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Si THE TAMPA TRIBUNE, Tuesday, November 19, inn And Teammates Are Believers! PREP ROUNDUP elps ays xroerience Ji STATE Jiiii ItiiiriiffriinniiiniitHaiiiiiinjiWr TRIBUNE PREP EDITOR point, tying the score with 1:32 to play, and then a 52-yard field goal with three seconds left. A WEEK earlier, his 48-yard field, goal with three seconds to go tied Kansas City 17-17. Two weeks earlier, his three touchdown passes led the Raiders to a Blanda's Sunday performance. "He's out there, 43 years old, running the wind sprints with us, yelling all the time, coming in to pull it out for us," Otto said. Blanda pulled out Sunday's victory with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Warren Wells, kicked the extra 31-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Blanda has proven beyond a doubt he still can throw, but he said Sunday, "My kicking has kept me going for 21 years." He started kicking field goals professionally in 1949, with the Chicago Bears, when he was a third string quarterback behind Johnny Lujack and Sid Luckman. His kicking has improved with age. But Blanda has memories of his bad days with the Bears. "George Halas (the owner and coach) wouldn't even buy me a kicking tee and they only let me practice quarterback from Alabama, is stuck in the No. 3 slot and must know how Blanda felt in 1949.

"Sometimes I feel sorry for Kenny because he doesn't get to play more," Blanda says. "But maybe it's better for him that he doesn't have to go in there in some of these AFTER 21 Blanda said "There's no use getting nervous." "I've been cheered. I've been booed. I've made field goals and Tve missed them. I've had every experience you can imagine.

That's why I can remain nonchalant." field goals two or three minutes a day," he said after booting his 251st three pointer Sunday. BLANDA, who never got along well with Halas, "re-, tired" from football in 1959 only to show up with the Houston Oilers when the American Football League was formed in 1960. He had 11 points Sunday, increasing his alltime NFL record to 1,534. Blanda has taken over for startnig quarterback Daryle Lamonica twice in the past three games after Lamonica suffered minor injuries. Ken Stabler, a young OAKLAND George Blanda admitted his age, which is 43, briefly last September.

"My age is against me. A team has to look for younger players," he said after the Oakland Raiders put him on the taxi squad. But Sunday afternoon, after throwing a touchdown pass and then kicking a field goal in the closing seconds to beat the Cleveland Browns 23-20, he said, "I think it's good to have a little experience around." His teammates are getting the message. THE GUY almost embarrasses you," center Jim Otto, just 32, said after Gibson Asks 'Fair Shake9 I bowl prospect, Kansas State 1 cannot accept a bid. The Wild' cats were put on three years' probation and banned from post-season play a month ago Come Familiar Names With some high school football teams having only wo games remaining in this 1970 season, and most hers three, thought it would be appropos at this me to take a look at the District races throughout state to see who the likely candidates are for layoff berths.

As you might expect, there are some new faces in the 'dure, some coming about as a result of the integration ruling swept the state prior to the start of the' school year and i zyed havoc with some football programs, but there are some familiar names, too, and I guess the best place to begin our ok-see is at the top namely Defending Class AA state Tallahassee Leon. THE LIONS ARE having their customary undeteated year, 7-0 at this point, but there's strong opposition in their One from Panama City Rutherford, which has only one ess. The defeat, however, was to Leon, and the Lions look like bets to represent their district against the District Two inner, which is a battle between Jacksonvilles Paxon. and "'a'rker. Paxon, an early season winner over Parker, appears to rave the upper hand, with once-beaten Fletcher still having a The District Three race is a three-team battle with Oralndo rigewatr (64 points), Orlando Oak Ridg (59) and Sanford minole (58) being the Oak Ridge beat Etfgewater earlier in the year, but the two Orlando schools have one loss hile Seminole is unbeaten in seven starts.

This looks like a own-to-the-wire race. Fort Pierce Central, a combination of the old Lincoln Park cademy and Dan McCarty High Schools, looks like the District "our winner. The new school has only a loss to Winter Haven in ight games, and should be the opponent. Our own District Five, as has been mentioned repeatedly on pages, is a two-way duel between Hillsborough and with the opponents' victories looking more and more like ne deciding factor. Kathleen is currently ahead 37-34.

The "5" winner will play the District Six titleholder, and hat looks like defending champion Clearwater. The Tornadoes the district's only undefeated team and would have to lose wo of their last three, which is not likely, in order to blow their ead. Largo and Boca Ciega, with two losses apiece, are Gear- by the Big Eight and two weeks ago by the NCAA. It was a belated whistle that gave Oklahoma State its last touchdown, a meaningless one, against Kansas State. Ron Coppenbarger fielded a punt and appeared to be stopped.

Several seconds passed, though, before the ball popped loose, roiling back to the Wildcats' eight. Oklahoma State recovered and scored on the next play. Saturday's contest will be 0BiJii2fo)iin pi HIRAM WALKER 1 I itt test Hiram Walker's I Turn lr WGMj3wmi the last conference game for KANSAS CITY, Mo. (UPI) Kansas State Coach Vince Gibson turned the air blue at the Big Eight briefings session yeserday. Gibson wondered out loud whether his team could receive a fair shake from officials in Saturday's showdown with Nebraska.

