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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1968
Page
14
The World Series draws outsized cultural attention with fans from presidents to office workers, students to professionals skipping work and betting pools thriving. Readers note the Series reshapes routines, while writers and editors highlight its historic grip and temporary sports peace amid national worries.
A listing of college football and basketball pairings includes Ohio State facing Purdue and Akron meeting Bradley, with several other matchups such as Central State at Northwood and Denison at Mt Union. The mixed slate features teams from Ohio and neighboring states in varied venues.
Miller of North Olmsted dominates the area scoring chase with 112 points from 18 touchdowns and 4 conversions through five games. Lorain St. Mary’s Coviello is second with 32 points, while Vermilion’s Garry Martin and Elyria Catholic’s Jerry McHugh sit tied for third with 44 points each. The Inland and Buckeye leagues feature multiple top scorers, with Lorain, Admiral King, and other schools placing several players among the leaders.
Purdue’s unbeaten Boilermakers dominate the national rankings for a second straight week with 344 points and 2 first place votes. Southern California trails with 303 points after a win over Northwestern. Purdue hosts Ohio State this week in a key Big Ten showdown.
Purdue remains the top team with 736 points, dominating the AP top 20 after a 43-6 win over Northwestern. Southern California holds second place, while Penn State stays third and Notre Dame climbs to fifth after a 51-28 win over Iowa. Ohio State moves to sixth following a 21-6 victory over Oregon, with Kansas rising to sixth after a 65-7 win over New Mexico. Florida slides to seventh despite a 31-14 win over Mississippi State.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes lauds top ranked Purdue for its personnel and coaching while aiming to rebound from last year’s 41 6 loss. He notes Rex Kern’s jaw injury against Oregon but says he will play. UPI reports Penn State leads Lambeau Trophy voting.
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