Pro football rosters trimmed across NFL AFL on deadline day
More than 75 players were released as teams cut to 49 players in the NFL and 43 in the AFL. Veterans Obert Logan and Ray Rissmiller left New Orleans, with several clubs including Kansas City Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh Washington New Orleans and New York among those cutting multiple players.
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Mike Bryson
Associated Press
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Obert Logan
Ray Rissmiller
New Orleans
Gusto
Kansas City
Chicago
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Washington
NFL
New York
AFL
Booth Lusteg
Miami
Lusteg
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Boston
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Dallas
Rissmiller
Philadelphia
Ronnie South
West Texas State
Mike Livingston
Southern Methodist
Mickey McCarthy
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Sammy Grezaffi
Louisiana State
Wayne McClure
Mississippi
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Ray Kubala
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Jerry Mazzanti
Bob Whitlow
Jerry Marion
Jim Prestel
Redskins
Jim Shorter
Willie Adams
Bill Briggs
Trenton Jackson
Bruce Alford
Jim Harris
Jets
Boston Patriots
Bob Cappadona
Bill Johnson
Ed Toner
Denver
Broncos
Exciting Times for the Yankees and Local Sports News
The article recaps a short Twins at Yankees game at Met Stadium, a 3-1 Twins win, and a 19 inning, five hour Yankees–Detroit tie. It notes low Met attendance, Yankees momentum after a Detroit sweep, and Vikings title talk with Kapp, Jones, Flatley and Washington starring. Also mentions demolition derby events, prep football ticket info, and local athletes Tim Hackenmiller and Dave Osborn.
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Bloomington
Billy Martin Emerges as Likely Twins Manager in 1969
Calvin Griffith cites Billy Martin as the probable next Twins skipper despite talk of Gene Mauch. Griffith praises Martins tempering and leadership while noting Elmer is not ruled out. He seeks evaluation of minor leaguers in September as plan develops ahead of World Series.
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Calvin Griffith
Minnesota Twins
Billy Martin
Griffith
Mongay
Philadelphia
Phillies
Gene Mauch
Twins
Martin
Denver
Bears
Griff &Ih
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Mauch
Elmer
Rich
George Mitterwald
Graig Nettles
Pet Kelly
Danny Morris
Buzz Stephen
Ermer
Orioles Lose Ground After Split With A's and Tigers Gain Half Game
The Orioles split a doubleheader with Oakland with Dave McNally dominating the opener 8-2 before Elrod Hendricks and Dave Johnson failed late in the nightcap as Oakland won 2-0. Detroit beat Chicago 3-0 to widen its AL lead as Earl Wilson drove in two and pitched well. Boston blanked Cleveland 3-0, Minnesota edged Washington 4-2 before a 1-0 13th inning loss, and California crushed the Yankees 10-2.
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Associated Press
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Dave McNallys
Detroit Tigers
Earl Wilson
Baltimore
Detroit
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Cleveland
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Washington
California
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Jim Hunter
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Robinson
Pete Richert
Elrod Hendricks
Dave Johnson
Physicals for PHS Freshmen and Ellis Candidates
Football and cross country candidates must attend physicals at their schools. Pacelli freshmen report Thursday at 8 a.m. at the high school with no charge. Ellis eighth and ninth graders meet Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Ellis, and any Austin High varsity candidate missing a physical should also be present.
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Pacelli
Jerry Hrabe
Shamrock Frosh
Ellis
Austin High
From Peanuts to Riches for Brazil's Soccer King
Profile of Edson Arantes do Nasimento known as Pele. From poverty and peanuts to Santos star and Brazil's World Cup hero. His rise includes World Cup exploits and status as the sport's top earner, with government limits on selling him abroad.
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Brazil
New York
NEA
Edson Arantes Do Nascimento
Pele
Sao Paulo
Black Peal
Novelty
King
Maniago Seeks Big Raise From Minnesota Stars
Minnesota North Stars general manager coach Wren Blair said he and star goalie Cesare Maniago are far apart on 1969 contract terms, with reports placing the gap at about 9000 dollars. Blair defended Maniago, saying he deserves a solid raise while noting the difficulty in defining a fair increase.
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Minneapolis - ST. Paul
Wren Blair
Minnesota North Stars
Cesare Maniago
Blair
Cesare
Clay plans youth aid project in Philadelphia ghettos
Cassius Clay says he wants to help youth in Philadelphia’s Negro ghettos by setting up a training headquarters there and, after about a month, staging a one shot exhibition bout.
