Namath Named AFL MVP in Coaches Poll
In the AFL coaches poll Namath was the overwhelming choice for 1968 AFL MVP with five ballots. Jets teammates lauded him as captain and outstanding player while praising his leadership, endurance through knee surgeries, and late-game comebacks.
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Wood Wrestlers Down Williamsport in Meet
James Wood grapplers defeated Williamsport 38 13 led by pins from Bill Gentry John Riding and Pete Robinson in first period. Individual results list multiple JW wins by decision for J Haines M to forfeits and disqualifications with coaches noted.
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Humphrey Honored as NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Claude Humphrey, 6-5 225 defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons, was voted Defensive Rookie of the Year by a 48-member AP panel. He edged Dallas Cowboy Larry Cole in a close ballot after replacing Willie Townes mid season and helping Dallas win the Capitol Division.
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Yankees Add Elston Howard and Dick Howser as Coaches
The New York Yankees announce two new coaches for 1969, Elston Howard and Dick Howser, replacing Frank Crosetti and Whitey Ford to bolster the coaching staff.
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Wells Attracts Chiefs Attention in AFC Showdown
Warren Wells, standout Raiders split end with 53 receptions and 12 touchdowns, becomes focus as Chiefs study film for Sunday Western Division title clash. Don Maynard and Otis Taylor also shine as league powers collide.
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College Basketball Scores Reported From Across Divisions
The Associated Press lists multiple college games with scores including Boston College 81 over Fairfield 69 and Clemson 96 over Alabama 174, plus midweek results like Niagara 100 over Bowling Green 92 and Texas 89 over South Mississippi 72. Wyoming at Texas Tech was canceled.
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Paul Warfield Overcomes Injury to Reemerge as Top Receiver
Paul Warfield, once sidelined by a shattered collarbone, has reestablished himself as a premier NFL receiver for the Cleveland Browns. Once doubted after 1965, he now leads in touchdowns and yardage, proving the injury history did not derail his career.
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Rose claims NL batting title as Reds lead the league
Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds becomes the National League batting champion with a .335 average in 149 games, edging Pirates star Matty Alou who hit .332 in 146 games. The Reds also win the team batting title with a .273 average while Pittsburgh sits second at .252.
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Pro Basketball Thursday Result Chicago 113 Milwaukee 111
Chicago defeated Milwaukee 113 to 111 in a closely contested Thursday game. The matchup featured late leads and key plays from Chicago to secure the win.
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Burnop Signs With Virginia Tech
Roanoke Catholic athlete Mike Burnop signed a football grant in aid with Virginia Tech. A multi sport standout, Burnop earned four varsity football letters, three in basketball, and one each in golf and tennis. He captained football and basketball as junior and senior, earned All Roanoke honors, and was named outstanding lineman by the Roanoke Touchdown Club. He is 6 ft 1 in, 198 pounds at 17, and projected as a collegiate tight end.
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