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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1968

Page

8

Cuozzo Aims to Be Vikings No. 1 Quarterback

Gary Cuozzo, a former Colt apprentice and Saints journeyman, joins the Minnesota Vikings hoping to become the starting QB. He previews a winning season, notes strong receivers and running backs, and cites timing and learning curves as key to adapting to the Vikings’ system. He also mentions continuing dental studies in the off season.

Gary Cuozzo Vikings Lew Ferguson Associated Press Mankato, Minn Cuozzo Minnesota Vikings Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas New Orleans University of Virginia University of Tennessee Tom Hall Hall Paul Flatley Grady Alderman Doug da

Church League Makeup Games Deadline Set

The Mens YMCA Fast Pitch Softball Church League requires all makeup games be completed by Saturday August 10 or forfeitures will be issued. If two teams miss a scheduled game both receive a loss affecting standings. Managers must arrange dates sites and contact umpires and report scores ahead of the August 12 playoffs.

Mens Ymca

ISU Negro Athletes Quit Over Athletic Council Decision

Seven Negro students withdrew from Iowa State in protest of a Thursday athletic council ruling. Only two were players Willie Muldrow and Don Graves, both football standouts from Chicago and Centerville. Bruce Ellis of New York City led the Black Students Organization. Ellis was BSO president. Muldrew was vice president.

Ames Iowa Iowa State Willie Muldrew Chicago Don Graves Centerville Fred Schlunz Iowa Board of Regents June Franklin Des Moines Franklin Muldrow Bruce Ellis New York City Ellis Muldrew BSO

Vikings Intrasquad Scrimmage to Spotlight Defense

The Minnesota Vikings plan a public intrasquad scrimmage at Mankato State College with Joe Kapp starting at quarterback and four QBs rotating. Coach Bud Grant emphasizes the defense as the veterans who know the plays while rookies Yary McGill Reed Freeman arrive to boost the lineup.

Mankato Minn Minnesota Vikings Mankato State College Joe Kapp Bud Grant Grant Kapp Gary Cuozzo New Orleans Cuozzo Bob Berry Bob Lee John Kirby Earsell Mackbee Ed Sharockman Karl Kassulke Dale Hackhart Vikings Chicago Ron Yary Mike McGill Oscar Reed Mike Freeman

Thrillarama Thrill Show Headlines Mower County Fair Night

The Thrillarama thrill show, the nation’s top act, headlines the second night of the Mower County Fair on Tuesday Aug 6 at 8 p.m. with 20 acts including motorcycles cars clowns and world class daredevils. Stars include Pat OBrien Bus ter Gunrie John Townsend Dusty Rhodes and 14 year old David siros. Tickets on sale at the grandstand gate.

Mower County Fair Siros America Captain Dynamite Ama Pat ‘Midnight’ O Brien Russell, Kan Buster Gunrie Sacramento Calif John Townsend Galesburg Ill Dusty Rhodes Balingter, Tex Thrillarama David Siros

Whitworth opens lead in Ridgewood tourney

Kathy Whitworth takes a six stroke edge after the first round of the $15,000 Women's Golf Tournament at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury Conn. Carol Mann, troubled by a triple bogey on Friday, carded a 75 and remains six back as they traded high and low moments at the 16th hole.

Danbury, Conn Carol Mann Ridgewood Country Club Kathy Whitworth Carol

Austin Daily Herald Park Swim Meet Sign Up

Registration for the 18th annual Austin Park and Recreation Dept. co sponsored swimming meet begins next Monday at the municipal pool. The city meet open to all Austin boys and girls will be held at the municipal pool Thursday August 15.

Austin Daily Herald-Austin Park and Recreation Dept Austin

Frahm Misses Three-Foot Putt in Birchmont Finish

In Remidji Minnesota Robert Frahm of Hastings eyed victory with a three foot putt but missed allowing defending champion Gary Burton to stay alive in the Birchmont Golf Tournament.

