Upper Arlington tops final AP poll for state football title
In the final 1968 AP high school football poll, powerful Upper Arlington earned the Class AA crown with 182 points, edging Mentor by 32. Elyria dropped to fourth after a 10-0 season as Canton McKinley rose to third following a 26-6 win over Massillon. Newark Catholic led Class A with 10-0 records, while St. Paul, Norwalk, and other backers filled the rankings. Armistice Day delays shifted UP I ratings.
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Elyria Catholic dominates North Central Conference all star selections
Elyria Catholic and Lorain St. Mary dominated the North Central Conference all star team voted by coaches. Mike Campo of St. Mary was named MVP and Tim Rose of Elyria Catholic earned coach of the year. Several players from St. Mary and Parma Byzantine, Lourdes, Cantius and St. Stanislaus also received honors. Midview will introduce new basketball coaches at a club meeting.
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Final film for EC fans at Elyria Catholic health room
Elyria Catholic plans a final film screening tonight in the health room after a loss to Tiffin Calvert last Friday. The session will also cover prospects for the 189 season. Honorable Mentioners include Bob Dubovec Lourdes Ken Uchlein Elyria Catholic Steve Cichy St Stanislaus offense and John Yuhas Byzantine Jerry Fringell Lourdes on defense. MVP Mike Campo Lorain St Mary Coach of the Year Tim Rose Lorain St Mary.
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Green Praises Kelly as More Valuable Browns Back
Cleveland Browns fullback Ernie Green said Leroy Kelly is a better all around player than Jim Brown because he does many things. Green cited Kelly’s ability as a ball carrier catcher blocker passer and special teams contributor after Kelly’s strong showing in the 35 17 win over the New Orleans Saints. Green noted his own knee injury is not worsened and predicted Kelly may start against the Steelers with Charley Haraway likely to see action.
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Celtics Rout Rockets In Russell Hayes Clash At Boston Garden
Celtics overpower Rockets 134-113 in Boston asBill Russell and Elvin Hayes meet for a rare NBA duel Hayes scores 17 with 11 rebounds while Russell adds 8 and 10. Don Kosijas also posts 29 for San Diego as Havlicek leads Boston with 29 points in the doubleheader opener. Oakland Oaks beat New Orleans Buccaneers 136-127 in overtime behind Jim Eakins 32 and Rick Barry 31.
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Wellington grid banquet highlights Clark talk
Monte Clark, former San Francisco 49ers draftee and Cleveland Browns tackle, spoke at Wellington High School’s 1968 football banquet recounting his NFL experiences and urging education. Awards honored John Worcester, Don McClaflin, Gary Wetherbee, Don Wacker, and others across senior junior varsity levels.
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Kern to Face Iowa at Iowa City This Weekend
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes praises Rex Kern as he recovers from an ankle injury but expects him to be ready for the Iowa game. The Buckeyes, led by Podolak and Lawrence, seek victory to stay in pursuit of a Big Ten title as Iowa hosts a high scoring offense with a leaky defense. Hayden is expected back midweek while OSU guards Teed Provost and Mark Stier anchor a strong defense.
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Bengals Chiefs grapple with dirty football charges
In Cincinnati after a 16 9 Chiefs win, Bengals players Pat Matson Fletcher Smith and Bill Kindrick were implicated in rough play. Coach Paul Brown and Chiefs coach Hank Stram clashed over on field conduct with Brown claiming game films show Chiefs aggression. The season series saw Kansas City escape late and beat Cincinnati.
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