The San Francisco Examiner from San Francisco, California • 52

i Poqe Nov. 22, 1968 II A mIT 1L TML Ci JLvr (JllUWUlilWli; IVJLlUIlo- MJJLIMJ) Oil mm mm mmr mm mm mm, a mm mm mm. mv mm mm i i mm mm iisn mm m. -m. -mw THE SPORTS WHIRL Pasadena Trip for Winner By Roger Williams Sports Editor jut JR.

i -jltf By GREG GALLO UPI Sports Writer Michigan, the Cinderella team of the 1968 college foot ball season, is one victory kTy ckt' Jy S2() away from the Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Bowl. Coach Bump Elliott's hun RON JOHNSON Leads Wolverines gry pack of Wolverines have powered their way to an 8-1 record and a fourth place ranking on the UPI coaches survey. Tomorrow Michigan takes on No. 2 rated Ohio State at Columbus in the fi streak, stretching over two seasons, has been made possible largely through the offensive efforts of quarterback Brian Dowling and half nal regular season game for Some Big Game Answers As a Big Game observer for nearly half a century, there's very little that escapes Don Lieben-dorfer's attention. And now, with only the slightest urging, he takes time out to analyze tomorrow's football battle between Stanford and California.

Man and boy, the Stanford publicist has watched one Big Game favorite after another shot down in flames by a team determined to score a spectacular and heroic upset. 'It has happened more than once in the 70-year history of the game and it may happen again tomorrow when Stanford, the underdog, tries to knock off California, a one touchdown favorite on its home field in this 71st annual classic. There are two important questions to consider, notes Liebendorfer, following a thorough examination of records and statistics of both teams. One, how much can Stanford do to neutralize the California defense? I. Two, how much can California do to neutralize the Stanford offense? Answers to these questions are important in both teams.

The two rival schools are unbeaten in conference 1 a but the Buckeyes have rolled up eight straight victories and are one step away from their back Cal Hill. Harvard's big threat is Vic Gatto, a small shifty running back. Despite the fact that Harvard leads the country in defense against scoring, permitting only 7.6 points per game, Yale has been installed as a Vk point favorite. Penn State, ranked No. 5, is a heavy favorite to hand first perfect campaign since 1954.

MICHIGAN JELLS Michigan, considered an also-ran in the conference race before the season start ed, has jelled Into a steam- WILSON FULLBACK GERALD RANKIN SCORING FIRST TOUCHDOWN AGAINST SACRED HEART rolling machine behind the Th5 six-point landing on a one-yard dive came early in second, quarter Pittsburgh its ninth setback and run its undefeated string to nine. Syracuse is a 13 point choice to top West Virginia in another Eastern clash. In the South, Clemson is -Examiner photo by Matt Southard record setting running of sen ior Kon Johnson. Last week against Wisconsin, Johnson ran for five touchdowns and view of the fact California is rated sixth nationally in defense and Stanford 10th nationally in offense. When these two forces collide, spectacular fireworks are sure to result.

rolled up 347 yards on the ground. This incredible per 'Money Player' Haren Leads Wilson to 1 st itle Playoff formance raised his career rushing total to 2349 yards, breaking the mark held by the great Tom Harmon. He also broke an NCAA single game rushing record and picked by six points to beat South Carolina and win the Atlantic Coast Conference title. Tennessee is favored to down Kentucky and Duke Is rated a six point pick over North Carolina. BOWL PREVIEW Kansas and Missouri, both of whom have been invited to bowls, meet in a key Big Eight battle.

Both teams have identifal 5-1 league records and Kansas is a two point favorite. Oklahoma is a 0l2 pick to topple Nebraska three other Big Ten offensive marks. 21 and 15 tackles and six By FRAXK COONEY Staff Writer Cobos finally pulled him down. An eye for an eye, a theft for a theft. The Wolverines, whose record to SH's 7-1, now will meet the winner of today's Balboa-Lowell playoff on Thanksgiving Day to battle for the AAA's 1D68 overall only loss came in their open At the opening of the fourth quarter, the Irishmen began Any references to Wilson The fired-up Warrior A One-Two Knockout Punch Unhesitantly, one might ask whether or not Cal's rugged defensive team has faced a passing attack as deadly as Stanford's.

Their one-two knockout punch is Jim Plunkett to Gene Washington, the Indians' fleet-footed All American candidate, at flanker. Not to be overlooked is the passing arm of DOltBunce, who hit three TD passes against Washington and wouldn't mind duplicating them against theJBears. 1 Stanford's offense has produced 34 touchdowns this season, with 17 through the air. Plunkett found his target for 13 of these while Washington was on the receiving end of eight. "It's not a bad combo," said liebendorfer, er against Caliiorma, have experienced hard times in re didn't need a compass to find pavdirt from there cent years and will be hoping their only touchdown drive.

