the Twilight League, with team wins and first-half titles noted across multiple leagues.
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Bud Buell
Thornton
Buell
Stoney S
Rainbow Lanes
Wally Wolf
Thorntons
Kitchel Recreation
Thornton- Jares
Ragnant & San
Loapers Barbers
Acme
Strohs Beer
Varndell Ins
Bernies
Bess Garage
Bill Bakers
Beal Lumber
Ralphs Lan
Tinker Beard
Bud Bye
Mel Shook
Morin of Browns predicts tight title game vs Cowboys
Browns tight end Milt Morin warned that the Giants upset of the Browns should not boost Cowboys confidence for next Sunday's Eastern Conference championship in Dallas. Morin noted Giants blitzes and defensive moves, praised Cleveland’s prior readiness, and forecast a close, hard fought clash with Dallas.
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Cleveland
UPI
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Cleveland Browns
Milt Morin
Browns
Morin
Giants
Cowboys
Dallas
Touchdown Club
Area bowling results drive wins and high scores across leagues
Multiple bowling leagues report wins by Torn Barber Shop and Varish Farm over Bill Auto Body and McAlpin Sales, plus tight matchups at Grafton Lanes and Meter Floor Covering. High series honors go to McAlpin Sales, Varish Farm, and Klinect Bartlett TV with standout games by Halblaub, Machert, and Klinect.
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Torn Barber Shop
Bill Auto Body
Bartlett TV
Fotographies
Varish Farm
McAlpin Sales
Grafton
Garber Plumbing
Old Dutch
Lehman Johnson Young
Riddle Sohio
Rural Urban
Les Reynold
Jake Miinect
Yarnish Farm
Larry Overy Riddle Sohio
Earl Halblaub
Klinect Bartlett
Klinect
Bartlett
Dick Halblaub
Jake Klinect
Jim Machert
Jime Ste
Art Crontos
Edme Sao
Bob McLaughlin Schlather
Jin Machert
Ketchum Shell Si Mack Hevener
Duke Beer
Sheffield Auto Shop
Miller Righilfe
Market Builders
Chucks Barber Shop
Strahs Beer
Bittner DeCarlo
Elyria Saving
Wilford Turkey
Hoys
Shepherd Chews Olds
Barber Motors
Midway Mal
Merchanta
Lake Fire Plastics
Stang Motors
Lance Buick
Deelz Inc
HW Plumbing
H&r Inc
Als Auto Glass
Hockey awards presented before All Star game in St Louis
Seven standouts from the 1968 season will be honored at a banquet January 19 prior to the NHL All-Star game in St Louis. Jacques Plante and Glenn Hall receive the Vezina Trophy for best defensive average. Also feted are Phil Esposito Bobby Orr Alex Delvecchio Danny Grant Serge Savard and others as playoff and rookie standouts. The All-Star game is January 20 at the St Louis Arena.
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St Loui
Jacques Plante
Glenn Hall
Plante
Hall
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Schlather Ins
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