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Pittsburgh
Cassius Clay
Philadelphia
Changes in AHS Grid Camp Co-Captain Out
A couple of changes develop ed in the Austin High football training camp Monday. Co-captain and senior linebacker Jack Waller is sidelined for at least a couple of weeks with a cast on an injured arm from a summer motorcycle accident. Sophomore Kevin Keller is moved up from B team to varsity to fill the loss. The Packers practice schedule includes single and double sessions with an intrasquad scrimmage at the Athletic Field Saturday. Initial fee for Mayo game set for Sept. 6 with Mayo Coach Neal Davis to be interviewed on KROC TV at 6:20 and 10:20 p.m. tonight.
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Austin High
Jack Waller
Waller
Packers
Art Hass Hag
Kevin Keller
Austin
Rochester Mayo
Mayo
Neal Davis
Kroc TV
Baseball standings and results snapshot
National League standings show St Louis leading with 83 wins. San Francisco second, Cincinnati third, Chicago fourth. Recent games include Chicago blanking San Francisco 3 0 and New York beating St Louis 1 0. Multiple night games list as twi nights across key matchups.
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L. Pet
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San Fran
Cincinnati
Chicago
Atlanta
Pittsburgh
Deness
Houston
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Twinight
Norway Votes to Break Olympic Ties Over Occupying Powers
Norway's Olympic Committee moved toward a boycott of the Mexico City Games by suspending all sports relations with the five occupation powers in Czechoslovakia until further notice. The decision mirrors action by the Norwegian Sports Federation and will be reported to the International Olympic Committee.
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Norway
Mexico City
Olympic Committee
Czechoslovakia
International Olympic Committee
Mets rookie McAndrew blanks Cardinals for 1 0 win
Mets pitcher McAndrew endures a long road of near misses before a decisive eighth inning sacrifice fly by Cleon Jones gives New York a 1-0 victory over St Louis. Perry shines with a one hitter as San Francisco beats Chicago 3-0 and other NL games unfold.
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Agee
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Willie Mays
Mays
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Omaha Nips Richfield for Legion Title
Right hander Jim Haller pitched a three hitter with 14 strikeouts as Omaha beat St. Paul 2 0 to win Region 6 American Legion Baseball Tournament title. Milenkovich doubled in the second for Omaha’s first run. Chickinell added a fourth inning score after a steal. Omaha improves to 42 9. Haller 17 2. St. Paul ends at 23 9.
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N.D
Jim Haller
Omaha
Neb
St. Paul, Minn
Bob Milenkovich
Rocky Chickinell
Haller
Manchester
N.H
Bowling Top Five In Echo Lanes Men and Bowlerettes Leagues
Echo Lanes reports top scores in men and women church league bowing. D Laskewitz 663 and L Williams 618 lead the men while J Shawback 617 G Kirkpatrick 577 B Hays 577 follow. In the Bowlerettes D Onstad 518 V Gratton 50 M Williamson 491 N Ferguson 490 M Hinkle 489 shown.
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D. Laskewitz
L. Williams
J. Shawback
G. Kirkpatrick
B. Hays
Bowlerettes League
D. Onstad
V. Gratton
M. Williamson
N. Ferguson
M. Hinkle
Sioux Falls Ties for Northern League Lead
Sioux Falls gains a first place tie with St. Cloud in the Northern League after a steady pitching performance by Wayne Holsapple. St. Cloud and Mankato suffer defeats as Huron rallies to beat the Rox 6-3. Duluth Superior heights push Mankato to third place with a 4-3 victory behind a three‑run double by Danny Haynes.
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Sioux Falls
Associated Press
St. Cloud
Mankato
Sioux Fals
Wayne Holsapple
Huron
Rox
Duluth Superior
Danny Haynes
Dukes
Hiawatha Bar Mens Over 30 Softball Champs Upset
Hiawatha Bar Mens Over 30 Slow Pitch Softball League crown goes to Hiawatha after a 14 4 victory over American Legion. Burt Towne led the champs with four hits including a triple and a double as the game ended in five innings by the 10 run rule. City Employees upset Eagles 12 9 affecting standings as Legion finishes 6 6 with Moose idle at 0 12.
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Hiawatha Bar
Austin
Eagles
Legion
Moose
Junior High Grid Practice Sets Schedule in Austin
Football practice for 8th and 9th graders at Ellis and Central Junior High Schools in Austin begins at 3 p.m. Thursday. Coaches include Prunty and Lloyd for Ellis 9th graders and Hartz and Muroch for Ellis 8th graders. Central 9th graders coached by Miller and Aldrich. 8th graders by Cuff and Hanson. All players must have a physical.
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Central Junior High
Austin
Chuck Prunty
Bill Lloyd
Jim Hartz
John Muroch
Ellis
Central
Jerry Miller
Stan Aldrich
Hal Cuff
Chuck Hanson
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