Indiana Hoosiers prep for USC in Rose Bowl practices
Indiana coach John Pont intensifies training for the Rose Bowl against USC. The Hoosiers run and sprint drills at Brookside Park after Christmas, with 75 minutes of contact work and plan private sessions later in the week. QBs and receivers show progress as key players recover from flu and injury.
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UPI
California
Columbia
Lou Little
Arizona
Los Angeles
University of Indiana
John Pont
Hoosiers
Brookside Park
Pont
USC Trojans
Indiana
Jade Butcher
Bharley
Harry Gonse
Blanda tops AFL scoring title on kicking alone
George Blanda became the first AFL player to win the league scoring title solely on placekicking finishing with 116 points from 56 of 59 conversions and 20 of 30 field goals. Daryle Lamonica led in passing with 3 228 yards and 30 TDs as Oakland enjoyed its best season. Other champions included Jim Nance in rushing Bob Scarpitto punting George Sauer receiving Floyd Little punt returns Zeke Moore kickoff returns and a group of interception leaders.
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New York
UPI
Oakland
George Blanda
Blanda
Jan Stenerud
Kansas City
Daryle Lamonica
Lamonica
Raiders
Boston
Jim Nance
Bob Scarpitto
Denver
George Sauer
New York Jets
Floyd Little
Houston
Zeke Moore
Dick Westmoreland
Miami
Miller Farr
Tom Janik
Buffalo
Lonborg Faces Knee Surgery After Skiing Injury
Jim Lonborg the Red Sox right hander will undergo knee ligament surgery at Sancta Maria Hospital after a skiing accident on the West Coast. Doctors Dr. Thomas Tierney and Dr. John McGillicuddy expect a routine procedure with no complications, aiming for a return before the season. Lonborg signed a 1968 contract for about $50,000 earlier this month.
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UPI
Jim Lonborg
Boston Red Sox
West Coast
Sancta Maria Hospital
Thomas, Tierney
Red Sox
John McGillicuddy
Tierney
Lonborg
Lenborg
Boston
Holiday Festival First Round College Scores
Boston College defeated Penn State 87 to 58 at the Holiday Festival in New York. St John’s of New York beat Syracuse, 60 to 55. Columbia topped West Virginia 98 to 71 and Louisville defeated La Salle 94 to 71.
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LaSalle
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Minnesota
Gophers
Lew Alcindor
Bruins
San Francisco
Big Lewie
Utah State
St. Louis
Boston College
St. John's
Madison Square Garden
Bob Cousy
Eagles
Penn State
Driscoll
Sapphire Mines in Montana Dominate U S Gem Industry
Montana hosts the only significant sapphire mines in the United States, highlighted as key sources shaping domestic gem production and mine operations. The article underscores the state as a central hub for sapphire discovery and mining activity.
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Montana
United States
Bruins face Minnesota in Los Angeles Classic showdown
UCLA positioned as top-ranked favorite to extend a historic win streak as Minnesota visits for the LA Classic. Lew Alcindor leads a potent Bruins squad seeking win number 40, with Minnesota at 3-4 amid a tough test.
Manhunt Hint Seeks PAUL EGNER Contact
Caller invites reach to Paul Egner for more information or a collect call at area code 707 462 3726. Correspondence to 3 Woodland Terrace Ukiah Cal 95482.
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Paul Egner
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Ukiah
Cal
Cal Gymnasts Lead Winter Classic At Berkeley
UC Berkeley gymnasts Sid Freudenstein and Dan Millman topped the all around in the California Winter Gymnastics Classic. Freudenstein won the all around with 106.85 points while Millman had 105.8 for fourth. LA’s Steve Hugg was second with 106.25. Bob Lynn was third at 106.0. Karen Galloway of Sacramento won the women’s division with 35.55. runner up was Sandra Hartley.
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Dan Millman
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Los Angeles
Bob Lynn
Southern California
Karen Galloway
Sacramento
Sandra Hartley
Double Bill Proves Basketball Success
The first ABA doubleheader drew 4,500 in Indianapolis as New Orleans Buccaneers beat Anaheim Amigos 120-93 led by Doug Moe with 26 points. Indiana Pacers toppled New Jersey Americans 117-107 marking their first home win since December 7. Denver Rockets defeated Oakland Oaks 102-95.
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Barry Liebowitz
Tony Jackson
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Ukiah Hosts Eight-Team Holiday Tournament Opener
Ukiah Wildcats face Eureka Loggers in the final opening night game of the Ukiah Invitational Holiday Tournament at Chesall Gym. The event features Pal Alto or Fortuna next, with Healdsburg-Napa, Cardinal Newman-Monterey also on opening night. Lions Club and Kiwanis back organizers as teams chase the title through four days.
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Palo Alto
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Gary Spafford
Murray Armstrong
Gary Ruud
Bill Gillaspie
Rod Sanderson
Bruce Harbers
Mike Bettiga
Doug Shears
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Napa
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Monterey Clash
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Fred Sten
Ukiah- Eurexa
Pa'o Alfo
Mark Daley
Indians
Monterey
East Team Scrimmage Previews Shrine Classic
At Santa Clara practice grounds the East held a 30 minute all-out scrimmage the first such full scrimmage by an All-Star team before the Shrine game. Larry Csonka of Syracuse stood out as a key performer while West Coach Ben Martin said preparations at Stanford are going smoothly.
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Ben Martin
Maris Faces Bells Palsy Doubt Over Baseball Future
Independence Missouri dispatch reports Roger Maris of the St. Louis Cardinals showing Bell palsy partial paralysis on the right side of his face. Doctors describe temporary nerves and muscle involvement with uncertainty about recovery and possible missing season. Maris cites eye blinking impairment and numbness as signs and notes prior fame with Babe Ruth home run record.
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