Remidji, Minn Robert Frahm Hastings Minn Birchmont Gary Burton

Standings and Schedule From Friday to Monday

Results show Baltimore defeated New York 4 1 Oakland beat Cleveland 5 1 Detroit 6 Minnesota 5 Washington 11 Chicago 6 California 3 1 Boston 2 6. Friday results listed with upcoming games Detroit at Minnesota Oakland at Cleveland Baltimore at New York Washington at Chicago California at Boston. Sunday schedule includes Washington at Chicago Celerica at Boston Oakland at Cleveland. Monday games Boston at Chicago Baltimore at New York.

Baltimore New York Oakland Cleveland Detroit Minnesota Washington Chicago California Boston Celerica Associated Press L. Pd G.B. Detroit Boston Eee Il Oakland Chicago Wash’n

Weathered Baseball Schedule And Results Snippet

The fragment lists multiple MLB style results and matchups including New York 3 Los Angeles 2 Chicago 3 St Louis 0 Houston 4 Philadelphia 3 and Cincinnati at Atlanta with rain. It includes numerous future pairings such as Pittsburgh San Francisco Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Atlanta and New York Los Angeles with N designation and several repeated Cincinnati Atlanta Philadelphia Houston and others.

New York Los Angeles Chicago St. Louis Houston Philadelphia Cincinnati Atlanta Pittsburgh San Francisco Twinight Ew L. Pet. Gv S.n Fran Pittsburgh New York Phila

Legion Team Opens Tourney Defense in Plainview Showdown

Austin's American Legion team begins defense with a second round game tonight at Plainview. They have a first round bye and will play at 6 p.m. against Albert Lea A or Caledonia. A win sets a 3:30 p.m. Sunday game. a loss shifts to 1 p.m. Sunday.

Austin American Legion Albert Lea A Caledonia Plainview Toonight Legionaires

All-Stars Fall to Packers in Midsummer Classic

The College All-Stars lost 34 17 to Green Bay in Chicago. Larry Csonka led the Stars with 95 rushing yards as Greg Landry and Earl McCullough connected on key passes. Bart Starr Jaime Dowler and Carroll Dale powered a Packers aerial attack.

Herb Adderley Green Bay Packers Earl McCullouch Southern California Chicago Packers Green Bay Green Bay Armor Larry Csonka Syracuse Ceivers McCullouch Gary Beban UCLA Washington Redskins Southern California Landry Massachusetts

Playoff Pairings Set For City Woman Softball Playoffs

Rebel League action starts Monday with eight teams. First round at Northwest Park north diamond features Cavern Lounge versus Bell Lionor at 6 30 p.m. Tommy's Supper Club vs Authorized TV at 7 45 p.m. Clinic Pharmacy against Rebel Blue at 9 p.m. Semifinals follow Wednesday August 14 at 6 30 and 7 45 p.m. The title game is Thursday August 15 at 7 45 p.m. Rebel Red has a bye and meets the Clinic Pharmacy winner.

Turf Club Bell Lionor Tommy’s Supper Club Authorized TV Clinic Pharmacy Rebel Blue Northwest Park North Diamond Rebel Red Wol Pet Eagles Lefty Eagles Robby Pears Jaycees Ee Wee Nene Moose Tee Ymca Church League St Edwards i Church of Christ Ee Our Saviors Se St Olaf Grace Lutheran Ae Fellowship

Uhlaender Tops AL Batting With Three-Hit Night

Twins outfielder Ted Uhlaender, in a stretch drive push toward a .300 season, collected three hits as Minnesota fell 6-5 to Detroit. His batting average rose to .299, despite the loss, with teammates Rod Carew and Tony Oliva among rivals who could reach .300 as the league-leading Tigers expanded their lead.

