Pomeroy Lad Impresses Coach in MAC Opener
Ohio University backs changes for the Marshall game with Bob Houmard replacing injured Dick Conley at fullback and Dave LeVeck moving to tailback. Don Swisher of Marshall impresses in scouting reports as the teams prepare for a 1:30 p.m. kickoff.
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Bob Houmard
Dick Conley
Ohio University
Bobcats
Marshall
Conley
Houmard
Bill Hess
Dave LeVeck
Tom James
Canfield
Ron DeLucca
Chet Nolan
Cleveland
Swisher Ties Record in Marshall Two Way Tie
Sophomore Don Swisher of Pomeroy Ohio passed 28 times against Morehead earning a Marshall single game record for attempts and completed 16 to tie the school mark set by Bob Hamlin in 1962. Swisher's 239 passing yards fell 45 yards short of the Marshall single game record of 284 held by Howard Miller vs Buffalo in 1964.
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Mitchell
Billy
Bellaire
Harvey
Toledo Woodward
Bill
Thundering Herd
Morehead State
Herd
Don Swisher
MAC
Hess
Bill. Marshall
Huntington
W. Va
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Pomeroy
Ohio
Eagles
Marshall
Bob Hamlin
Belfry
Swisher
Howard Miller
Buffalo
AHS Cross Country Team Announces 1968 Schedule
Athens High School reveals a 10 meet 1968 cross country calendar marking its second varsity season. Coach Phil Bobo leads 27 runners including 7 seniors and 12 sophomores with a slate featuring Marietta Chillicothe Circleville and Marietta venues plus a district meet at Ohio University.
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Athens High School
Phil Bobo
AHS
Ross County
Randy Bohn
Larry Lambert
Dave McFarland
Mike Noel
Tom Wagner
Gary Welch
Dan Wickerham
Southeastern Ross
Marietta
Chillicothe
Warren
Circleville
Jackson
Southeastern
Ohio University
Jacksonville Wins Game Two In IL Governor's Cup Final
Jacksonville defeated Columbus 6-4 to take a 2 0 lead in the International League Governor's Cup final. The teams meet in Jacksonville Tuesday night to continue the best-of-seven series.
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Jacksonville
Columbus Jets
Newcomer Gives Rams Win Spark
Ron Smith sparked the Los Angeles Rams with a 94 yard kickoff return that opened the second half in a 24-13 win over the St Louis Cardinals. Rams coach George Allen cited the trade for Smith as a key factor and Meador’s two interceptions halted Cardinal drives, sealing the victory.
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Big Ben Wilson
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Wilson
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Green Bay Packer
Atlanta
Chicago
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Wisconsin
Jim) Bakken
Ed Meador
Jim Hart
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Cardinal
Dick Adams Impresses as Miami Punters in Victory
Athens High product Dick Adams, a Miami sophomore, started at flankerback and played the full game against Xavier in Cincinnati. He did not run or catch a pass in the 28-7 win but averaged 33.6 yards on five punts. Assistant coach Chuck Stobart praised his execution.
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Dick Adams
Miami
Xavier
Cincinnati
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Redskin
Chuck Stobart
Middleport
Ohio University
Tigers Clinch Tie For Flag By DICK COACH
Detroit Tigers pull within a tie for the American League pennant after a 9-1 win over the Yankees. Dick Cash drives in two and belts a three run homer as John Hiller earns the win. Orioles fall further back with a grand slam by Don Buford helping Baltimore past Boston 8-1. Minnesota edges California 4-3 behind Rick Renick's ninth inning homer.
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Associated Press
Norm Cash
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore
Don Buford
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Cash
New York
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Buford
Brooks Robinson
Boog Powell
Orioles
Boston
Rick Renick
Minnesota
California
Mayo
Earl Weaver
Mayo Smith
John Hiller
Hiller
Jim Lonborg
Elrod Hendricks
Tom Phoebus
Caeer
Powell
Robinson
Mark Belanger
Phoebus
Eddie Watt
Renick
Sammy Ellis
Angels
Jackie Hernandez
Twins
Cesar Tovar
Rod Carew
Special Meeting Set for Spartan Booster Club
A special meeting of the Spartan Athletic Booster Club of Alexander High School is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The next regular meeting will be Sept. 23. FIGHT RESULTS featured include Mathis vs Wipperman in Milwaukee with Mathis winning on points, and Pugh beating Tore in New Orleans on points.
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Alexander High School
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Dick Wipperman
Buffalo
N.Y
New Orleans
Percy Pugh
Pete Tore
New York
U S Olympic Track Coach Sees Altitude Aiding Team
Payton Jordan praised the Echo Summit altitude as the U S trials close, calling the eight day camp at 7377 feet one reason the U S may sweep Mexico City events. He cited world records and deep performances, with stars like Hines, Carlos, Evans, Davenport and Vanderstock predicting medals and American strength across events.
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Calif
Echo Summit
Payton Jordan
U.S
Ihe
Mexico City
Jordan
United States
Jim Hines
John Carlos
Lee Evans
Willie Davenport
Geoff Vanderstock
Dave Maggard
Maggard
George
Cards Can Settle Final Fate Of Several Clubs
The St. Louis Cardinals push to cement a likely NL dynasty as they open a three game series in San Francisco against the Giants. Los Angeles and Pittsburgh highlighted Monday results with wins, shaping the pennant race as the Cards rotate pitchers toward a possible World Series clash with Detroit. Willie McCovey led SF past Cincinnati, while Dock Ellis tossed a three hitter for Pittsburgh in a 6-1 win over Philadelphia.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
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Red Schoendienst
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Dock Ellis
Donn Clendenon
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Gene Alley
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Incomplete From Fragment
National and American League standings shown with teams and records. Detroit, New York, Baltimore, Boston, Oakland, Minnesota, California, Chicago, Washington and others listed with varying win percentages and pennant status. Upcoming and Wednesday schedules note doubleheaders and night games across multiple venues.
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Baltimore
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Oakland
Minnesota
California
Chicago
Washington
Californa
Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues
Compact summary of top players across batting pitching and fielding categories. Includes names like Yastrzemski McAuliffe Campaneris Alou Rose Brock Banks McCovey and pitchers McLain Culp Jenkins and Marichal with runs hits doubles triples home runs and strikeouts and notable team affiliations from Boston Cleveland Detroit Chicago and others.
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Bost
F. Howard
Wash
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Oak
Aparicio
Chic
Tovar Minn
Robinson
Balt
R. Smith
Yastrzemski
Jae
O McCraw
Fregosi
Calif
F. Howard Wash
W. Horton
Cok
Cardenal Cleve
McLain
Culp
Det
McDowell Cleve
Brock
Umpires Salerno and Valentine Fired in AL
Al Salerno and Bill Valentine say they were fired after pushing to organize American League umpires. They claim Cronin acted against union activity, while league officials deny the link. Salerno, 37, and Valentine, 35, report severance and vow to fight, noting NL umpires earn more and lead in gains. Stenlund of Ohio U is named to Olympic javelin team with 254-9 mark.
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Robert L. Shaffer Cleveland
al Salerno
Bill Valentine
Joe Cronin
Valentine
Associated Press
Salerno
Umps
National League
Major League Baseball Umpires Association
Gary Stenlund
Ohio University
Ask Joe Wilman on bowling stance and speed
Martha R. of Houston asks about generating ball speed. Expert advice stresses extending the arms fully after pushing the ball out and letting it fall into the backswing to build speed. The note promotes a 24 page booklet Beginning Bowling for 20 cents via Joe Wilman.
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Martha
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