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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1969
Page
4
In a sweeping critique, a columnist argues the Jets overhyped season created a dangerous dynasty illusion. Namath’s celebrity, booze bravado, and showmanship fueled fan mania, while on-field decline and playoff exit expose the fragility of sport mythmaking. Penguins player Woytowich suffers shoulder separation.
Kenyon College guard John Renka nicknamed Rinka, a 5 foot 9 inch scoring ace, leads with a 24 plus point average and uses mind games to outsmart bigger opponents. Coach Bob Brannum compares him to past Celtics players while noting his drive to coach or pursue a masters.
New York AP reports the Minnesota Vikings, led by Bud Grant, emphasize a ball control ground game with backs Osborn Brown Reed and Jones. The Vikings face the Los Angeles Rams as a pivotal showdown, relying on a sturdy line and a stout Purple Gang front four to pressure opposing quarterbacks.
Gabriel of Los Angeles and Kapp of Minnesota named to lead the West against the East in the 20th Pro Bowl on January 18 at Memorial Coliseum. Ten players from the West and East were chosen by NFL coaches and management with veterans like Unitas Marchetti Nomellini and Baughan among the most capped selections.
Kentucky Wesleyan moved to number one in the United Press International small college basketball ratings. The Panthers, at 7-1, earned 16 first place votes and 282 points after narrow wins over Evansville and Arkansas and a complete victory against Mississippi, aided by Ashland College dropping from the top after a 1956 loss to Defiance.
AP results show Cleveland South topping Bedford Chane 76 to not clear. Holy Name 45 at Central Catholic. Tallmadge 72 Coventry 49. Troy Trecupseh GR Piqua Central 44. several tournament wins listed with various teams like Streetsboro Crestwood 73 Windham 50 and Ironton Portsmouth 5h Bellefontaine 75 St Marys 41. The ABA All Star Game is set for Jan 24 in Indianapolis and will air on CBS in color from the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum.
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