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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1968

Page

9

Colts Vikings Clash In Key NFL Showdown

The Colts host the Vikings in Baltimore as Western Conference leaders collide. Baltimore rides a four game win streak and a stifling defense led by Ordell Braase Fred Miller Billy Ray Smith and Bubba Smith. The Vikings front four Jim Marshall Alan Page Gary Larsen and Carl Eller have sacked QBs 38 times this season and lead the Central with a 6-4 record.

Associated Press Baltimore Chicago Los Angeles Colts St. Louis Minnesota Vikings Bears Dallas Capitol Rams Lamar Lundy New York Giants Philadelphia Cleveland Atlanta Green Bay Washington San Francisco Pittsburgh New Orleans Detroit New York Jets San Diego Oakland Cincinnati Miami Boston Buffalo Denver Kansas City Houston Mammoth Ordell Braase Fred Miller Billy Ray Smith Bubba Smith Colt Earl Morrall Johnny Unitas Morrall Jim Marshall Alan Page Gary Larsen Carl Eller Jack Concannon Gale Sayers Virgil Carter Don Meredith Cowboys Lions Saints Billy Kilmer Karl Sweetan Minnesota Vikings Gary Larson Viking

Leesburg Purse Tonight at Charles Town Race Course

Piping Peer heads a small field in the 6 1/2 furlong Leesburg purse with leading jockey Larry Hunt to ride under 120 pounds. Rival includes Chief Alamo Smart Bahram Crying For More and Dons Long in a tight sprint. Steam Roller won last night’s eighth race to set a Twin Double. Hunt added a 4.40 win on St Simon Stock in the fifth.

Charlestown Piping Peer Leesburg Charles Town Race Course Virginia McKenney Thistledowns Ohio Larry Hunt Peer Chief Alamo Smart Bahramn Crying For More Dons Long Charles B. Iler Steam Roller St.Simon Stock Fiat Ho Mugzy Dee Nipper Dee Kamekameka Debedeavon Brandy Flashing Brook

Buckeyes and Wolverines Clash in Rose Bowl Showdown

Second-ranked Ohio State and fourth-ranked Michigan prepare for a decisive clash in college football’s final big weekend. The teams, long rivals, face off in a high stakes game that could crown a conference champion.

Associated Press Ohio State Michigan Buckeyes Wolverines Colum

Morris Breaks College Rushing Record So Far

Eugene Mercury Morris of West Texas State set a new major college rushing mark with 1 571 yards this season. O J Simpson of Southern California has two games left needing 123 yards to tie. Michigan's Ron Johnson could also surpass the standing mark if he repeats a big day.

NEW York Eugene Mercury Morris West Texas State O. J. Simpson Southern California Fred Wendt Texas-El Paso Simpson Ron Johnson Michigan Ohio State Wisconsin

Big Ten and Conference Titles On the Line This Weekend

A slate of major games features Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma chasing at least a share of the Big Eight crown while Yale and Harvard clash for the Ivy title. Southern California seeks sole Pac-8 possession, and Texas meets Texas A&M as title implications loom across conferences.

Bus Ohio California Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Yale Harvard Wyoming Arizona Southern California UCLA Richmond William and Mary Penn State Pittsburgh Tennessee Kentucky Georgia Texas Notre Dame Ohio State Michigan Alabama Columbia Nebraska Sooners the Cornhuskers Oklahoma State

Tom Brown Honored By NFL

Green Bay strong safety Tom Brown earned NFL defensive player of the week after he forced a fumble that led to a 21 yard touchdown and added a 22 yard score with an interception. Teammate Robby and Herb Adderley helped strip Don McCall, while Dallas end George Andrie and New York Giants tackle Bob Lurtsema were also noted for key plays.

