Jets New Rookie Shines in Prominent Debut
Beav er Falls native Ratan quickly earned a Jets roster spot by outpacing Heisman winner debutant at Dame. He starred in early pre season games, tossing 19 of 40 for 287 yards and two touchdowns against Buffalo and later posted 164 completions in 340 attempts for 48 TDs and 2,220 yards. He connected for a TD in each of eight straight games, including four scoring passes versus Houston in November.
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Risa
Ratan
Peekskill
Nyu
Beaver Falls
New York
Grother
Debi Fuante
jNa
Chiefs
Kansas
New York's
AFL
John ‘Madl
San Diego
Len Dawson
Kansas City
Houston
Wilt Chamberlain Passes 20,000 Points In NBA Standings
Wilt Chamberlain reached 20,000 career points to continue challenging Jerry West for the NBA scoring lead. Chamberlain added 1,182 points this season to reach a 3.8 points per game pace, while West remained top scorer with 1,394 points after more games, with Oscar Robertson third at 1,123 and Willis Reed or other top names following.
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New York
UPI
Wilt Chamberlain
Maj Sr
Jerry West
National Basketball Ass Association
Philadelphia
NBA
Apne
West
Los Angeles
Chamberlain
Oscar Robertson
Jinnati Royals
Ick Barnett
New York Nickerbockers
Guy de Siberia
Ork Thurmond
Jethersie
Retrievés
Ukiah Girls Signups Open For High School Recreation Basketball
Ukiah High School girls recreation basketball signups begin this week with play starting December 12 in the high school gym. Team rosters must include the team name captain and other member names. Linda Finch, former Humboldt State PE major, volunteers as supervisor for Wednesday night play sponsored by the recreation department.
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Ukiah High School Girl's Recreation
Hameé
Linda - ‘Finch
Humboldt State
Serva
Recreation Department
Portland Wing Player of Week After Splurge
Portland winger Cliff Schmautz scored five goals last week to seize the league lead in goals with 22, and moved into the top totals with 43 points after an assist. Milan Marcetta reclaimed the point crown with two goals and three assists to regain the leader status. Gayle Fielder and Norm Johnson tied for assists with 31 each. Los Angeles visits Vancouver tonight as both clubs had been idle Monday.
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United Press International
Portland
Cliff Schmaatz
Western Hockey
Ne Schmautp
Buckaroos
Los Angeles
Leo -Labine
Schmautz
Victoria
Milan Marcetta
Marcetta
Vancouver
Billy McNeill
Seatile
Gayle Fielder
Norm Johnson
Los Angeles Blades
Vanco River
Moss Against Speeding Proposes UK Speed Limit Debate
A motorists group formed to oppose a proposed 70 mph speed limit on British highways seeks support from a famed former political figure to publicly challenge the plan. The effort centers on presenting arguments against the experimental limit and urging reconsideration of highway safety strategies.
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UPI
Britishighways
Grand Prix Trophy at Watkins Glen N Y
A fragmented OCR note references a Grand Prix trophy associated with Watkins Glen, New York. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the item appears tied to a racing event or trophy presentation at the venue. Further readable context would clarify date, event name, and involved parties.
Utah hires USC aide Mike Giddings as head coach
Mike Giddings, USC assistant coach, accepted a three year contract at Utah worth 16000 a year to succeed Ray Nagel. He will begin immediately, recruit staff, and target players while planning an up tempo offense. Giddings has coached at USC Glendale Junior College Monrovia High and Cal as a guard and tackle and played under Pappy Waldorf. He is a Los Angeles native and will meet Utah players Friday after arriving Thursday night.
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Steve Smilanich
Salt Lake City
UPI
Geach
Mike
Giddings
University of Southern California
University of Ut
USC
Uttah
Ray Nagel
Iowa
Nagel
Utah
Utes
Gel
Gidings
Juior
Gidegs
Los Angeles
James R. d Jack
Ned Alger
Giddings Adid
John McKay
Southern California
Glendale Junior College
Monrovia
Calif
California
Pappy Waldorf
Cal
Marine Corps
Jacks
Forbes Kennedy Peddles Way Back to the Big Time
Forbes Kennedy laces back into Bruins contention as he trains intensely after returning from injury and weight gain. Despite a sluggish season start, Kennedy’s 10 to 15 mile daily regimen and a 400 mile weight device routine aim to restore form with Reg Fleming and Tom Williams in the third line. Bruins brass weigh his fitness as a factor in reviving a struggling offense amid a low run of wins.
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Dick Pew
Boston
UPI
Forbes Kennedy
Boston Bruins
National Hockey League
Kennedy
Bruins
Charlottetown
P. E.I
Must
Kenney
Leighton
Hap) Emms
Forbes
Dan Canney
NHL
Reg Fleming
Tom Williams
Cub
Weston-Ad
Garden
Emms
Colts Thaw Out By Watching Films On Dallas
The Colts relive their Dec 26 loss to Green Bay as Coach Don Shula and players study game films in warm surroundings. They also preview Sunday's Orange Bowl clash with the Dallas Cowboys, aiming to refine an offense around Unitas and Col d.
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Dallas
Miami
UPI
Baltimore
Colts
Green Bay
Packers
Don Shula
Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys
Shula
Johnny Unitas
Gary Cuorp
Vallejo Spartans Open North Bay League Wrestling
Ukiah grapplers led by Ted Jean and Herbie McKerchie face Vallejo Spartans in the season opener with big men Lowell Leland and Sam Layne in the lineup. Vallejo High’s rival Spartans already hold five points as the public is invited to watch varsity and jayvee matches.
