Lions Aim for Better Season Amid Injury Woes
Detroit faces a tough 1960 season as injuries threaten to derail progress. Coach Joe Schmidt expects improvement with Bills trade acquisition Bill Munson at quarterback, while key players John Baker, John Gordy, Nick Eddy, and others miss time or nurse injuries. The Lions schedule exhibition and regular season games against teams including Dallas, Chicago, Green Bay, and the Vikings as they rebuild and plan to start Munson at QB with Eddy and Mel Farr in the backfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Detroit Lions
Joe Schmidt
John Baker
Pittsburgh
Buffalo Bills
John Gordy
Schmidt
Munson
Eddy
Mel Farr
Earl McCullouch
Studstill
LIONS
Buffalo
Phil
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Cleve
Dallas
Chicago
Green Bay
Vikings
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Vikings trim roster as training camp advances in Denver setback
The Vikings nearly halve their 34 man roster to 17 veterans and rookies two weeks into camp as cuts loom. Quarterback Bob Lee and backs Oscar Reed Jim Overman lead a group expected to shrink to 40 or taxi squad. Coach Bud Grant reports no major injuries after a 13-10 loss to Kansas City and previews Saturday’s exhibition with the Denver Broncos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vikings
Chicago
College All Stars
Jim Finks
Bob Lee
Run
Yary
McGill
West
Donohoe
Denver
Broncos
Bud Grant
Kansas City Chiefs
AFL
Metropolitan Stadium
Twin Cities
Kansas City
Jan Stenerud
Paul Dickson
Willie Fleming
Grant
Cincinnati Bengals
Minnesota
Pro Football on TV Struggles to Profit Across North America
In the United States and Canada football television fans are large but profits are weak. Executives say networks are losing money on football but keep contracts to avoid losing audiences. The CBC notes football has never been a big commercial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Canada
U.S
John Mallow
Canadian Broadcasting Corp
Twins Boss Calls 1968 Season Most Disappointing Ever
Calvin Griffith, president of the Minnesota Twins, labels the 1968 season the most disappointing and frustrating in his baseball life as the team stalls in sixth place with a potential finish from third to sixth. He cites strong hitting but hints at issues with manager Cal Ermer and decision-making, while ruling out major changes for the remainder of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twins
Boss Griffith
Lew Ferguson
Associated Press
Minneapolis - ST. Paul
Minnesota
Calvin Griffith
Griffith
Cal Ermer
Harmon Killebrew
Ermer
Killebrew
Charlotte
Elmer
Denver
Sam Mele
Harmon
Yado
Ron Clark
Shortstop
Clark
Satchel Paige Signs Pension Pact With Braves
Satchel Paige returns to baseball with the Atlanta Braves signing a contract to join the active roster for the rest of the season and to help qualify for the pension plan. Braves president Bartholomay praises the move as a tribute to a living legend. Paige, aged about 62, vows to give his best once on the mound, noting the weather will affect his form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige
Atlanta Braves
Braves
Satchel
William Bartholomay
Bartholomay
Atlanta
Pagie
Bowling Top Five Echo Mixers Summer League Women
I Vincent 570, L Carroll 541, K Peterson 535, I Hagelund 519, L Hoffman 507 lead Echo League women standings. ECHO League En Hoffman 630, M Pugh 592, 8 Booker 583, H Clifford 577, B Noble 567 in top group. Golf qualifiers Harrison NY AP Jimmy King of Chicago shot four under par 68 to lead 10 qualifiers for the $250000 Westchester Open starting Thursday in Harrison New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Mixers Summer League
I. Vincent
L. Carroll
K, Peterson
I. Hagelund
L. Hoffman
Echo —— League
B. Hoffman
M. Pugh
Harrison
N. Y
Jimmy King
Chicago
Pastical Pascual Lifts Senators Over Twins 2-0
Camilo Pascual silenced the Minnesota lineup with a five hit shutout as the Senators beat the Twins 2-0. Bernie Allen drove in the insurance run in the ninth after a bunt and single sequence. Ken McMullen Frank Howard and Brant Alyea started Washington’s first run in the sixth, with Cap Peterson sac fly. Jim Kaat allowed eight hits in eight innings for the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis - ST. Paul
Minnesota Twins
Camilo Pascual
Twins
Washington
Minnesota
Senators
Pascual
Sam Mele
Ken McMullen
Frank Howard
Brant Alyea
Cap Peterson
Jim Kaat
H. Allen
McMulin
Howard
Alyea If
Ouneees
Ron Clark
Reese
Tovar
So Pascual
Kaat L
Oldtimers Still Have Skill Left on Golf Course
Kansas City AP Byron Nelson and Jag McSpaden, once golfing greats, faced Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer in a best ball match at Dub's Dread. The older duo, 56 and 60s, lasted at 6,900 to 7,900 yards, matching shots with the younger legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Byron Nelson
Jag McSpaden
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
Nicklaus
Dub’s
Nelson
McSpaden
Austii AAU Divers Shine in State Meet
Wayzata diving results show Scott Leighton placing second in the 10 and under one meter event. Bob Madura wins gold in 11-12 one and three meter, with Tom Madura taking multiple top ten finishes across 15-17 and senior events. Kim Kough places fifth in girls 11-12 one meter and three meter, Mary Jo Kough sixth in 11-12 one meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayzata
Austin Aau
Scott Leighton
Bob Madura
Bob
Tom Madura
Kim Kough
Mary Jo Kough
Reminder for Want Ads to Include Contact Hours
Readers are advised to include reachable hours in Want Ad listings to avoid missing calls. The notice emphasizes keeping your phone nearby and updating the ad with when you can be reached.
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Louis Cardinals
Bob Gibson
Roger Maris
Lou Brock
the Cardin
Als
Boston
Bill Munson
Los Angeles Rams
Milt Plum
Tomm Watkins
Pat Studstill
Nick Eddy
Notre Dame
Jim Gibbons
Gail Cogdill
Bill Malinchake
Bob Kowalkowski
Virginia
Bill Cottrell
Delaware Valley
Gordy
Chuck Walton
Charlie Bradshaw
Roger Shoals
Ed Flanagan
Alex Karras
Lem Barney
Jerry Rush
Karras
Larry Hand
Joe Robb
Baker
Darris McCord
Paul Naumoff
Mike Lucci
Wayne Walker
Bar
Jerry Depoyster
Wyoming
Garo Yepremian
Vikes
Mankato
Oscar Reed
Jim Overman
Bob Goodridge
Gayle Knief
Mike Donohue
Ron Yary
Ralph Galloway
Walt Ramsey
Jeff Steinberger
Hank Urbanowicz
Mike McGill
Bob Mabry
Charlie West
Mike Freeman
Tom Sakal
Satchel Paige
Atlanta, Ga
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Browns
Kansas City A’s
Ole Satchel
Sam
al Worthington
Police
FIRE
The
Austin Daily Herald
Herald Want Ads
Chrysler
Plymouth
Plymouth Fury
Newport
Ars
Cidar
Authoriz&d
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Austin Auto CO
Third Ave
Rue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!