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The Lee Lantern in Baytown, Texas

27 Nov 1968

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The Lee Lantern

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Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1968

Page

4

Bluebonnet Bowl rises as Houston courts new era

In 1959 Houston pioneers the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl to boost post-season football. The game debuts with SMU Mustangs vs Oklahoma Sooners at the Astrodome on New Year’s Eve, promising high scoring action and strong national television interest.

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Houston Mid West South Dallas Uptown Sports Palace Astrodome Mustangs SMU Sooners Oklahoma Texas Alabama
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Questioning honesty of 1. O. C. at Mexico Olympic Games

The piece questions the fairness of the 1968 Mexico City Games citing runner Ron Clarke and others noting high altitude caused multiple collapses. It mentions Roger Bannister and a Mexican medical official's dismissive stance, suggesting political pressure over athlete safety and credibility.

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1.O.C Mexico Larry Cormier Mexico City Ron Clarke Kenya Ethiopia Clarke Roger Bannister Bannister
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Editor laments back page politics in Lantern sports piece

Letter writer defends Nixon nickname Tricky Dick and accuses rival of confusing Viet Nam with AFL aims. He argues negotiations with North Vietnam fail and warns about communist influence in Asia, urging readers to sharpen their understanding of wartime politics.

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Mr. Bunting Nixon A.F.L Viet Nam South United States Bunting Asia Tricky Dick Houston
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