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Uleigh
Varsity
R Cigers
Vallejoo
Spartans
Vallejo
Vallejo High School
Wildcats
Ukiah
Ted Jean
Herbie McKerchie
Lowell Leland
Sam Layne
Pacigat
Jayvee
Hula Bowl practice opens with top college stars
Honolulu reports the 20th annual Hula Bowl practice underway on Friday night with South stars led by Heisman winner Mike Garrett and Texas Tech’s Donny Anderson as favorites. North’s Jer ry Burns praises his squad as capable, featuring Illinois’ Fim Grabowski and Minnesota’s Aarno Brown among others, as teams drill under Hawaii sun.
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Honolulu
South
Heisman
Mike Garret
Southern California
Donry Anderson
Texas Tech
Tom Nobis
Texas
Carl McAdams
Oklahoma
Iowa
Jerry Burns
Washington
Jim Owens
Fim Grabowski
Ilinois
Aarno Brown
Minnesota
Harold Lucas
Michigan State
J. D. King
Tom Wilson
Tech
Marv Kristynik
Garrett
Owens
John Hankingon
Ron Medved
Tom Barrington
Ohio State
Grabowski
High School Youth Basketball Resumes In Ukiah
Ukiah High School Recreation Department resumes Frosh-Soph games Wednesday night and Junior-Senior league Thursday in Chessall Gym. Recent results include the Rabbits beating the Marins 32-16 led by Csivell and Johnson, while the Burkes were topped 32-16 by Engebriteen and teammates. The Beaver shooters edged Valley Boys 43-35, the Num-Nums fell 54-8 to the Dudes, and the Gold Fingers lost 36-29 after a 60-21 Mojo Men win.
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Ukiah‘High School Recreation Department
Jong: Sromae
Mike ‘Pethis
Rabbits
Rossetti
Et Find Csivell
Marin Tea Watch
Norm Johnson Swith
Alan Engebriteen
Burkes
Chuck Pagini
Andy Jacobsen
Erb Manning
Chessall Gym
Beaver
Valley Boys
Don Rooker
Scott’. Jordan
Kim Tracy
Ed Knight
David Knight
Carlos
Gary Green
Jerry Blacklock
Num- Num
Butch Curtis
Chuck Harris
Jerry Baughn
Barry Nichols
L. Mitchell
T. Walsh
L. Lairig
Danny Nabors
Cowan
Hopkins
Doty
Logan
Green Mountain Boys
Munsters
Alan Estes
Joe Lantz
Ray Jéah
Darrell Linderman
Mike Estege
Preston
Persky
Lee Vagt
Has Beens
Bill Hess
Pan Hook
Pat Cape
Jim Slack
Chessall
Saban Named Maryland Terrapins New Head Coach
Saban accepted a four year contract at Maryland starting $22,500 with a rise to $25,000 by year three after resigning as Buffalo Bills coach. He told reporters recruitment will be national and he would drop the T formation, promising strong university backing.
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College, Park
Saban
Rand
University of Maryland
Walted
Terrapins
Maryland
Tom Nugent
University
Wilson H. Elkins
Terps
Hull Maintains His Scoring Lead In NHL
Bobby Hull of Chicago extended his lead among NHL scorers by collecting four points last week to reach 29 goals and 20 assists for 49 points. Bobby Rousseau of Montreal matched Hull with four points to stay within five points of the leader with 40 points, 16 goals and a league high 24 assists. Roger Crozier of Detroit posts five shutouts to top goalies, while Chicago goalies Glenn Hall and Dave Dryden have allowed 2.39 goals per game. Ted Green of Boston leads in penalty minutes with 85.
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Montreal
UPI
Bobby Hull
Chicago
Bobby Rousseau
Hull
Roger Crozier
Detroit
NHL
Glenn Hall
Dave Dryden
Boston
Ted Green
Namath Leads AFL All Stars In Bowl Showdown
Joe Namath will lead the AFL All-Star team against the Buffalo Bills in Rice University’s bowl game on January 15. Sid Gillman named 13 more players, with Bills runners-up replacing the starters. Injuries sideline Lance Alworth and Lionel Taylor. replacements include Ken Graham and Fred Arbanas.
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Houston
UPI
American ‘Football League
Joe Namath
New York’ Jets
Buffalo Bills
San Diego Charger
Sid’ Gillman
Bills
Buffalo
Rice — University
Fie Atestar
John Had
San Diego
Jack Kemp
Wayne Hawkins
Oakland
Billy Shaw
Buck Buchanan
Kansas City
Tom Sestak
Frank Buncom
Mike St
Walt Sweeney
Ron Mix
Lincoln
Mix
Van Brocklin Signs New Pact with Vikings
Norm Van Brocklin signed a five year contract with the Minnesota Vikings through 1970 after resigning and returning. Vikings President Max Winter said the agreement followed an amiable meeting and praised the team's late season rally finishing 7 7. The coach cited salary and terms as part of the deal.
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Minneap Oo Lis
Minn
UPI
Norm van Brocklin
Minnesota Vikings
Vikings
Max Winter
van Brocktin
Winter
Green Bay
Detroit
Chicago
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England
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Namath
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