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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1968
Page
3
LSU survives a late Florida State surge to win 31 27 in Atlanta. Maurice LeBlanc scored the decisive three yard touchdown with 2 39 left as LSU rolls with backup QB Mike Hillman, who passed for 229 yards and two TDs and claimed top offensive honors.
LSU defeated Florida State 28 to 21 in a Sugar Bowl thriller as LeBlanc led with 14 carries and two touchdown passes. Hillman added two third quarter scores and Sellers piled up 59 receiving yards with two touchdowns as LSU overcame fumbles and a late push.
The piece laments the overabundance of Sunday football doubleheaders and TV saturation after the holidays. It argues fans may turn to other sports or activities as overexposure reduces excitement, while urging networks and officials to slow the pace despite big money.
Oklahoma favored by 12 over pass oriented SMU in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in the Astrodome. The Sooners average 31 points per game behind Steve Owens while SMU leans on passing and rushing games as both teams boast strong ball control entering New Year bowls.
Central gym hosts an 8 pm charity basketball showdown pitting the All-American Red Heads against Thomasville area All-Stars led by Maurice Herndon Phillip Simpson Sonny Dixon and Bobby Overmire. Central boosters sponsor proceeds for Syrupmaker fund and jackets.
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