Heisman Trophy talk and Purdue’s Mike Phipps spotlight
A rambled sports column assesses Heisman possibilities with Purdue quarterback Mike Phipps at center stage. It praises Phipps as the leading Big Ten candidate, notes Yale and Notre Dame contrasts, and critiques the East West voting split while mocking other contenders and the trophy’s political tone. The piece hints at Purdue’s improved yet fragile unit and envisions the award’s outcome amid a volatile college football landscape.
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Anthony Quinn
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Sid Gillman Steps Down As Chargers Chief After 25 Years
Sid Gillman resigns as head coach of the San Diego Chargers due to a ulcer plagued after a 94 27 win over the New York Jets. Offensive backfield coach Charlie Waller will take over as head coach while Gillman remains general manager. Gillman calls the move painful and says the probability of returning as head coach is remote. Waller expresses respect and pledges to vindicate Gillman’s faith.
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Ukiah Proclaims Physical Fitness Week For Youth
Mayor Harold Henderson issues a proclamation urging parents and schools to support children in Saturday’s 10 am Pomolita School physical fitness contest as part of a citywide week. He cites AAU and Quaker Oats sponsorship and stresses youth fitness as vital to the city and nation.
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Quaker Oats Company
Oak Manor Wins 1969 Flag Football Jamboree Title
Oak Manor defense allows only one touchdown across three close games to win the championship 7-0 after Ray Bell's 79 yard run and Matt Howard's conversion. Oak Manor beat Redwood Valley 6-0 in the first round and edged Nokomis 13-7 in the semifinals. Yokayo advanced with a 60-0 win over Frank Zeek and faced Oak Manor in the final, while Potter Valley fell 6-0 to Yokayo in overtime. Ukiah Unified and Ukiah Recreation cosponsored the jamboree held at Nokomis due to muddy Anton Stadium.
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Yokayo
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Redwood Valley
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Potter Valley
Hopland
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Ukiah Recreation Department
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Yokaya
Nokomis Girls Win Ukiah Volleyball Tourney
Nokomis school captured the girls division crown at the 1969 Ukiah Recreation Department Ukiah Unified event held in Pomolita. The team beat Hopland in three sets 15-6 12-15 15-5 to take the championship, with other wins over St Marys and Frank Zeek.
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McKay slams Pac-8 officiating over signals clash
USC coach John McKay charged Pacific Eight officials with allowing Washington State to jam defensive signals in a game that saw Trojans penalized for offside calls after players moved on the call go. He criticized sideline protest limits and recalled past penalties for signaling words.
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UPI
Pacific 8
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Southern California
Washington State
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McKay
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Cougar
Jim Sweeney
Los Angeles Rams
Tom Prothro
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Prothro
Pacific Tigers face tough tests amid strong passing attack
An active college football roundup highlights Dennis Shaw's 463 passing yards for Pacific and a 58 32 loss by San Diego State to Pacific. Oakland bound features include Sacramento State and San Jose State, with coaches predicting tough games ahead as teams seek improvements and upsets.
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Haag
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University of San Francisco
Northern California
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Bernie Oliver
Paul Press
Plunkett
Conferoe
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Washington
Saturda Oliver
Press
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UOP
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Shaw
Bruins overpower Seals as Smith ejected after fracas
Boston Bruins rout the Oakland Seals 7 5 as goalie Gary Smith is ejected for striking an official after Dallas Smith's fifth goal. Charlie Hodge replaces him while John Bucyk and John McKenzie lead the attack with two goals each. Bobby Orr adds three assists to reclaim the NHL scoring lead. Montreal Canadiens beat Los Angeles 6 3 with Beliveau scoring twice to move atop the Eastern Division.
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Agin Pondy Satay
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John McKenzie
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Los Angeles
Canadiens
New York Rangers
Senior Bowl raises pay for North South players
Ren Schuessler, GM of the postseason All Star Classic in Mobile, said Monday players in the annual game for Jan 10 will receive a $250 pay raise. Winners will share $1,250 and losers $1,000, up from prior levels.
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