First, he refused to comment on what many believed were slow whistles in last week's 28-15 victory over Oklahoma State. "I cannot make a statement," he said. Second, he was asked what he thought of the conference's gag rule, prohibiting coaches from discussing officiating. Gibson responded, "no comment." Later, though, without being asked a question about it, he offered, "One thing that might be a handicap is this: We can't go to a bowl game. Nebraska can.

It's just a matter of which one. I just wonder, in the back of our minds and in the back of their minds, bow the officials feel about that." GIBSON'S Wildcats and Coach Bob DeVaney's Corn-huskers will play before a sellout crowd that will exceed 67,000 Saturday in Lincoln. The victor can do no worse than share the Big Eight championship. Though Nebraska is a hot Kansas State, while Nebraska must face Oklahoma at Lincoln Nov. 21.

The Cornhuskers must win both to clinch the title outright, assuming Oklahoma gets by Kansas this week. AMERICAN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EAST Pet. GB Virginia 10 .33 Kentucky 9 4 .692 lVt New York 7 84 Floridians .500 4 Pittsburgh 4 8 .333 Carolina 10 .167 WEST Pet. GB Utah 1 -m Memphis 8 5 .545 8Vi Indiana 1 8V4 Texas .250 Denver 10 .167 SUNDAY'S RESULTS Utah 111, Indiana 103 New York 114, Denver 104 Memphis 105, Pittsburgh 96 Carolina 122, Florida 115 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION ATLANTIC DIVISION Pet. GB New York 12 3 .800 Philadelphia 9 5 .643 ZVi Boston 8 5 .615 3 Buffalo 2 U2 8 CENTRAL DIVISION Pet.

GB Baltimore 7 8 .538 Cincinnati 3 9 .250 3'i Atlanta 2 8 .200 3's Cleveland 0 14 .600 7tt MIDWEST DIVISION Pet. GB Milwaukee 7 1 .875 2 Detroit 12 2 .857 Chicago 7 4 .636 Vh Phoenix 7 7 .500 3 xGames behind based on 1st place team. PACIFIC DIVISION Pet. GB Los Angeles 7 3 .700 San Francisco 6 6 .500 Seattle 7 8 .467 tVi San Diego 6 9 .400 3 Portland .385 3'S SUNDAY'S RESULTS Milwaukee 125, Phoenix 105 Seattle 111, Cleveland 105 New York 125, Portland 113 Los Angeles 124, Baltimore 105 (No fames today) Misner Paces Seminole Win TALLAHASSEE Ken Misner ran a coarse record 20:16.8 yesterday as Florida State swept the first four places in an easy 18-37 cross country victory over archrival Florida. water's closest pursuers.

District Seven is also all but over as Plantation High of Fort Lauderdale is undefeated in eight games, and down Miami way, Edison and defending champion Jackson are both undefeated and will also have to match opponents' victories to deter-nine the champion. Jackson made it on this method last year, edging perennial participant Coral Gables. IN CLASS District One, there's a two-way dogfight rag-' ing between Pensacola Catholic and Quincy Shankes with Ma-rianna, Tallahassee Rickards and Milton all having an outside shot. Fernandlna Beach, Live Oak, another one of those "always-in-the-playoffs teams, and Madison County High are fighting for the District Two berth and a shot at the "1" winner. A Nov.

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GFGA Our District Three looks like Tarpon. Springs, though there's a chance that both Blake and! Middleton could take it. The Spongers appear likely to go 10-0, and that would finish Middleton, one of the state's best teams, which has a tie. Blake would need wins over Hillsborough, Middleton and Plant in crder to tie the Spongers and match opponents' victories. 8 2 AMERICA'S FINEST 10 W-40 54 28 36 24 8 3 SUPER PREMIUM OIL 8 5 Boston New York Montreal Vancouver Detroit Toronto Buffalo 46 34 40 50 40 50 36 45 19 58 4 3 2 11 Exceeds New Car Warranty WEST Pts.

GF GA OIL CHANGE 43 30 commented. "There is a good chance that both the Seminoles and Houston will come into that one with excellent records, and a last-minute rush should be avoided. Thigpen said he expected a rush on tickets this week as homecoming nears, and urged all buyers, especially those from out of town, to get their orders in at once. By MONROE ADAMS Tribune Correspondent TALLAHASSEE It is homecoming week for Florida State, and the Seminoles are on a three-game winning streak. Yet, according to athletic ticket manager Claude Thig-pen, there are still a lot of Chicago St.

Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles Minnesota Pittsburgh California 29 21 31 26 34 34 25 28 32 32 31 39 The "3" winner will meet the District Four champ, and that appears to be Venice. The Indians are 7-0 and whipped Palmetto 21-12 last week, sending the defending district champs down to their first loss in seven games. Leesburg and Ocala Vanguard, both with one loss, are neck-and-neck in District Five. If the two should tie, Vanguard will go to the playoffs; on the strength of a 7-6 win over Leesburg. Bartow is the probable opponent of the "5" winner.

