Trojans Crowned 1967 College Football National Champions
Southern California, 10-0 with a lone loss, claimed the 1967 national title after beating UCLA 21-20 and rising to No. 1 on 27 coaches ballots with 340 points. Tennessee finished second, Oklahoma third, Notre Dame fourth, and Wyoming fifth amid a final ranking of the season.
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Beban Named West Quarterback for Shrine Classic
UCLA star Gary Beban will lead the West in the 43rd Shrine football classic at Candlestick Park on December 30. He heads a West squad including Danny Holman and Bob Lee at quarterback, John Erquiaga, Larry Slagle, Phil Odle, Moses Haven, and Warren McVea. Coached by Ray Willsey, Dee Andros, and Ben Martin, with East coaches Ara Parseghian, Alex Agase, and Paul Dietzel.
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Major College Grid Standings 1967 UPI Final Ratings
The United Press International final major college football ratings for 1967 list Southern Cal at number one with 9-1 and 27 first place votes. Tennessee, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Wyoming, Indiana, Alabama, Oregon State, Purdue, and UCLA round out the top ten with various records and votes. The list notes Notre Dame and others as completed regular season schedules.
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Two stars set for Junior Rose Bowl clash
Bruce Lemmerman of San Fernando Valley State and Eugene Morris of West Texas State headline the 22nd Junior Rose Bowl. Lemmerman set Valley State passing marks and Morris piled up strong rushing totals for West Texas State, in a high scoring showdown.
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UCLA Predicted Pac Eight Champion by Writers Despite Santa Clara WCAC Pick
Northern California Basketball Writers forecast UCLA to win the Pac Eight title for 1967-68. Santa Clara was chosen to capture the WCAC crown with USF and UOP also noted. Washington State projected second in the Pac Eight, Oregon State third. California hinted for second or third, while Stanford USC Oregon and Washington drew little support.
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Braulio Baeza Takes Champagne Stakes At Aqueduct Again
Braulio Baeza rode to a third consecutive Champagne Stakes victory at Aqueduct, the only jockey to win the race three years in a row. Other riders have won it three times but not in succession.
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SRJC Grid Banquet Tomorrow Highlights Ukiah Contingent
Santa Rosa Junior College posts season end banquet at Lena's in Santa Rosa. Ukiah players lead a strong turnout with Co-Capt Dan Hook Merlin McMinn and Joe Enoch among potential All-Conference standouts. Other locals include Bill Hess Marv DeAngelis Fred Delgado Roger Fontaine Norm Johnson Len Gotschalk Jeff Hess Allen Handelin Ray Cataldo and more.
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Warriors Seek 6th Straight Cage Victory
The San Francisco Warriors chase their sixth straight win at Baltimore against the Bullets after a run of 14 wins in 17 games. They beat Baltimore twice this season and just defeated Los Angeles twice, while Baltimore edged Boston in their recent game. The Warriors also schedule Philadelphia midweek and a Friday showdown with St. Louis at the Cow Palace.
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Spurrier Loops in as San Francisco Prepares for Chicago
San Francisco coach Jack Christiansen plans to use Steve Spurrier heavily in the Prospectors final with Chicago, keeping options open between Spurrier and John Brodie. Spurrier played in the 26 9 loss to Baltimore while George Mira faces knee X rays to determine activation. End Dave Parks is out with a hamstring, and Johnson and Thomas have battled injuries this season.
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Trojans' Defense Drives Pac-8 Title Bid and Rose Bowls
USC showed the top defense in the Pac-8, allowing 83 rushing yards per game and 203 total yards per game while UCLA led in total offense and passing. Oregon State tied UCLA for second at 7-2-1, and Oregon posted the league's best pass defense at 92 yards per game. Pac-8 went 18-12 out of conference.
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San Francisco Stars Lead Scoreboard Tilt
Jim King of San Francisco sat fifth with 504 points in 23 games averaging 21.9. Nate Thurmond trails King by five points and is seventh on the board.
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San Diego State Faces Camellia Bowl rematch with SFSU
San Diego State must reset for the Camellia Bowl in Sacramento on December 9 after a 31 25 loss to Utah State ended their 25 game winning streak. Utah State star Gerald Watson scored late while quarterback John Pappas threw three TD passes. Thom Williams of the Aztecs had two scoring passes.
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Move to Make it Tough On Those Tossing Spitters
Mexico City reports baseball officials approve a rule banning pitchers from touching their mouths on the mound to outlaw the spitball. Umpires gain enforcement power with automatic ejection for a second violation, plus fines and suspension. several managers weigh impact on star spitballers and game pace.
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UCLA Star Opposes Boycott Sidelined by Olympic Talk
UCLA track star Ron Copeland says he plans to compete in the 1968 Olympics and will not participate in a Negro boycott. He attended a Thanksgiving meeting with Hal Griffin that endorsed a boycott but left before the vote, stating he was there briefly to learn the meeting's purpose.
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Beban and Johnson Top Grid Scholars Feted
UCLA quarterback Gary Beban and Tennessee center Bob Johnson are among 13 senior athletes named by the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame for scholar athlete fellowships of at least $500. Read more on the other honorees and the selection criteria highlighting classroom and football leadership.
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