NFL All Star Picks Highlight Rams Deacon Jones
Deacon Jones of the Los Angeles Rams led United Press International All NFL selections with 45 of 48 votes as part of a dominant Rams defensive unit on the 1967 national team. Merlin Olsen Maxie Baughan Eddie Meador joined him on the first defense. Packers, Cowboys and Bears also placed multiple players on the roster. Jackie Smith and Charley Taylor among offensive picks. Gale Sayers and Jim Kickerson noted in backfield.
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UPI All NFL Picks Led by Star Team selections
UPI voters tabbed a star lineup with votes from 45 evaluators listing top players by position. Notable selections include Quarterback John Unitas, Running Back Leroy Kelly, and defensive standouts Bob Lilly and Dick Butkus among others from multiple teams.
Ukiah Holiday Invitational Basketball Tourney Preview
Ukiah hosts a four-game per night Holiday Invitational at Chessall Gym December 27 28 29 with entrants from Palo Alto Form a Eureka Monterey Cardinal Newman Napa Healdsburg and Ukiah as host dark horse. Coach Fred Sten shapes lineups housing food trophies and programs as fans urged to attend all three nights.
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Rams coach hails record as LA seals division title
Los Angeles Rams coach George Allen praised his 11 1 2 1 season pace after a 34 10 win over the Baltimore Colts clinched the NFC Coastal Division. The Rams stand 11 1 2 1 and prepare to face Green Bay in Milwaukee for the Western Conference crown.
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Raiders Can Win New Honors
Oakland Raiders head to the season finale with a 12 1 record aiming to tie the AFL win mark by beating Buffalo in Oakland. A victory could set up a showdown versus Houston or New York and potential advancement toward the Super Bowl.
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Epidemic Spread Fears Across Britain and Ireland
Officials report the animal disease outbreak surpasses 320000 affected and fear gale winds may spread the virus from Britain to Ireland where the illness remains untouched. Key figures and locations include Britain and Ireland as authorities battle the crisis with precautions.
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Pittsburgh Five Starts Rolling In ABA Action
The Pittsburgh Piper surged to a 146-124 win over the New Jersey Americans setting two ABA records as they moved within a half game of the Minnesota Muskies. They led 80-56 at halftime, won their ninth straight, and extended the league’s best-running streak. Connie Hawkins scored 2 points and Charlie Williams 28 for Pittsburgh while Tony Jackson scored 25 for New Jersey. The Oakland Oaks defeated the Indiana Pacers 129-128 in another Tuesday night game.
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Pacific and Cal Stay Unbeaten in Early Season
The Pacific and California basketball teams remain undefeated. The Tieecs defeated the Cal Aggies 90 59 for their sixth win of the season and 27th in 28 games, led by 6 10 Tom Jones with 11 rebounds and 10 points. Cal 4 0 after beating Athletes in Art on 9 72 3.
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Freddie Lewis Scores 43 as Pacers Win
Freddie Lewis tallied 43 points guiding the Pacers to a victory. His scoring spree helped secure the win amid a competitive matchup.
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Robertson Passes Couss as No. 5 NBA Scorer
Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals moved past Rob Couss to become the fifth all time scorer in NBA history with 27 points in a 133 118 loss to the New York Knicks. Wilt Chamberlain leads 24 000 plus points.
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Kings Edge Seals to Move Within Two of Flyers
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Oakland Seals 3-1 to snap a three game skid and close the gap to two points behind the idle Philadelphia Flyers in the Western Division race. Brian Smith scored twice and Bob Wall added a goal in the victory.
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Bullets win as Monroe tied career high in scoring
Rookie Eerl Monroe matched his 32 point career best and Rig Scott added 27 points with 26 rebounds as the Bullets secure their second win in 10 games. Sam Jones iced it with four free throws in the final 30 seconds to push the Celtics to their 22nd win in 29 games. Larry Seigfried led the Celtics while Anéinis and Walt Hazzard scored 37 for Seattle.
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