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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1968

Page

8

Seven wins away from 1 000 for Kansas Jayhawks basketball

The Kansas Jayhawks, led by Jo Joite, won their eighth straight to reach career victory No. 993 with an 82-56 semifinal over Nebraska in Kansas City. White posted 29 points and six steals as Kansas eyeed No. 1,000 at Kansas State on Jan. 18.

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Bowlers to be honored at area event Sunday

The Washington County Duckpin Bowling Association will honor its top 20 male and female bowlers of the year Sunday at Long Meadow Bowl starting 1 15 p m. A ceremony will present framed certificates, composite drawings, and photos of each bowler. A restricted mixed doubles event for cash and trophies will follow, with top players paired crosswise. Ed Harper says rankings come from averages across county leagues and sanctioned tournaments. Kenny Baker edged Steve Snyder by 15 yards in Cumberland Valley AC’s 85 mile Bear Valley race amid freezing rain and a late surge to the finish.

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Maravich Extended Lead In Major College Scoring Race

Pistol Pete Maravich of LSU widens his lead in major college scoring with a 47.4 average over five games through last Saturday. Calvin Murphy of Niagara remains second at 37.1 over seven games, with Rick Mount of Purdue third at 32.0 and Spencer Haywood of Detroit fourth at 30.8.

New York Pete Maravich Louisiana State Calvin Murphy Niagara National Collegiate Sports Services Today Maravich Murphy Rick Mount Purdue Spencer Haywood Detroit Rick Travis Oklahoma City Taanenad Fe den Ban Enhaundan

West Keeps Lakers Win Tight At Detroit In Thriller

Jerry West drove the final 10 seconds for a 95-94 Lakers win over Detroit as West and Elgin Baylor fueled a late rally. Celtics beat Bucks 139-106 behind Larry Siegfried and John Mayvcek led Boston with 29. Chet Walker scored 34 for Philadelphia to stop Baltimore’s nine-game streak.

Associated Press Jerry West National Basketball Pasometans Los Angeles Lakers Detroit Pistons Boston Milwaukee Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Atlanta Seattle San Francisco Phoenix Indiana Minnesota Miami Houston West Elgin Baylor Detroit Larry Siegfried Bucks John Mavicek Celtics Bailey Howell Siegfried Chet Walker Bullets 76Ers Jerry Sloan Bob Boozer Bob Weiss Bulls Tom VanArsdale Royals Lou Hudson Zelmo Beaty Hawks Bill Turner Joe Ellis Warriors Suns Gail Goodrich

Hayes Tops Wilt For Star Berth

Elvin Hayes, the San Diego rookie, was chosen over Wilt Chamberlain for the Western starting center spot in the NBA All-Star game to be held January 14 at Baltimore. The East-West classic will feature Elgin Baylor as a unanimous pick. Lakers teammates Jerry West and Don Kojis also named starters.

New York Elvin Hayes San Diego Wilt Chamberlain National Basketball Association Baltimore Civic Center Elgin Baylor Chamberlain Los Angeles Lakers Laker Super Jerry West Len Wilkens Sesttie Don Kojis Lou Hudson Atanta Jerry Sloan Chicago Phoenix San Francisco Lakers Hayes Touston Baylor Kojis Hudson West Wilkens Sloan

Miami Tops Houston in ABA Thriller

In a tight ABA clash Miami Floridians beat Houston 111 to 108 as Don Freeman led Indiana with 42 points from free throws and field goals. Freeman drilled 14 of 16 attempts while Willie Somerset scored 37 for Houston and Carlos added 22 before fouling out in overtime.

Associated Press Indiana Don Freeman Minnesota Miami Houston Floridians Houston Willie

Sooners to Meet SMU in Astrodome New Year’s Eve

Howdie Padwa received a stetson at the airport as the Sooners prepare to face SMU on New Year’s Eve in the Astrodome, setting up a marquee bowl era showdown with local fanfare and team anticipation.

Sooners S.M.U Astrodome

Druery Buried In Baltimore Knuckleball Inventor

Charles H. Druery aged 73, credited with inventing the knuckleball, will be buried in Baltimore today. A former minor league pitcher before shifting to first base after an arm injury, he later worked as an airplane mechanic for Glenn L. Martin Co. and retired in 1959. Druery, who in 1917 with the Blue Ridge League demonstrated the knuckleball to Eddie Rommel, helped pave the path to fame for Rommel and Connie Mack’s Athletics.

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Ski Conditions Report From Five Pennsylvania Resorts

Slope schedules describe Braddock Heights Sky Way Round Top Seven Springs Charnita and Blue Knob resorts. Powder and base depths range from four to eighteen inches with machine made snow. Skiing described as excellent very good or fair to good across the locations.

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Pro Basketball Thursday's Results Roundup

Boston over Milwaukee 139 106 and Los Angeles 95 94 over Detroit highlight a night of 14 games. Philadelphia 125 120 beat Baltimore while Chicago 104 96 defeated Cincinnati. Atlanta 126 96 toppled Seattle and San Francisco 119 118 edged Phoenix. New York at San Diego and Milwaukee at Baltimore also on schedule.

Boston Milwaukee Los Angeles Detroit Philaphia Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Atlanta Seattle San Fran Phoenix New York San Diego Philadelphia San Francisco

Jets to Key Hopes on Getting Lamonica

Jets defensive end Gerry Philbin says the key to slowing Oakland is pressuring quarterback Daryle Lamonica. Lamonica exploded for five TD passes against Kansas City in the playoff, and the Jets must disrupt his timing, chase him, and force hurried throws to upset the Raiders in the AFL championship game.

Murray Chass Associated Press NEW York Lamonica Gerry Philbin Oakland Raiders New York Jets Philbin Oakland Daryle Lamonica Kansas City Jets Raiders

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