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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1968

Page

5

Dike in UA stance shows crack for pro football in Tucson

Public pressure in Tucson pushes University of Arizona toward reconsidering a pre season pro exhibition. A UA source says the university would accept terms that guarantee a substantial share of revenue while officials note the athletic program faces a $40,000 shortfall this year and must weigh costs against access to Arizona Stadium.

University of Arizona Tucson Arizona Stadium Ken Cardella R-Pima Leon Levy Board of Regents Levy Arizona

Conquistadores Favored to Bring Pro Football to Tucson

A plan to bring annual pro football to Tucson centers on a responsible local group sharing profits with two pro teams and the University of Arizona. The Tucson Conquistadores, a sports devoted group, are viewed as leading candidates after previous openers by other clubs.

Tucson Conquistadores 20 30 Club Shriners Tucson Conquistadores

Meyers Shines as Arizona Freshmen Dominate Eastern Arizona

Eddie Myers, the -10 pivot from Pueblo High, scored 24 points and gathered 15 rebounds to pace Arizona's freshman basketball team to a 107-61 victory over Eastern Arizona Junior College. Myers hit 10 of 13 from the field.

Eddie Myers Pueblo High Arizona Eastern Arizona Junior College Myers

UA Frosh Rally For Sixth Win In Seven Starts

At the Fair Grounds the Wildkittens beat Eastern 66 52 as Tony Garr ramone hit all four free throws and led UA freshmen with strong defense. Bill Warner scored 20 points, Tom Lee 16 and Dave Dash 12 for UA, while Morgan Cobbs added 13 and eight rebounds for Eastern.

Wildkittens Bill Warner Tom Lee Dave Dash UA Frosh Morgan Cobbs Eastern

Bruins and Cougars Set For Astrodome Showdown

UCLA led by Lew Alcindor faces Houston and Elvin Hayes in a nationally televised, sellout 55 000 seat Astrodome clash. Alcindor aims to play after eye injury and a week off while Houston seeks to derail the top ranked Bruins in a high stakes non conference battle.

Houston Ucla Bruins Astrodome John Wooden Wooden Bruins

Arizona Tracksters Dominate Los Angeles Invitational

Kathy Gibbons 13 set an American age group 13 record in the 880 yards at 2 20.5 while George Young clocked 8 39.4 in the two mile to lead Arizona wins in four of eight events. Ed Caruthers won the high jump at 7 0 and earns a Tucson awards Dinner nomination. Nancy Benson also placed for Valley of the Sun Track Club.

Los Angeles UPI Kathy Gibbons Valley of the Sun Track Club George Young Casa Grande Young Kerry Pearce University of Texas At el Paso University of Arizona Ed Caruthers Nancy Benson The Lois Drinkwater

Los Angeles Indoor Games Take Spotlight on Fast Tracks

Readout from the Los Angeles indoor meet highlights top marks by Earl McCullough and Hayes Jones as runners, jumpers, and throwers compete for arena records. Notables include O J Simpson and Bob Beamon setting strong times and distances, with multiple clubs such as Southern California Striders and Villanova placing in sprints and distance events.

Los Angeles Earl McCullouch Southern California Hayes Jones Detroit Willie Davenport Southern University Erv Hall Villanova Gary _ Powers Southern California Striders Tom White Striders Charlie Greene John Carlos O. J. Simpson Kirk Clayton Santa Clara Valley Athens Track Club Gayle Hopkins Pasadena Athetic Association Dash—I Jim Kenp U.S. Army Vince Matthews Johnson C Dick Ortiz Strid

Battleblen Wins Six Furlong Turf Paradise Feature

Phoenix AP reports Battleblen ridden by L J Durrouseau won the six furlong feature race at Turf Paradise on Friday in a dominant performance.

Phoenix, Ariz Battleblen L. J. Durouseau Turf Paradise

UCLA Houston clash to be shown on TV and radio in Tucson

The undefeated UCLA and Houston game of the Century will air on KGUN TV Channel 9 and KTUC 1400 radio in Tucson. KGUN-TV announced at noon yesterday it will carry the contest from Sports Network Inc due to strong public demand. The game begins at 7 p.m. Tucson time.

UCLA Houston Tucson Kgun-Tv Channel Sports Network Inc KTUC

Pueblo Warriors stay in hunt with win as AA title bids loom

Pueblo High School sharpened its up tempo attack in a 59-52 Southern Division AAA opener over Amphi to move to 6-3. Coach John Nicoll praised the running style and defense while next weekend’s road tests against Tucson High and Rincon loom large for the title chase.

Pueblo High School Warriors Amphi Pueblo Tall Tucson High Rincon Eddie Myers Rich Barnes Vic Valenzuela Ernie Valenzuela Vic John Nicoll Nicoll Jim Crawford Dan Heinfeld Douglas Catalina Galen Kininer Trojans Sunnyside Tucson High Palo Verde Flowing Wells Buena Sierra Vista Canyon del Oro Bisbee Joe Babinski Titans Badgers Enzucla i Brishy Ray Pennington Anace As Mayfleth Mdance Oris Cripe Wirth Davis Tera Ne Buena Qorris Gie Watarth Lowing Walls Turner Zie Oorthead Gaver Myrick Aragon Douglas Rincon Toal Indza Rg Raze Pruitt Celya C Bagby Mindz Houd Oof Ochna Tejsher Forkum Dougl Patel Bagby Celaya Rocha Fe Briguez Roquini Rincen Mendoza Keller Oy Proffitt Helnfeld Hart EF Pascal Getaline Sam Hesor Crnis Kelly Sccio Atalina Ze Ma Hading Davis Twiter Torres Cuecia Sunnysidé Iy Radspinner Offic Iret Sincenivs Stedeson Palo Verde Price Allen King Rhdus Edgar Q Ooryan Pals Don Sas Dillon A Miranda Ball Palrashus Kiewer Verde Clanalaan Price Palo Crabbe i Babin Rhoads

Nolan Named 49ers Head Coach To Lead Win Habit

Dick Nolan, formerly Dallas Cowboys assistant and defensive specialist, was introduced as the San Francisco 49ers new head coach on a five year deal with full authority over players and staff. NFL veteran Nolan played for Maryland and the Giants, helped Cowboys win titles, and will shape the 49ers toward their first championship in 22 years. He takes over after Jack Christiansen was fired following a 7 7 season as Lou Spadia promised him wide discretion while Tom Landry supported the appointment. Nolan plans to study game films and has yet to speak with players.

Bruins Wooden Lew Crawford Heinfeld Rincon Douglas Rangers AAA Catalina Trojans Sunnyside Steve Ziegler Bruce Cripe Flowing Wells Dick Brown Canyon del Oro Bisbee San Francisco 49Ers 49Ers Dick Nolan Dallas Cowboys New York Giants The Cowboys Spadia Nolan Tom Landry

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