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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1967
Page
10
Dallas quarterback Don Meredith plans to start against Cleveland in the Eastern Conference championship despite a broken nose mask. The showdown headlines the NFL clash as Meredith aims to lead the Cowboys to another title.
The Green Bay Packers wrestle with alarge walking wounded as they prepare for the Western Conference crown clash with the Los Angeles Rams in Milwaukee. Only two healthy running backs remain, with prior star players sidelined yet the team hopes to rise to the occasion.
In Los Angeles AP reports the Rams prepare to stop Bart Starr and contain Travis Williams after his 104 yard kickoff return. The Rams lost 27 24 in the final 34 seconds but will seek adjustments before the Packers game in Milwaukee.
The Western Conference Pro Bowl team lists nine players from Green Bay and Los Angeles. Notables include Johnny Unitas and Roman Gabriel as quarterbacks, Mel Farr and Lem Barney as rookies, with stars from Packers, Rams, Colts, Bears, Lions, Vikings, and 49ers filling offense and defense roles.
NEW YORK AP Washington wide receiver Charley Taylor repeated as NFL receiving champion with 70 catches, edging teammate Jerry Smith. Sonny Jurgensen led in passing with 3,747 yards and 508 attempts, Leroy Kelly topped rushing with 1,205 yards, and Jim Bakken won the scoring title with 117 points.
East NYU edged Fairleigh Dickinson 68 67 Hofstra beat CCNY 88 60 Holy Cross defeated American University 81 57 Kansas won 84 76 in 2 overtimes Alabama defeated Arkansas 82 65 Georgia Tech 70 67 over Texas Christian Stetson 111 80 over Hartwick Maryland beat Quinipiac 104 63 Midwest San Diego State 72 No Illinois 69 at New Mexico State 89 Wichita State 87 Seattle 85 Southwest Denver 73 over Texas Tech 63 Army 64 to Rice 58 Far West Colorado State Utah 64 Missouri 52 Notre Dame 73 over Utah State 72 Utah 87 over Southern Cal 84 Sun Devil Classic first round Michigan 80 over Oregon State 61 Arizona State 59 over Oklahoma State 58 Sun Carnival Texas El Paso 70 over Maryland 53 San Francisco 71 over South Illinois 55 Marshall Invitational championship Marshall 85 over Manhattan 78 Consolation Bowling Gr. 76 over Virginia 72 Boston Christmas Boston College 88 over Providence 70 La Salle 68 over North Carolina St 63
Los Angeles Rams finished a final home practice then flew to Milwaukee to meet the Green Bay Packers in a key Western Conference title game. Defensive tackle Roger Brown praised the Packers while noting their focus after a loss to the Steelers, and highlighted Brown’s strong performance against the Colts.
Dark Ripple won the first race at Shenandoah Downs priced at 2.40 with No You Won’t second and Claudia third. In the 2nd race Spartan Dream led Summer and Escort Special River. Daily Double paid 15.80 and Exacta 49.60. The final figures include Wagner Bar and others across eight races with payouts and handle noted.
Ray Heppenstall steered the 1,400 pound turbine car to 176.6 mph and repeated at 176.2 mph for a new closed track record at Daytona International Speedway. The test topped Parnelli Jones speed at Indianapolis last May 166.075 mph.
Colorado set to face Miami in the Bluebonnet Bowl after finishing 8-2 season. Crowder notes Split-T aims to cut errors and push completion above 50 percent with interceptions under five. Miami arrives 7-3, while Buffs emphasize balanced attack and solid defense.
Hallandale Florida Gulfstream Park unveils a nearly 2 million dollar purse schedule for March 4 to April 23. A 470000 dollar stakes lineup tops the meet with the Gulfstream Park Handicap on March 23 and the Florida Derby on March 30, each offering 109000 dollars in stakes.
Handley hosts Harrisonburg at 6 30 p m in Handley Gym in a 3 1 both teams contest. Harrisonburg beat Buena Vista last time while Handley beat Martinsburg 61 50. Also James Wood travels to Manassas to face Osbourn in a rescheduled wrestling match with The Colonels carrying a 5 0 record.
Denver hockey team lists two Canadian captains from Saskatchewan. Jim Wiste, top scorer in 1966 67 with 52 points, hails from Moose Jaw. Cliff Koroll comes from Saskatoon.
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