Uhlaender Twins Detroit Tigers Oakland Rick Monday Rod Carew Calvin Griffith Minnesota Carl Yastrzemski Ken Harrelson Tony Oliva Carew Yaz Ahlaender Baltimore McMahon Joe Sparma Mickey Lolich Jim Merritt Bill Reese Lolich

Shared lead tightens Western Open second round chase

The Western Open in Chicago tightens as Bobby Nichols and George Archer share the lead at 136 after two rounds. Miller Barber Homero Blancas Jack Nicklaus Billy Maxwell and Bob Stanton sit three back at 139, with 20 players within five strokes of the leaders.

Chicago Bobby Nichols George Archer Olympia Fields Miller Barber Homero Blancas Jack Nicklaus Billy Maxwell Bob Stanton Bert Yancey Kermit Zarley

White Sox fall in Milwaukee as Senators edge them 11 6

The Chicago White Sox lost 11 6 at County Stadium to the Washington Senators in Milwaukee. Frank Howard drove in three with his 31st homer as Camilo Pascual earned his 10th win behind a 15 hit attack. Tim Cullen contributed for Washington while Ron Hansen and Boog Powell produced for Chicago.

Sox Wisconsin Washington Senators County Stadium National League Braves Detroit Minnesota Oakland Cleveland Baltimore New York California Boston Frank Howard Senators Camilo Pascual Washington Tim Cullen Chicago Ron Hansen Cullen Hansen White Sox Boog Powell John Morris Yankees Morris Eddie Watt Powell Orioles Dave Duncan A’s Tom Murphy Army

Four Pro Football Exhibition Tilts on Tap Tonight

Phi Bentonson made winning debut with the Green Bay Packers. Paul Brown Jim Dooley and Dick Nolan lead the Cincinnati Bengals Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers in exhibition action. Four more games highlight the night slate with the Bears Cowboys at Canton and others across Oakland San Diego and Cincinnati.

Phi Bentson Green Bay Packers Paul Brown Jim Dooley Dick Nolan Cincinnati Bengals Chicago Bears San Francisco 49Ers Packers Bengtson Vince Lombardi Chicago Brown Cleveland Browns Bengals Kansas City Chiefs University of Cincinnati Nippers Stadium Baltimore Colts Oakland 49Ers San Diego Bears Dallas Cowboys NFL Canton Ohio

Ga bler Stars as Argonauts Rout Eskimos 32–4

Wally Gabler threw for three touchdowns and the Toronto Argonauts defeated Edmonton 32 to 4 in a Canadian Football League game on Friday night.

Toronto Wally Gabler Toronto Argonauts Edmonton

Cubs blank Cards 3 0 as Holtzman fires 2 hitter

Ken Holtzman scattered two singles over nine innings to blank the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0. The victory secured the Cubs a surge in the NL race as Cincinnati fell behind after rain. Houston and Pittsburgh won while the Mets beat the Dodgers.

Cubs Holtzman

Major League Leaders by the Associated Press AL Batting and Fielding

The American League lead leaders list includes Uhlaender and Carew topping batting averages with .299 and .296. McAuliffe and White pace runs, Harrelson and Howard lead RBIs, Uhlaender and Bando lead hits, Fregosi and Stroud top triples, Howard and Horton lead home runs, Campaneris and Cardenal steal bases. Pitching leaders show McLain 21–3, Tiant 17–7, and Flood and Brock high in hits and doubles.

Uhlaender Minn Oak Carew McAuliffe Det White N.Y K. Harrelson Bost F. Howard Wash Bando R. Smith B. Robinson Balt Fregosi Calif Stroud W. Horton Campaneris Cardenal Cleve McLain Tiant

Alou and Rose Shine in 1960s Batting Race

Batting leaders include M A lou of Pittsburgh at .334 and Pete Rose of Cincinnati. Rose also tops runs with 62 while Brock of St Louis matches 62 RBIs. McCovey leads in RBIs in the summary.

M. Alou Pitt Rose Cin Was Brock St.l McCovey

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