Bowl-bound gridiron almanac for 1968 season opens
Collected college and professional bowls spotlight eight games across CBS ABC NBC and local networks. Penn State Florida State LSU Texas A&M and Oklahoma loom in major bowls while Shrine and Blue-Gray games showcase top stars. Key players include Kim Hammond Don Abbey Ron Sellers and Vince Dooley coaches Glenn Dobbs and Gary Behan.
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Penn State
Don Abbey
Nittany Lions
Florida State
FSU
Kim Hammond
Ron Sellers
Bruce Newell
Steve Hindman
Yanks
Rebels
Glenn Dobbs
Tulsa
Sal Olivas
New Mexico State
John Schneider
Toledo
Georgia
Vince Dooley
Hayes Key to Cowboys Packers NPL Title Showdown Tomorrow
Bob Hayes, despite a down regular season, delivered a 285-yard effort against Cleveland with an 86-yard TD catch and long punt returns, shaping Dallas’s hopes to topple Green Bay. Last year’s near miss noted, Packers’ defense limited Hayes. Houston Oilers emerge as surprise contenders in the broader bowl race.
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Bob Hayes
Dallas
Green Bay
Hayes
Cleveland
Bob
Browns
Don Meredith
Reims
Packers
Cowboys
Vince Lombardi
Houston Oilers
Oakland
Kansas City
Houston
Buffalo
New York
Boston Red Sox
Oilers
AFL
Raiders
Chiefs
50 1 Shots Set To Open ECAC Final In New York
In a surprise ECAC Holiday Festival final, Columbia faces St. John’s for all-New York title at Madison Square Garden before 18,500 fans. Louisville and Boston College meet for third place as St. John’s eyes a rare third crown in the tourney.
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NEW York
Columbia-St. John's University
ECAC
Madison Square Garden
Eastern College Athletic Conference
Columbia
Ken Brown
Louisville
Wes UN
Jim McMillian
Dave Newmark
Lions
West Virginia
McMillian
St. John’s
Sfar New York
Lou Carnesecca
St. John's
Boston College
Bradley Hurt In Night Car Crash Near Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks rookie Bill Bradley was struck by a car late Thursday night near Madison Square Garden. He sustained cuts and bruises to the left wrist ankle and right hip and will be out for one day to two weeks. Bradley is a two time All American at Princeton and a former Rhodes Scholar.
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New York
Bill Bradley
New York Knicks
Bradley
Princeton
Madison Square Garden
Packers Face Cowboys in Nfl Title Rematch at Lambeau
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi plans to start Donny Anderson and Travis Williams in the backfield against Dallas in the Western Conference title game at Lambeau Field. Jim Grabowski, hampered by a knee injury, is hopeful to play as Bob Hayes and Lance Rentzel loom for Dallas. Bob Jeter will cover Hayes, with Ken Bowman at center and Bob Hyland available off the bench. Temperature is forecast mid teens with light snow and 10 to 15 mph winds.
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Green Bay
Wis
Green Bay Packers
Lombardi
Packers
Grabowski
Vince Tombard
Dallas Cowboys
Jim Grabowski
Cowboys
Tom Landry
Lambeau Field
Donny Anderson
Travis Williams
Rams
Ben Wilson
Wilson
Dallas
Bob Jeter
Bob Hayes
Hayes
Jeter
Lance Rentzel
Willie Wood
Tom Brown
Ken Bowman
Bob Hyland
Collegiate tournament results from Albany to Colorado recap
Tournament rounds feature Albany State beating RIT 88 69, Hamilton over Siena 77 66, Lehigh defeating Hope in the MIT event 71 48, Cornell 77 over Holy Cross 71, Rochester 85 Navy 82, and Le Moyne 78 Bucknell 74 in OT. Numerous classics list Kansas State 74 Colorado 69 and Kansas 73 Oklahoma 47, with Missouri 63 Iowa State 63, plus Tennessee 78 over USC 63 and Utah State 73 over Minnesota 63. Other notable scores include Fordham over Arkansas 73 456, Xavier 101 Idaho State 4a, SMU 91 Indiana 84, and Stanford 68 Oregon 61. More results feature Drake 87 Rice 76, Canisius 34 Iowa 52, Georgia 82 North Carolina State 1 ib, Army 30 Yale 49, Niagara 113 Valparaiso 82, and Hobart 79 Alfred 78.