Jack Hand Associated Press NEW York Tom Brown Green Bay Packers Baltimore John Mackey Los Angeles Bill Truax New Orleans Brown Don Meredith NFL Herb Adderley Robby Dave Robinson Saints Don McCall George Andrie Dallas Cowboys Larry Cole Bob Lurtsema New York Giants Philadelphia Giants Eagles

Scholastic Grid Champs Duel District Records Display

District champions in Group I and II hold strong records across multiple districts. Notable standings include Battlefield Stafford 5-0-0, Blue Ridge Covington 6-0-0, Lonesome Pine Appalachian 8-0-1, New River Radford 8-1-0, Northwestern James Wood 6-0-0, Valley Albemarle 7-0-0, Nelson County 7-0-0, Broadway 8-0-0, and Rappahannock 6-0-0 among others.

Battlefield— Stafford Blue Ridge Covington Lonesome Pine Appalachia Monument — Woodbridge New River— Radford Northwestern James Wood Piedmont Drewry Mason Valley— Albemarle Nelson County Wilson Memorial Patrick Henry Glade Spring John Battle St. Paul St. Charles Jonesville Rural Retreat Broadway Painter Central West Point Rappahannock VSDB VAAC Prince Edward Academy

Baltimore Favored Skins to Lose to Packers

NFL previews note Baltimore favored to beat Minnesota as Packers face Dallas. Vikings’ pass rush tested by Earl Morrall’s protection. Colts’ defense with two shutouts aims to slow Carl Eller Alan Page Jim Marshall Gary Larsen.

NFL Baltimore Minnesota Vikings Colts

Hall Leads 1 A Northern Va All Stars In 1968 Honors

Jon Hall of McLean, Larry Hartman of Mt. Vernon, and Nick Vidnovic of J.E.B. Stuart top the 1968 All Northern Region lists. The split districts named 17 players with ties and added linebackers and defensive backs for the first time. Mt. Vernon and Annandale dominate with multiple selections as Woodson and J.E.B. Stuart also place well.

McLean Jon Hall Great Falls Mt. Vernon Larry Hartman Gunshow J.E.B. Stuart Nick Vidnovic Northern Washington-Lee Reggie Harrison T.C. Williams Hubert Avery Potomac Sam Clark John van Norman Gunston Ted Tedesco Annandale Dave Knight Williams Yorktown Bernie Kirchner van Norman Clark Vern Gardner Woodson Charles Franklin Ft. Hunt Bill Hildbold Steve Willis Steve Zeigler Hartman Owings, Vidnovic Westcott Hall Groveton Samy Handy Tedesco Willis

Trophy Winners Named At Carpers Valley Golf Club Dinner

At the Trophy Dinner on November 9 Carpers Valley Golf Club announced tournament winners across ladies and men divisions. Names include Virginia Shields Dot Price Helen Perry Teresa Lee Donnie Oates Howard Adkins Donnie Oates and Ted Whittle among others with honors such as Governor's Trophy and Club Championship medals.

Carpers’ Valley Country Club Dot Price Billie Lamp Mary Ratliff Helen Perry Teresa Lee Louise Speakman Kitty Perry Donnie Oates Mickey Perry Leonard Perry Custer Howard Adkins Bill Deavers Jack Ritter Ted Whittle Paul Brandofino Marshall Crisman Ralph Bowman Bob Wheeler Charles Solecki Scotty Binner Eddie McHugh Kirk Ways Steve Payne Johnny Johnston

Charles Town Race Day Results First Through Tenth

Result summary from Charles Town shows race by race outcomes. First Race Hung Around led with prices 11.20 4.20 3.40. Misty Meadow ran second at 17.40. Second Race Smoking won with 4.40 3.20 3.20 placing Ice Cream near. Daily Double paid 26.80. Third Race Bunch O Flowers paid 10.80 3.80 3.20, Nake 2.60 2.40, Welcome Baby 3.00. Exacta 1-4 paid 24.80. Tenth Race Primbar won with 3.60 2.80 2.60. Twelve Mile Reef 12.80 4.80. Aliquando 5.80. Exacta 1-5 paid 69.40. Attendance 3590. Handle 275260.

Jonesie Misty Meadow Nake

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