Bowl matchups set for top teams in post season
Tennessee and Oklahoma land Orange Bowl bids while Wyoming and Alabama head to Sugar and Cotton Bowls. News lists key matchups with Texas A&M, Minnesota, Texas Tech, Texas Christian, and others in play as teams eye conference titles and final rankings.
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Mets Rookie Seaver Wins National League Rookie of the Year
Tom Seaver of the New York Mets is named NL Rookie of the Year after leading in victories and complete games. He edged Cincinnati's Gary Nolan and St. Louis' Dick Hughes in balloting by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Seaver, 23, set Mets records in wins and ERA and helped the team overcome a last-place finish.
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Houston Defeats Kentucky in ABA clash
Houston Mavericks beat the Kentucky Colonels 102 to 90 behind Art Becker’s 25 points. Houston improved to 14-10 on the season after leading 49-44 at halftime as the Colonels were held to 16 points in the second quarter. Darrell Carrier topped Kentucky with 21 points while Cotton Nash stirred rally efforts but fell short.
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Wrestling Program Completed at Albany Armory
Promoter Ted Bayly completes a four bout card for Saturday night at the Washington Avenue Armory Albany. Feature bouts include Jack Kane vs Willie Johnson, Wes Hutchins vs Mule Mullen, and the Kangaroos Roy Heffernan and Al Costello against Chief White Owl and Fred Curry. Main event Argentina Rocco vs Hans Schmid in a one fall no holds barred setup.
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Malmen
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Oaks Down Muskies In 116 110 ABA Victory
Oakland fans saw LaVern Tart surge from a two point first half to pace the Oaks in a 116 110 win over the Minnesota Muskies. Tart scored after guarded drives and Will ie Porter dominated the boards with 18 rebounds and 24 points while Mel Daniels had 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Muskies led 53 44 at halftime before Oakland s late third period push gave them a nine point spree and a lead they kept until the final minute.
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Hawkins Wins Mock Award In Heisman Style Pool
Baltimore Colts star Alex Hawkins deflected praise after being named best performer for special teams he captains. He quipped that he has the only vote and noted some close decisions, joking about his winter selection.
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Sugar Bowl invitation thrills Wyoming in wildcard moment
Wyoming fans and officials reacted with joy and disbelief as the Cowboys accepted a Sugar Bowl berth on New Year’s Day. Athletic Director Red Jacoby announced the invitation after Wyoming’s 21-19 win over Texas Western, marking their first major post season game. Captain Jim Kiick voiced shock and wonder at the historic bid as President H.T. Person and Gov. Hathaway praised the opportunity to showcase Wyoming nationwide. Head coach Lloyd Eaton offered two weeks off before a ten day training plan.
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Seattle May Prove Interesting In AL
Seattle weighs securing a 1969 American League expansion for a city of over a million in the metro area With stadium plans facing voters and possible sites from Sicks Stadium to a new all weather plant Seattle plans to host a major league team while weighing a temporary home and a long term waterfront stadium proposal
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Miles Leads Pistons Over Sonics in Tacoma Shootout
Ed Miles scored 38 points to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 120-118 win over the Seattle SuperSonics in Tacoma. John Tresvant and Miles spearheaded the late surge as Detroit built a 16 point lead, then withstood Seattle’s rally led by Robby Weiss who scored 27.
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Polite Ly Named Maryland Horse of the Year
Laurel Maryland AP four time stakes winner Polite Ly was chosen as 1967 Maryland Horse of the Year by the Maryland Racing Writers Association.
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Scholastic Star Pays Price For Victory
Sonora high school capped a 24 7 win over Atwater to clinch the conference title. Fans rushed the field and pulled down goal posts injuring star tackle Paul Chadwell. Coach Bd Gibson said Chadwell was bleeding but recovered enough to attend the victory party after receiving 30 stitches.
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Hull Extends NHL Scoring Lead With 24 Points
New York AP reports Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks increased his NHL scoring lead to 24 points last week with 15 goals and nine assists. Gordie Howe of Detroit and Jean Ratelle of New York are tied for second with 19 points each.
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Pros Eye College 3 Point Kickers For Draft
Pro scouts target college specialists headed for the 1969 draft. Names include Jerry DePoyster Wyoming Jimmy Keyes Mississippi Don Martin Washington Steve Davis Alabama Bob Balizell Purdue Joe Azzaro y Notre Dame and Mike Haggard Oregon State.
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Georgia
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Japan
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Trotting Unit Names Officers
Edward F. Hackett of London Ohio was elected executive vice president of the United States Trotting Association to begin a two year term, succeeding Don R Millar who resigned. Perley J Gale of Columbus was elected secretary. Corwin Nixon of Lebanon Ohio was re elected board chairman. Lawrence B Sheppard of Iver Pa was reelected vice chairman and Kay R Ward of Bloomington Illinois was reelected treasurer.
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Edward F. Hackett
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United States Trotting Association
Builders Clip Barbers Take 50 42 Victory
Dick Yarter's Builders defeated Ken's Barber Shop 50 to 42 in a Lansingburgh Boys Club junior game last night. Scorers include Dick Yarter's Binders Bob Lee 18 AJ Hill 4 John Clavardoni 21 Bob Morgan 1 Marty Burns 2 Byrnes 2 Kevin Sanvide 4 Paul Tucci 0 and Ken's Barber Shop John Broderick B Marks Whittman 3 Hunziker 0 Nels Hansen 0 de O malley 2 Jim Sullivan.
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