It covered 80 yards in 13 plays and ended with 8:06 left in the game when half to take down their first title They chugged out the re At first yesterday didn't High's Larry Haren as a "money player" aren't intended to jeopardize his amateur standing. The intense three-sport star has guided the Warriors to look like it was going to be since 1964 when they clinched the championship with a 10-0 maining 28 yards behind fine blocking from center Pone back Francois tallied from one of Haren's better days. win over Ohio State. Uperesa and guard Charles the three. Warrior safety Willie Daigle returned the opening kickoff Lewis.

Bruising fullback Ger their first appearance yester aid Rankin rammed up the IVY THRILLER The Buckeyes, who are day in the AAA's Turkey Day SH next attempt at a drive lasted two days before Haren picked off a Francoise 18 yards to the Wilson 34 and middle on that drive's 11th the boys in green and gold listed as four point favorites, play for a one yard tough- marched overland to the SH fumble with 4:18 left. The Irish got the ball one more football finale with another of his big game come through performances. He returned two fumble re 30. Then Haren went to the down. A run by Jack Holle in another Big Eight game.

In the Southwest, Arkansas is a six point favorite to beat Texas Tech and stay alive for the conference title and SMU is picked by 11 to down Baylor. Rose Bowl bound and No. 1 ranked Southern California is a two touchdown favorite over cross-town rival UCLA. The Trojans are unbeaten after eight games. In another important game on the West Coast, Oregon State is rated 14 over arch rival Oregon.

happily. "It may be the difference between winning and losing. Three or four weeks ago I didn't were picked along with Purdue to battle for the Big Ten crown. They haven't let anyone down. time but could only get as far air for the first time only to man failed on the PAT try and Wilson held a 6-0 lead as the Warrior 43 where Wil have Gary Francois inter think we had a chance.

I figured Cal would clobber with 7:33 left in the first half. son gladly took over with 22 cept in the end zone. In the East, Harvard and us. Not so now." seconds left. Sacred Heart's ensuing But Haren, The Examin coveries a total of 58 yards and tossed a 40-yard (touchdown pass to Louis Neal as Wilson upset feisty Sacred Heart, 12-6, before some 3500 shocked spectators in the drive was thwarted on the Yale, two of the nation's un-beatens, tangle for the Ivy The decision to switch Washington from quar SACREO HEART 0 0 WILSON 0 12 Irish 36 due to a standout ef 012 er's Athlete of the Year, didn't let such thievery go unpunished.

After the Irish League Championship. terback to flanker back was made by head coach fort by Lewis, who wound Rankin, 1 run (run failed); Neal, 40 pass from Haren (run failed). SH Francois, 3 run (kick Yale's 16 game winning! John Ralston, although he received early encour up as Wilson's top tackier moved from their 20 to the first half of the league playoffs yesterday at Kezar failed, wide lertj. TEAM STATISTICS with a dozen stops. agement from other members of his staff when the Wilson 24, Haren picked up a Daigle grabbed the SH fumble by John Toomey on idea was first brought up.

SH WIL. Net yards rushing 196 136 Net yards passing 66 40 the 30 and criss-crossed his The Warriors, who only punt on his 26 and raced to the 47. From there, strong Total net yards 262 176 way to the SH 28 before Luis posted a 44 round robin "The switch made an All American candidate out of Washington." said Liebendorfer, "and it Passes had intercepted II Yards returned kickoffs 37 54 Yards returned ounts 21 20 running halfback Hohn Bowles stepped off gains of Total first downs 15 10 Fumbles-lost 2-2- 0-0 may also lead to an outstanding career in profes- one and 12 years before Har Penalties-yards lost 4-20 9-4J rional football. The big thing about Gene is his en took part in another scor Individual Rushing Serra, St. Francis in s.

H. TUB NTS, WllSOn TCB NYG I ing play. Tommey 18 65 Bowles 20 68 Francois 13 46 Rankin 11 40 The 6-2, 183-pound quar quickness and speed. The pros love his kind." Success Follows Top Stars Stanford has enjoyed the sendees of four out Sobeck 10 43 Haren 9 21 White 3 21 Holleman 7 terback completed his only Castro 3 is Cipperr'ne 13 1 WCAL Showdown pass of the day but it was a beaut to lanky Louis inniviauai passing Sacred Heart PA PC PHI TOP NYU standing pass receivers in recent years. Ahead of Sobeck 15 9 1 66 Neal for a 40-yard scoring Datrice 1 Wilson PA PC PHI TOP NYG Washington were Chris Burford, Sam Morley and Bill McColl.