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Capital City
Albany
Albany State
RPT
Hamilton
Siena
Union
MIT
Lehigh
Hope
Mich
Cornell
Holy Cross
Rochester
Navy
LeMoyne
Bucknell
St. Francis
Vermont
Kansas State
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa State
Tennessee
Southern Cal
Utah State
Minnesota
Oklahoma City
Auburn
Bigham Young
Virginia Tech
Fordham
C. Arkanas
Xavier
Ohio
Idaho State
Southern Methodist
Indiana
N. Y
LaSalle
Syracuse
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Willam and
Army
Yale
Mator City
Niagara
Valparaiso
Hobart
Genesgen State
SL. Lawrence
Alfred
Genessee
Ohio State
Bradley
Oilers Plan No Changes For Title Tilt
The Houston Oilers, Eastern Division champions, meet the Oakland Raiders in a pivotal AFL championship game. Coach Wally Lemm stresses ball control and a grind it out attack to upset the favored 13-1 Raiders, with a sellout crowd expected at the Oakland Coliseum and NBC coverage planned. If tied, the game goes to sudden death overtime.
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Oakland
Calif
Thelouston Oilers
Wally Lemm
Lemm
Oilers
Houston
Raiders
Oakland Coliseum
AFL
Miami
NBC
Tourney Cancelled at Lowell Technical Institute
Lowell Massachusetts officials canceled the school's Christmas basketball tournament due to heavy snow. The decision affects the event scheduled at Lowell Technical Institute, with local teams and fans preparing for a postponed or rescheduled format.
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Lowell, Mass
Lowell Technical Institute
Scarpace Injured Trojans Suffer A Major Loss
USC facing Rose Bowl setback as right guard Mike Scarpace undergoes knee surgery after a torn ligament. Dennis Born to replace him as Indiana coach John Pont laments the loss while Trojans jockey for position with other injuries to Jim Lawrence and Jimmy Gunn. Earl McCullouch shifts to Lawrence’s spot as McKay reshuffles backfield and receivers for the upcoming game.
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Pasadena
Calif
Southern California
Trojans
Indiana
Southern Cal
Mike Scarpace
Scarpace
Ron Yary
O.J. Simpson
John McKay
Scearpace
Dennis Born
John Pont
Jim Lawrence
Jimmy Gunn
Gunn
Bill Hayhoe
Trojan
Earl McCullouch
Lawrence
McCullouch
McKay
Earl the Pearl
Shrine East West Tilt Promises Star-Studded Showdown
Fifty thousand fans fill Candlestick Park to watch UCLA quarterback Gary Beban lead the East against Larry Czonka’s West in the Shrine Game. Rosters include Heisman winner Beban and diverse seniors from 42 schools, with proceeds benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children.
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Rony
Arkansas
John Scovell
Texas Tech
Gary Behan
UCLA
Jimmy Raye
Michigan State
Larry Csonka
Syracuse
San Francisco
Apt
Candlestick Park
Gary Beban
Larry Czonka
Baseball Giants
Ara Parseghian
Notre Dame
Ben Martin
Air Force Academy
West
Beban
Heisman
Pop Warner
Maxwell
Veil
Southern California
Fleet
Warren McVea
Houston
Lee White
Weber State
Phil Odle
Brigham Young
Haven Moses
San Diego State
Joe Koonia
San Francisco State
Rehan
Czonka
Parseghian
Raye
Gary Davis
Vanderbilt
Navy
Robert Taylor
Jim Bierne
Lance Olssen
Purdue
Bennie Garnto
South Carolina
Harry Olszewski
Clemson
Alex Agase
Northwestern
Paul Dietzel
Martin
Dee Andros
Oregon State
Ray Willsey
California
Kezar
Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children
Blair's Ankle Surgery Keeps Orioles Star Out
AP reports Baltimore Orioles center fielder Paul Blair had right ankle surgery to mend torn ligaments and remove a bone fragment. The operation was successful, with a hospital stay of about a week and a six week cast followed by therapy, delaying spring training. Blair injured the ankle Tuesday night sliding home in the Puerto Rican Winter League.
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Baltimore
Paul Blair
Baltimore Orioles
Blair
Rich Stakes End'67 Racing By The Associated Press
The California Breeders Champion Stakes headlines the end of the 1967 racing program with Don B leading a nine horse field in the seven furlong sprint. Other major stakes include Capitol Handicap at Laurel Miami Beach at Tropical and Sugar Bowl at New Orleans with Spring Double tipped to beat in the Capitol race. 1968 opens with four stakes on New Year’s Day at Laurel and Santa Anita, featuring Dancer's Image, Martins Jig, Miarkos and Jero nia among top contenders.