The Yellow Jackets have one loss and will probably lose this week to Kathleen, but have a big lead and are in no danger in Dis NEW OIL FILTER SUNDAY'S RESULTS Boston 6, Montreal 1 Philadelphia 3, Buffalo 1 Chicago 3, Minnesota 3 Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 3 (No games today) CHASSIS LUBRICATION trict Six. Glades Central and Cardinal Newman of West Palm are the top contenders for the District Seven berth opposite the "8" Clearwater Plans winner, which looks like Hollywood Chaminade. Supar Premium 10 W-40 ML 3 FOR gjr OIL CHANGE $C49 jljj NEW OILFILTER CP HW and WITH COUPON nB chassis lubrication Vj OFFER ENDS SOON ui mi Jut iii i fTb. ft in good seats for the Seminole's Saturday contest with Virginia Tech as well as a lot of good ones for the following week's clash with nationally-ranked Kansas State. "Sales have really spurted lately," Thigpen said, "especially after the two good wins over Miami and Clemson, and I suppose there are a lot of people who think most of our good seats are taken, but that isn't true.

We have a lot of good seats on both sides." "I hope people won't wait 'til the last minute on the FSU-Houston game at Tampa Thanksgiving night," Thigpen City Cage Loop CLEARWATER (By Staff Writer) The Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a City Basketball League for residents of Clearwater and for teams composed of employes in business or industry in the area. League play will start Dec. 7. More information is available at the parks and recreation office in city hall. 6-MAH STEEL CAGE NOT RECLAIMED or REPROCESSED OIL.

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So does Chipley and rates an outside shot. The Port St. Joe Sharks have the District Two title pretty well wrapped up and will be facing the "1" champ. Newberry and Daytona Beach Father Lopez look to be the District Three and Four winners, although the former is getting some push for Gainesville P. K.

Yonge. Father Lopez is undefeated and has been called the best Class team in the state. High-scoring Wildwood looks like the winner in District Five, while in Six, Clermont and Eustis, the two contenders for the title, meet Friday night. Clermont, with one loss, needs a victory over the unbeaten Panthers. Fort Meade and Lakeland Santa Fe are the ones battling for the District Seven championship, and the unbeaten Miners appear to have the upper hand over the twice-beaten Crimson Hawks.

St. Andrews of Boca Raton is the choice for District Eight honors, being undefeated in eight games. LIBERTY County High of Bristol looks headed for another District One, Class title. The undefeated but one-tied run-nersup from last year have only Carrabelle and Graceville, both with one loss, as possible troublemakers. Hastings and Mayo look like the best bets in District Two.i One of them will probably make it, and oppose Bristol.

Our District 3 race is up in the air with Berkeley Prep, Wymore Tech, Groveland and defending champ Pinecrest all having a stab at the title. A lot will be told when Berkeley and Wymore lock horns Friday night. Bishop Verot and Westminster Christian are the leading candidates for the District Four championship. Both have two losses, but the Miami school owns the big win, 14-8 over Verot. And that's it.

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He very nearly took a second one back, but a clip spoiled his chances. The loss prevented Kathleen from taking the District 5-AA lead and added to Walker's reputation as a giant killer. SECOND in the voting this week was Plant City linebacker Greg Atkinson. Atkinson recovered three fumbles, made eight unassisted tackles and was in on six others in his team's 24-3 victory over Leto. Lakeland High junior defensive tackle Dick Smith finished third for his performance in the Dreadnaughts' 26-12 win over Fort Myers.

Jim Henderson Steve Walker obviously likes to make a shambles of every district race in which he's directly or indirectly involved. WALKER, a 6-3, 175 pound middle linebacker for Robinson, led his Knights to a stunning 25-12 victory over previously undefeated Kathleen Friday night with what his coach, Tom Mahin, called a "superb" defensive performance, and for his efforts has once again won Velda Farms' District 5-AA weekly "Unheralded Hero" award. It's the second time this season that the Knight linebacker has won the trophy. The first time was for his batting down a pitchout, picking it up, and going 88 yards for a touchdown and a 14-14 tie with Middleton. That tie so far is pre ANY CAE! COMPLETELY UNDERC0ATED TONIGHT 8:30 FT HESTERLY ARMORY HOWARD CASS TAMPA RINGSIDE (Rows 1-5) $3.50 RINGSIDE (Rows 6-8) .53.00 RINGSIDE (Rows 9-10) 52.50 BALCONY $2.00 (KIDS $1.00) TERRACE $2.50 (KIDS $1.25) ns9s Prep Points Got a couple notes of interest to pass along.

Former Plant cage star Richard Johnson is the man the Middle Georgia College Warrors are looking to this year for points and rebounds. Richard was the club's leading rebounder and second high scorer last year Understand that former Largo High football star Craig Bennett is getting out of the Army soon and will re-enter the University of Tampa in hopes of getting on the Spartan football team. Craig was with the team for a short spell two years ago, then went with Uncle Sam. He was an outstanding runner in Pinellas County in the mid-sixties. See you next week, S5 253-0841 WRESTLING 2007 N.

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