All were bright, intelligent lads, to be The West Catholic Athletic and St. Fran- Haren 4 1 40 Jesse Freitas cis' Bob Klatt. hookup. Neal, a 6-5 end who has 10.0 century speed, looked somewhat like the League championship will be Individual Receiving sure- S.H. No.

NYG I Wilson No. NYB STANDINO WCAC Neal 1 40 finally settled tomorrow when Serra plays St. Francis Francois Jackson Not only did they play brilliant football but 49er's Clifton McNeil, hauling in the toss on about the White OVERALL WIT 8 10 6 4 0 8 10 3 33 1 16 1 14 1 8 1 -4 1 -12 before an expected crowd at Horan San Mateo High. two went on to make their mark in the business and professional world. The third, Burford, is still 5 3 1 Sobeck Tommey S.H.

Individual Tackles five during his deep post pattern and outwrestling a defender into a six point 6 4 0 2 6 2 Serra 5 0 0 St. Ignatius 5 1 0 St. Francis 4 1 0 Riordan 3 3 0 Bellarmine 2 4 0 St. Mary's 1 5 0 Mitty 0 6 0 SATURDAY'S GAME St. Francis-Serra at San High.

2 p.m. RUSHING ATT Wilson ATT This contest, which starts playing pro ball. Horan 6 21 18 1 2 12 5 10 Jackson 4 11 2 6 at 2 p.m., was originally scheduled for last Saturday 2 Mateo Stasko Francois Farias Klein The third quarter was a McColl was a great end with the Chicago Bears. Today he is one of the world's top orthoped but was postponed because of bruising defensive battle be Lewis Terry Chavez Holleman Williams Uperesa Rankin Curry Haren Daigle Tagaloa Bowles Bacon Toomey rain. Krauss tween Wilson's Lewis and Sa Net TDi 1054 14 974 13 911 16 458 14 Serra (5-0) can wrap up cred Heart's incredible line Datrice Cobos Schareta Name.

School TC Warde. St. Ignatius 206 Bra boy, Riordan 105 Stensrud. St. Francis 147 Fegan.

Serra 99 LaMar. Riordan 88 Murphy, Bellarmine 84 PASSING 406 7 backer, Mike Horan. An Irish Creedon 399 2 Giovannini 0 sole ownership of the WCAL crown with a win here but if St. Francis (4-1) is the victor Beachum co-captain, Iloran led both teams in stops with a total of for tackles. A for assists.

TT fnr xoiai lacKies. Name. School PA PC Net TOs Freitas. Serra 237 123 1761 19 Klatt. St.

Francis 170 100 1661 15 LeBaron, Bellarmine 184 99 1396 5 Fouts. St. Ignatius 135 60 961 6 Brasile. Mittv 135 60 716 5 then a three way tie for the league lead will result. St.

Ig ic surgeons. Morley is a prominent Peninsula lawyer with headquarters in Los Altos. "Smart football players always end up successful in business or the professional field," noted Liebendorfer. "Hugh Gallarneau, a star of the Vow Boy teams, is another shining example. Hugh is Mr.

Big in the clothing business." It behooves all Big Game players to play their best tomorrow. They usually do, of course, but this may well be the biggest game they will ever play. And the one they will remember the longest. natius (5-1) is the third (HSEIBDOw RECEIVING I if j- it Name, School No. Yds.

TDs Bidegarv. Bellarmine 54 857 6 Swann. Serra 43 629 8 It's a long-awaited battle Winters, St. Francis 37 794 6 Scott, Serra .29 472 Mitchell. St.

Ignatius 27 479 5 Clark. St. Francis 26 496 4 for WCAL fans. It puts two of Northern California's most awesome offensive prep grid SCORING Name School TOs PATs Pts machines on the same field Stensrud. St.

Francis 16 0 96 Swann, Serra 11 20 86 and the No. 1 and No. 2 Nor- Fegan, Serra 14 0 84 Brabov. Riordan .14 0 84 "500" Cal ball flingers, Serra's Warde, St. Ignatius .14 0 84 WOODY'S WORLD By JOHN HOLM ntniHHMiBUii muntmwu HI Tin I MIH iim Ml 37.25 121 17.87 40.75 20.37 131 Ml 39.25 19.62 44.75 22.37 All pricl PLUS and 2 lnd in tirtt ofl your ctr.

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