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Southern California
Indiana
Pasadena
Calif
Nbc
Wyoming
Louisiana State
New Orleans
Alabama
Texas A&m
Dallas
CBS
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Miami
Associated Press
Don B
West Coast
Bay Meadows
Don B. Wood
Royal Fels
Alvaro Pineda
Broad Shadows
Walt Blunt
Bill Shoemaker
Capitol
Laurel
Miami Beach
Tropical
Sugar Bowl
Fair Grounds
Woodside Stud
Chuck Baltazar
Navy Admiral
Gamin
Flowers Boy
Thomas LeClair
Monmouth
Kentucky Sherry
Miles Spencer
Santa Anita
Dancer
San Gabriel
Miarkos
Jeronia
Cordonia
Sikkim
R. Thomas
Thoroughbred racing results and entries from the day
A dense race program lists multiple events with entries and colors, including Daily Double 111 paying $36.20 and Odds on Omana, with detailed fields for horses such as Chained Frinca Express Sunset Lady and many others. The card notes times, purses, weather clear and track conditions, with full results including high stakes like Daily Double 2 1 paid $17.20 and a $13,001 perfecta.
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Omana & F. Doliluck
Culmone
Isi
Bta-King Barney
Rosado
Ronaln' Rich
Nance
Hhwright
Wish
Betty's Boull
Clara i
Povicka
Rockbridge
xManga Reva
Peytun
Little Monster
Harsh Hasekah
Ocean Grey
Hotor
Amy Sa-Su
Liz
Tavares
Heather
Courage _ MS
Af xFleet
WaxRoyal
Rogers
Panafly
Johnson
Imbisda
Yemen
Gem
Duttfach
Nan
Wei Winamac
Bunowitz
Baltazar
Hk Gold
Swoonland
Henaldi Jollystone
Ole Bea
Southside
Moore
Mrs. Hockman
Yang Imp
Hinjasa
Lexingtonian AL Parthian Ki Baltasariy Sky
Rae Tharate
Queeh
Sheleen
Repute
Big Devil
Mandie
Laine
JP McCarthy
Wda
Miller & Mhipps
Ed Farrell
Bolniss
Weargate Boy
Frans Alr
Good King
Thy Dover
Needies Brat
Steve
Perce
Ben Beauly
Wako
Craigs Kam
Grand Bic
Gardia
Ote
Jov Anshel
Paxton Broad
Na Gram
Roy Usfab Lidl
Dads Dearie
Handsome Prince
Texas Tea
Restless Brook
Mechand
Ferre i Satin
Milnes Itarpertia
Cameron Azidory
Lubas
Rae Cee
Noble
Price
WaxSun Pimpernel
xFulcrum
Royal Cage
Air America
Dilettante
Nancy
Brentwood Bell
Lady HaKal
Arcata Valley
Elastr
Marel Hern
Gavidias
Carroyo
DxCeely
Thomax
Hullah
Rebel
Geo
Bierston
Dream Ruler
Lark Grace
the Prime
Prunes
Berkley Colonial
F. Dirkle
Haani Lemon Foy i Dallsbridge
Marquez
Kobarjay
Hale
Tan
Champignon
Hidalgo
Mandirap Royal D'Or
Hrumfielt
Asder
Eiawer
Lami
Royal Olacta
Avantard Saybrook
Roy
Reneal Blzeocha
Roehin Whippet
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Unclear racing card item with many jockeys and horses
An OCR fragmented list shows numerous names such as Tropical, Cassing Jack, The Chained Lady, Nance, Lark, and others scattered with race terms like Best Bet and Spring Device, resembling a horse racing program draft with multiple entries and partial titles.
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Cassing Jack
the Chained Lady
Nance
Lark Mr Peyton
Tavares
Harsh Hajokah
Marty
Slicky Jim
Idle Asevonland
Winamac
Southside
Miss Itr Restless
Boronia Star
Rehoboth Mair
Meparon
Sky Swilen
Officer Sweehy
Noble_ Land
Repute
More Scents
Bie Skyers
Subpet
Lifetime
Ballbird
Lucky
Tu Line
Plymouth Pilgrim
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Tom Sherman
Jack Curry
Ted Kwalick
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Brooks Dawson
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Feathers Furniture CO
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Chuck Mercein
Los Angeles
Weaned
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Shrine
Beban & Co
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Alackauay
Tanner
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Perret
Last Chain
Velasquez
Cherrybrook
Meravis
Dungiven
Scissor Tail
Big Tex
Omans
Ratcher
Grimm
San Quentin
Petersburg
Tel. Petersburg
Little Craig
Cameron
Wees Bolero
Brentwood Cell
Grace Note
Tony’s
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Tom Stone
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