Browns QB Ryan Exudes Confidence for Packers Clash
Cleveland quarterback Frank Ryan told the Cleveland Touchdown Club that the Browns can beat Green Bay despite the Packers’ strong team. He cited the defense improving since the opener and praised the offensive line for sticking with him in the 38-14 win over Washington.
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Arfons Plans Utah Run For Land Speed Record
Akron driver Art Arfons returns to Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats for another attempt at the world land speed record. He says the car has been modified since his team and Craig Breedlove first set the record last fall. Breedlove holds the record at 600.601 mph.
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Canadian Open to be played at Montreal Municipal Golf Course
The Royal Canadian Golf Association announced the 1967 Canadian Open will be held at Montreal Municipal Golf Course from June 29 to July 2. The event offers a total prize of 200000 dollars.
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Can Russell Make Knicks Contender
New York Knicks acquire Cazzie Russell 1965 college player of the year as they push toward a playoff return. Eddie Donovan says Russell adds potential while Willis Reed Walt Bellamy Dave Stallworth Howard Komives and Dick Van Arsdale form a solid nucleus. Russell expected to report to training camp in Cornwall on Hudson.
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O'Toole To Face Cardinals in Cincinnati Run For NL Lead
Reds manager Dave Bristol planned to start Jim O'Toole against the St. Louis Cardinals as Cincinnati works to close the gap in the National League race. O'Toole owns a 5-6 record while Larry Jaster is 9-14 for the Cardinals. The Reds sit seventh, 14 1/2 games back, and lead the homestand series 11-5. Attendance records were set nationwide with 13,795,000 paid admissions. Philadelphia reached one million for the first time, leaving Cincinnati and Chicago as the only teams below that mark.
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Farley elected president of Little League Foundation
James A. Farley of New York former postmaster general is chosen to lead the Little League Foundation succeeding Harry E. Humphreys Jr. in Williamsport Pennsylvania with the election announced from the Little League headquarters.
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Miami Picked to Win MAC Football Championship
The MAC News Media Association poll shows Miami chosen to win the Mid-American Conference title with no worse than third on any ballot. Bowling Green is second, Toledo third, Western Michigan fifth, Ohio sixth, and Marshall last. Season openers loom as Ohio U visits Purdue and Miami plays Indiana.
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Clay Kight In Astrodome Set For November Fight
Cassius Clay and Houston heavyweight rival Cleveland Williams are slated to meet in the Astrodome in November with ink pen contracts pending Texas Boxing Commission approval. Promoter Earl Gilliam says a signed deal could come within days for a Nov 14 or 15 date.
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Fourth and goal play keys Athens loss to Panthers
Athens coach Don Eskey cited a fourth and goal stop in the second quarter as the turning point in Friday night’s 30-0 defeat by New Lexington. The Pan thers recovered a fumble and held Athens after a Major miscue, with Athens mostly shut out after the early drive. Halfback Terry Ellis suffered a deep thigh bruise and may miss a week. The Bulldogs prepare for a final warmup against Warren Local, coached by Bob Ashley.
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Little Olympics Highlight Mexico Sports Month
Mexico City hosts the Second International Sports Week from Oct 12 to 24 at eight sites as part of a busy sports month. Almost 500 athletes from 20 countries enter the Little Olympics with more Mexican competitors. major events include the World Amateur Golf Championships and World Softball Championships. Rumors say Carlos Ortiz may defend his lightweight title against Sugar Ramos on Oct 12, but confirmation is pending.
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Frazer Favored Over Bonavena In Garden Bout
New York boxing fans expect a clear favorite as Olympic heavyweight champion Joe Frazer seeks his 10 round Madison Square Garden bout against Argentina's Oscar Bonavena on September 21. Frazer holds a 9 to 5 betting edge and remains undefeated as a pro.
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Stretch Run Winner Mamie Queen Captures Scioto Feature
Mamie Queen drove from fourth to win the Scioto Downs pacing feature by 144 lengths in 2 04 4 5 clocking the fastest mile of 1966. Eddie Morgan Sr. trained and drove the 4 year old mare owned by James Ellis of DeGraff with Peggy Knight second and Indian third. Attendance reached 3047 as wagering totaled 137 675 dollars.
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Dodgers Wear Blue Caps Blue Berets Rise
The Black Maxers have vanished from the scene while the Blue Berets gain prominence. Two Blue Berets relief pitchers, including Ron Per, lead their team with notable upside as the Associated Press reports.
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Dodgers win fifth straight as Regan seals 3-2 victory
Janoski and Regan propelled the Dodgers to a 3-2 win over the Mets, extending their NL lead to 14 games over Pittsburgh and two and a half over San Francisco. Perranoski struck out six in two innings before Regan closed it with a double play grounder.
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SEAOL Football Crown Pick Set by Local Sports Panel
The 1966 SEAOL title race is previewed by a panel of SEAOL Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association members. The group meets Sunday at 1 30 p m at the Athens American Legion building to make selections and elect officers for the new school year under Messenger sports editor Rowland Congdon.
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Toronto Trails Richmond 2 6 in I L final game one
In the Minor Lereagle Playopres International League final Toronto lost 2 6 to Richmond as the series opened 0 1. Tulsa edged Seattle 2 1 in the Pacific Coast League game leaving the series tied 3 3.
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Hargan Starts for Indians in Key Home Series
Cleveland Indians pitcher Steve Hargan takes the mound against the Kansas City Athletics as the Tribe begins a crucial homestand. Cleveland, 73 73, sits in sixth place a game behind California, aiming to climb back into the first division with 16 games remaining in the season.
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